Ken White Courtyard Dedication |
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The outdoor plaza leading to Reinhardt University’s Hasty Student Life Center is now named after 1961 alumnus Dr. C. Ken White. At the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, a unanimous vote approved honoring Dr. White for his service and philanthropy. A plaque to be permanently placed will recognize his commitment to the student body.
The location is the former site of the Ken White Student Center, where the generosity of Dr. White made it possible for Reinhardt to provide a better quality of life for students. The campus continues to be richly adorned with Dr. White’s name. A champion to fulfill the needs and wishes of the university, the name Ken White is proudly displayed on his gifts of the football field, indoor athletic facility, music center, and atrium in the Falany Performing Arts Center.
Reinhardt President Dr. Mark Roberts announced, “Today we recognize Ken White’s lasting impact over 40 years as a trustee and tireless benefactor of the university. The plaque will be affixed to a stone in what will be recognized as the Ken White courtyard for generations to come.”
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Police Academy Graduation |
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Reinhardt University is proud to announce the six graduates of its Public Safety Institute. Basic Law Enforcement Training Certifications were presented at a ceremony Tuesday night to Jerelyn Calhoun, Rony Dessaint, Brittaney Dyer, Norman Henson, Benjamin McBurnett, and Matthew Wood. Five of the program’s graduates have already secured positions in law enforcement.
Wood received the Top Gun award for the best shooting average, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and delivered the Class Reflections. Dyer received the Top Academic award and gave the invocation. Dessaint is employed and sponsored by Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and this certificate makes him eligible for promotion.
Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds delivered special remarks. The graduation address was delivered by Chief Paul Conroy, who is retired from the Avondale Estates Police Department.
Assistant Professor, Captain Jeffrey Black told the audience, “We are very fortunate to have individuals of this caliber who want to live a life of service, give back to the community and make our communities a better place to live.”
The program at Reinhardt’s Public Safety Institute is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The 20-week course taught by seasoned instructors offers flexible online, evening and weekend sessions for working adults. The certification includes a credit of 15 semester hours of credit towards a Criminal Justice associate degree.
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RU Eagle Wins 2nd National Championship |
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Reinhardt's David Friedberg defended his NAIA Men's Javelin National Championship Title at the NAIA Men's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in Indiana this week.
With a throw of 65.93 meters, Freedberg beat the second-place finisher by one meter. He had strong competition and battled conditions that were not great for throwing, but he persevered and took the title.
Friedberg's best javelin throw of the year was 72.98 meters, the best throw in the NAIA this season, and the third-best in NAIA history. His championship throw in 2022 was 69.90 meters.
Friedberg will have one more year to attempt three in a row, which is unheard of in NAIA Track & Field. His victory last year made him the first National Champion in Reinhardt Track & Field history. Now he’s done it twice.
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Reinhardt Wins AAC All-Sports Trophy |
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For the third time in Reinhardt University Athletics history, the Eagles brought home the 2022-23 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy. The award recognizes the AAC team with the most successful all-around sports program for the year.
Reinhardt won four regular-season championships in football, softball, and men's and women’s lacrosse. Fifteen other Eagles teams also had outstanding seasons, finishing in second to fifth place.
"This award honors the remarkable achievements and dedication of our amazing student athletes, our incredible coaches, and our talented staff," said Director of Athletics Jeffrey Pourchier. "We are very proud and thankful to receive this award as it recognizes the overall strength and depth of our athletic program. To have so many teams compete at the NAIA Championship events is truly outstanding."
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 31
Reinhardt is grateful for all those who have served.
Our offices will be closed in observance.
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Reinhardt Piano Festival
June 5, 7, 8, 9, at 7:30 pm
June 10, 11 at 3:00 pm
Falany Performing Arts Center
A week of virtuoso piano music by internationally acclaimed concert artists.
All concerts are open to the public.
Tickets will be sold on-site, beginning 30 minutes ahead of show time. $15 per concert or $60 for the entire series.
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Literary Series
June 14, June 16-22 at 7:30 pm
Freeman Library Community Room
Graduates of this summer’s residency for Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing are paired with a well-known writer to give free public evening readings of their best work.
Reader Theatre
Friday, June 23 at 7:30 pm
Hoke O'Kelley Auditorium in the Burgess Administration building
A free night of laughter and drama by the MFA program: Six short plays of sophomoric content.
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Summer Camps at Reinhardt
There are lots of things for kids of all ages to do this summer on the Reinhardt University campus, including sports, science and theater!
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