THE REINHARDT EAGLE

Volume 134, March 22, 2024

A Celebration of Scholarship Donors

and Their Recipients

Dozens of scholarship recipients enjoyed a unique opportunity to gather with dedicated supporters who have played a pivotal role in shaping their educational journey.

The Hoke O’Kelley Auditorium buzzed with lively conversations and gratitude on Tuesday. The students treasured meeting and getting to know generous scholarship supporters, without whom their higher education path might have been different.

Donors, trustees, and leaders of the Reinhardt community cherished connecting with students and learning about their studies, goals, and accomplishments. The luncheon of gratitude celebrated the commitment to investing in the future of promising students.

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Reinhardt Vice President

Stephanie Owens to Retire

Seven years ago, the Reinhardt campus looked very different. If you walk the grounds or into any building today, improvements are evident, thanks to the leadership of Stephanie Owens, Chief Finance Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration (CFO/VPFA). “If you look at the campus now, it’s gorgeous,” she says proudly. Her capital budgeting planned and executed renovations and repairs affordably.

Behind the scenes, Owens wrote the financial and campus ten-year accreditation reports, applied for and was awarded grants, implemented financial procedures and protocols to improve management and forecasting, reduced contract costs, and produced an extremely efficient budget system. Since 2017, her financial savvy, coupled with overseeing operations and facilities has made her an unmatched asset.

Owens now looks toward retirement and the opportunity to travel, spend time with family, and revisit past hobbies. She takes with her the pride of knowing her career left several higher education institutions better poised for continued success.

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Academic Excellence Recognized

at the Alpha Chi Induction

Representing the top ten percent of their junior and senior classes, the induction of thirteen students into the Georgia Mu Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society on March 17 recognized their academic excellence.

Alpha Chi is a coeducational, cross-disciplinary honor society with over 300 chapters in the United States and Puerto Rico. It seeks to promote and recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and exemplary character among college and university students by providing opportunities for continued growth and service.

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Future Educators' Outreach

to Local PreK-12 Students

Students in Reinhardt University’s Price School of Education (PSOE) gave the gift of reading to students at Clayton Elementary School in Canton, Georgia. Connections formed during Read Across America Week when teacher candidates read books to the classrooms and gifted a new book to each elementary student.

In addition, PSOE students connected with high school students considering pursuing a teaching profession. Teenagers from Sequoyah High School and Creekview High School spent a day in Reinhardt classrooms, with education majors as their instructors.

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David Freedberg off to a Noteworthy Start

The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) named javelin thrower David Friedberg (RU – 2024) as the league’s Athlete of the Week for men’'s Outdoor Field. Friedberg won the javelin NAIA National Championship the past two years and ranks first in the event in the NAIA.

Friedberg participated in the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Invitational where he competed against all NCAA Division One athletes. He won with a throw of 68.17 meters, which qualified him to compete again at Nationals this spring.

Friedberg plans to attend the Penn Relays later in the track season, which is the best of the best in college track and field.

Outstanding Season Under Way for Men's Volleyball

The Reinhardt men's volleyball team keeps adding to their win column by, advancing their season record to an outstanding 17-1. Last weekend, the Eagles swept St. Andrews University 3-0, won 3-2 against Edward Waters University, and triumphed over Bluefield University 3-0.

The Eagles play at home tonight (Friday) in an AAC match-up versus Webber International at 6 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

The Everly Set

Saturday, March 23

3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Sean Altman (Rockapella founder) and Jack Skuller (Disney Recording Artist) present the ultimate concert celebration of the legendary Everly Brothers. Be whisked away to 1957 when teens Phil and Don Everly first supercharged the sound of Rock ’n’ Roll with the sparkling harmonies. The Everly Set’s vocals and keen wit will have your audience singing, laughing, and dancing in the aisles!

North Georgia Youth Wind Symphony with the Atlanta Wind Symphony

Sunday, March 24, 3:00 p.m.

Falany Performing Arts Center

An extraordinary partnership performance of this premiere youth ensemble in its inaugural season. Talented high school students from around the region have joined to create exceptional music. Each symphony will perform separately, as well as together. This concert will be impressive!

Career Connection Expo

Wednesday, March 27

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Brown Athletic Center

Free admission!

Registration recommended.

This job fair is an in-person opportunity for employers to recruit top talent for their workforce, and job seekers to make connections.

Employers register HERE

Participants register HERE

Waleska Community

Easter Sunrise Service

Sunday, March 31, 7:00 a.m.

near the Bratton Memorial Bell Tower

All are welcome to an outdoor worship service on Easter Sunday. Hosted by Hillside Community Church, Shoal Creek Baptist Church, Waleska United Methodist Church, and Reinhardt University

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.

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.

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 which 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.