Volume 109, Sept 15, 2023 | |
Campus Virtual Tour Now Online | |
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You can now take a walk through the beautiful Reinhardt University campus and peek inside each building using your computer or phone.
Created by Santiago Romero, Visual Resources and Production Manager, the virtual tour is both from the sky and on the ground. The goal is for prospective students to get a clear picture of where they could spend their college years, especially those who cannot make an in-person visit. Romero says, “I wanted to show how beautiful and radiant this campus is so that everyone feels somewhat at home even before deciding to come to Reinhardt.”
Romero joined the Reinhardt staff in May and was excited to spend the summer working on this project, “My favorite part was the fact that I was able to learn a new skill with something that I love which is using cameras. I have many more project ideas, like 360 videos, hyper-lapses, or FVP drone stuff, but we will go step by step.”
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Sheriff's Office Partnership Renewed | |
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Reinhardt University and the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (CSO) renewed their Educational Pathway agreement this week. The Educational Pathway agreement offers a tuition discount for Cherokee Sheriff’s Office professionals and provides the opportunity to earn relevant degrees to help them advance in their law enforcement and public service careers.
With the Educational Pathway agreement, employees of CSO, including public safety staff, gain access to Reinhardt University’s Public Safety Institute program offerings. This includes the RU Police Academy, the SACSCOC-accredited and 100% online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, and a hybrid Master of Public Administration, which combines P.O.S.T. executive-level training with graduate-level instruction in public management.
Throughout his public service and leadership, Sheriff Frank Reynolds has emphasized the importance of education for his employees, “We appreciate the partnership with Reinhardt University. It’s been good for the individual, and it’s good for the Sheriff’s Office.”
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Unity Project Weaves Connections | |
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We are all unique individuals connected by a common thread. Reinhardt’s first-year students experienced the meaning of this when they participated in the annual Unity Project this week.
The interactive art display involves 32 poles arranged in a circle between the Donor Plaza and the Bratton Memorial Carillon. Each pole contains a statement regarding ethnicity, economic background, interests, etc. Participants select the poles they identify with and weave their yarn between those poles, giving them an opportunity to think about who they are as an individual and create a representation of who they are as a Reinhardt community member.
The result is a web-like canopy that shows the uniqueness of the student and how each is connected to the others. Dean of Students, Dr. Walter May says it’s important to realize how diversity builds a strong and vibrant community, “We may each have different identities, values, and experiences, but one common value that the Unity Project teaches is that we have to respect that we are all different but are each part of a greater inclusive community.”
The Unity Project tradition launched in 2017 and was added to the First Year Seminar curriculum the following year.
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Happy 103rd Annie Mae Bigham | |
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A Reinhardt alumna celebrated her 103rd birthday earlier this week. Annie Mae (Brown) Bigham was born in Waleska, as the oldest of four children. She attended Reinhardt when middle and high school were taught in the same building as the college classes. She attended throughout all levels of her education, graduating in 1940.
Annie Mae was a teacher in the Gordon County School System from 1944 until 1986. During wartime, when schools needed teachers, she agreed to take a temporary position until someone else could be found. She stayed in that position for forty-two years. Her niece Maggie Johnson says students remember Mrs. Bigham as a caring teacher who made sure everyone learned, even looking after children in other classes, “she made an indelible impression on Belwood students for decades. I wish kids these days had teachers like Mrs. Bigham.”
Annie Mae now resides in Calhoun, Georgia, and has two children. Her sister Hazel, now 100 years of age, graduated from Reinhardt in 1942 and resides in Oregon. Their youngest sibling Geneva is a member of the 1951 class and lives in Jasper at age 91. Their mother Catherine Brown worked in Reinhardt’s dietary department.
Happy birthday from all of Reinhardt to this amazing alumna!
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Library Welcomes Young Readers | |
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The Hill Freeman Library enjoyed a visit by some of the youngest students in Waleska. The class of four-year-olds from the Waleska United Methodist Church Preschool came this week to check out books and enjoy a story.
Debby Pinion, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Reinhardt’s Price School of Education read The Pledge of Allegiance by Scholastic Books. The little readers are practicing how to use a library and sitting for story time.
Everyone in the community is welcome to use the library on Reinhardt’s campus. All you need to check out books and use the computers is a Sequoyah Regional Library card.
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Mark your calendars and dust off your team spirit because the highly anticipated Homecoming Tailgate is just around the corner! Starting at 10 a.m. on October 28, join us in front of the James & Sis Brown Athletic Complex for an unforgettable day of festivities, camaraderie, and some good old-fashioned tailgating. Whether you're an alum eager to reconnect with old friends or a current student ready to watch some football, this event promises something for everyone.
Fuel up for the day with delicious food from our featured food trucks Big House BBQ and Tacos & Tequila or take a stroll around the beer garden. Engage in friendly pregame competitions, test your skills at our Halloween-inspired games, or kick back and enjoy getting your face painted by a local artist. With opportunities to win exciting prizes and to share in the pre-game excitement, the Homecoming Tailgate is not to be missed.
But wait, it doesn’t end there! After the game, there's an 80s-inspired outdoor concert that’ll make you want to dance. After the concert, what better way to end the evening than watching a scary movie in the Bannister Glasshouse.
Want to help out in the festivities? Volunteer and receive a free Homecoming t-shirt! Send an email to advance.volunteers@reinhardt.edu.
Let's come together to have a great time and support our team to victory at the Homecoming Game. Rally your friends and family, and let's make this year's Homecoming one to remember. Go Eagles!
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Golf Season Opens with a Tournament Win | |
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The NAIA Fall Golf Season got underway this past weekend and the Eagles were in action at the Point Invitational hosted by Point University.
The Men's Team had an outstanding tournament led by veteran golfer, Dylan Long, who was the runner-up shooting a 136 total in the 36-hole, two-day event. He shot an amazing four-under par on both days. His efforts combined with those of Chanc Willis, Mark Hodge, Pride Dryer, and Dalton Henson gave the Eagles the first-place trophy for the tournament. Hodge and Dryer are freshmen competing alongside the veteran Eagles.
The Women's Team also had success at the tournament with Elizabeth Hamilton finishing tied for 3rd place overall. She was followed closely by Caroline Goddard, Maggie Mullins, and Debbie Blount.
The great showing by both teams should bold well for Coach Evans Nichols in the official NAIA Spring Golf season and going forward.
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Fall Lecture Series:
Beyond the History Books
Thursdays at 2 p.m.
September 21, 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.
Tickets are $10, and free for members.
Call 770-720-5970 for more information.
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Grains of Sand
Friday, September 15, 7 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Outdoor Concert! Food truck on site!
Tickets are $25, Free for RU Students
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!
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The Breakfast Club
Friday, September 22, 7 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Outdoor Concert! Food truck on site!
Tickets are $25
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.
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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.
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University Wind Ensemble
Sunday, September 24, 3 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Event!
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.
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I'm 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
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Leadership Symposium
Friday, September 29
8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
This event features inspirational speakers sharing thought-provoking information to be used both on the job and in life.
Attendees also learn how to strengthen relationships and communication skills with an interactive leadership and personality assessment.
Tickets and details are on the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce website.
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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.
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Vinyl Stripes
Thursday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
The Vinyl Stripes perform great Rockabilly, Rock & Roll and Surf Classics hits from The Beatles, Elvis, Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and more. You'll also love their original songs that sound like they were from those long-ago rocking days, yet with a modern twist that brings their music into this century. Many of their original songs have even been used on TV shows and in feature films.
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