Reinhardt Prepares To Inaugurate 20th President

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WALESKA, GA -- Reinhardt University is gearing up for the inauguration of its 20th president, Dr. Kina S. Mallard.

The nearly two-week-long celebration will be held April 4-17, and will kick off with an art gallery reception. That opening reception will start at 6 p.m. Monday, April 4 at the Falany Performing Arts Center. Light snacks will be served, and the event is open to the public.

The exhibit, which will honor Dr. Mallard, will continue daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through May 6.

Each piece will have a connection to Reinhardt’s newest president. Guest artists include Ann Bailey of Canton; Nancy Currie Moore of Canton; Lisa Flanary of Jefferson City, Tennessee; Angela D. Lee of Nashville, Tennessee; Michael Mallard of Plains; Melissa Mann Bean of Louisville, Kentucky; Julie Rabun of Jefferson City, Tennessee; David Underwood of Jefferson City, Tennessee; Joshua Wagner of Nashville, Tennessee; and Jen White of Memphis, Tennessee.

While some events are by invitation only, those interested are welcome to attend any of the following events:

• A Sunday for Reinhardt on April 10. Any community church is welcome to host an A Sunday for Reinhardt event during their service where they are asked to pray for Reinhardt and their students, faculty and staff. Students, faculty and staff are available to help lead worship services. For more information, visit the website;
• Reinhardt University Jazz Ensemble Concert at the Falany Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. Click here for ticket information;
• Reinhardt University Symphonic Winds Concert at the Falany Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Click here for ticket information;
• Inauguration & Alumni Awards Gala at the Northside-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton at 6 p.m. Friday, April 15 with tickets at $100 per person. Click here for tickets; and,
• The Reinhardt University Choir Concert at the Falany Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17. Click here for ticket information.

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