Volume 171 | March 8, 2019
New museum studies minor approved

Since opening in 1999, the Funk Heritage Center has enriched the Reinhardt and Cherokee County communities with Appalachian and Native American history. Now, new director, Jeff Bishop, has worked with the Reinhardt History Department to start a museum studies minor program to utilize the Heritage Center as a valuable resource to the University’s students and faculty. ... Read More


Reinhardt Opera to bring 'Susannah'
to Flint Hall stage

“Susannah” – Carlisle Floyd’s powerful, moving story of a beautiful Tennessee girl who innocently falls into a scandal and faces ostracism in her small mountain town, ironically named “New Hope Valley” – is the Spring feature opera presented by Reinhardt University Opera, March 15-17.

Lead character, “Susannah,” is a role that will be shared by senior Brianna Perez and junior Victoria Hill, and directed by Dr. Cory Schantz with musical direction by Brian Osborne.

“Susannah” will run March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center. Hill will play the role of “Susannah” March 15 and March 17; Perez will perform the role March 16. Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased by emailing  boxoffice@reinhardt.edu  or online at  Reinhardt.tix.com . ... Read More
#Faculty Friday
Dr. Donna Coffey Little

Dr. Donna Coffey Little is a passionate professor of English who conveys the hard work it takes to become a strong writer. Since coming to Reinhardt in 1997, Little has completed many accomplishments of her own and has traveled with her students to various countries.

Recently, Little received a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges to create an exhibit called “Forgotten Women Writers and Pine Log Mountain." She will present on the history of Pine Log Mountain on March 13, 4 p.m.; an event that is open to the community. ... Read More

The Musical Scientist:
Elizabeth Gibson '10

Not only is Elizabeth Gibson ‘10 an emerging researcher, author and award winner in the field of biochemistry, she makes time for her passion of leading worship at Woodmont Bible Church in Nashville.

Gibson came to Reinhardt as an undergraduate not wanting to choose between studying music and biology, a choice that other schools would have required her to make. Her professors worked together to create a schedule that made possible a major in Sacred Music while completing requirements for pharmacy school.

Earlier this year, Gibson defended her Ph.D. dissertation (her second Ph.D.) in pharmacology at Vanderbilt University.  ... Read More
Pickens Scholar Nick DiPuma

Freshman Pickens Scholar Nick DiPuma has embraced opportunities at Reinhardt since he was in high school. He first connected with Reinhardt during the Musical Theatre Summer Camp and most recently played the role of Neville Craven in "The Secret Garden."

“At Reinhardt, I have been in the hands of people who care not only about my education, but about my well-being and personal development,” said DiPuma. “They are here to support me through hard times in life and to challenge me each and every day, and for that I am forever grateful.”

There are many ways to support the Pickens Scholars program, including the upcoming .5K Shamrock Stroll on March 16. To learn more, visit  reinhardt.edu/stroll . ... Read More
Register NOW for the Shamrock Stroll

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Reinhardt University and support Pickens County students at the Shamrock Stroll .5K. Held in downtown Jasper, this event promises to be full of good food and great fun for the whole family. Registration is $25, 12-and-under free!

'Reinhardt Day' coming to Cartersville
Thursday, March 21

Reinhardt University is spending the day in Cartersville on Thursday, March 21 to bring information about earning a degree at Reinhardt to the residents of Bartow County/Cartersville and the region.

Kicking off the day will be a complimentary breakfast at Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, and continuing with a meet-and-greet focused on nursing and healthcare professions at Cartersville Medical Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The day will end at Noble & Main Coffee where admissions staff will offer free coffee and information on the variety of programs offered at Reinhardt University from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ...  Read More

RSVP now for the complimentary breakfast by email to  Advancement@Reinhardt.edu .
For additional information, call (770) 720-9152
Eagles say goodbye to Gillespie

Men's basketball head coach Jason Gillespie is moving on after seven seasons with the Eagles. Coach Gillespie recorded 280-223 mark during his coaching career, and after 16 years on the court, he has decided to step away from the game. ... Read More
Upcoming Events

Women's Lacrosse vs. Missouri Baptist University
March 9, 12 p.m. | Ken White Field at University Stadium

Baseball vs. Milligan College
LakePoint Sports Community | Emerson, Ga.
March 10, 1 p.m. (DH)
March 11, 1 p.m.

Community Gathering: The History of Pine Log Mountain
March 13, 4 p.m. | Hill Freeman Library & Spruill Learning Center

Susannah-University Opera
March 15-16, 7:30 p.m. & March 17, 3 p.m. | Flint Hall at Falany Performing Arts Center

2nd Annual Shamrock Stroll .5K
March 16, 4 p.m. | Downtown Jasper

March 31, 9 a.m. | Rm. 104 Lawson Academic Center

April 7, 3 p.m. | Falany Performing Arts Center

An Evening of Honors
April 9, 7 p.m. | Flint Hall

April 12-13, 7 p.m. & April 14, 3 p.m. | University Theater

April 16, 7:30 p.m. | Falany Performing Arts Center

Good Friday | University Closed
April 19

Last Day of Classes
April 23

April 23, 7:30 p.m. | Falany Performing Arts Center

Campus Memorial Service
April 24, 3:30 p.m. | Lake Mullenix Patio

April 30 | Capital City Club - Crabapple

May 15 | Bent Tree Golf Club, Jasper

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