Volume 125, January 19, 2023 | |
Recognition of Service to Others | |
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Acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. A member of the Reinhardt community who has impacted countless students is being recognized. The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to recognize Reverend David Melton with a resolution of appreciation for service. Rev. Melton has dedicated thirty years of volunteerism to ensure the success of the United Methodist Scholarship Golf Outing.
This award honors his unwavering commitment to the success of scholarship programs and displays a profound appreciation for his outstanding and selfless service to Reinhardt University and its students.
The ministerial golf outing raises scholarship funds for students in the United Methodist Church, or who want to enter the ministry. The 2024 United Methodist Scholarship Golf Outing will take place Wednesday, May 15 at Lake Arrowhead Yacht and Country Club in Waleska.
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Keeping Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
Dream Alive
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Monday’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday brought students and staff together to honor Dr. King’s legacy of selfless service by working to improve the well-being of others.
The group assembled approximately 1,800 care packages for community heroes. Reinhardt’s campus ministries leaders will deliver them to nurses and emergency workers at Northside Cherokee and Piedmont Mountainside hospitals and to local schools.
Each year Reinhardt University honors the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and work with a meaningful day of service reflecting his dream and vision for civil rights and social justice. Embracing human dignity and respect is central to Reinhardt’s values.
Dean of Students, Dr. Walter May explained, “It is not enough to expect others to challenge the status quo and to make things right. We must see ourselves as part of the solution to the problems of social, economic, legal, and environmental injustices ailing this country and our world.”
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The Scholars Program and Faculty
Enrichment Experiences
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Reinhardt’s focus on creating an environment that challenges and cares, occurs in and out of the classroom and involves its students and employees alike. Two innovative examples made possible by contributions recently took place — one for students and one for faculty.
Reinhardt’s Scholars Program brings together scholarship recipients throughout the year to reflect on their work and purpose and enrich their experience.
With the support of a grant awarded by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Engaged Learning (CITEL), the group gathered for an overnight retreat at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, Georgia. The immersive experience on January 13 and 14 included hearing detailed stories from Professor Elizabeth Smith, Dr. Kenneth Wheeler, Dr. Andrew Jones, and Academic Support Office (ASO) Director Tunji Adesesan, who shared their challenges, journeys, decisions, and influences.
Thirty-six current students have received the Diverse Talents, Presidential, Mary Jane Reinhardt Sharpe, Goizueta, and Lettie Pate Whitehead scholarships. Dr. Amy Cottrill works to enrich each of their unique strengths, talents, and interests.
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Wrestlers Place 4th in Tournament | |
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Reinhardt Eagles exhibited excellent results at the annual Virginia Duals tournament in Hampton, Virginia on January 12th and 13th. Reinhardt finished in 4th place out of 16 teams from all levels of collegiate competition, including NCAA Divisions I, I, and III, and NAIA.
Throughout the event, several Eagles had terrific performances including All-American Trevor Burdick 2023 & 2024, Dawson Bates 2025, and Devin Griffen 2025, who each went 2-0. At an earlier tournament on January 7, Eagles wrestlers Curtis Thomas 2026, Matt Jenkins 2023 & 2024, and CJ Shadinger 2026 each won their weight classes.
The Eagles are back home at 6 p.m. tonight (Friday) for Senior Night and a dual match with the University of Montevallo.
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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.
At the University Theater
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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University Wind Ensemble
Sunday, February 18
3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free admission!
Advanced and versatile student musicians who perform the finest large ensemble and chamber music literature. Collaborative programming showcases interaction with outstanding faculty and guest artists.
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