APSU’s first Saudi master’s student hopes to spread what she’s learned in home country
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Hanan Alghamdi’s face brightened with a smile when she learned she was Austin Peay State University’s first-ever master’s degree recipient from Saudi Arabia.
“I feel proud of what I am,” said the Master of Arts in Teaching recipient.
“I started from zero and now I see myself as …” she said before breaking off, adding later as her smile returned, “I did it. I did it.”
Hanan Alghamdi
Clarksville Downtown Market in running for National Awards
Clarksville Downtown Market
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Downtown Market is in the running to receive national recognition from American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving farmland for the next generation. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the market from 8:00am to 1:00pm, Saturdays on Public Square and then endorse the market by visiting the information booth or by visiting markets.farmland.org.
What you put on your fork matters. That’s the message behind American Farmland Trust’s seventh annual Farmers Market Celebration. The celebration calls on shoppers to help identify the best of America’s farmers markets. The summer-long event launched June 21st, 2018.
Show your support for Clarksville’s Downtown Farmers Market.
Montgomery County adds Reserved Spots for Gold Star Families
Montgomery County Government
Montgomery County, TN – This week Montgomery County added Gold Star Family parking signs at Civitan Park, Richellen Park, Rotary Park, War Memorial Park and Woodlawn Park as well as Veterans Plaza for Gold Star Family Members.
The idea for the signage came from a local citizen who shared it with Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.
New Gold Star Signage at Montgomery County Locations.
APSU now offering doctoral degree with new Ed.D.
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University took a major step forward today with the announcement of the first doctoral degree in the institution’s history. Beginning this fall, the APSU Eriksson College of Education will offer a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership for K-12 professionals looking to advance their careers.
Earlier this month, the program received its final approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) —the region’s higher education accrediting body.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership for K-12 professionals to be offered at Austin Peay State University this Fall. (APSU)
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County, Animal Control to host Kitten Shower, Sunday
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County reports that as of Thursday, June 21st, 2018 Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) counted 52 young kittens and 16 adult felines at its shelter currently ready and available for adoption.
There are dozens more waiting in quarantine and space is always an issue when more animals continue to be surrendered or brought in as strays.
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day event July 3rd at Liberty Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will present its 11th annual Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 at Liberty Park. The event is free and open to the public.
Liberty Park will open at 5:00pm to allow handicap parking and activities and music will begin at 6:30pm. Seating is available throughout the park and the concerts will take place on the Great Lawn of the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
Clarksville’s annual celebration includes music, fireworks.
Austin Peay State University Governor’s School Duct Tape Boat stays afloat
APSU
Clarksville, TN – The mentors at APSU Governor’s School of Computational Physics floated an idea – use duct tape and PVC pipe to build a boat that could carry two people across a pool.
Lili Swann and Ward Jaeger accepted the challenge and succeeded.
Lili Swann and Ward Jaeger named their boat “Phinabella” as a tribute to Disney’s “Phineas and Ferb.”
APSU Drone Club’s machines zip, dip and dive for Governor’s School students
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Harpeth Hall senior Mohini Misra didn’t account for the wind.
As she tried to maneuver the Spark drone through a small obstacle course set up in front of APSU’s Dunn Center, the breeze pushed the tiny quadcopter to the side just a bit. Clearing the gate was harder than she thought.
Austin Peay State University Drone Club president Mike Hunter fires up one of the racing drones.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Partners with Pets for Patriots Companion Pet Adoption Program
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control has partnered with Pets for Patriots Companion Pet Adoption Program for Military Veterans, a nonprofit that saves lives of person and pet through companion pet adoption for United States military veterans.
Working with Pets for Patriots, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control gives local veterans, active duty military members and their families the gift of unconditional love while providing the most overlooked dogs and cats a second chance at life.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Partners with nationwide charity to give shelter dogs and cats a second chance at life with veterans and military personnel.
City of Clarksville, APSU host 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference
City of Clarksville
Tennessee Arts Commission event draws arts leaders
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan welcomed more than 200 arts administrators, educators and artists from across Tennessee to Clarksville for two days of learning and sharing.
The Tennessee Arts Commission is presenting the 2018 Tennessee Arts & Arts Education Conference, Design Thinking: A Pathway to Innovation in the Arts.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, AHDC Director Ellen Kanervo and Anne Pope, executive director of the Tennessee Arts Commission, gathered Wednesday to greet an arts conference reception audience at the Customs House Museum.
