Reinhardt Names Office After Longtime Employee

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Waleska-based Reinhardt University has named its Office of Advancement in honor of longtime administrator and Canton resident JoEllen Wilson.

The JoEllen Bell Wilson ’61 Office of Advancement is located in the University’s new Welcome Center.

Earlier this year, Reinhardt’s Board Chair William “Billy” G. Hasty Jr. announced that the Trustees had approved naming the Office of Advancement in honor of Wilson, who retired June 30 after 33 years of service to Reinhardt.

“The JoEllen Bell Wilson Office of Advancement is a wonderful recognition of the impact JoEllen made on her alma mater,” said Reinhardt President Dr. Kina Mallard. “Over her long, distinguished career with Reinhardt, she played a significant role in the University’s most successful alumni and fund raising activities. We are privileged to have on our campus a physical reminder of her friendship and loyalty.”

At a dedication event held Oct. 23, Reinhardt officials also announced the creation of the JoEllen Bell Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund and unveiled a portrait of Wilson that will be placed in the Office of Advancement.

The fund was launched with a gift from her husband of 53 years, John Wilson. When fully funded, the Wilson Scholarship will benefit deserving students whose demonstrated need for financial assistance is the only selection criteria.

“I have been the recipient of so much support since my early days as a student at Reinhardt, and I’m honored by the establishment of this fund,” JoEllen Wilson said. “Students who are getting a start in their education, and perhaps struggle to find their footing academically, need lots of support. I hope this scholarship will be a hand-up for those students who need the financial support and encouragement to work hard toward the accomplishment of their dreams.”

Anyone wishing to contribute to the Wilson Scholarship Fund should contact Tim Norton, vice president for advancement and marketing at (770) 720-5545, TAN@reinhardt.edu or make a gift online at www.reinhardt.edu/Givenow.

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Photo 1: During the dedication of the Reinhardt University Office of Advancement in honor of longtime administrator and Canton resident, JoEllen Wilson, Board of Trustees Chair William “Billy” G. Hasty, Jr (left) and Reinhardt President Dr. Kina S. Mallard (right) helped to unveil the portrait of JoEllen Bell Wilson. The JoEllen Bell Wilson ’61 Office of Advancement is located in the University’s new Welcome Center in Waleska, Ga.
Photo 2: One of Wilson’s best friends, Joan McFather of Canton, spoke during the ceremony
Photo 3: JoEllen Wilson thanked everyone who attended at the dedication event, especially her family members (from left) husband John Wilson, son Johnny Wilson, Wilson, son Jimmy Wilson and granddaughter Rachel Wilson.