Volume 147 | September 21, 2018
Bill Popp named NAIA Director of the Year
Vice President for Athletics and Athletic Director Bill Popp was named 2018 NAIA Director of the Year Monday.

“The NAIA is thrilled to award Bill Popp this honor,” NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr said. “His dedication and integrity set an outstanding example for all NAIA athletics directors, and we’re extremely fortunate for his insight and contributions at the association level.”

Popp said he is humbled to be recognized individually while working among those who serve athletics.

“This has been a tremendous year for Reinhardt Athletics,” said Popp. “Our programs have experienced the most successful year to date, culminating with receiving the AAC Duard Walker trophy. To then be individually recognized amongst such an amazing peer group, is truly humbling.” ... Read More
Reinhardt Wind Ensemble inspires student growth
The Reinhardt University Wind Ensemble will perform next Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The performance has a theme of "Arch Formed" and will be centered around “Angels in the Architecture” by Frank Ticheli. The program will utilize the space uniquely by using hallways, the balconies and space behind the sound barriers.

Thursday Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. will provide another chance to hear the Wind Ensemble perform in Flint Hall. This program will be "Julliard 1996," with pieces performed from composers and classmates from The Julliard School of Music. The guest ensemble playing with Reinhardt will be the Creekview High School Wind Ensemble. ... Read More
Detective Jonathan Kissee '13, '16 reaches career goal
In March 2017, Alumnus Jonathan Kissee ’13, ‘16 reached his first career goal: becoming a detective for the Woodstock Police Department. He is assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division and credits Reinhardt for his ability to work and earn his degree.

“Both the Police Academy at Reinhardt and the Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program helped prepare me for my career in law enforcement,” said Kissee. “Without the scheduling options offered by Reinhardt, there would have been no way for me to work in law enforcement while also attending and completing school.”

Kissee is interested in moving up in his line of work and hopes to work in federal law enforcement, corporate security or to receive a promotion in rank at Woodstock. ... Read More
#FacultyFriday: Anders contributes real-world experience
Business adjunct professor Bob Anders contributes his industry experience into his economic courses, saying he does not want to be "academic," but hopes his personal lessons in the business field will aid students.

One of the parts of his job he appreciates the most is when graduated students keep in contact with him and relay how his courses positively impacted their careers, helping them navigate through the world of business.

For the past 17 years, Anders has enjoyed his ability to teach a diverse student body, such as Reinhardt's.

“Many years of teaching have enabled me to see that Reinhardt students are at the top of the class,” said Anders. “I learn more from students than they do from me by far.” ... Read More
4th annual Born to Run 5K raises $20,000 for students
Thank you to all who participated in the 4th Annual Born to Run 5K, an event that raised more than $20,000 for the Cherokee Scholars program. The Cherokee Scholars program provides scholarship to Reinhardt students who live in Cherokee County. The race had over 300 participants, including Gavin Akers, pictured above, who placed first in his age category. ... Read More
President Mallard hosts retired faculty/staff luncheon
On Friday, Sept. 21, retired faculty and staff gathered for lunch in the Simms Private Dining Room in Gordy Dining Center. During the luncheon, President Kina S. Mallard informed the former employees of the completed and ongoing projects, both physical and academic, to continue to improve the campus, and how those changes will better serve current and potential students.

Dr. Mallard plans to continue these luncheons each semester, providing all generations of members of the Reinhardt family connections with present ventures while reminiscing on the time they spent working in Waleska.

Museum Day: Funk Heritage Center offers free admission
The Funk Heritage Center will celebrate "Smithsonian" magazine's 14th annual Museum Day. The national celebration results in museums across the country adopting the free admission policy practiced at the Washington D.C.-based Smithsonian Institutions. Museum Day will be celebrated tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 22. It is a day to represent a commitment shared nationwide to provide access, equity and inclusion.

This year's theme is "Women Making History" to honor the women of society who thrived in sciences, the arts, culture and encouraging others. This theme will be implemented in the Funk Heritage Center through a new exhibit that will feature two female Native American artists, Connie Seabourn Ragan and Virginia Stroud, as part of the Margaret Rogers Collection. The exhibit is curated by students James Gilbert and Madeline Gray, who is shown right.
Reinhardt Softball silent auction happening now
Time is running out on your chance to win select items in a silent auction that benefits Reinhardt softball and its student-athletes for the upcoming season. The Eagles, 8-time conference champions, 5-time conference tournament champions and consistent NAIA Top 25 contenders, are celebrating their Reinhardt supporters with this unique fundraiser. ... Read More
Men's Soccer stays unbeaten, 3-1, over Life
No. 21 Reinhardt overcame a pre-match lightning delay and a penalty kick for a score in the first minute of play to come-from-behind against Life and leave victorious, 3-1, Saturday night in Marietta. The Eagles remain unbeaten on the year and have won three-straight matches since tying Cumberland (Tenn.) back on Sept. 2.

"I appreciated the mentality of the players tonight as the match provided our team with adversity to face on the road," lead Eagle Joey Johnson said. ... Read More
Upcoming Events

Museum Day
Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Funk Heritage Center 

Tribute to the King: Gospel & Hits featuring Travis LeDoyt
Sept. 23, 3 p.m. | Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

The University Wind Ensemble
Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. | Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

Oct. 4-6 (various locations)

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