APSU political science professor launches symposium for young women
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University faculty member recently selected for the APSU Summer Faculty Research Fellows Program (SFRP) will conduct the first Young Women’s Leadership Symposium later this month on campus.
Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, assistant professor of political science, will use the stipend awarded from the University’s SRFP to fund the symposium, scheduled for May 16th-17th. The two-day seminar is designed to increase the political efficacy of young women ages 18-24 through leadership development and civic engagement activities. [Read more]
The Clarksville Fox vs the Chattanooga Locomotion this Saturday
Woman’s Full Contact Football
Clarksville, TN – The Fox are calling this game their “Military Appreciation Game” to say THANK YOU to the active and retired military and their families for all their sacrifices and hard work to keep our country safe. “US Military Kills Usama Bin Laden” These soldiers stand guard on far away shores and deserts so that we here at home can sleep nights in peace knowing we will be safe.
It is not much, but the Fox would like to invite ALL active and retired military personal and their families to the game this Saturday night as our guest FREE. [Read more]
APSU Student Clare Spielman to Attend Prestigious Max Planck Institute this Summer
Clarksville, TN – In a large, modern building situated in the northern industrial district of Freiberg, Germany, some of the world’s top scientists are attempting to understand the workings of the immune system, embryonic development and gene regulation.
That building is home to the internationally-renowned Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, and this summer, Austin Peay State University student Clare Spielman will work alongside investigators, conducting groundbreaking research of gene regulation mechanisms. [Read more]
Donations Needed for Doggiepalooza
Clarksville, TN – The 5th Annual Doggiepalooza is Saturday, May 7th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This free event will take place at the Heritage Park Bark Park.
The Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County is soliciting for a few more drinks and goodies to resell at their upcoming Doggiepalooza participation. [Read more]
New Exhibit Teaches APSU Students Nuts and Bolts of Hosting an Art Show
Clarksville, TN – For young artists, the grueling hours spent toiling away to create a new, original piece of artwork may actually be the easiest part of their chosen vocation. Getting someone to see and appreciate what they’ve made is the truly difficult task. That’s why Austin Peay State University adjunct art professor Mike Mitchell has added a professional practice component to the introductory sculpture class he now teaches on campus.
The students in that class, for their final project, are required to develop a viable exhibition of their work. That exhibit, “Third Dimension,” will be a unique fusion of art and music, which runs from 11:00am to 12:30pm on May 4th, in the APSU Trahern Building’s Room 104. The show, which is free and open to the public, will feature works by students in Mitchell’s class and a performance by Nashville musician Evan P. Donohue. [Read more]
APSU student awarded full scholarship to Stanford to pursue Ph.D. in statistics
Clarksville, TN – Although Casey McKnight was always a mathematics enthusiast, pursuing a career in mathematics was something she would not have dreamed of doing.
The senior at Austin Peay State University, who will graduate May 6th with a bachelor’s degree in math (concentration in statistics) and physics, was encouraged – even convinced – by a professor to consider a major in math after taking Statistics 3250 her freshman year.
“I took it and really hated it at first,” McKnight said, laughing about the hours she spent on stats assignments. “But I had really amazing professors who pushed me along the way. They all helped drive me.” [Read more]
The April 30th Student Traffic Awareness Training Class
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department is continuing their efforts to raise the awareness of the traffic safety issues facing teen drivers. One of the ways is through their Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T) classes.
They held a S.T.A.T. class, April 30th and it could not have turned out better.
April 30th Student Traffic Awareness Training (S.T.A.T.). (Photo by Misty Mackens-CPD)
APSU to award new chemical engineering tech degree to 50-plus candidates
Clarksville, TN – During Spring Commencement on May 6th, Austin Peay State University will graduate the first class of students to receive the new Associate of Applied Science in chemical engineering technology.
A total of 53 students will receive the degree, launched for the first time in Fall 2009. The degree program is housed in the APSU College of Science and Mathematics, which will send off its candidates at 10:00am, Friday, May 6th. [Read more]
THDA Announces Special Rate for Veterans
Clarksville, TN – A special mortgage interest rate discount has been approved for active and retired members of the military by Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s Board of Directors.
Service members can apply for the “Homeownership for the Brave” discount which is a ½-percent interest reduction on any of the three mortgage choices at lenders working with THDA. THDA offers 30-year fixed rate mortgages, with or without downpayment assistance, for persons of low to moderate income. The program began April 1st and is available through March 31st, 2012. [Read more]
Spring Fling at Dunbar Cave This Saturday
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, May 7th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave (FODC) are putting on their annual Spring Fling event. FODC is anticipating a good turnout and has planned lots of free activities for the whole family.
Readers may remember that last year Spring Fling was on the weekend of the historic flood. We are hoping that Mother Nature is more co-operative this year. But rain or shine, bring the family out for a good time!
Crowd watches Save Our American Raptors (SOAR)
