First Thursday ArtWalk – September 1st
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for the monthly Art Walk, which will be held this month on September 1st, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts sent us this information about September’s artistic extravaganza.
Participating merchants include Ingredients, Downtown Artist Co-Op, Mildred & Mabel’s, Hodgepodge, and more.
Participating artists include Rachel Ison, Patsy Dollar, Cumberland Winds Woodwind Quintet, Mackenzie Coffman, Pamela Whinnery, and more. [Read more]
APSU has new ad campaign, ‘Opportunities,’ beginning later this week
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is “more than lecture.” In fact, it’s all about “opportunities.”
That is the message many will hear and see when APSU unveils a new advertising campaign beginning Thursday, September 1st. [Read more]
APSU student First to study in new study-abroad program
Clarksville, TN – Twice in her lifetime, Kaydee Hankes (pronounced han-kas) has been to South Korea with her family, once when she was 9 years old and the second time at 14.
This month, the Austin Peay State University student is in another country to study art – but this time, she’s doing it solo.
Hankes, who is seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration, is the first APSU student to study abroad under a new program that APSU has joined to expand its opportunities for students.
Kaydee Hankes
Several Clarksville Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed September 5th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will be closed on Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day.
The community centers will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, September 6th. [Read more]
Assistant Principal Named for Kenwood Elementary
Montgomery County, TN – Jeremy Cecil has been selected as assistant principal at Kenwood Elementary, replacing Tracy Hodges who was named Principal at St. Bethlehem Elementary.
Jeremy Cecil
Mr. Cecil has taught in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System for 10 years, first at Woodlawn Elementary and for the last four years at Moore Magnet School, where he has been a fifth grade teacher.
He earned his M.A. in Educational Leadership at Austin Peay State University, where he also earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies.
“Twilight” double-feature at Movies in the Park
Clarksville, TN – Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation this Friday, September 2nd, at Heritage Park Soccer Fields for this month’s Movies in the Park event, featuring a double screening of “New Moon” and “Eclipse” on a giant blow-up screen under the stars. Both are rated PG-13.
The first movie will begin around 7:30pm, with pre-show activities beginning an hour prior. Be sure to bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. As always, you are welcome to bring your picnic basket, but concessions will be available.
Movies in the Park
Reza the Illusionist to entertain September 8th at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Considered one of the fastest rising stars in the magic industry, Reza the illusionist will perform next month at Austin Peay State University.
The show begins at 7:00pm, Thursday, September 8th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall. Doors will open at 6:30pm.
The event, presented by the Govs Programming Council (GPC), is free and open to the public.
Reza the illusionist
Creative writing professor kicks off lecture series
Clarksville, TN – The written words of Emily Dickinson, Sappho, Dorothy Allison, Abigail Thomas and Jane Tompkins all have something in common – their powerful voices speak for those misrepresented or underrepresented.
This is the basis of a research presentation by Dr. Amy Wright, assistant professor of creative writing at Austin Peay State University. She is one of several faculty members chosen to present their research and creative activity on campus during the 2011-12 academic year as part of the Provost Lecture Series.
Abigail Thomas and Dorothy Allison
More APSU students are studying abroad
APSU Expands Opportunities
Clarksville, TN – More Austin Peay State University students are studying abroad.
During the 2010-11 academic year, 132 APSU students took a course or pursued a study-abroad program outside the U.S. That’s up from 88 students in 2009-10.
“That’s a significant increase,” said Tina Rousselot de Saint Céran, coordinator of International Education at APSU. “I’m seeing about five students a day on average, and while that keeps me busy, I would like more in my office.”
Now, APSU wants the growing trend to continue, making sure even more students know about the opportunities in and benefits from studying abroad with APSU’s new initiatives. [Read more]
Eric Yow makes partner at Goble Law Firm
Written by Angela Brice Smith
Clarksville, TN – Goble Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Eric J. Yow has been selected to be a partner. The new partner’s range of key practices includes Criminal Law, Family Law, and Personal Injury and he will continue to practice in Clarksville, Montgomery County, as well as surrounding counties.
Eric J. Yow. (Photo by Daphne Treadway)
