APSU Foundation selects new members to serve for 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation has selected 10 new members for 2011.
The APSU Foundation provides the structure through which the University can work directly with special volunteers and community leaders to enhance the financial well being of the University. The Foundation’s purpose is to financially support the University.
The Foundation is a separate entity and is chartered by the state, with the authority to receive private gifts in support of the University. Through its executive committee, the Foundation makes its own policy decisions. The University provides administrative support to the Foundation. [Read more]
Eight APSU Physics Students to Participate in Coveted Summer Research Programs
Clarksville, TN – This summer, eight Austin Peay State University physics students will spread out across the country to take part in the prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at some of the nation’s top universities.
The REU program, which is funded by the National Science Foundation, provides grant money for undergraduate students to participate in innovative new research. Thousands of college students apply each year in different disciplines, with only a select few receiving the coveted REU Awards. [Read more]
May Chamber of Commerce Events
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of May.
The Great American Clean Up Day will be taking place in Montgomery County on May 7th. Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Montgomery County Courthouse at 9:00am that morning. This serves as an excellent opportunity to get involved in activities that improve the quality of life in our community. Initiatives include cleaning up parks and playgrounds, planting trees and flowers as well as hosting recycling drives.
For more information, please contact Mary Anderson at 931-648-5751 or mcanderson@montgomerycountytn.org. [Read more]
Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit application deadline extended
Nashville, TN – The application deadline has been extended until May 7th, 2010 for the Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit (TOYS), June 13th-18th. TOYS is for high school students from across Tennessee and will be hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Students will be introduced to many outdoor activities at the event to be held at TWRA’s complex in Montgomery County. Among the activities that the students will become acquainted with will include boating, hunting, trapping, archery, photography, marksmanship, plant identification, forestry, camping, water quality, trap shooting, skeet shooting, wildlife identification, and several classes with wildlife and fishery biology as the topic. [Read more]
Take It By Force Community Outreach Event
Clarksville, TN – On April 30th, Take It By Force Ministries led by Alea Rogers hosted a Community Outreach Event at the park in Lincoln Homes. The event featured live Gospel performances and praise dancers. It also included personal testimonies and inspirational messages filled with hope for listeners.
Food and beverages were provided to spectators as many organizations came together from Clarksville and Nashville to reach out to the community. Towards the end, balloons were released in remembrance of murder and suicide victims as well as those who have passed away.
City postpones 2010 Flood commemoration
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville will reschedule a commemoration of the 2010 Flood planned for today at the Cumberland RiverCenter Pavilion amphitheater of McGregor Park because of high waters from recent severe weather. No new date has been set for the ceremony. [Read more]
Faculty, staff at APSU achieve accomplishments
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently achieved various accomplishments for their professional and scholarly work.
Dr. Najmul Abedin, professor of public management, was designated Highly Commended Award Winner by the Emerald Group Publishing Limited in England for his article, titled “The ombudsman in developing democracies: The commonwealth Caribbean experience” published in the 2010 edition of International Journal of Public Sector Management. [Read more]
APSU awards coveted Distinguished Professor honor to Bert Randall at annual Honors and Awards Day ceremony
Clarksville, TN – During Austin Peay State University’s Honors and Awards Ceremony on April 26th, Dr. Bert Randall, professor of philosophy, received the 2011 APSU National Alumni Association’s Distinguished Professor Award.
Randall holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the university of Oklahoma. He has a B.S. in mathematics from Maryville College, a Master of Divinity in theology from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts. [Read more]
Markov named 2011 Hawkins Award Winner at APSU
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Sergei Markov, associate professor of biology, was named the recipient of Austin Peay State University’s prestigious Richard M. Hawkins Award during a ceremony on April 26th. The award is presented every spring in recognition of exceptional scholarly and creative work produced by a faculty member.
Markov has earned an international reputation in recent years for his groundbreaking biofuel research. Aside from being published in more than 70 research publications, he has been profiled by media outlets across the globe, and just last month, the industry trade publication Biodiesel Magazine wrote a feature on the work he is doing at Austin Peay. [Read more]
Josh Jerles signs with Rhodes College
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the signing of Josh Jerles to Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Josh has been a student at CA for 13 years and a member of football team since Intermediate School. He is an asset both on and off the field.
Josh’s stellar ACT score and top level GPA put him in the sights of several area colleges and universities.
Josh Jerles signing with Rhodes College.
