CHANCE Scholars
Summer Bridge Program
Opening Ceremony
NIU Official Land Acknowledgement
Jade Silva Tovar, Assistant Vice President – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Welcome
Laurie Elish-Piper, Executive Vice President & Provost
Welcome to the CHANCE Program and Summer Bridge Program
Adriane Hutchinson, Director – CHANCE Program
Tips for Thriving
Kelly Olson, Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Community Commitment Ceremony
David Seymour, Student Support Specialist - CHANCE Program
Closing Remarks
Adriane Hutchinson, Director – CHANCE Program
Welcome Dinner
Community Commitment
Student Pledge
Today, I commit myself to learning.
I commit to asking questions.
I commit to growing through challenges.
I commit to respecting myself and others.
I commit to using the resources available to me.
I commit to becoming the best version of myself.
Today, I begin my journey as a Northern Illinois University student.
Family Commitment
We commit to encouraging our students.
We commit to believing in their abilities.
We commit to supporting their independence.
We commit to celebrating their successes.
We commit to reminding them that they always have
someone cheering them on.
Staff Commitment
We commit to serving students with integrity.
We commit to supporting academic excellence.
We commit to creating an environment where every student belongs.
We commit to challenging, encouraging, and believing in every student.
Together, we will help students succeed.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Holmes Student Center, Regency Room