Austin Peay State University engineering technology students excel at state conference
Clarksville, TN – Three students in the Austin Peay State University Department of Engineering Technology recently earned top honors at the 125th Tennessee Academy of Science Meeting, held in Murfreesboro, TN.
APSU student Nicole Kirch won the first prize in the engineering and engineering technology posters section, with her paper titled “Comparison of the effectiveness of various filters on audio signals.” Kirch worked with Dr. Na Zhu, APSU associate professor of engineering technology.
From left to right, Dr. Ihab Habib, Charles Drury, Jeffry Coward, Nicole Kirch and Dr. Na Zhu.
Austin Peay State University alumnus Vincent Wilson named Coordinator of Highland Crest Campus
Clarksville, TN – Vincent Wilson, a 2011 Austin Peay State University graduate, recently returned to his alma mater to serve as coordinator of APSU’s Highland Crest campus in Robertson County.
Wilson previously worked as an admissions advisor in the Student Affairs Office at Madisonville Community College in Kentucky.
APSU’s Highland Crest campus coordinator Vincent Wilson.
Montgomery County Students on Committees Program Accepting Applications
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is now accepting applications for the Students on Committees Program.
In the Students on Committees Program, area high school students may apply to serve as ex-officio members of various County Government committees for the 2016-17 school year.
Montgomery County Government is now accepting applications for the Students on Committees Program.
Frazier Allen: Double-Check Before Filing Your IRS Return
It may seem like common sense, but going back over the information you enter may be the most important part of your tax filing duties.
Clarksville, TN – It’s tax time. And as you work with your advisor or tax preparer to maximize your refund, or at least minimize what you owe, keep in mind that one of the most important things taxpayers can do to limit errors is to double-check the information they input into software or a printed form.
It may seem like common sense, but going back over the information you enter may be the most important part of your tax filing duties.
Frazier Allen
Seminar to Provide Insights and Tips on Japanese Business Customs
Clarksville, TN – Business leaders, students and all others interested in improving their international business acumen are invited to achieve a new level of knowledge and comfort in Asian business interactions by attending the Japanese Business Protocol Seminar on March 21st from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the APSU Morgan University Center Ballroom.
The event is brought to you by Austin Peay State University Career Services, the Aspire Clarksville Foundation and the Japan-America Society.
Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center
NRA Program in Local Schools
Clarksville, TN – The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) gun safety program has taken flight in Clarksville-Montgomery County elementary schools.
Eddie Eagle, NRA’s gun safety mascot, made an appearance at Carmel Elementary School.
School Resource Officer Jim Knoll assisted Eddie in teaching a class on gun safety.
School Resource Officer Jim Knoll assisted Eddie in teaching a class on gun safety to children at Carmel Elementary School.
Famed French scholar and medieval literature expert to visit APSU April 4th
Clarksville, TN – About 700 years ago in Medieval France, several artists began producing extremely political works of art.
Looking upon their paintings or writings today, it may seem that these individuals were simply depicting religious scenes from the Bible, but the scenes they picked were meant to influence society’s views on governance.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
CMCSS names Schanda Banister-Doughty Principal for Rossview High School
Montgomery County, TN – Rossview High School assistant principal Dr. Schanda Banister-Doughty will be promoted to the principalship at Rossview, following the retirement of Frank Myers at the end of this school year.
Doughty, who earned her doctorate of education from Lipscomb University, has served at Rossview as a teacher and administrator for 14 years.
Schanda Banister-Doughty promoted to Princial for Rossview High School.
Clarksville Civitan Club honored local Heroes at Public Safety Awards Luncheon
Clarksville, TN – Local heroes were honored by the Clarksville Civitan Club at their Public Safety Awards Luncheon on Wednesday.
The annual event recognizes heroic first responders who went above and beyond to save lives, rescue residents from fires, capture dangerous criminals, and provide medical services under difficult and traumatic circumstances.
The honorees work for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the Clarksville Police Department (CPD), the Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services (MCEMS), the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Service (MCVFS), and Clarksville Fire Rescue (CFR).
Local Heroes honored Wednesday by Clarksville Civitan Club.
APSU honored with Tree Campus USA recognition
Clarksville, TN – With 110 acres of green space and a diverse number of trees planted, located and maintained on campus, the efforts of Austin Peay State University staff and students have been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation with the University’s first designation as a Tree Campus USA institution.
“This was the first time that the University has gone through the application process, and it is a recognition of the collaborative environment we have at Austin Peay,” Wes Powell, assistant director, landscape and ground, said. “We had members of the University, as well as the community come together for the conservation and preservation of our natural resources.”
Austin Peay was honored by Tree Campus USA for their efforts of planting and maintaining trees around the campus.
