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October 15
- Holocaust Survivor Tom Reed
The public is
invited to the first YEER event on Oct. 15, 2007, at 11 a.m., on
the upper floor of the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning
Center. Tom Reed, a resident of Milton, Ga., will speak about
his experiences as a young boy who survived the Holocaust. He
has given numerous presentations about his experience at area
colleges including The University of Georgia and Georgia State
University. He has also led groups of students through
Auschwitz.
“I will tell
people what I have lived through,” he said. “I will say, ‘Think
about what it would be to be a 12-and-a-half year old boy. Close
your eyes and let’s get going.’ Then I tell them my story, what
I saw and experienced.”
(more on Mr.
Reed)
October 17 - Habitat for Humanity
Assistant Editor Shala Carlson
On Oct. 17,
Shala Carlson, assistant editor of Habitat World, a magazine
produced by Habitat for Humanity, will present “Rising From the
Soviet Shadow: Experiencing the work of Habitat for Humanity in
Eastern Europe and Central Asia.” As the assistant editor of
Habitat’s educational, informational and outreach publication,
she will share stories of the house-building ministry. A
graduate of Tulane University, Carlson has more than 10 years
experience in magazine and newspaper writing and editing. Her
work has been recognized by the National Newspaper Association,
the Magnum Opus Awards and the Magazine Association of the
Southeast, among others. She will speak on the upper level of
the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center at 2:30
p.m.
“This type of
ministry means so much to so many people,” Good said, “and when
I saw her article, I thought, ‘How very interesting!’” People
may not immediately think of places in Europe as needing this
kind of help, but the need it there.”
Nov. 5- Honorary Consul
of the Slovenian Consulate in Atlanta Paul Steinfeld will speak
on history, culture and contemporary issues in Slovenia
On Nov. 5,
Paul Steinfeld, Honorary Consul of the Slovenian Consulate in
Atlanta, will speak on history, culture and contemporary issues
in Slovenia. This event will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the upper
floor of the Hill Freeman Library and Spruill Learning Center.
“It is very
timely for Mr. Steinfeld’s visit because on January 1, 2008,
Slovenia will take over the presidency of the European Union for
six months,” Good said. “Slovenia is a place with a long
history but it is relatively new as an independent nation, and
his visit will fit well with the ‘Year of’ series.”
Nov. 7
- Sean Martin of
the Jewish Archive of the Western Reserve Historical Society
"Russian Jews before World War II"
On Nov. 7,
Sean Martin of the Jewish Archive of the Western Reserve
Historical Society will speak on Russian Jews before World War
II. He will speak on the upper level of the Hill Freeman
Library and Spruill Learning Center at 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 8 - Moscow Nights
- Russian music and dance
On Nov. 8,
Moscow Nights will perform in the Falany Performing Arts Center
on the Reinhardt campus at 8 p.m. This exciting, versatile trio
of world-recognized, prize-winning musicians has established
themselves as one of the fastest rising folk groups in the U.S.
in the past three years. After taking Western Europe by storm,
they brought their dazzling, toe-tapping music to North America.
The repertoire is centered on masterpieces of Russian folklore
and represents the diversity of the culture, from gently
humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites and pulsating dance
numbers. Russian folk music expresses the national character –
outwardly reserved and cool, but brimming with vigor,
mischievousness and vibrancy inside. For ticket information,
contact 770-720-9167 or see
www.reinhardt.edu/fpac
“Attending
their performance was like being transported to the Russian
countryside of the early 1900s,” said Dr. Ric Sanchez, Director
of the Falany Performing Arts Center. “When I hear the College
was exploring Russia and Eastern Europe, I immediately thought
of this group. I knew they would provode an excellent
introduction into Russian music and dance.”
Other fall events include a film series (open on to students,
faculty and staff due to licensing agreements), several field
trips and a luncheon featuring regional cuisine.
For more information on Year of Eastern Europe and Russia at
Reinhardt College, see
www.reinhardt.edu/YEER/index.htm
For more information
Office of
Marketing and Communications
top floor of Burgess Administration Building
media relations Lauren Thomas (770)720-5514
LHT@reinhardt.edu
marketing
Marsha White (770)720-5512
MSW@reinhardt.edu
graphic design Amanda
Brown (770) 720-5907
ALB@reinhardt.edu
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