Volume 137, April 12, 2024 | |
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Photo: Allison Agnew (RU – Dec. 2023) waves to her daughter after receiving the Healthcare Administration (BHA) academic degree program award.
Reinhardt’s annual awards celebration on April 9th recognizes scholars' and professors’ academic and interpersonal achievements and excellence. The Evening of Honors includes presenting the Reinhardt University Academic Scholars Award to juniors and seniors with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or higher, and the Hugh Peterson Jr. Academic Scholars Award to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 to 3.89.
Applause echoed Flint Hall as each academic degree program coordinator presented Academic Program Awards, and the deans named honorees of the School Student Achievement Awards. Sam Grayson James (RU-2025) received the No Greater Love Award for showing selfless giving to others. Jacqueline (Alexis) McCone (RU-2024) received the Engaged Learner Award for her campus leadership inside and outside the classroom.
The prestigious Students of the Year awards were bestowed upon seniors Salvador Castillo (traditional), a biology major, and business management major Luciano Fisicaro (non-traditional) for their scholarship, leadership, honesty, community service, and service to the University. The student body selected the director of the Price School of Education, Tami Smith, for the Elizabeth Moss Bailey Faculty Mentor Award.
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Photo: Susan Naylor, associate professor of music, receives an emerita medal from Dr. Mark Roberts
Years of service, contributions, excellence, and lasting effect on the academic community earned emeriti status for 19 former Reinhardt faculty and staff. The honorary title signifies the respect of their peers for their performance, achievements, and impact on the University.
A formal ceremony on April 9th bestowed the high honor to Viviana Baxter, Nancy Carter, Dr. William DeAngelis, Andrew Edwards, Jr., Dr. Catherine Emanual, Beatrice Flint, Dr. A. Wayne Glowka, Joel Langford, Dr. Dennis McIntire, Dr. G. David Moore, Susan Naylor, Margaret O’Connor, Dr. Eddie Robertson, Sylvia Robertson, Dr. S. Beth Russell, Larry Webb, Dr. Pamela Wilson, JoEllen Wilson (RU-1961), and Dr. Donald Wilson, Jr.
Dr. Ken Wheeler, Dean of the College of Humanities, Sciences and Technology thanked the inductees for the countless lives they shaped and innumerable vocations they helped discern saying, “When you retire from collegiate teaching, the sum of your work is the students you taught over your career. You helped them learn, write better, think in new ways, and grow up. I see profoundly just how much I and others are influenced by the professors who came before us and taught with us.”
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Congratulations to Reinhardt's Retiring Faculty | |
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Photo left to right: Dr. Linda Morgan, Dr. Martha Shaw, Dr. Michelle Harlow
Following remarkable careers that impacted the Reinhardt community, several faculty and employees now look to new adventures in retirement. A celebration of their contributions took place at the president’s home earlier this week.
Dr. Linda Morgan, Interim Dean of the Cauble School of Nursing and Health Sciences contributed to the success of the new nursing program during her six years at Reinhardt. Following 12 years serving as Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music, Dr. Roberts says Dr. Martha Shaw is renowned for her “incredible ability to bring beautiful voices out of groups of people."
With an impressive tenure of 35 years at Reinhardt, the legacy left by Dr. Michelle Harlow, Associate Professor of English is one of energetically teaching the critical skill of thinking through writing, as well as exposing students to extraordinary things in the world.
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Josh Garner to Begin New Role | |
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Josh Garner looks forward to becoming the new Director of Student Development and focusing on career and leadership development. Since 2020, Garner served as the Director of Spiritual Life, Leadership, and Service, including leading Campus Ministries and volunteerism.
This new position reports to Dean of Students Dr. Walter May who explains, “The focus on calling and vocation is to help students understand that life after graduation is more than just a series of jobs. Josh will guide students as they design a career plan that encompasses a blend of their personal and professional ambitions. The secondary focus on leadership development is to help students develop the skills and competencies to enhance their professional and personal development. A part of Josh's new role will be working with corporations, agencies, and organizations locally and nationally to establish internships and vocational opportunities for Reinhardt students.”
