Volume 154 | November 9, 2018

President Mallard to chair the Board of the Georgia Independent College Association

Reinhardt’s President Dr. Kina S. Mallard continues to raise the University’s profile by serving the institution as chair of the Georgia Independent College Association Trustee (GICA) for the next two years. GICA  is an association of Georgia's private (independent), not-for-profit colleges and universities. Through partnerships with institutions, businesses, and community leaders, GICA supports private higher education in Georgia in the areas of public policy, research, fundraising for student financial aid, and collaborative programs. ... Read More
Reinhardt & R. M. Moore school to assist families in need this Thanksgiving

Reinhardt University, a Cherokee County School District Partner in Education with R.M. Moore Elementary, is collecting non-perishable food items for the school's Brave Café. Donations are being received in Support Services, located on the lower level of Burgess Administration Building, through Nov. 13. Financial support is also welcome at Reinhardt.edu/givenow . ... Read More
#FacultyFriday: Dr. Melissa Arasi
inspires through music education

Assistant professor of music education and music education coordinator Dr. Melissa Arasi has become a trustworthy and knowledgeable source for her students in her two years at Reinhardt. She stays current in her music profession by conducting the Atlanta Women's Chorus, and when she's not teaching or conducting, she enjoys golf, Pilates and CrossFit. ... Read More

You are invited to learn more about advancing your career with a degree from Reinhardt University, when staff from the RU Professional Studies and Graduate Admissions enrollment team host an open house in Jasper on Nov. 15. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at finish@reinhardt.edu. ... Read More

RU students soar at GNATS competition

Congratulations to all who participated in this year's Georgia National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. Reinhardt received high ranks in a variety of categories, including several overall winners in their category. These include Mackenzie Hall (pictured with Dr. Rebecca Salter), Hannah Reich and Victoria Hill. ... Read More
Nallely Juarez '09 and sister Sandra Salazar '12 pursue education

Spend a few minutes talking with Nallely Juarez ’09 and Sandra Salazar ’12, and it becomes readily apparent that family is vital to these sisters. And, that their collective Reinhardt Experience was quite remarkable. 

Juarez teaches at Gilmer (County) Middle School while Salazar teaches at Creekview (Cherokee County) High School. ... Read More
Community Gathering featured conflict transformation

Dr. Ellen Ott Marshall from Candler School of Theology at Emory University visited Reinhardt's campus to host a Community Gathering on servant leadership and conflict. Marshall asked those in attendance to reflect on their current conflict management styles by asking them to complete the sentence: “When solving conflict, I am like a…”

Freshman music education major Gigi Leno thought the event was a great experience. “It was really interesting to see different approaches to conflict and how each can be used appropriately in different situations."... Read More

Bill Walsh participates in Milton Literary Festival

The 2018 Milton Literary Festival will include a panel entitled "Our Prince of Scribes," discussing the book of the same title. The collection of writers who contributed to the book will discuss their relationship with the late Pat Conroy. MFA Director Bill Walsh will moderate and participate in the discussion, and will also assist in hosting a MFA Creative Writing table to speak to prospective students at the festival. ... Read More


All aboard The Polar Express

Get the whole family in the Christmas spirit at the showing of "The Polar Express" at the Falany Performing Arts Center. There will be two showings of the movie on Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10, and seniors and children are $5. Tickets include a viewing of the movie on the big screen, snacks, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus! Get your tickets now for a festive afternoon.
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AAC perfection: Eagles finish 2018 at 19-0

For the first time in program history, Reinhardt volleyball finished a season undefeated in Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) play – 19-0 – and hit the 30-plus win mark for triumphs in a single campaign after taking down St. Andrews on the road. ... Read More
Helfrich earns AAC individual first-place honor;
Cross Country places well on both sides

For the second-consecutive year, the Appalachian Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Cross Country Championships came to the home of the Reinhardt teams at Boling Park on Saturday morning. Individually at the Appalachian Athletic Conference meet, Jackson Helfrich led the field of 97 from start to finish on his home track to earn the individual title with a time of 25:16 in the 8K race . ... Read More
Upcoming Events

Native American Day
Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Funk Heritage Center

"Live in Living Color, a Broadway Cabaret" Musical Theatre Workshop
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. | Reinhardt University Theater

Veteran's Day-Honoring All Who Served
Nov. 11, 3 p.m. | Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

Veteran's Day Celebration
Nov. 12, 2 to 4 p.m. | Bannister Glasshouse at Hasty Student Life Center

Thanksgiving Worship Service
Nov. 14, 1 to 1:50 p.m. | Bannister Glasshouse at Hasty Student Life Center

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Nov. 15-17, 7:30 p.m. & Nov. 17-18, 3 p.m. | Reinhardt University Theater

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