Austin Peay State University student to study physics at Louvre in Paris this summer
Clarksville, TN – The art world, it turns out, can use a good physicist. When it comes to restoring priceless works, identifying forgeries or discovering long lost masterpieces painted over centuries ago, curators at the world’s top museums and galleries turn to their colleagues in the sciences for help.
This summer, officials at the Louvre Museum in Paris might look to Austin Peay State University physics student Drew Kerr to assist them in making discoveries about the famed works in their collection.
APSU student Drew Kerr working with a Raman Spectrometer in the APSU Sundquist Science Complex’s laser lab. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Clarksville Association businesses celebrate National Walk in a Park Day
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks & Recreation Department along with the Downtown Clarksville Association businesses will walk from the courtesy boat dock at McGregor Park to the North Extension and back, Friday, March 30th, 2012, in celebration of National Walk in a Park Day.
The walk will begin at noon and the public is invited to participate. [Read more]
Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter and Montgomery County Animal Control partner to make April Cat Adoption Month
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter is collaborating with Montgomery County Animal Control for the month of April to assist in increasing the number of cat adoptions.
During the extended adoption hours on Thursday nights from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter will pay the $25.00 adoption fee for all cats over the age of 6 months. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University History Department helps remember War of 1812 at local conference
Clarksville, TN – In terms of notoriety, the War of 1812 isn’t nearly as popular with the general public as, say, the American Revolution or the Civil War.
But the conflict did have a pivotal impact on the United States, giving us the national anthem, Gen. Andrew Jackson and even Tennessee’s nickname as the “Volunteer State.”
Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU assistant professor of history, Deanna Carter, APSU graduate student, and Dr. Donald Hickey, Wayne State College professor of history, meet at the Tennessee, the Atlantic World and the War of 1812 symposium in Nashville.
Clarksville Street Department offers Yard Debris Pick Up Service
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan encourages Clarksville residents to take advantage of a service to help keep Clarksville clean.
The Street Department is offering to pick up yard debris, leaves and limbs for Clarksville residents. [Read more]
Veterans Outreach slated for William O. Beach Civic Hall April 20th
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, is hosting a daylong Veterans Outreach for veterans and their dependents from 10:00am to 3:00pm, April 20th.
The event will be held at the William O. Beach Civic Hall in Veterans Plaza, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville Tennessee. [Read more]
Donation Challenge for Norman “Noodles”
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County pulled me from Montgomery County Animal Control yesterday morning. I just wasn’t feeling as chipper as a pup my age should, and my foster mom noticed right away.
I tested positive for PARVO, but fortunately they caught it early and I have been given a really good prognosis. This is a scary virus though and a lot of my puppy friends die from it every year, so I have to stay at the hospital over the weekend for IV fluids, antibiotics and monitoring to make SURE I receive around-the-clock care.
Yesterday… waiting for test results at the clinic.
Clarksville Community Concert Association preents the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet offers rare treat
Clarksville, TN – The 51st Mid-South Jazz Festival features the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Saturday, March 31st at 7:30pm on the campus of Austin Peay State University in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
This culminates the 2011-12 Clarksville Community Concert Association (CCCA) season and promises to be an exceptional evening of music for Clarksville audiences and jazz lovers.
Police Academy Graduate Take Honors
Clarksville, TN – the Clarksville Police Department once again demonstrated the quality of officers they hire. Two officers, Adam Post and Jordan Parnell graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement class, March 16th, 2012.
Officer Jordan Parnell was recognized with multiple honors at the Academy Graduation. He was awarded the prestigious John R. Cunningham Award for Outstanding Officer for top overall score for academic and practical skills application and also received the award for Highest Academic Score.
(L to R) Officers, Adam Post and Jordan Parnell.
Austin Peay State University’s Chi Omega Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Written by Amanda Thomas Pitt
Clarksville, TN – The Sigma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity turns 40 this year. In May of 1972, the Sigma Tao Omega sorority was granted an official charter from Chi Omega, becoming the first national sorority on Austin Peay’s campus.
Since then, through the national organization, this Chi Omega chapter has raised nearly $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation and has donated thousands of volunteer hours to local charities and organizations.
Some of the reunion committee members. (Photo by Shelby Stack Silvey)
