Volume 40 | January 14, 2022
Mackensie Eckenfels Shines as a Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholar

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholar, Mackensie Eckenfels '22 has a passion for performing. An avid dancer and active member of Reinhardt’s theatre program, the Musical Theatre major has a dream to share her love of dance and music with those who have the most difficult time accessing the arts.

“Among my greatest hopes is to create an arts studio for handicapped and underprivileged children,” says Eckenfels.
The James Dickey Review: The Legacy Continues
Hot off the press, the 2021 edition of the “James Dickey Review” is now available! This year’s edition features the work of 24 contributors. Six of the works, including one by 2001 Poetry Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Dunn, have been nominated by the editorial staff for publication in the prestigious “Pushcart Prize: The Best of the Small Presses.”
Keeping up with our Ancient Eagle
Our own Debbie Blount is featured in the Jan./Feb. edition of Golf Georgia this month!

Read all about Debbie in Golf Georgia!
MLK Day of Service
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and make a difference in your community by volunteering for the MLK Day Service on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

Due to inclement weather, the start time has been moved to 2:00 p.m.

Sign up for opportunities at Reinhardt and the surrounding Waleska community.
Reinhardt University Disc Golf has arrived!
Join us for the ribbon cutting of the newly expanded Reinhardt Disc Golf Course followed by the very first Reinhardt University Disc Golf tournament on Feb. 12.
Eagles Lose Nail-Biter in Last Seconds on the Road

In less than 24 hours, the Reinhardt Eagles were playing their second road game against Montreat College Cavaliers. Playing on the road in the Appalachian Athletic Conference is tough on a normal schedule, but playing back-to-back days with no rest can make things more difficult.

Updated Spectator Attendance Policy
Our fan attendance is still permitted for indoor athletic events on Reinhardt's campus, however, facial coverings are required for all spectators in attendance.
Eagles Have Great First Day at National Duals

When one thinks of competitive wrestling, they might think of the sport solely as an individual sport and the team concept does not come into play, however, it is very much a team sport. The NWCA National Duals is a tournament that strictly focuses on the team aspect of collegiate wrestling.
Men’s and Women’s Golf Excelling on the Course and in the Classroom

Many can understand how difficult and time-consuming college can be without adding in outside elements like working at a job or playing a sport. Those that play college athletics know that they must give a lot of their time and focus to stay in top form for their sport, but they must also balance time for academics which is the main reason for attending college.
Upcoming Events

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Jan. 17, Bannister Glass House

Northwest Georgia Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Feb. 4 - 5

Dr. Daniel Shapiro
Feb. 6, Falany Performing Arts Center

Disc Golf Course Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Feb. 12

Oliver Twist
Feb. 18 - 20, Feb. 25 - 27, University Theater

Shamrock Stroll
Mar. 12, Cauble School of Nursing & Health Sciences, Jasper, GA
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