First Community Gathering features Dr. Mark Roberts

Reinhardt's first Community Gathering kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 14, with a presentation by Dr. Mark A. Roberts, vice president and dean for Academic Affairs, titled "Rooted Cosmopolitanism: Placing Yourself in the World." 

Four Community Gatherings are planned throughout the fall semester including Sept. 28 when Dr. David Gushee, distinguished university professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University, will present "The Elusive Quest for Racial Justice in America." Community Gatherings are open to the public. See Community Gathering.
President's College brings lifelong learning to local communities

By Erika Neldner

Taking learning off campus and contributing to the community around the University is something that Reinhardt faculty and staff feel is of great importance.

The President's College is a new community education program started by Reinhardt University President, Dr. Kina S. Mallard.  The idea is to send select faculty from the University to provide short lectures on a variety of topics to the communities that surround the institution.  The President's College is one way that we as an institution can give back to the people who so strongly support Reinhardt University. ... Read More

Come out tonight and enjoy comedy while supporting new leadership program 

By Erika Neldner 

Enjoy a side-splittingly hilarious show at Reinhardt's beautiful Falany Performing Arts Center while helping to empower young women.
 
Tennessee native Leanne Morgan is bringing her comedy show to Waleska to help raise funds for the University's new leadership program for women. The Reinhardt Women's Leadership Program is aimed at empowering young women and giving them opportunity to interact with successful, strong women from across the state of Georgia. Ten freshmen are selected each year to participate and receive scholarships for their involvement.

Reinhardt University students volunteered their time Sept. 10 at Goshen Valley Boys Ranch.
Reinhardt students spend time serving at Goshen Valley

By Justin Hawkins 

The Reinhardt community took a trip to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch to give a helping hand.
On Saturday, Sept. 10, 45 Reinhardt University students came out in support of the event. The people in attendance consisted of the RU Men's Basketball team and Head Coach Jason Gillespie, as well as other students from Reinhardt University. The volunteers spent four hours helping at Goshen by building wheelchair ramps, painting bedrooms and building fencing.

"One of our sophomores (Elijah Hirsh) brought the opportunity to serve, alongside fellow RU students, to my attention. He thought it would be a great idea and our three senior captains (Justin Bridges, Duncan Jones, and Nehemiah Jones) readily agreed when I approached them with the idea," Coach Gillespie said. ...  Read More
Nominations sought for 10 Under 10

Reinhardt University's Office of Alumni Relations is seeking nominations for its 2016-2017 10-Under-10 AwardThe 10-Under-10 Award honors Reinhardt alumni who have graduated in the last 10 years and have made great strides in their careers and/or communities.  The deadline for nominations is Sept. 23. Award recipients will be honored during a dinner in conjunction with Homecoming 2016 on Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. in the Bannister Glasshouse, Hasty Student Center.

Inaugural Clay Shooting Classic, Oct. 14, to benefit student success scholarships for athletes 

By Justin Hawkins

Seeking a new and innovative way to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships, Reinhardt University created its Inaugural Clay Shooting Classic set for October.

"Our student-athletes give their all day-after-day in class, on the practice field and during games," said RU Athletic Director Bill Popp. "The inaugural Clay Shooting Classic gives an alternative exciting fundraising event of which you can be a part. The money raised helps our current and future student-athletes offset the costs of earning their postsecondary education." ... Read More

Reinhardt Athletics Headlines
New wrestling facility unveiled at RU

By Justin Hawkins

Reinhardt University men's wrestling team is on the rise, with the new wrestling facility being unveiled last week and matches set for later this fall.

Reinhardt held a ribbon cutting Sept. 9 for what was known as the Blue Gym that has been transformed to the new wrestling room. ...  Read More
Allie Hale scores 'golden goal' to defeat Brenau

Allie Hale scored the golden goal in the second overtime from the penalty spot as No. 22 Reinhardt defeated Brenau, 2-1, in double overtime to move to 6-1 on the season entering Appalachian Athletic Conference play.

Trailing 1-0 at the half, the Lady Eagles got on the board in the second period. Hale worked a short corner to Katie, who arced a shot into the back of the net to tie the score, 1-1. The two sides would stay even through the rest of regulation and the first 10-minute overtime period. 
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Upcoming events


Reinhardt Women's Leadership Program Fundraising Featuring Comedian Leanne Morgan
Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., Falany Performing Arts Center

Sept. 17, 8 a.m., Cannon Park in downtown Canton

Sept. 23

The Elusive Quest for Racial Justice in America
Dr. David Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics, and Director of the Center for Theology & Public Life at Mercer University
Sept. 28, 1 p.m., Falany Performing Arts Center

Sept. 29-Oct. 2

Campus Beautification Day | Eagle Statue on Campus
Sept. 30, 2-4 p.m.
Inaugural Reinhardt University Clay Shooting Event
 
Oct. 14, Garland Mountain Sporting Clays

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