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A redesign of the Reinhardt University website encapsulates the University’s core statements and academic programming in a visually pleasing and easy-to-use style. Following a long behind-the-scenes process to reorganize information for easier navigation, increase functionality, and offer faster loading times, the website went live on April 8th.
The clean, contemporary look appeals to the current Reinhardt community, and external site visitors. Marketing Content Creator and Website Manager Paige Bronner put great effort into the new website. She is pleased with the results saying, “Reinhardt is an impressive university that focuses on educating the whole person, and I feel that our website now truly reflects that culture.”
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Eagles Baseball Leads the Conference | |
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In one of the best seasons in Reinhardt University baseball history, the team ranks 8th nationally in the NAIA, and sits on top of the Appalachian Athletic Conference with a 27-11 overall record and 18-3 in conference play.
Reinhardt played Montreat University on April 8th, scoring four runs in the first inning, and won 17-7 in a seven-inning shortened game.
The Eagles have three more AAC weekend series with Bryan, Bluefield, and CIU, and three midweek singles with out-of-conference opponents. Their next home games are Monday and Tuesday, April 15th and 16th against Point University and Middle Georgia respectively.
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Kurt Thomas
Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free outdoor concert tonight!
Kurt Thomas has opened for some of the biggest names in country music. He won Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star contest and CMT's Music City Madness season 3. Come enjoy his ability to captivate an audience with old favorites and originals.
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Ride the Cyclone
Fridays, April 12 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, April 13 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, April 14 & 21, 3:00 p.m.
at the University Theater
* Content Advisory * Recommended for audiences 16 and up. Contains adult language and sexual content.
A dark and quirky contemporary musical that tells the story of members of a high school chamber choir in Uranium City, Saskatchewan, who perished on a faulty roller coaster called the Cyclone. Each member tells their story via autotune hip hop, rock, pop, jazz, musical theatre, and/or choral styles for the chance to win the "return to life" reward from a mechanical fortune teller.
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Senior Art Show Reception
Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center atrium
Free admission!
All are invited to mingle with senior art majors and view their impressive and best artistic works.
This special gallery is open for viewing through May 5.
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Remembrance Service
Thursday, April 18, 12:00 p.m.
near the Bratton Memorial Bell Tower
This annual heartfelt commemoration honors the lives of those who have passed away in the past year and is open to anyone in the Reinhardt community.
If you would like a loved one to be included in the reading of names, please email Whitney.Spear@reinhardt.edu
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The University Jazz & Percussion Ensemble
Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free admission!
This exciting evening of music showcases students performing at a professional level. Be amazed by their complex rhythms, stamina, and focus.
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Cup O'Joe
Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
This close family group performs outstanding sibling harmonies and has a growing presence on the music scene in Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. They blend the intricate tones of bluegrass, folk, and jazz to create their progressive acoustic sound. Their mix of original and re-imagined traditional songs provides an energetic and enthusiastic performance.
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The University Wind Ensemble
Sunday, April 21, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free admission!
Advanced and versatile student musicians perform the finest large ensemble and chamber music literature.
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Young Singers of Flint Hall
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
The spring performance of the newest youth choir in north Georgia! The Young Singers of Flint Hall is comprised of talented children, ages 10-14.
Directed by Dr. Martha Shaw, this ensemble performs a variety of beautiful repertoire that is sure to please the entire family.
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2024 Commencement Ceremony
Friday, May 3, 9:30 a.m.
Ken White Field
Congratulations Graduates!
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Dave Henritze
Scholarship Golf Classic
Tuesday, May 7
Capital City Club Crabapple, Milton, GA
Tee off in the 36th annual tournament, supporting student scholarships.
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United Methodist Scholarship Golf Outing
Wednesday, May 15
Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club
Tee off in the 31st annual tournament, supporting student scholarships.
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Alumni Challenge
Classes of 1970, 1971, 1972
Alumnus Cash Striplin (RU – 1971) is asking his classmates to join him in the power of giving and to make a difference for future students.
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