Volume 136, April 5, 2024 | |
Artists and Scholars Showcase Their Best Work | |
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Outstanding work and achievements of Reinhardt University students filled the Hill Freeman Library and Falany Performing Arts Center this week during the annual Robert L. Driscoll Convocation of Artists and Scholars. Selected by professors and deans, students across all disciplines enthusiastically shared knowledge and talents at the two-day event.
Christopher Walker’s (RU – 2024) presentation, “No Bridge Too Far,” explained how a donation became an engaging experience. A packed room listened intently as he explained his archival work during an internship with the Reinhardt Office of Advancement. Walker examined and organized the George Fitts Photograph Collection, a generous donation featuring Fitts’ photography that documents his research of covered bridges, mills, and water wheels.
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A Celebration of Cultures | |
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The annual International Culture Festival showcases the vast array of students from around the world who studied at Reinhardt University. On April 4, over 50 informational exhibits displayed the countries from which they have come. Fifty-seven current international students from 22 countries revamped showcases to accurately represent their backgrounds. Students representing a country for the first time, such as one from Northern Ireland, created new displays. Mock passports handed out at the entrance allowed visitors to check off each country as they traveled the room.
The celebration of world customs came alive with engaging performances. Leah Streams (RU – 2027), showcased her voice talents by singing Irish and Estonian songs. Led by Assistant Professor of Music Dr. George Blankston playing African drums, a student trio danced a blend of traditional and contemporary dance and music styles from Togo, Benin, and Ghana.
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Senior Spotlight: Mary Beth Botts | |
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Just as her mother Joyce Daniel (RU - 2001) succeeded in earning a degree from Reinhardt in her 40s, Mary Beth Botts (RU - 2024) looks forward to graduating this May at age 43. Not only has she earned a bachelor's degree in nursing but she serves as president of her nursing cohort and an inductee of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. She represented her cohort at faculty meetings and served as a student representative of the nursing program. On Kindness Day, she organized making goodie baskets to spread the message of community to businesses near the Cauble School of Nursing in Jasper, Georgia.
Botts started her healthcare career at age 17 as a CNA, but six years later, she put her nursing aspiration aside and prioritized her family’s needs and goals. Botts and her husband served as missionaries, taught English abroad, and homeschooled their three children. In turn, her family’s instrumental support during her studies at Reinhardt helped her succeed, “I’ve done some difficult things in my life and this by far was the most challenging. It requires you to push yourself to the limits knowing that you have the ability to save a life and you also can lose a life.”
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Winning Season for Women's Lacrosse | |
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With only one regular season game remaining, the Reinhardt women’s lacrosse team boasts an 11-0 record and is undefeated 5-0 in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC).
On March 30, the Eagles earned a big win March 30 in a match-up against Tennessee Wesleyan University, winning 23-3. Their last home game on March 27 served as Senior Night, celebrating players who graduate this May. The team beat Truett McConnell University 28-4.
On April 6, the team plays at St. Andrews in North Carolina at noon. The conference championship games will be held April 18-20 at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
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The University Choir
Sunday, April 7, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free admission!
A select ensemble under the direction of Dr. Martha Shaw. This spectacular group performs as part of the University performing arts series.
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Kurt Thomas
Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free outdoor concert!
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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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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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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