Volume 118, November 17, 2023 | |
New Bell, New Traditions Ring In | |
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As we enter the season of giving, a new symbol has a prominent place on campus. A bell with special meaning now greets anyone who enters the Fred H. and Mozelle Bates Tarpley Education Center.
The bell was donated by Reinhardt Nurse Gwen Chambers and her sisters, Dr. Sharon Pappas and Gina Mitchell, in honor of Cora Belle Tarpley Holcombe, their mother, and Fred’s sister. It rang for the first time at a dedication ceremony on November 10th. “It makes me very proud of where I came from and the values instilled in all of us to pursue our goals and not give up,” explains Gwen. “I hope that message touches each student that rings that bell from here on out, that nothing is impossible. Don't look back, don't look down, look up and forward, and let that guide your steps. And always remember to have a heart of service. It's about whoever you're teaching and helping and giving.”
New traditions are already being established, thanks to this heartwarming gift. November 28, this semester’s graduates of the Cauble School of Nursing plan to ring the bell following their pinning ceremony. Gwen is honored, “It’s the ending of one chapter and the starting of another. Sending that sound out is an echoing reminder of the trickle effect of touching others in your career.”
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Professor Raises Advocacy for
Pine Log Mountain
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Dr. Donna Coffey Little (left) and Pinelog Preservation Society members Lisa Lipscomb, Joanna Drexler, and Scott Drexler at the reception for the Places in Peril designation.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2024 list of ten Places in Peril in the state this week. Pine Log Mountain in Bartow County was placed on the list, thanks to the submission by Reinhardt University Professor, Dr. Donna Coffey Little. This placement is welcome news to the Reinhardt community who have a strong attachment to the mountain. Historical documents show Reinhardt students regularly visiting Pine Log Mountain for school outings and social gatherings, as far back as 1911.
Places in Peril raises awareness about Georgia’s significant historic, archaeological, and cultural resources that are threatened by demolition, neglect, inappropriate development, or insensitive public policy. The goal is to bring preservation solutions to the imperiled historic resources.
Pine Log Mountain is a privately owned 14,134-acre tract of wilderness that has been put on the public market for sale, and threatened by destruction, after years of being leased by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife management area.
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Diverse Talents Growing Together with Scholarships | |
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In keeping with Reinhardt’s vision of being a place where diverse talents grow together, the second annual Day for Diverse Talents and Scholars was held on November 10.
Twenty-two students, accepted for Fall 2024 enrollment, were invited to interview for potential scholarships. Each student submitted an example of graded academic work, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Faculty and staff interviewed and graded each student.
There are different levels of scholarships they interviewed for. The highest scholarship Reinhardt awards through this program is the Presidential Scholarship. The incoming freshmen will find out about what they are awarded in about two weeks once the scholarship committee has reviewed the notes and scores.
Last year's scholarship recipients are all part of the new Scholar's Program with Dr. Amy Cottrill. The program brings together those students regularly to support each other and make the most of their opportunities at Reinhardt.
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Happy 105th Birthday to Miss Reinhardt 1938 | |
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A remarkable Reinhardt alumna celebrated her 105th birthday on November 11th, and the Reinhardt community would like to extend its warmest wishes. Martha Jo (Boston) Carmichael Lingefelt has lived and worked in Cherokee County since her birth on Armistice Day in 1918. She lived with her two older brothers Klevin and Ford, and their parents Lonie and Paul, in a home on Bartow Street in Waleska, where Cline Park and the Paul Boston trail are now.
When Martha’s passion for music started growing as a young girl, her mother took in Reinhardt students’ laundry to make money for piano lessons. Martha would ride with the mailman to Atlanta to see her instructor.
Martha and her brothers attended Reinhardt for high school and college where they were all very active in clubs and sports. Martha, who studied music and became renowned for her piano ability, made the Reinhardt newspaper regularly in the 1930s. She accompanied the Glee club, played recitals, was on the operetta cast, and was a pianist at the chapel and for the Pierces and Alphas. She was a member of the International Relations Club, Vice President of Phi Alpha Literary Society, and played basketball. Before graduating in 1938, she was voted Miss Reinhardt which gave her great pride.
