Volume 70 | September 30, 2022 |
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Amicalola EMC Supports Reinhardt Food Pantry
Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) donated $5,000 to the Reinhardt University Food Pantry this week, their second contribution since 2020. A check was presented to Reinhardt at the main Amicalola EMC office in Jasper, Georgia on Thursday.
“As a component of higher learning, we value education and the health of our students. We want to ensure their physical and mental health needs are taken care of so that they can focus on their education,” says Sarah Lowe, Student Health Center assistant. “No student should ever face food insecurity, and we are here to help each student succeed!
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SGA Members Retreat to Lead
Reinhardt University’s Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off the academic year with the SGA Retreat earlier this month. Following the election of the student senate, the senators and executive board met for an evening of professional development with speaker Dave Kelly.
“Dave Kelly is one of America’s leading student leadership educators and community service advocates,” says Walter May, Ph.D., dean of students. “He is also an expert on student governance. Dave facilitates workshops that help students develop effective leadership skills as they fulfill their roles as student leaders.”
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Jamie Thomas ’11 demonstrates the versatility of an art degree. As a library assistant in Reinhardt University’s Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center, Thomas works on a variety of projects. “I’ve done a little bit of everything here,” he says, from checking out books to helping students with computers. Little did he know his background in art would prove especially useful!
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Miriam Brown Spiers at the Funk Heritage Center |
Miriam Brown Spiers, Ph.D., visits the Funk Heritage Center on Thursday, Oct. 6 to discuss her book “Encountering the Sovereign Other: Indigenous Science Fiction.” Spiers is an associate professor of English and American studies at Kennesaw State University. In her book, Spiers looks at science fiction writing by American Indian authors and the way in which they use the elements of the genre to reinforce the relevance of Native American knowledge in a modern world.
The program begins at 2:00p.m. and is free for members; $10 for non-members. Call 770-720-5970 to reserve your spot for this program.
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Reinhardt Theatre Presents “Sweet Charity”
It's the final weekend to see “Sweet Charity” at the University Theater, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday show starts at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 per person and can be purchased online or by contacting the box office at 770-720-9167 or boxoffice@reinhardt.edu.
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Born to Run 5K
Participate in the fast-approaching annual Born to Run 5K and support Reinhardt’s Cherokee Scholars program! Registration is $25/person. The 5K will take place on October 29 in downtown Canton, Ga. Proceeds fund scholarships for students from Cherokee County to attend Reinhardt University.
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Guest Recital
Reinhardt University School of Performing Arts presents a Guest Recital featuring Joseph Legaspi, baritone and Jerico Vasquez, piano, on October 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center. The program will feature Filipinio art songs, and sets of German, French and English songs as well. You do not want to miss this free concert event!
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Reinhardt Opera Presents “German and Sullivan” |
The Reinhardt Opera presents “German and Sullivan,” a collection of scenes from German and English operas. Students will recreate scenes from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Impressario” and “The Magic Flute,” W.S. Gilbert’s and Robert Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” and “The Sorcerer,” and Johann Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus.” The performances, free of charge and offered on Oct. 13 and 14, begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Falany Performing Arts Center. |
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Homecoming
Mark your calendars for Homecoming on October 29, 2022! Tailgating begins at 10:00a.m. followed by the football game at noon. Festivities are happening all week for students, alumni, and the entire community. Check out the complete schedule below.
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Support our students!
“Scholarships make it possible for me to be a Reinhardt student, and incentivized me to set high personal and professional standards for myself. Reinhardt acknowledged me and thought I was worth their investment – and I am forever grateful.”
Princess Flanders ‘23
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Eagles Football Extends Winning Streak Against St. Andrews
Reinhardt Eagles Football were visiting Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent, St. Andrews, on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles made the most of their trip to North Carolina winning big, 35-9.
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Week 5: AAC Women's
Soccer Player of the Week
Logan White of Montreat and Madeline Myers of Reinhardt are the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Women's Soccer Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday.
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Win Places Gineris
on World Golf Stage
Two weeks ago, Brooks Gineris won the first tournament of the 2022 Fall golf season. His win helped the Men's Golf Team to place in 6th position of a group of very successful college golf programs.
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Upcoming Events
Sweet Charity at the University Theater
Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
October 1, 7:30 p.m.
October 2, 3 p.m.
Joseph Legaspi, Baritone and Jerico Vasquez, Recital at Falany Performing Arts Center
Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Fall Break for Students
Oct. 5 - 7
Miriam Brown Spiers at the Funk Heritage Center
Oct. 6, 2 p.m.
Blood Drive
Oct. 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bill Cagle at the Funk Heritage Center
Oct. 13, 2 p.m.
Reinhardt Opera – “German & Sullivan” at Falany Performing Arts Center
Oct. 13 - 14, 7:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 25
Born to Run 5k
Oct. 29, 8 a.m.
Homecoming
Oct. 29
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