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| Reinhardt Athletic Director, Bill Popp, pins Brandon Jennings at the inaugural RU Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. |
Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class Inducted
By Jason Hanes
Reinhardt Athletics inducted its first class into the Reinhardt Athletics Hall of Fame last Friday night at the Gordy Center on the University's campus.
Nine individuals and one team were inducted during the emotional ceremony. Throughout the night, a love for the school, for teammates, and for family was a common theme that was weaved throughout each speech.
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Academic Affairs to host 'Art Talk' this evening
The Office of Academic Affairs is hosting an "Art Talk" with Perry Johnson Friday, Oct. 7 at the Falany Performing Arts Center. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
A figurative, realist painter, Mr. Johnson's art tells stories. Sometimes, the stories are comic; sometimes, emotionally painful; at other times, his characters seem caught in the moments between the stories that make up their lives. But the characters that inhabit his paintings are always rendered with empathy, whether that's a family walking across a sun-lit parking lot after church or thuggish night-dwellers carrying their "ubermensch" out of harm's way.
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Meet our new Dean of Nursing:
Dr. Glynis Blackard
Dr. Glynis Blackard has come full circle in her nursing career but not without roadblocks she thought may be in the way. She said God has opened and closed doors for her along the way, and it was taking a step in faith that ultimately led her to Reinhardt.
Dr. Blackard started nursing school at 16 years old. She became what is known as a diploma graduate nurse working at Baptist Memorial Healthcare in the Memphis area. She gained a lot of clinical experience through Baptist's School of Nursing and working at the hospital. After getting married and having children, Dr. Blackard went back to school, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. ...
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Dr. Austin Flint elected to
RU Board of Trustees
Dr. Austin Flint, of Canton, is now part of Reinhardt University's Board of Trustees. The Board voted on his appointment at its Sept. 20 meeting.
Dr. Flint said he always has felt a strong connection to Reinhardt. While he and his wife, Bea, live in Canton, they own a farm in Waleska. In addition, Mrs. Flint is a former English professor at Reinhardt.
"We've had a farm here since 1969 and feel very connected to Waleska and Reinhardt," Dr. Flint said. "It's really wonderful to be part of what's happening now."
A radiologist by profession, Dr. Flint said he is excited about the new nursing program that is in the works. ..
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Don't Miss Out!
There's still time to register for the inaugural clay shoot
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 next Friday.
Team slots are still available but register soon.
"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." ...
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Reinhardt Board of Trustees members Ben Looper and Kevin Williams (aka Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton) participated in the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce's
Cherokee Challenge
Oct. 6. The
Cherokee Challenge
is an
Amazing Race
-type event where participates visit different locations and complete activities in support of building a better Cherokee County.
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Eagles place 7th at Union Invitational
By Jason Hanes
Reinhardt's men's golf team found out at the Union Invitational that the Appalachian Athletic Conference in men's golf has perhaps the most talent that it has had in the conference's history.
The Eagles finished seventh out of 11 teams in the tournament that serves as the conference's fall regular season event. ...
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Oct. 7, 8 p.m.
Oct. 9, 3 p.m.
Reinhardt University Clay Shooting Classic
Oct. 14, Garland Mountain Sporting Clays
Block Party & Pep Rally - Thursday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m. Hasty Student Center Plaza
Naming ceremony for Burgess Administration Building - Friday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m., Lobby of Burgess Administration Building
Dinner honoring Golden and Silver Anniversary classes and 10 Under 10 Alumni - Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m., Bannister Glasshouse, Hasty Student Center -- Tickets are $35. Call (770) 720-9152 to RSVP.
Ultimate Tailgate Experience - Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rollins Wellness Complex
Football vs. Georgetown College - Saturday,1:30 p.m., University Stadium/Ken White Field
Basketball vs. Webber - Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (women) and 6:30 p.m. (men), Brown Athletic Center Gym
Women's Soccer vs. Truett-McConnell - Saturday, 7 p.m., University Stadium/Ken White Field
Theatre Performance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Sunday, 2 and 5 p.m., FPAC
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