Stellar Theater and Dance Performers to Visit APSU this Year as Acuff Chairs
Clarksville, TN – For more than 50 years, Chicago’s famed Second City Theater and School of Improvisation has produced some of the country’s most beloved comedic talents. Its alumni – consisting of luminaries like Bill Murray, John Belushi, Steve Carell and Tina Fey – have gone on to successful careers in movies and television shows such as Saturday Night Live and the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
At 7:30pm on October 7th, the group’s touring company will visit Clarksville to perform its hilariously original works on the Austin Peay State University campus.
“They were here four years ago, and the students loved them,” Darren Michael, chair of the APSU Area of Theater and Dance, said. [Read more]
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of August 28th
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Scott J. Brown Ph.D., Chief Economist Raymond James Investment Services
In his speech at the Kansas City Fed’s annual monetary policy symposium in Jackson Hole, Fed Chairman Bernanke said that “the Federal Reserve has a range of tools that could be used to provide additional monetary stimulus,” adding that “we discussed the relative merits and costs of such tools at our August meeting.” Bernanke said that Fed policymakers “will continue to consider those and other pertinent issues, including of course economic and financial developments, at our meeting in September, which has been scheduled for two days (the 20th and the 21st) instead of one to allow a fuller discussion.” He also noted that Fed officials expect inflation to “settle” over coming quarters at levels at below 2% (the upper end of the Fed’s comfort range. This inflation outlook, along with expectations of continued excess capacity, allowed the Federal Open Market Committee (on August 9) to make explicit the time frame (through the middle of 2013) that short-term interest rates are expected to remain exceptionally low. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for August 28th
Clarksville, TN – 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:
- Riverfest Regatta registration under way
- Time is running out- vote now!
- Movies in the Park – Double Feature
- Quilting classes to begin
- Youth Volleyball
- Stroller Time makes a return to the Clarksville Greenway
- Introducing, the new “Scan & Swim” tag
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Basketball League registration is right around the corner
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing basketball this winter? Clarksville Parks and Recreation is proud to offer our Youth Basketball League once again this year.
The youth league is open to ages 7 to 17 and costs $55.00 per player. This fee covers the department’s costs for shirts, officials, trophies and equipment. Players will be placed on teams after registration. Registrants must bring their birth certificate for age verification. [Read more]
Northeast Middle School Offers Middle School 101 for Parents
Montgomery County, TN – Northeast Middle School is offering a seminar for parents of all Northeast Middle School students. From 6:00pm – 7:00pm on Monday, August 29th, Northeast school counselors will be hosting “Middle School 101”.
This event will help parents or guardians learn more about what middle school students are like and how best to relate to them during these pre-teen and teenage years. [Read more]
Provost Lecture Series at APSU kicks off 2011-12 academic year
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty members at Austin Peay State University will present their research and creative activity on campus during the 2011-12 academic year as part of the weekly Provost Lecture Series.
The Provost Lecture Series will kick off with a talk by Dr. Amy Wright, assistant professor of creative writing and the nonfiction editor of APSU’s Zone 3 journal and Zone 3 Press, from 3:00pm-4:30pm, Thursday, September 1st in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. [Read more]
APSU starts off 2011-12 year celebrating milestones, embracing challenges
Clarksville, TN – Plans for two new facilities, along with other developments, are strong reasons to be encouraged in the work environment at Austin Peay State University.
President Tim Hall spoke to faculty and staff during the annual convocation Wednesday, August 24th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
Among the many exciting recent developments he cited in his address, Hall announced that the State Building Commission recently approved APSU’s request to build a new mathematics and computer science building behind the Hemlock Semiconductor Building.
President Tim Hall speaking to faculty and staff during the annual convocation Wednesday, August 24th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
3rd Annual 100 Women in Red Service
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, August 28th, 2011 at 4:00pm, Greater Missionary Baptist Church will host their 3rd Annual 100 Women in Red Service . The theme for this occasion is “Boldness through the Blood of Jesus”.
The guest speaker will be Sister Paulette Lewis of St. Bethlehem Baptist Church. All women are asked to wear red.
(L to R) Pastor Freeman, Karen Vaughan, Yvonne Sutfin, Caroline Jones, Mary Glover, Barbara Townsend and Wanda Barnett.
Legends Bank Recognized for Most School Supplies Collected
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation President Terry Strange presents Legends Bank Vice President of Marketing Brittney Campbell with the top collector award in the Apples for Education Challenge.
Legends Bank branches and Cumberland Bank and Trust collected school supplies for the CMC Teachers Warehouse in July and August.
Legends collected $400.00 and more than 500 school supplies.
(L to R) CMC Education Foundation President Terry Strange and Legends Bank Vice President of Marketing Brittney Campbell.
First 3 Weeks Progress Reports Friday
Montgomery County, TN – Students will be receiving their first progress reports on Friday, based on the first three weeks of academic performance. Parents can follow along on their child’s progress more frequently by signing up for PowerSchool.
If parents need a sign-in password, they may contact their child’s school office for assistance.
