Volume 119, November 22, 2023 | |
Holiday Desserts Bring Holiday Cheer | |
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Reinhardt students, faculty, and staff gathered for a night of camaraderie, and to welcome the holiday season. The annual Holiday Deserts at the Hal B. Wansley President’s Home is a cherished tradition on the campus.
President Mark A. Roberts, PhD welcomed the Reinhardt community into the historic home where plenty of holiday-themed sweets and hot chocolate were enjoyed. Parker Adams and his Metz Culinary Management team creatively designed each treat, including snowmen marshmallows, a donut tree, and a chocolate pretzel wreath. The singing of holiday carols filled the home and even the mascot Soar enjoyed the festive occasion.
This event is a fun way to unwind as the semester comes to an end before the holidays.
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Helping Beyond Our Borders | |
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Adetunji (Tunji) Adesesan, Director of Reinhardt’s Academic Support Office, is known for helping students succeed. In his free time, he and a group of students also help people on another continent succeed.
It started in 2012 when the African Descendants’ Student Association asked Adesesan to be their advisor. They wanted to collect books and computers to send to African students as a way to give back. In 2013, they shipped 3,500 books to a Nigerian university as part of the Afrika Reads program. The donations never stopped coming in, so Adesesan developed a faith-based, non-profit organization called Nigeria Connects. His organization recently reached a major milestone with over 100,000 books donated. It has established libraries in fourteen schools and prisons in Nigeria, as well as one in Liberia.
“This is a true picture of ‘every great dream starts small.’ The project was started by a small group of students, but it has become so big that it is impacting lives,” explained Adesesan. His vision for the charity is to promote educational, social, economic, and cultural revitalization in Nigeria by connecting institutions and organizations there with resources in the United States.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s think of people like Tunji Adesesan who make it their mission to improve lives and impact destinies.
Donation boxes are located in all the academic buildings on campus and near the Support Services office in the rear of the Burgess building.
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The Reinhardt community is invited to experience a World Music Showcase this coming Monday, November 27th at 11:15 a.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center.
Students in the World Music Course will take the stage to perform a variety of cultural music including playing African traditional drums, dancing a traditional Ghanaian dance, and singing children’s game songs.
This showcase is the culminating project for the class, taught by Dr. George Blankson who explained, “The students and I are excited to be demonstrating the different aspects of culture and music we have experienced this semester, and we look forward to sharing this excitement.”
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Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to embrace the spirit of generosity and philanthropy. It is observed annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
Amid holiday shopping and festivities, Giving Tuesday serves as a dedicated day for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and make a positive impact on the world. #GAgives Day inspires people to contribute to the well-being of others.
Reinhardt University is participating in this celebration by dedicating its efforts to support student scholarships. Every act of generosity, whether big or small, plays a crucial role in building a compassionate world. Your generosity can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Reinhardt students. By contributing to education, you are not just funding tuition, you are investing in and opening doors for Reinhardt students and the community.
If you believe in the transformative power of education, please join us in making a difference. Together, let's show a level of kindness that reverberates far beyond Giving Tuesday, leaving a legacy of positive change in our community and beyond.
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Women's Basketball Undefeated | |
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The Reinhardt women's basketball team is off to an impressive start! These Eagles are undefeated with a record of 7-0 and a conference record of 5-0.
Tuesday night they outscored their previously undefeated AAC opponents, the Bryan College Lions, 66-61, and on November 16, the team dominated Union College (KY) in an AAC matchup with a final score of 95-46. The ladies' next game will be at Columbia College on November 29.
Way to go Eagles!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Reinhardt University offices will be closed on November 23 and 24.
As we give thanks for our blessings, we are thankful for everyone in the Reinhardt community.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.
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Christmas at Reinhardt
Thursday November 30, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
The University Christmas concerts never fail to draw large, festive crowds. These annual performances feature the School of Performing Arts Choir and Symphonic Winds.
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3 Redneck Tenors
Monday, December 4,
3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
These top finalists on "America's Got Talent" have been thrilling audiences since 2006 with their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists. Enjoy their humor and smorgasbord of music ranging from Gospel, to Country, to Broadway, Pop, and Classical.
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Visit with Santa
Saturday, December 10,
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Admission with a reserved ticket
Join us for a visit with Santa Claus! Come to the front of the Falany anytime between noon and 4 p.m., take photos with Santa, drop your letter in the North Pole mailbox, and grab a goodie bag!
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Polar Express Movie
Saturday, December 10, 6:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Admission with a reserved ticket
A fun-filled evening with a movie on the big screen and a free hot cocoa bar! This movie revolves around a boy who longs to believe in Santa Claus while his family insists the North Pole is just a myth. This all changes on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits in the middle of the night, promising to take a group of lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa.
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Joni Mitchell Christmas
Starring Lauren Fox
Monday, December 11,
3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
A captivating journey through Joni Mitchell’s life and music. From early folk to folk-rock, to jazz and pop music, she continually evolved and pushed the envelope. Joni’s biographer, David Yaffe, joins Lauren in telling the stories behind songs, through her music.
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