Volume 108, Sept 8, 2023

Connecting with the Community

photo courtesy Cherokee Chamber of Commerce

Reinhardt University's message of Widening the Fields of Endeavor and Advancing the Vision was delivered at the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Cherokee networking breakfast. President Mark A. Roberts, Ph.D. spoke about the exceptional offerings the university provides to its students and how it continues to advance its mission and grow as an institution.

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce provides a forum for businesses of all sizes and types and connects them with the community. Its mission is to promote and expand the economy and enrich the community through connecting, creating, and cultivating.

Chamber members listened with interest as Reinhardt’s mission, vision, values, and ethos were explained. As an active partner of the Cherokee County community, Reinhardt strives to ensure its educational legacy as it widens and strengthens student opportunities.

Cheerleaders Encourage Trying New Things

Standing: Tyler Ingram, Lanie Roland, Hanna Ward, Kaylin Jinks, Jonathan Paramore, Victoria Cantrell, Bella Krauth, Kyra Lightner, Gabe Anderson. Kneeling: Katrina Jernigan, Olivia Kirby, Alexis Griffith

Many students at Reinhardt have diverse talents. Some are even dual athletes. This season’s cheerleading squad includes seven dual athletes. All three male cheerleaders are also on the wrestling team and four female cheerleaders are women’s softball players.

Gabe Anderson, Jonathan Paramore, Tyler Ingram, Alexis Griffith, Bella Krauth, Kaylin Jinks, and Kyra Lightner are all shining examples of Reinhardt students striving to diversify their talents.

Ingram gives credit to other athletes on campus for getting him involved in each of his campus activities and wants to be encouraging to other students, “My advice is to get involved and do different things. When I was a freshman, I only did wrestling but I wanted to do more and become a better person and be more open but didn’t know where to go or what to do. It took other leaders reaching out to me to suggest trying new things. Open yourself up and get involved. Once you do that you enjoy opening new doors and you never know what could happen.” Last year Tyler was president of the Student Government Association and is on the leadership teams of Campus Ministries and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Teammate Lightner agrees, "We heard Tyler talk and it was cool to listen to and inspired us to get more involved in FCA and Common Ground and stuff like that. I am also glad I became a cheerleader. I like getting into new things and meeting new people. It helps us be less stressed out.” Bella Krauth thanks Athletic Director Jeffrey Pourchier for his encouragement, “He pushes us to get involved with other things. We’re trying to branch out and grow our horizons.”

Podcast Features Published Professor

Decades before Reinhardt was founded, a different part of history was taking place in northern Georgia. Dr. Kenneth Wheeler, Dean of the College of Humanities, Sciences, and Technology wrote a book with an interesting reinterpretation of the development of Georgia in the 19th century. His recent appearance on the Then Again! podcast of the Northeast Georgia History Center, is revitalizing public interest in the history of this era.

Modern Cronies: Southern Industrialism from Gold Rush to Convict Labor, 1829-1894 contains fascinating insights into the effects on history by the discovery of gold, a new U.S. Mint branch, railroad expansions, the Cherokee Nation, politicians, and prison labor. The land and people surrounding Waleska had an economic impact on the nation and played an important role in industrial development.

The podcast can be listened to HERE. The book was published in 2021 by the University of Georgia Press.

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Flag Football Team Joins Sun Conference

Reinhardt University's Women's Flag Football Team was announced this week as a new affiliate member of The Sun Conference. The Eagles, alongside Life University and Point University, will compete in the 9-team conference in the upcoming 2024 season.

Reinhardt competed with its inaugural team this past spring, one year ahead of Life and Point. The fourth collegiate women's flag football team in Georgia is Thomas University who won the SUN Tournament the last two years.

The Sun Conference is an athletic conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Fall Lecture Series

Thursdays at 2 p.m.

September 7 through October 26

Funk Heritage Center

This series tells the story of the early Appalachian Settlers and Southeastern Indians through educational presentations and exhibitions.

Tickets are $10, with discounted rates available for members.

Call 770-720-5970 for more information.

Grains of Sand

Friday, September 15, 7 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Outdoor Concert! Food truck on site!

Tickets now on sale to the public! $25

Blending beach, soul, R&B, Motown, and classic hits of the 60s and 70s, this group creates a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes. Be transported as you listen to soulful vocals, a tight rhythm section and smokin’ hot horns!

Freaky Friday

September 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, Oct 1

University Theater

Presented by the University Musical Theatre.



A heartfelt comedy about an overworked mother and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies and spend a day in each other's shoes.

The Mad Hatters - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Saturday, September 30

3pm and 7:30 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Two shows!

Comprised of rock veterans from the Georgia Satellites and other national and regional touring acts, The Mad Hatters deliver a pulse-pounding sound and stage show that could only be matched by Tom Petty himself. 

Homecoming 2023

October 23-28

Get ready for fun events, a variety of sports, and a Halloween theme!

Save the date of October 28 for a tailgating party, football game, free concert, and scary movie night!

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