Reinhardt Recap - Issue 43

Reinhardt breaks ground on new theater building

By Erika Neldner

"Shakespeare said, 'The world is a stage and we are merely players.' Now we will have a stage on which to play."

Dr. Mark Roberts, vice president and dean for academic affairs, said those words as Reinhardt University broke ground on its much-anticipated theater building set to be completed in the spring.

The theater building is part of the full "Arts Around the Lake" project Reinhardt President Dr. Kina Mallard has envisioned.

"The theater groundbreaking was a momentous occasion, marking a new future for our theatre students," Mallard said. "The theatre building is part of our vision for Arts around the Lake at Reinhardt as we become a destination for learning, arts, faith and culture. We hope the building will be completed by April in time for our seniors to perform their last play as Reinhardt students in their beautiful new home." ... Read More

Community Gathering to feature Dr. David Gushee

Rev. Dr. David P. Gushee is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University.

He will speak about the Elusive Quest for Racial Justice in America at the Reinhardt Community Gathering Sept. 28.

Dr. Gushee is the recently elected Vice-President of the American Academy of Religion and President-Elect of the Society of Christian Ethics. He blogs twice weekly at Religion News Service, and serves on the boards of Sojourners and the Center for Victims of Torture. He has lectured on six continents. Professor Gushee, a husband, dad, and grandfather, lives in Atlanta with his family. ... Read more about the Community Gathering Series.

Reinhardt opens Gin Miller Studio to help create healthier lifestyles

By Erika Neldner

Students, faculty and staff have a new place to work out that contributes to overall wellness, thanks to one of Reinhardt's Trustees.

Trustee Gin Miller donated "FITrees" for a new studio located at the East and West apartments.

"It's a kind of fitness called closed chain. It's all four limbs and the trunk in every movement. We stand taller, your shoulders start to correct their imbalance of interior closure. You get a little bit healthier. Internal organs become healthier. You get more room in your heart cavity and thorax," Miller said. "There is a really neat benefit that you'll see. The thing that is most exciting for me is to see how excited faculty and staff and the kids were when we had the open house the other night."... Read More

RU Outdoors takes students on a splashing good time

By Justin Hawkins

Reinhardt University's Outdoor program took a whitewater rafting trip to Nantahala River last weekend and is gearing up for a fall break trip that is open to everyone on campus. ... Read More

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

Successful 2nd Annual 5K for ADay more than doubles its proceeds to benefit Cherokee County students

The 2 nd Annual 5K for ADay was a great success Saturday, Sept. 17 in downtown Canton, with 180 runners and $13,000 raised for student scholarships. About 120 runners participated in the inaugural 5K for ADay , which raised $5,000. ... Read More

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

Lady Eagles up to 18th in latest poll

By Jason Hanes

Reinhardt's women's soccer team has been rewarded for its solid start to the season as the Lady Eagles have moved up to No. 18 in the first regular season edition of the NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll. The poll was announced by the national office Tuesday afternoon..

After beginning the season ranked No. 22 in the preseason poll, the Lady Eagles have moved up thanks to a 7-1 start to the season. ... Read More