Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to discuss biofuel research
February 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University will feature a biology professor whose latest research may have implications in the area of biofuel production.
Dr. Sergei Markov, associate professor in the APSU Department of Biology, will speak at 3:00pm, Thursday, February 9th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. The event is free and open to the public.
The title of his talk is “Conformational regulation of hydrogenase gene expression in algae.” [Read more]
“For Better” to open at Cumberland Arts Centre
February 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Cell phones, instant messaging, email, social media … has the communication technology of the 21st Century brought us closer together or farther apart?
“Love in the Age of Communication” could easily be the subtitle of “For Better,” Eric Coble’s two-act show presented by the Cumberland Arts Centre on February 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th.
This romantic farce follows the engagement and impending marriage of Karen Baedeker, who has met her beloved Max Aphelion all of two times, but who shares emails, text messages, IMs and other various media multiple times a day. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces free health screening at the Kleeman Community Center
February 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In honor of American Heart month, the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be hosting “Words for the Heart” on Monday, February 13th from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University professor awarded $75K state grant to study health of Red River Watershed
February 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On a spring afternoon in 2010, Dr. Jeff Lebkuecher, professor of biology at Austin Peay State University, waded into a creek to collect algae floating in the water and growing on rocks.
The samples were placed in test tubes, and back in his lab inside the APSU Sundquist Science Complex, Lebkuecher noticed that the algae were thriving. This was not good news for the creek. [Read more]
Clarksville Historical Society to present check to the City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department
February 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, February 6th at 10:00am at Sevier Station, the Clarksville Historical Society will present a check in the amount of $11,560 to the City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department.
The money has been used to replace the roof at Sevier Station. [Read more]
Clarksville Community Centers will close temporarily for Annual Maintenance
February 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks & Recreation would like to remind citizens that the Burt-Cobb Community Center, located at 1101 Franklin Street, will be closed February 6th-19th to conduct their annual maintenance period.
The gymnasium will be closed February 20th-26th to replace flooring. The center will return to normal operating hours the Monday following the annual maintenance period. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University employees cite their various accomplishments
February 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Rose Austin, bursar, received the PeayFormance Partner Award. The Enrollment Management and Academic Support presents this award quarterly to faculty, staff or administrators who work in partnership with EMAS staff to demonstrate excellent service. [Read more]
Fort Campbell Soldiers receive Clarksville Mayor’s Certificates
February 2, 2012
Scott Puckett and Joseph Demille
Clarksville, TN – Two Fort Campbell soldiers, Scott Puckett and Joseph Demille, received Mayor’s Certificates for taking action and assisting law enforcement in capturing burglars in December 2011.
On December 27th, 2011, a little after midnight Joseph Demille caught three teenagers breaking into vehicles in his neighborhood. He took decisive action and detained the men until Clarksville Police arrived.
(L to R) Joseph Demille and Scott Puckett received the Mayor's Certificate Thursday night at the Clarksville City Council meeting.
Austin Peay State University to begin new Center for the Study of Military Life
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Austin Peay State University announce the creation of the Center for the Study of Military Life.
The purpose of this center is to support research activities that seek to develop a more in-depth understanding of all aspects of military life as they impact individual service members, military families and communities and nation.
APSU is positioned to sponsor such a center. The University has a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Army through the military installation at Fort Campbell, KY. [Read more]
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce February Events
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of February.
On Tuesday, February 7th, at 11:30am at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road, the Chamber will be presenting a Women In Business. Please join us for this very special Women In Business event, where the First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will serve as the keynote speaker.
First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will speak at the next Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business.
