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Volume 110, Sept 22, 2023

Reinhardt Climbs the Ranking in the

U.S. News and World Report

U.S. News & World Report released the 2024 Best Colleges rankings this week. Reinhardt University earned a badge for its ranking of 34th in the Regional Colleges South category, 16th for best value, and 75th top performer in social mobility.

U.S. News evaluated about 1,500 U.S. four-year bachelor's degree-granting institutions on as many as 19 measures of academic quality. Reinhardt was one of 132 schools ranked in the region. This year’s rankings increased emphasis on graduate outcomes, and how often students from all socioeconomic backgrounds earned degrees. Other weighted categories include retention rates, peer assessment, student-faculty ratio, and financial resources.

The U.S. News Best Colleges rankings can help prospective students compare institutions as they look for the best fit. https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges

Student Baptisms

Several students were baptized during Common Ground's weekly worship service on Tuesday evening in the Glasshouse. Pastor Josh Garner, Director of Spiritual Life, Leadership, and Service performed the baptisms on campus for the first time in all his years at Reinhardt.

Lily Belcher, Tre Goodgame, Tyler Ingram, and Bryce Johnson requested to be baptized at Reinhardt because they view the work of Campus Ministries as their church. Each was fully submerged in a tub as they professed Jesus as their savior and their understanding of baptism as an outward sign of an inward grace.

Garner is glad to have been able to provide this opportunity, “These students have a great community with each other. Students involved with Campus Ministries often encourage and pray for each other. These four students have been involved with our events and programs. They have felt an inner working of God’s grace, have come to follow Jesus, and want to express their faith to God publicly. Baptism is a beautiful declaration of God’s great love for us and our humble love back to God.”

Campus Ministries is just one of the many extracurricular activities offered to students. Those who are interested in growing their faith can participate in the program’s spiritual opportunities, small groups, mission trips, and service projects.

Reinhardt Outdoors

A group of Reinhardt students had a wet and wild adventure last weekend. The Reinhardt Outdoors program kayaked a section of the Cartecay River near Ellijay, Georgia on September 16.

The trip started calm, but took a challenging turn near the end, with several Class II and Class III rapids. Dr. Walter May, Dean of Students, joined the students for the day trip.

Other outings this school year include a trip to Amicalola State Park to have a zipline adventure over the treetops and hike to the top of the tallest waterfall in Georgia, and later a Spring Break trip to paddle with manatees along Florida’s Crystal River, hike undisturbed coastal areas and camp under the stars.

Reinhardt Outdoors is part of the Office of Student Activities and provides students and other members of the university community with a variety of excursions. Participants are taught how to enjoy the experiences safely and with respect for the environment, as well as learning ways to be active members of the outdoor community. The kayakers say it was a great way to spend a Saturday.

To find out more about Reinhardt Outdoors and to sign up for trips, visit www.reinhardt.edu/outdoors.

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Georgia Rotarians Lead International Students to Reinhardt

Francisco Lozano (left) and Nacho Morzone (right) with Reinhardt staff members Alana Williamson and Whitney Spear

International students have attended Reinhardt for decades. Some of these Eagles are due to a sponsorship by the Georgia Rotary Student Program. Launched in 1946, the program seeks to foster peace through young leaders from around the globe. “Rotarians are always looking for opportunities to make the community and the world a better place. But we’re not going to talk about it, we are going to experience it by learning peace through friendship and experiencing culture” says Rotary Club of Canton president Francisco Lozano.

Ignacio “Nacho” Morzone can be seen around the Reinhardt campus this school year after being selected by the Rotary Club program. He is from Argentina where he attends the National University of La Plata, the second-largest university in the country. Seeking a cybersecurity career, but finding all the books on computer science in his library were in English, he applied to come to the U.S. to work on his English for a year of studying abroad.

Francisco Lozano from Mazatlan, Mexico knows the benefits of a Reinhardt education firsthand because he is an alumnus himself. He attended Reinhardt in the 2002-2003 school year, took business classes, and had an internship. Like Morzone, Lozano appreciates the school the Canton Rotary selected for him, “I didn't know anything about Reinhardt, but then I fell in love with it. For someone who is coming to America for the first time, it is the best introduction to a new environment.”

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Soccer Wins Twice Within a Week

Reinhardt’s men’s soccer team upset the undefeated Columbia International Rams (CIU) on Wednesday for their second win against an AAC opponent. After a 0-0 first half, CIU scored one goal in the second half of the game, but Eagles Rafael Pais, Jiovanni Cruz, and Andres Jorquera responded by each scoring a goal.

Last weekend, the team picked up their first AAC win of the season against Columbia College. They now have an overall record of 3-2-3, 2-2-0 in the AAC. The Eagles face Georgia Gwinnett this Saturday in Lawrenceville.

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Upcoming Events

The Breakfast Club

Friday, September 22, 7 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Outdoor Concert! Tonight!

Food truck on site!

The longest-running, most recognized ’80s tribute band in the United States will perform in Waleska. Experience the spirit of music and live performances of the original MTV generation of the 1980s.

Freaky Friday

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

See ticketing for showtimes

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.

University Wind Ensemble

Sunday, September 24, 3 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Free Event this weekend!

The Reinhardt University Wind Ensemble is comprised of advanced and versatile musicians who perform the finest large ensemble and chamber music literature.

A collaborative showcase of Reinhardt University’s student musicians interacting with outstanding faculty and visiting guest artists from around the region.

I Am Fine. Not Really.

Monday, September 25, 7 p.m.

Bannister Glasshouse

Free Event!

Come early for food and fun at 6:30 p.m.

Stay for a night about taking care of our mental health.

Presented by Campus Ministries, Student Government Association & Prevention and Awareness

Fall Lecture Series:

Beyond the History Books

Thursdays at 2 p.m.

September 28, October 12, 19, 26

Funk Heritage Center

This series tells the story of the early Appalachian Settlers and Southeastern Indians through educational presentations and exhibitions. Sept 28 is presented by Reinhardt faculty Dr. Robinson!

Tickets are $10, and free for members.

Call 770-720-5970 for more information.

FHC Event Calendar

Leadership Symposium

Friday, September 29

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Inspirational speakers share thought-provoking information to be used both on the job and in life. Learn how to strengthen relationships and communication skills by taking an interactive leadership and personality assessment.

Tickets and details are on the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce website.

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

Saturday, September 30

3 p.m. 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.

Vinyl Stripes

Thursday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Great Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, and Surf Classics hits from The Beatles, Elvis, Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and more. Their original songs sound like they were from long-ago rocking days, yet with a modern twist. Many Vinyl Stripes songs have been used on TV shows and in feature films.

The University Opera

Thursday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Free admission!

An evening of Neapolitan music - opera, art song, and traditional songs from Naples.

Enjoy desserts that will take you right to the heart of Italy, as vocal students serenade you with a beautiful singing performance!

Outlaw Apostles

Saturday, October 14, 7 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Outdoor Concert!

A group of young, yet seasoned veterans from the Muscle Shoals, Alabama music scene. Their mission is to bring real songs played by real musicians singin’ real three and four part harmony back to the forefront of modern music.

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