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500 Daffodil Bulbs Planted | |
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Reinhardt Students and staff participated in planting over five hundred daffodils on campus today. It was part of an annual partnership Campus Ministries has with the Daffodil Project.
In the spring, these bright flowers brighten up the pathway from the library to Echo Garden.
The Daffodil Project aspires to build a worldwide Living Holocaust Memorial by planting 1.5 million Daffodils in memory of the children who perished in the Holocaust and in support of children currently suffering a humanitarian crisis.
Daffodils signify remembrance, represent our hope for the future, and are resilient.
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After putting up a 70-27 winning score in the final regular season game last Saturday, the RU football team was crowned champions of the AAC. The Eagles will face the Bobcats of St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL this Saturday in the first-round match-up of the 2023 NAIA Playoffs.
A live stream is available to watch the game and cheer on our team! Kickoff is at Noon: https://thesundigitalnetwork.com/stthomasuniversity/
This week, the Appalachian Athletic Conference announced the 2023 Football All-AAC Team and Awards with four going to Reinhardt Eagles. Keon McGhee is the Defensive Player of the Year, Alex Hardy is the Special Teams Player of the Year, Braylon Jones is the Defensive Freshman of the Year, and Greg Blue is the Assistant Coach of the Year.
Way to go Eagles!
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These Shining Lives
November 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m.
University Theater
Presented by students in the Theatre Program, this play is based on a true story.
Set in the 1920s, four women who work for a watch company suffer the health effects of using paint containing toxic levels of radium to make the watch dials glow in the dark. They pursue the truth and justice.
A compelling story of resilience.
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North Georgia Youth Wind Symphony
Sunday, November 19, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
The debut performance of this premiere youth ensemble in its inaugural season. Talented high school students from around the region have joined to create exceptional music. Co-directed by Mr. Dennis Naughton and Dr. Kerry Bryant, this concert is sure to impress the audience.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Reinhardt University offices will be closed on November 23 and 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
As we give thanks for our blessings, we are thankful for everyone in the Reinhardt community.
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Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 28
Every Act of Generosity Counts
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement. #GAgives Day encourages people to do something good.
Reinhardt is celebrating this day by supporting student scholarships.
If you'd like to help, please click HERE.
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Christmas at Reinhardt
Thursday November 30, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 3:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
The University Christmas concerts never fail to draw large, festive crowds. These annual performances feature the School of Performing Arts Choir and Symphonic Winds.
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3 Redneck Tenors
Monday, December 4,
3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
These top finalists on "America's Got Talent" have been thrilling audiences since 2006 with their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists. Enjoy their humor and smorgasbord of music ranging from Gospel, to Country, to Broadway, Pop, and Classical.
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Visit with Santa
Saturday, December 10,
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Admission with a reserved ticket
Join us for a visit with Santa Claus! Come to the front of the Falany anytime between noon and 4 p.m., take photos with Santa, drop your letter in the North Pole mailbox, and grab a goodie bag!
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Polar Express Movie
Saturday, December 10, 6:00 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
Free Admission with a reserved ticket
A fun-filled evening with a movie on the big screen and a free hot cocoa bar! This movie revolves around a boy who longs to believe in Santa Claus while his family insists the North Pole is just a myth. This all changes on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious train visits in the middle of the night, promising to take a group of lucky children to the North Pole for a visit with Santa.
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Joni Mitchell Christmas
Starring Lauren Fox
Monday, December 11,
3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Falany Performing Arts Center
A captivating journey through Joni Mitchell’s life and music. From early folk to folk-rock, to jazz and pop music, she continually evolved and pushed the envelope. Joni’s biographer, David Yaffe, joins Lauren in telling the stories behind songs, through her music.
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