Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville to hold Open House July 22nd and August 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a fun way to give back to the children of Clarksville? Join us at our annual Open House to learn more about our chapter and how you can join.
There are two dates for you to choose from; Wednesday July 22nd from 6:00pm-7:30pm or August 2nd from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Both meetings will be held at F&M Bank at 50 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Please RSVP to JAofclarksville@gmail.com [Read more]
APSU to provide Green Zone training to faculty
Staff to better assist Veteran Students in Transition
Clarksville, TN – Transitioning from military life to student life can be difficult for veterans, particularly if they have recently returned home from a deployment or completed their active duty service.
Unlike the structured environment of the military, universities have a variety of colleges, departments and administrative areas that can feel like a complicated maze to navigate.
Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Montgomery Central High School Math Teacher Micahel Brown Wins Presidential Award for Excellence
Cunningham, TN – Montgomery Central High School math teacher Micahel Brown has been selected to receive the esteemed Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Micahel Brown
Austin Peay State University’s Hannah Johstono wins Miss College Majorette of Tennessee, heads to Nationals
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University featured twirler Hannah Johstono has demonstrated her talent and skill with a baton in front of crowds both large and small during her 14 years of twirling.
A regular with the Governor’s Own Marching Band for the past four seasons, Johstono has captivated everyone from APSU fans gathered in Governor Stadium’s Tailgate Alley to 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium as the Governors took on the University of Tennessee Volunteers.
Hannah Johstono, the Governor’s Own Marching Band’s featured twirler, was named 2015 College Miss Majorette of Tennessee and will compete in a national competition this summer. (Beth Liggett, APSU)
APSU ranked 21 in nation for students with children
Clarksville, TN – The website BestColleges.com recently released its list of the Best Colleges for Students with Children, and Austin Peay State University debuted at the No. 21 spot on the annual ranking.
More than four million students currently attending U.S. colleges and universities are parents, and the Best Colleges list singles out the schools that offer the greatest amount of support for these individuals.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU Omicron Delta Kappa honor society named “Superior Circle”
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society was recently the recipient of the ODK Superior Circle Award, distinguishing it as one of the best chapters in the nation.
The award marks the fourth time in five years that the APSU circle has been recognized as “superior” for the continued leadership within the society. [Read more]
APSU student spending summer as intern at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clarksville, TN – While most college students spend their summers pool- or beachside, Austin Peay State University chemistry major Shelia Johnson will be taking advantage of a unique opportunity by learning alongside some of the region’s brightest medical minds.
A chemistry major planning to pursue PharmD/PhD degrees upon graduation, Johnson is in her second summer as an Aspirnaut summer research intern at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to feature The Lego Movie this Saturday, June 20th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce The LEGO Movie is coming to the big screen Saturday, June 20th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
Released in 2014, The LEGO Movie (PG) is an animated story about Emmet (Chris Pratt), an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world.
The LEGO Movie to play Saturday, June 20th at the Heritage Park Soccer Complex as part of Movies in the Park.
APSU professor Dr. Korre Foster to conduct Académie de Musique choir in Paris
Clarksville, TN – In partnership with the French Académie de Musique, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of music Dr. Korre Foster will conduct a trio of choral performances in July in Paris.
Under a French-American exchange supported through a grant from the Florence Gould Foundation, Foster will be working with the Académie’s Chamber Choir, a collection of university, college and conservatory students gathered from throughout France.
Austin Peay professor Dr. Korre Foster
Clarksville Center for Audiology says Healthier Diet May Help Preserve Your Hearing
Clarksville, TN – It’s well known that healthy eating habits can promote better overall health within the body, as well as alleviate a number of diet-related illnesses and diseases.
According to a new examination of the eating habits of 2,366 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants, those who eat more fruits and vegetables might also have better hearing — even if they’re exposed to more noise.
Eatting more fruits and vegetables may help you hear better.
