APSU School of Nursing a partner with local center in diabetes management
Austin Peay State University Nursing Program
Clarksville, TN – With the help of a national competitive grant, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing is partnering with the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center to provide a diabetes management program for low-income adults.
APSU’s nursing students, as part of requirements in the Community Health course, will work with patients at Matthew Walker’s local health center on Dover Road. Specifically, they will be at the center twice a week, educating patients on disease management. [Read more]
Entries for Hilltop Super Market’s 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off due May 3rd
Sign up now for the BBQ Cook Off
Clarksville, TN – The 3rd annual BBQ Cook Off at Hilltop Super Market will be May 11th and 12th, 2012. There will be cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishing teams as well as trophy prizes.
Team sign ups are going on now through May 3rd. The Categories this year include ribs, chicken, pork and brisket. The pork and brisket categories have been added this year.
A rib entry in last years BBQ Cookoff.
APSU director Andrew Shepard-Smith has book published on Federal Grant Regulations
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Andrew Shepard-Smith, director of Grants and Sponsored Research at Austin Peay State University, has had a book published, titled “Education Department General Administrative Regulations: A Condensed Guide for Program Managers and Project Directors.”
The book was released in April 2012. [Read more]
APSU Provost named in National Complete College America report
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University administrator who has helped to position the campus and Tennessee as a national forerunner in college completion has been named in a report released April 19th by Complete College America.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at APSU, is mentioned in “Remediation: Higher Education’s Bridge to Nowhere.” [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 19th
Clarksville, TN – When the 2012 Clarksville Downtown Market opens on Saturday, May 19th, approximately 60 vendors will be on hand to offer local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. The market will also feature local artists and musicians.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday through October 19th on Public Square.
For two years in a row, Clarksville’s Downtown Market, has been voted No. 1 in the state of Tennessee, in America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest, which was hosted by American Farmland Trust. [Read more]
Military and veteran graduate recognition coin ceremony May 2nd for Austin Peay State University Spring Graduates
Clarksville, TN – Active duty and military veteran students who will graduate from Austin Peay State University next week will receive APSU’s new military coin.
The military and veteran graduate recognition and coin presentation ceremony, with the theme “All Hail to Those Who Serve,” is scheduled for 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 2md in the APSU Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall. The event is open to the public.
APSU’s new Military Coin.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 29th, 2012
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public, Tuesday, May 1st for a Police training class. The park will reopen at dawn the following day.
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Queen City Road Race Packet Pick Up
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Doggiepalooza 2012
- Movies in the Park
- Sleep Under the Stars
- Youth Archery
The Quest for Local Food
Written by Karla Kean
Clarksville, TN – According to the Organic Consumers Association, a 1,000 acre U.S. corporate farm growing genetically engineered crops nets an average of $39.00 an acre. In contrast, a 4-acre family farm nets, on average, $1400 per acre. Small organic farms are proving to be even more profitable. Why? Because they are meeting the needs of a niche market and can charge a little more, they aren’t as reliant on oil, because they use fewer large machines, less pesticides and fertilizer. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Nursing School repeats success of 100% pass rate on NCLEX licensure test
Clarksville, TN – For the third time in the last three years, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing recorded a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX licensure testing last winter, surpassing the national average pass rate of 91 percent.
A total of 39 graduates from the Class of 2011 in December took the NCLEX for the first time and passed. The national average of 91 percent represents those who took the test January-March 2012. [Read more]
5th Annual Doggie Palooza is Saturday, May 5th
A Celebration of all things Dog!
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited for the upcoming 5th Annual Doggie Palooza. This free event will take place May 5th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, at the Heritage Park Bark Park. Bring your 4-legged family members for a day full of demonstrations, contests, prizes and much more!
For more details on Doggie Palooza and full schedule of events, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
