Clarksville Community Centers will be closed September 6th, 2010
The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will be closed on Monday, September 6th, 2010 in observance of Labor Day. The community centers will resume regular operating hours beginning Tuesday, September 7th, 2010.
For a complete list of Clarksville community centers and their normal hours of operation call the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville/parksandrec.com.
APSU in school supply contest against MTSU until September 10th
More than just football will be taking place September 11th.
The Governors will play Middle Tennessee State University that evening at MTSU’s Floyd Stadium, but between now and September 10th, the two schools are competing to see which one can collect the most donations of school supplies for their respective county schools.
The Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro and The Leaf-Chronicle in Clarksville are sponsoring the inaugural Presidents Cup trophy to honor the school with the greater campus collection of school supplies leading up to the game. [Read more]
APSU Professor to Discuss Israel and Counterterrorism at Public Lecture
Austin Peay State University assistant professor of history Dr. Christos Frentzos will deliver a public lecture on Israel and counterterrorism at 4:00pm, September 30th, in the campus’ Gentry Auditorium, located in the Kimbrough Building.
The lecture, sponsored by the APSU Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, will focus on Frentzos’ experiences this summer when he spent 10 days in Israel as part of a counterterrorism fellowship. [Read more]
Student Traffic Awareness Training (STAT)
The third Student Traffic Awareness Training class of 2010 was held on Saturday August 28th. This four hour class designed to teach teens the responsibility of driving a car and how to stay alive behind the wheel is free to all teens 15 – 18 years of age.
Kaye Jones, President of the Citizens Police Academy, talked to the class of 70 students about the driving course before they start the driving part of the class. During the driving part of the class each student drives a course twice on a golf cart. First time around the course the students drive the golf cart with DUI Goggles on.
Kaye Jones talking to the class of 70 students about the driving course before they start the driving part of the class.
Pastor Freeman of Greater Missionary Baptist Chuch awarded the Community Spirit of Excellence Award
On Sunday, the Clarksville Convenient Shopper Magazine along with several other area businesses honored Pastor Willie J. Freeman of Greater Missionary Baptist Church with a “Community Spirit of Excellence Award.” Treva Gordon the CEO/Founder of Convenient Shopper Magazine and the woman behind Clarksville’s Unity Day, said, “This award is given to choice citizens who strive to make a difference in our community, demonstrates goodwill, as well as the promotion of Unity in the Community.”
Pastor Willie J. Freeman of Greater Missionary Baptist Church receiving the Community Spirit of Excellence Award
APSU noted sports psychology professor, author to be on Nashville show
With school in session in many districts across middle Tennessee, the pressure is on for students to get good grades, make friends and be involved in various activities.
Consequently, students are faced with many challenges, and parents have to be more than simply parents. They must act as a performance coach to help their children achieve their goals.
Dr. Gregg Steinberg
Unfortunately, this is where some parents get stuck.
Dr. Gregg Steinberg, professor of health and human performance at Austin Peay State University, will appear on WSMV’s new television show, “Better Nashville,” at 1:00pm, Tuesday, August 31st to discuss the tools parents need to help build emotional and mental toughness in their children.
The TV interview will be based on information from his book, “Flying Lessons: 122 strategies to equip your child to soar into life with competence and confidence.”
His book informs parents how to help their children with overcoming test anxiety, dealing with bullies at school, staying more focused in class and keeping confidence after experiencing failures. [Read more]
APSU iPhone app now available on iTunes
Austin Peay State University launched its own iPhone app August 25th. The app is available as a free download through the iTunes Store, operated by Apple – the manufacturer of the iPhone, iPad and other Mac computer products.
The APSU iPhone app has eight features for users:
- A blog by APSU President Tim Hall.
- Google map of the main campus.
- APSU news.
- Sports news.
- Event calendar.
- Faculty and staff directory.
- Course catalog.
- My Schedule, allowing students to see their class meetings.
Two APSU students and an alumnus created the University’s iPhone app. [Read more]
Giddy Up at the Fort Campbell Riding Stables Speed Show
Fort Campbell, KY – Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fastest horse of them all? See whose horse is the fastest, and can cut and turn on a dime at the Fort Campbell Riding Stables (FCRS) Speed Show on August 28th. The show is open to all Fort Campbell Riding Stables boarders and to individuals with horses who are not boarded at the Fort Campbell Riding Stables. Registration begins at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6:30pm.
Privately owned FCRS boarders show fee for the evening is $15.00. For all others, there is a $5.00 per class entry fee and a $3.00 fee for time only poles. Participants of the timed poles can practice a maximum of two times per horse entered in the event.
This event is free for the public and food concessions will be available for purchase. [Read more]
APSU History Club Named Best Chapter of the Year for a Second Time
Shortly after APSU’s Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society won “Best Chapter” in the nation last year, the University hosted an unrelated celebration marking its record enrollment of 10,188 students. For the history professors and students standing in the Morgan University Center Plaza that day, the event was bittersweet.
“I knew it was good for the University, but I knew it would be harder for us to win best chapter again,” Dr. Minoa Uffelman, assistant professor of history and club adviser, said.
The National PAT is split into different divisions, representing different sized schools. Last year, APSU won “Best Chapter of 2009” for Division III, which accounted for schools with 10,000 students or less. The new enrollment numbers put the chapter in a different division against larger universities. [Read more]
Volunteer Recruitment Fair Registration
Fort Campbell, KY – Can your organization or agency use the help of dependable and hardworking volunteers? Learn how you can participate in the Volunteer Recruitment Fair and meet these volunteers face-to-face. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair is being held at the Family Resource Center (FRC) on September 21st.
Agencies and organizations who desire to participate should register with Becki Mastrian no later than September 7th. This is a fabulous opportunity to not only obtain FREE help for your organization or agency, but also to empower Soldiers and Military Family members with knowledge and skills that they can use to help the Military community.
For additional information, or to register for the Volunteer Recruitment Fair, please contact Becki Mastrian at 270-956-2934, or via e-mail at rebecca..mil.
