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APSU redefining first-year experience through “Foundations of Excellence” education project
Clarksville, TN – This academic year, Austin Peay State University is participating in a national higher education project known as “Foundations of Excellence.”
The project, sponsored by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, will use a model of excellence to redefine the first-year college experience at Austin Peay.
Austin Peay State University Campus. (APSU)
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Noted Artist Anton Weiss Exhibiting at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – The Crouch Gallery of the Customs House Museum celebrates the career of Anton Weiss. The works on display in the exhibition Anton Weiss: Reaching for Infinity represent the creativity of the artist from the 1970s to 2016, in both 2D and 3D pieces.
Visitors are greeted upon entry to the show with Pangea Column. A tall work of art comprised of copper, aluminum, and bronze, it acts almost as an exhibition guard, full of Weiss’ signature earthy hues.
Anton Weiss – Reaching For Infinity
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Special Christmas Show at Edward’s Steakhouse
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, December 13th Edward’s Steakhouse will hold a special Christmas program as part of their continuing series of “Music and Martinis”.
This special Christmas show features “The Queen City Quintet”, a group of local artists headed by Debbie Wilson of Wilson Entertainment. The special night include a special menu with ½ price appetizers, Martinis at $5.00 and ½ price select wines.
For dinner and show the price is $60.00 per person. Gratuity not included. Reservations and dinner selections may be made by calling 931.906.8877.
Queen City Quintet; Deidre Wolfe-Mitchell, Ted Jones, Debbie Wilson, Johnny Todd and Carolyn Riggins.
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APSU physics professor receives $300,000 NSF grant to conduct research on innovative glass materials
Clarksville, TN – Crystalline materials form the foundation of virtually all electronic equipment, serve as the engine powering Silicon Valley and have enabled the modern computing revolution.
But despite their importance, crystalline materials, which include silicon and sapphire and are valued for their unique properties, are naturally rare and expensive to produce. By contrast glass materials, which do not arrange their atoms in a regular crystal structure, are inexpensive and easily produced.
For the past few years, Austin Peay State University undergraduate students and professors have been traveling the globe to work with some of the world’s leading experts in glass production as they explore possible substitutes for crystalline materials in computing, optical technology and other modern applications.
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Clarksville kicks off the Christmas Season with annual Lighted Parade
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 3rd, 2016, the 57th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade was held in Downtown Clarksville. The theme this year was “Christmas Trees & Memories”.
Caroling on the courthouse steps began before the parade at 4:00pm. The Montgomery Central Elementary School Choir; Clarksville Academy Choirs; Northeast High School Exit One, JV Exit One & Concert Choirs; and West Creek High School Choir sang Christmas carols and performed to the delight of the crowd before the start of the parade.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in the 56th Annual Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade held Saturday.
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Distinguished professor Mike Gotcher to deliver Austin Peay commencement address on December 9th
Clarksville, TN – On December 9th, Dr. Mike Gotcher, professor of communication and interim executive director of Extended Education at Austin Peay State University, will deliver the keynote address at the APSU’s Winter Commencement.
He will speak at both commencement ceremonies, at 9:00am and 2:00pm, in the University’s Dunn Center.
APSU professor Mike Gotcher to give Winter Commencement address.
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces New Providence Pool Opens
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation department invites you to enjoy New Providence Pool, located at 168 Cunningham Lane, this fall and winter!
New Providence Pool opens its doors for its indoor season on Monday, December 5th.
New Providence Pool is the only public indoor pool in the City of Clarksville.
New Providence Indoor Pool.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Free Yoga Class Saturday, December 10th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 10th, 2016 the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will host a free yoga class from 2:30pm until 3:30pm.
Enjoy a traditional style yoga class mixed up with a little fun, depending on the instructor! Maybe a little vinyasa, maybe a little Pilates, or maybe it’s restorative. No matter which shape the class takes, know that it will be suitable for all!
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CDE Lightband opens New Control Center
High-tech facility allows real-time monitoring, repair of power system
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband, the City of Clarksville’s electric power and broadband services utility, showed off its new control center last Thursday, December 1st, 2016.
The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition center, or SCADA, is the nerve center of CDE’s electric power delivery system. Using CDE Lightband’s fiber optic network, technicians in the center now monitor the system in real time, diagnose outages, redirect the flow of power if necessary and direct repairs.
CDE Lightband technicians at the utilities new control center display some of the new digital video tools used to monitor, diagnose and repair the City of Clarksville’s electric power system.
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Clarksville Montgomery County Library to hold Arts for Hearts art class December 13th
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library for a free art class “Arts for Hearts” on Tuesday, December 13th.
The art class will be held from 10:00am until 12:00pm for ages 12 and up. Ages 12 and under will be held from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
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