About the Theme

The theme of the 2022 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute is “The Comeback”. The theme celebrates the resiliency and strength of the Bonner community and return of in-person national Bonner gatherings. It also reflects the resilience of individuals across the network, especially during the past few years of the pandemic, economic challenges, racial injustice, and other adversity. As the first in-person gathering since COVID-19, we seek to honor and uphold the Bonner Common Commitments and Beloved Community. Additionally, we hope to highlight the work of TCNJ, Bonner Programs, alumni, and campuses around the country in partnership with local communities. The 2022 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute conference will be filled with exciting and invigorating sessions, including inspiring all-group sessions, skills and knowledge-based elective workshops, immersion experiences to explore the local community, a networking fair with national nonprofit organizations and graduate schools offering scholarships and special benefits for Bonner students and alumni, networking opportunities over meals and breaks, and social and community building activities for students and administrators. Throughout the next four days, we hope you come back to your passions, priorities, communities, and Bonner Love.