APSU nursing Chair of Excellence wins scholarly writing contest
The Lenora C. Reuther Chair of Excellence in Nursing at Austin Peay State University will have her manuscript appear in an upcoming issue of Tennessee Nurse after it was declared the winner of a recent statewide contest.
Dr. Patty Orr, assistant professor and Chair of Excellence, won the Tennessee Nurses Foundation’s 2010 Scholarly Writing Contest. She will receive a $1,000 cash award for her manuscript, titled “How I Use Research in Daily Practice.”
“With the many challenges of the present health care system and the need for innovation in solving access, quality and cost equations, nursing has the opportunity to provide solutions; however, proposed solutions must be tested through research,” Orr said in her manuscript. “In my nursing practice I look for evidence based actions that will positively impact patients’ health and prevent disease progression.” [Read more]
APSU faculty, staff recognized for their achievements
Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University have achieved recent accomplishments.
Kimara Clarke, licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider in the Student Counseling Services, received the Education Specialist in school counseling. She graduated with honor.
Kim Coats, administrative assistant in the department of health and human performance, earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs, graduated May 17th from the Class of 2010 Leadership Clarksville program. [Read more]
Handcrafted Festival “Christmas in July” Craft Fair now taking applications
Applications for artists and crafters are now available for the “Handcrafted Festival Christmas in July Craft Fair” to be held at Daymar Institute, 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville, TN 37040.
Daymar is looking for artists and crafters to display handmade items for sale from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 31st, 2010.
Cost for booth space is $25.00 for 10×10 space and $5.00 for electricity.
For more information on this please contact, Yasmine Carrion, ycarrion@daymarinstitute.edu , (931) 552-7600 ext. 214.
Tennessee State School Bond Authority to provide $126.7 Million in Loans for School Construction and Renovation Projects Statewide
Communities across Tennessee will have an opportunity to apply for low-interest loans for school construction and renovation projects through the state’s Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) program.
City and county government officials can attend an informational meeting about the application process on May 27th, 2010 at 1:30 pm in Room 29 of the Legislative Plaza in Nashville.
A video stream of the meeting may be accessible via the Internet, if the Tennessee General Assembly is not in session. If video streaming is not available, the meeting will not be recorded for viewing at a later date. [Read more]
Memorial Day Discount available at five Tennessee State Parks
Special rate at participating park inns offered; various events planned across state
NASHVILLE, TN – Make plans now to spend Memorial Day weekend at one of five Tennessee State Parks offering special inn rates. In addition, various Memorial Day activities are planned across the state, providing a number of recreational opportunities for the entire family.
A 33 percent discount will be offered on inn rooms at the following state parks: Fall Creek Falls, Henry Horton, Montgomery Bell, Natchez Trace and Paris Landing (excludes discounts for cabins and suites). The special offer requires a two-night minimum available Friday through Sunday. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family. This weeks highlights include:
- Photos from the Movies in the Park (5-21)
- Doggie Palooza
- Summer Playhouse
- Archery
- Programs at Burt-Cobb Community Center
- Downtown Market
- Sunrise Fitness
- League Fees Due’
A marshmellow drops out of a young girls mouth knocking her out of the chubby bunny contest.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony
The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 am, May 31st, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.
Retired Air Force Maj. Bill Summers, Ward 10 Clarksville city councilman, will be guest speaker.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper will welcome ceremony guests and offer words of remembrance and appreciation. [Read more]
Poet Malcolm Glass at the APSU Spring Salon Series
The APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the Downtown Artists Cooperative co-hosted a Spring Salon that featured poet Malcolm Glass who presented “Poetry’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed: A Reading with Commentary,”at the Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 501, Clarksville on Monday, May 17th, at 5:30 pm.
Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers earth-friendly solutions for home landscapes
The Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods program is conducting a Home Landscape Workshop to help homeowners create attractive and healthy yards by working with Tennessee’s environment rather than against it. [Read more]
Candle Light Vigil
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 396 will hold it annual Candle Light Vigil on May 30th at 7:00 pm. This year the event will be held at the Veterans Plaza by the Health Department.
They are also sponsoring the Veterans wall from Chattanooga. The wall will arrive sometime on Saturday the 29th. This wall will be placed at Veterans Plaza by the Health Department in the parking lot.
