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APSU engineering tech department working with STEM classrooms
Clarksville, TN – On a gray January afternoon, Ihab Habib, Austin Peay State University associate professor of construction engineering technology, traveled to Nashville to inspect an elaborate waterslide. The slide’s designers—fifth grade students at Croft Middle School—crowded around Habib, eager to explain the intricacies of their project.
“It was exciting for the students to design different slide structures and compete among one another,” Habib said. «Read the rest of this article»
Montgomery County Health Department Receives Recognition
Montgomery County – The Montgomery County Health Department has earned Level 1 Recognition in the annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program administered by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE).
TNCPE is Tennessee’s only statewide quality program and is patterned on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the national standard for recognizing performance excellence through innovation, improvement, and visionary leadership. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is March 18th, 2015
Our 132nd meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “The 1st Michigan Engineers & Mechanics in Middle Tennessee”
Col. William P. Innes – Commanding Office, 1st Michigan Engineers. October 1861 – November 1864
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Austin Peay State University professor of biology Dr. Amy Thompson named to ASCP’s 40 Under 40
Clarksville, TN – Bitten by a spider while shaking out a towel on one sunny afternoon, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of biology Dr. Amy Thompson did the first logical thing after an encounter with an eight-legged pest – she buried her nose in a book.
“At first, I thought it was a bee sting, but then I noticed the spider scurrying off,” Thompson said. “So being an academic, I was like, ‘oh gosh, I have to find out more about this spider.’”
Dr. Amy Thompson, professor of biology at Austin Peay State University.
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ClarksVillain Roller Girls hosts West Kentucky Rockin’ Rollers this Saturday, March 14th
Revenge of the Nerds: a Pi Day Bout
Clarksville, TN – The ClarksVillain Roller are serving up more than their usual hard hits on the track this Saturday; its National Pi Day (3.14) so come on out for a slice of pie at the concession stand, and your chance to pie your favorite derby girl in the face during half time!
In their “Revenege of the Nerds” bout Saturday, March 14th the ClarkVillains will take on the West Kentucky Rockin’ Rollers at the Clarksville Speedway.
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Customs House Museum Presents In the Garden for its Annual Women’s History Month Exhibition
Clarksville, TN – Each March the Customs House Museum creates an invitational themed exhibit celebrating women artists. This year’s show, In the Garden, features the work of artists from across the state of Tennessee, all created in a variety of styles.
Redhibiscus – Lisa Ernst
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Indoor Aquatic Center’s March Homeschool Swim Day is coming soon
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s new event for homeschooled children at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, is typically held on the second Wednesday of each month.
However, due to CMCSS Spring Break, the March edition of Homeschool Swim Days will be held from 10:00am to noon on Wednesday, March 18th.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
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“Forget Me Not”, a senior thesis solo exhibition presented by Samantha Black at APSU’s Trahern Gallery 108
Clarksville, TN – Local printmaker Samantha Black will be displaying her linoleum and woodblock prints in the show “Forget Me Not” at APSU’s Trahern Gallery 108 from April 6th-9th, 2015 between 10:00am–5:00pm.
The opening reception is free to the public and takes place on Monday, April 6th from 5:00pm-8:00pm. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville’s Dr. Stephen Daugherty presents at the American Venous Forum
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stephen Daugherty, the medical director of VeinCare Centers of Tennessee in Clarksville, Tennessee, presented his leading clinical experience treating pelvic venous congestion syndrome at the annual meeting of the American Venous Forum (AVF) on February 25th.
The American Venous Forum is an organization of physicians, mostly academic vascular surgeons, with interests in venous disorders. Dr. Daugherty was the first American to report a series of patients with pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) due to compression of the veins of the pelvis two years ago when he previously reported at the AVF meeting.
Dr. Stephen Daugherty
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Austin Peay’s 21st Annual Governors Bass Tournament set for May 16th
Clarksville, TN – As final remnants of last week’s snow and ice storm quickly melt away and temperatures rise into the 60s, it is a reminder the 21st annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 16th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 227 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
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