APSU psychology professor Stephen Truhon tapped for Office of Naval Research summer fellow
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stephen Truhon, associate professor of psychology, has been appointed a fellow in the 2013 Office of Naval Research Summer Faculty Research Program.
The program is a continuous 10-week on-site program with the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. His work will end June 24th. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports Zumba to return to the Crow Community Center
Clarksville, TN – Ditch the workout and join the Zumba fitness party at the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road!
The Crow Center will once again offer Zumba fitness classes on Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm beginning May 29th. [Read more]
APSU Alumni Ken and Amy Landrum presented with 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Board of Regents recognized the generosity of two longtime Austin Peay State University supporters on April 23rd by presenting Ken and Amy Landrum with the 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.
The Landrums, both 1964 graduates, moved to Florida after Amy retired from a 30-year teaching career and Ken retired from a 32-year career with the National Life and Accident Insurance Co., but their philanthropic personalities have kept them close in spirit to APSU.
APSU President Tim Hall joins Amy and Ken Landrum as Fran Marcum with the Tennessee Board of Regents presents the couple with the 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU).
Montgomery County Animal Control debuted their new Mobile Adoption Trailer at the Rivers and Spires Festival
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County Animal Control and Adoption Services setup their new Mobile Adoption Trailer at this years Rivers and Spires Festival Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th. It was sitting near the Kid’s Zone at the corner of Hiter Street and Commerce Street.
“It has been very well received,” stated Montgomery County Animal Control director Tim Clifton. “I think this is probably one of the greatest things we’ve done at animal control.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports restrooms at the King’s Run Bark Park temporarily closed
Clarksville, TN – The restrooms at the King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park will be temporarily closed due to mechanical repair. The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hopes to reopen the restrooms by Monday, April 29th.
For more details on the Clarksville parks, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Austin Peay State University to Graduate its largest class yet, Marsha Blackburn to speak
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will award degrees to 1,222 students – the largest class in APSU history – during its 84th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 10th in the Dunn Center.
U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn, R-TN, who represents the state’s 7th Congressional District, will be the keynote speaker at both the morning and afternoon commencement events.
Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn addresses a graduating class
APSU professor Bob Shelton explores use of iPads in Chemistry Classrooms
Clarksville, TN – For more than a century, quiet students have suffered from a common phobia known as “board shyness.” They keep their eyes down and hope the teacher picks someone else to write on the board at the front of the classroom.
“You want students to come up to the board to work, to become more confident in their knowledge,” Dr. Bob Shelton, Austin Peay State University associate professor of chemistry, said. “Some suffer from board shyness. They’re scared of what they’re about to write. We can overcome that with some of the iPad apps that allow them to work from their seat. Then, through the technology that we have, they can project their answers so that the entire class can see it and learn from it.”
Austin Peay State University associate professor of chemistry Dr. Bob Shelton.
Clarksville’s Military Appreciation Day Picnic at Heritage Park this weekend
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville will host the 6th Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic, Saturday, April 27th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Heritage Park, as part of the weeklong celebration known as Warrior Week.
Families having fun at last year’s Military Appreciation Day Picnic.
Austin Peay State University to hold peace walk, vigil for Boston Marathon
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will hold a peace walk and candlelight vigil this week to honor those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing attacks.
The public is invited to attend the event scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th. The peace walk will begin at 6:00pm and follow the one-mile route on the GovsTrail. Those wishing to participate should meet in the Morgan University Center plaza. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival Celebrates Successful 11th Year
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers and Spires Festival, along with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau, want to extend a ‘thank-you’ to all the sponsors, volunteers and vendors who helped make the 11th annual Rivers and Spires Festival an overwhelming success.
This year, over 35,000 people attended the three-day event, with over 28,500 people attending on Saturday alone.
A standing room only crowd on hand for Jo Dee Messina’s Concert at the 2013 Rivers and Spires Festival
