Volume 124, January 12, 2023 | |
Fall President's and Dean's Lists Announced | |
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Congratulations to Reinhardt Eagles earning the distinction of being named on the President's List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester!
To earn President's List honors, students must have completed 12 hours during the semester, earning a GPA of 4.0, with no incompletes.
To earn Dean's List honors, students must have completed 12 hours during the semester, earning a GPA of 3.50-3.99, with no grade less than a B.
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Fostering a Welcoming Environment
at Reinhardt
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Reinhardt commits itself to the values of being a place where “diverse talents grow together.” On January 4, faculty, staff, and students attended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workshops led by Dr. MarTeze Hammonds, Chief Diversity Officer of Purdue University at Fort Wayne.
The workshop provided valuable insights and tools to enhance understanding while strengthening the University’s ability to provide a place that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals.
The engaging, informative, and interactive workshops provided insightful ways to be more considerate and thoughtful with others daily.
Dr. Hammonds is an award-winning educator, social justice advocate, executive consultant, student affairs professional, and motivational speaker. His passion for equity, social justice, and education has brought him to the halls of Congress, college campuses, and boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies.
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Alumni Dominate the History of
Cherokee County Education Leadership
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Photos from left to right: Ramsey Colquitt Sharp 1890, Marguerite Cline 1958, Dr. Brian Hightower 1983
Since its founding, Reinhardt graduates have provided leadership to Cherokee County schools as school district superintendents. During the last one hundred years, ten of the twelve who served are Reinhardt alumni.
Stunningly, the contributions and service to the community of Reinhardt’s graduates encompasses 76 of the past 100 years. In 1909, Zach Collins graduated from Reinhardt and became superintendent in 1924. Ramsey Colquitt Sharp, one of the earliest graduates in 1890, took over from Collins in 1928.
Other alumni to become Cherokee County School District Superintendent are Eugene Owen 1938, William Hasty Sr. 1941, Kleven Boston 1935, Eugene Norton 1960, Michael Johnston 1962, Marguerite Cline 1958, Shelby “Corky” Jones 1968, and Brian Hightower 1983. Cline is the first and only female to serve in this role and says she has always believed that for women to excel in their careers, it is essential to get the necessary education and experience.
Dr. Brian Hightower took on the role in 2016 and plans to retire at the end of this school year. He is grateful to be a part of this legacy, “Reinhardt is where I fell in love with teaching, with Cherokee County, and with my future wife. I know that my life would have taken a different path had I not been blessed with my Reinhardt experience. I’m not surprised that so many superintendents of our school district attended Reinhardt as the University provides outstanding preparation to future educators and fills its students’ hearts with a love of service. It’s a humbling legacy to be a part of continuing.”
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Huge Win for Men's Basketball | |
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Midway through the season, Reinhardt Men’s Basketball has little room for error to make the conference tournament. By securing a few wins, the team can rise in the close-knit AAC standings. The Eagles helped their cause this week defeating Truett McConnell’s Bears in an 82-73 win.
Several players stand out in the victory under Coach Newton. Nate Jones 2025 led the way, scoring 17 points and pulling down 5 rebounds. He was followed closely by Derrian Reed 2024 and Nate Louis 2024 scoring 15 and 14 points respectively. Reed’s solid game also tallied 7 assists and 5 rebounds. The fourth player to score double figures was Jared Russ 2026 with 11 points and 7 rebounds.
The win was the team’s best performance of the season with top-notch stats. Reinhardt shot 100 percent from the line hitting all 13 free throws. They were also 50 percent from the field and approximately 52 percent from behind the arch. Reed and Louis were both 5 for 5 at the free-throw line.
Reinhart continues their AAC play this Saturday, January 13, hosting Johnson University’s Royals on their home court. The women's game starts at 2 p.m. and the men's team at 4 p.m.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 15
Reinhardt University offices will be closed as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality and justice for all.
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Pianist Jasmin Arakawa
Sunday, January 21, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
A prizewinner of the Jean Françaix International Music Competition, Jasmin Arakawa has performed at Carnegie Hall and other major venues around the globe.
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King Margo
Friday, January 26, 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Lucciana Costa and Rachel Coats are multi-instrumentalists and vocalists. Together, King Margo has become one of the top Country and Folk artists in the 2023 music scene, delighting fans with a unique country and folk sound.
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2024 First Pitch Dinner &
Silent Auction
Saturday, January 27, 6:00 p.m.
James & Sis Brown Athletic Center
Former Atlanta Brave legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member, Chipper Jones, is the guest speaker.
This annual fundraiser supports Reinhardt Eagles Baseball student-athletes.
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Blood Drive
Monday, January 29
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hasty Student Life Center - lower level
Help save lives! To pre-register, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code "Reinhardt." All donors are entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
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Hot Club Jazz Fellowship
Friday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Musician Matthew Kaminski is a jazz organist, pianist, accordionist, and the official organist for the Atlanta Braves with a passion for the style of music known as “Hot Club Jazz.” Enjoy the alluring ambiance as this group presents Parisian-style jazz standards, Django Reinhardt songs, romantic ballads, and waltzes.
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Street Choir: Van Morrison Tribute Band
Saturday, February 10
3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Atlanta singer Greg Hester recreates the aura of Morrison onstage with all the joy of the diminutive Irish giant at his best. You’ll thrill to the kicks, shouts, and struts, as well as the classic songs and stage presence of the Belfast Cowboy.
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Clue
Friday, February 16, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 17, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 18, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 25, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
A Musical Theatre student performance with a plot based on the popular board game.
Be interactively entertained by beloved suspects and help solve the murder mystery in this family-friendly show.
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