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Noted transgender scholar and poet to speak at APSU’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Clarksville, TN – In 2006, Jay Ladin, a married father with three children, left Yeshiva University, where he worked as the Gottesman professor of English. Fifteen months later, Ladin returned as Joy, the first openly transgender employee at an Orthodox Jewish institution.
Ladin had struggled with her male identity throughout her life—attempting suicide twice by the time she was 10—but as a young boy, she found comfort in her Jewish faith. In a 2013 interview with the Peabody Award-winning podcast “On Being,” she said she experienced a powerful connection with the Torah’s one genderless character—God.
Joy Ladin
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Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department Annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday, March 28th
Cunningham, TN – The Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department will be having their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th at the Montgomery Central Middle School.
The Easter Egg hunt will begin at 10:00am.
Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
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APSU Center of Excellence For The Creative Arts presents local author reading event
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University welcomes two local authors to campus, as Andrea Spofford and Amy Wright will read excerpts of their works on Wednesday, April 1st at 1:00pm at the Morgan University Center, room 303. The event is free and open to the public.
Spofford is the author of two chapbooks, titled “Everything Combustible” and “Qikiqtagruk: Almost an Island.” Her first full-length book, “The Pine Effect,” is forthcoming from Red Paint Hill Publishing. A native Californian transplanted to the South, Spofford is poetry editor for Zone 3 Press, APSU’s literary press, and an assistant professor of English at APSU.
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Action Air announces Winner of New Air Conditioning Unit
Clarksville, TN – Congratulations to Mrs. Peggy Coon, winner of a new Rheem Air Conditioning Unit in Action Air’s “How Redneck Is Your Unit?” contest.
Action Air’s recent contest asked contestants to submit photos of their outdated units along with a story of why they should receive a new HVAC unit. Their photos and stories were posted on their website and the public was asked to vote for their favorite.
Action Air
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Lifeguard Preparatory program at Indoor Aquatic Center
Potential lifeguards can train for certification with new Lifeguard Preparatory program
Clarksville, TN – Interested in becoming a lifeguard this summer, but want some extra preparation for the swim test?
There will be a Summer Lifeguard Try-out Camp to help you reach your goal.
This camp will begin on March 30th, 2015 and run through April 3rd, 2015.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
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5th Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to APSU April 10th
Clarksville, TN – During a presidential election year, names like Hillary and Sarah often stand out because all the other candidates stumping for votes are usually men.
The question of why women often shy away from politics has troubled Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Political Science, since she was a doctoral student, and in 2010 she decided to host an event to encourage a new generation of women to get involved in the political process.
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CMCSS names Marlon Heaston as new Kenwood Middle School principal
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School System announces that Marlon Heaston has been named principal of Kenwood Middle School.
Heaston has served as assistant principal at Northwest High School since 2013, where he also has served as the STEM and high school administrator.
Marlon Heaston named new principal at Kenwood Middle School
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APSU installs Alisa White as 10th president
Clarksville, TN – The weather, which has been so abrasive these last few months, turned pleasant on Monday morning as people made their way into the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communication Building.
Instead of lingering under that clear, warm sky, hundreds of well-wishers eagerly filed into the windowless Mabry Concert Hall to watch Dr. Alisa White officially become the University’s tenth president.
“Dr. White, we’re thrilled you’re here,” Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam said during the ceremony. “We can’t think of a more important time to be involved in higher education or a more important university.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam applauds as Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan officially installs Dr. Alisa White as Austin Peay State University’s 10th president. (Beth Liggett/APSU)
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CMCSS announces Jennifer Silvers as new principal at Woodlawn Elementary School
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville Montgomery County School System reports Jennifer Silvers has been appointed principal at Woodlawn Elementary School, replacing Janet Staggs who is now principal at East Montgomery Elementary.
Mrs. Silvers has been assistant principal at Woodlawn since 2008.
Jennifer Silvers named new principal at Woodlawn Elementary School
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Writers’ Hour Featured during Customs House Museum’s Annual Women’s History Month Exhibition
Clarksville, TN – On March 31st, the Customs House Museum will present a Writers’ Hour event in conjunction with its invitational exhibit celebrating women artists.
Local authors will read from their works that are themed to the museum’s show, In the Garden.
“The museum has held several readings in the past,” states Exhibits Curator Terri Jordan. “It is interesting to hear the variety of poems and stories from our local writers. Often funny, and sometimes sad, the audience is always blown away with the talent we have in the Clarksville area.”
Women’s History Month Exhibition at the Customs House Museum to feature Writers’ Hour
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