Sachi Koto, a Reinhardt alumna and veteran journalist, spoke during the Community Gathering Series Nov. 2.
Sachi Koto inspires others to 'break barriers'

By Erika Neldner

Sachi Koto knows about breaking barriers.

The first female Asian on-air talent in the southeast shared her life journey with Reinhardt faculty, staff and students during the fourth program in the Community Gathering series Nov. 2. 

Koto, a Reinhardt alumna, inspired others that it's important to forgive and forget and move on in life so they can break barriers and succeed in life. ... Read More
Etowah Valley MFA to host fall reading in partnership with Milton Literary Festival
 
By Erika Neldner

Reinhardt University's Etowah Valley MFA in Creative Writing, in partnership with the Milton Literary Festival, will host a fall reading Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Bannister Glasshouse, Hasty Student Life Center, and will feature acclaimed authors Cassandra King and Ellen Malphrus.
 
King is the widow of the late Pat Conroy, known for his great American literature including "The Prince of Tides" and "The Great Santini," both of which were made into Oscar-nominated motion pictures. Malphrus is a longtime friend of Conroy.   ...  Read More 

Student Activities to host special Veterans Day ceremony and event
 
By Erika Neldner

Reinhardt University's Office of Student Activities will host a special Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Bannister Glasshouse, Hasty Student Life Center. The event is open to the public. It will feature Jim Lindenmayer, director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program, the Cherokee High School ROTC color guard and Reinhardt's School of the Performing Arts.   ...  Read More 
Funk Heritage Center to host Native American Day

November is Native American Month, and each year Reinhardt University's Funk Heritage Center in Waleska holds a free public event to honor Georgia's first people.

This year, the special event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"This is a great day for scouts of all ages to visit. Hot dogs and drinks will be for sale or you can bring a picnic lunch," said Dr. Joseph Kitchens, executive director of the Funk Heritage Center. "All scouts in uniform will receive a free hot dog and drink."  ...   Read More
Commit to reducing paper

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Gordy Dining Center, sign the Pledge at the RU Green Table to reduce your paper use on campus by 5 percent. 

The first 50 Reinhardt students, faculty and staff that sign the pledge get a free reusable plate to use in the Gordy Dining Center. 

Also, during lunch enjoy local grown and pesticide free basil, lettuce, radish, turnips and much more grown from the Reinhardt Greenhouse and Buice Family Farms in Jasper.
Reinhardt Athletics Headlines
Ticket punched: Reinhardt secures spot in AAC Championship

By Jason Hanes

Needing a win to move into postseason play, Reinhardt's volleyball team earned its biggest win of the year as the Lady Eagles defeated Tennessee Wesleyan, 3-1 (24-26, 25-18, 25-23, 25-17), to advance to next week's Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship in Kingsport, Tenn. ...  Read More
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Seven match-ups in a variety of sports are slated for Saturday. For the full schedule, visit www.reinhardteagles.com. 
Upcoming events
 

Nov. 4, 9-11 p.m. | Gordy Center

Nov. 6, 3 p.m. | FPAC


Nov. 8, 6 p.m. | Bannister Glasshouse

Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. | FPAC

Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. | FPAC

Nov. 11, 11 a.m. | Bannister Glasshouse

Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Funk Heritage Center

Nov. 16, 1 p.m. | FPAC

Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. | Bannister Glasshouse

Nov. 19, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Bannister Glasshouse
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