APSU celebrates 20th anniversary of Plant the Campus Red
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In the spring of 1999, an army of volunteers moved across the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus, planting trees, shrubs and flowers to replace the ones recently destroyed by a powerful EF4 tornado.
Volunteers “Plant the Campus Red” at the annual campus beautification event on Thursday, April 20th, 2017. (Beth Lowary, APSU)
In effort to authenticate Legros discovery, Austin Peay State University student finds connections
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this semester, Austin Peay junior Katherine Tolleson discovered two drypoint creations by famed artist Alphonse Legros in the University’s Permanent Collection.
Tolleson and APSU gallery director Michael Dickins started investigating clues on the drypoint’s paper, such as watermarks, signatures, titles and impression numbers. Legros’ signature was clear. And on one of the prints, titled “The Sailor,” Legros writes the image is one of only 10 imprints.
Austin Peay State University junior Katherine Tolleson holds “Head of an Old Man,” left, and “The Sailor.” (APSU)
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Celebrates March Madness
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC)
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control’s (MCACC) March Madness Adoption Fee event is happening today through April 8th, 2019.
During this time, adoption fees are half price, for a total cost of only $12.50.
Additionally, the normal $8.00 adoption fee for the Lonely Hearts and Golden Whisker Club members will be waived. This special covers adoption fees only and does not include possible fees such as, microchip, rabies and spay/neuter charges.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Celebrates March Madness with Adoption Fee Event
APSU celebrates 10 years of alternative break trips
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, a group of Austin Peay State University (APSU) students found themselves deep in the Florida Everglades, helping clean up an abandoned military site.
Few people knew the installation existed because, during the Cold War, the U.S. Government kept 11,000-pound Nike Hercules missiles – all aimed at Cuba – at this hidden base.
Austin Peay State University Alternative Break Trips. (APSU)
Clarksville 50+ Activity Center gets Clarksville-Montgomery Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – It was all things GREEN on Friday at the Clarksville 50+ Activity Center. Employees, members and guests celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and a green ribbon cutting.
The ribbon cutting welcomed the Center as the newest Green Certified organization. City of Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, City of Clarksville Councilwoman Wanda Smith and City of Clarksville Councilmen Ron Erb and Travis Holleman attended the event along with Green Certification Board Members David Graham, Rose Melton, Gene Fish, Bill Harpel, Doug Jones and Haley Randell.
(L to R) Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Jayne Johnson, Doug Jones, Audrey Field, Councilman Travis Holleman, Councilwoman Wanda Smith, Janet Holleman, Councilman Ron Erb, Anita Atchley, Robert Thompson, Carlye Sommers, Gene Fish, David Graham, Rose Melton.
Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, Austin Peay State University (APSU) moved a step closer to offering its second doctoral degree, with the aim of addressing a mental health crisis currently affecting many military communities.
During its spring meeting, the APSU Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
APSU Board of Trustees
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Teens and Money Seminar on April 2nd
Altra Federal Credit
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Teens and Money seminar for students ages 13-17 on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at their Wilma Rudolph Branch located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Altra Federal Credit Union Teens and Money Seminar set for April 2nd.
Clarksville Police Department to hold annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5K Run/Walk on May 11th, 2019
Clarksville Police Department (CPD)
Clarksville, TN – The Fourth Annual Run for C.O.P.S. will kick off the 2018 National Law Enforcement Week with a fun, non-competitive, fitness event for the whole family. This 5k will take place in Historic Downtown Clarksville starting at the Clarksville Police Department and going through the downtown area.
The event will take place Saturday, May 11th, 2019 from 9:00am until 11:00am.
Clarksville Police Department’s annual Run for C.O.P.S. 5k Run-Walk
Volunteers sought to help clean up Clarksville Parks after Flooding
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to help clean up City parks following the recent flooding that left behind debris when the Cumberland River receded.
Park cleanups will begin Monday, March 18th, 2019 at McGregor and Liberty Parks and continue until all debris is removed.
Volunteers to remove debris at Clarksville’s McGregor Park and Liberty Park.
Austin Peay State University senior Sierra Salandy to represent Tennessee at Miss Black U.S. Ambassador pageant
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Sierra Salandy’s last year in college typifies her entire time at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
Busy. And amazing.
She started off the semester as a legislative intern in the Tennessee General Assembly (one of a record 11 from APSU this year). And during her first week on Capitol Hill, she found out she’d won the crown of Miss Black Tennessee US Ambassador.
Austin Peay State University senior Sierra Salandy is serving as legislative intern in state Sen. Brenda Gilmore’s office at the Tennessee General Assembly. (APSU)
