Three APSU faculty members achieve recognition
Clarksville, TN – Three faculty members at Austin Peay State University recently brought recognition to the University through their professional activities. Those members are Dr. Ellen Kanervo, Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder, and Dr. Gregg Steinberg. [Read more]
APSU Financial Aid to host College Goal Sunday in January
Clarksville, TN – For the sixth year, Austin Peay State University will participate in College Goal Sunday to assist students needing money to go to college.
College Goal Sunday is a statewide, one-day initiative coordinated by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. to help prospective students and parents in finding state and federal financial aid for their postsecondary education.
Locally, APSU’s Office of Student Financial Aid is in charge of arrangements for the event. [Read more]
Maryville College Students Visit APSU to Learn About the Civil War
Clarksville, TN – On a cold afternoon earlier this month, a van drove through the melting snow in Clarksville and stopped at Austin Peay State University. A group of Maryville College students, bundled in jackets, quickly got out and went into the Morgan University Center. They’d spent much of the morning outside at Fort Donelson, and they were looking forward to a few hours in the warm indoors, learning about one of this city’s famous historical figures – Nannie Haskins Williams.
“Nannie is an important figure because she started keeping a diary when she was 16 years old in Clarksville, a year after Fort Donelson fell,” Dr. Minoa Uffelman, associate professor of history at APSU, said. “She kept it through the Civil War and after.” [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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:
- Swim for FREE
- Swim Lessons
- Boot Camp Challenge
- Spring Adult Softball Meeting Scheduled
- Spring Adult Co-Ed Kickball League
- Zumba is back
Dancing with the Stars Tickets go on Sale
Clarksville, TN – Tickets go on sale this week for the third annual Dancing with the Stars.
Altrusa International of Clarksville, producters of the show, have chosen Melissa Schaffner to step in for Mayor Kim McMillan, who had to drop out due to a knee injury.
Schaffner is the Marketing Director for Fort Campbell MWR. Schaffner joins Susan Ford, Britany Campbell, Conrad Edington, Ronnie Hunter and Jim Knoll, who have been in rehearsals for several weeks now.
Local competiors vying for Altrusa, International of Clarksville's “Dancing with the Stars” include: Sandra Ford, Jim Knoll, Conrad Edington, Melissa Schaffner, Ronnie Hunter and Britney Campbell.
Clarksville Department of Electricity Superintendent Announces New Hire
Clarksville, TN – CDE Superintendent Johnny Piper has hired Christie Hill as his Executive Assistant and Communications Director.
Hill has worked as the Communications Director and spokesperson for the City of Clarksville during Piper’s term as Mayor, and has an extensive media background from working more than 11 years in the Nashville Television industry. She will be an experienced and knowledgeable addition to the staff serving the customers of Clarksville Department of Electricity.
“I’m proud to have Christie join our team,” Piper said today. “Her experience in the media and Communications brings a skill set that’s essential to our operation. Having worked closely with Christie during my time as Mayor, I am certain she will help our team as we move towards making CDE better for our customers.”
CPD’s Youth Coalition Essay Winners Rewarded
Clarksville, TN – CPD’s Youth Coalition essay contest winners were recognized by the Clarksville Police Department at an award ceremony held at Police Headquarters on January 19th. The idea for the essay contest was originated by Rita Quarles and Stefanni Keener, both volunteer mentors for CPD’s Youth Coalition.
The 18 contestants were all participants in the Police Department’s Youth Coalition program. They had to read and write an essay about the book, “Lord of the Flies”. The essays were initially read and judged by Rita Quarles and Steffani Keener and they selected their top three choices.
(Left-right) Steffani Keener, Rita Quarles, Jake Sloan (2nd Place, Thaddeus Carpenter (1st Place), Sissy Rankin, Alicyn Keys (3rd Place). (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
Clarksville Empty Bowls 2011
Coming together as a community to help feed hungry people is at the heart of what Empty Bowls is all about.
Clarksville, TN – Empty Bowls is Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 and tickets are now on sale. Tickets are $15.00 each and include handpainted bowl, soup, bread and drink. Lunch will be from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Dinner will be from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
The event will be held at Emmanuel Family Life Center located at 303 Fairview Lane, Clarksville, TN.
Proceeds from your $ 15.00 ticket purchase donation will benefit Grace Assistance and Loaves & Fishes, organizations which provide thousands of meals annually to our hungry neighbors.
Please email Rita.Arancibia@gmail.com to reserve tickets.
We look forward to your involvement with the next event! Contact Rita Arancibia for details on how to help. If you would like to learn more about Empty Bowls Clarksville, contact Rita Arancibia at 931-551-5450.
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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:
- Swim for FREE
- Swim Lessons
- Boot Camp Challenge
- Spring Adult Softball Meeting Scheduled
- Spring Adult Co-Ed Kickball League
- Silver Splash & Water Aerobics
- Silver Fitness
- *New* Aqua Zumba
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be remembered in area ceremonies
It was 42 years ago today that civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis Tennessee at the The Lorraine Motel by James Earl Ray. Today also marks the 25th Anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday. The impact Dr. King had on people throughout the United States and the world can be felt just as strongly today as when he was here with us.
To ensure that the dream that Dr. King spoke so fondly of is not forgotten, members of the Clarksville community along with the Clarksville Branch of the NAACP and the Clarksville Area Ministerial Association will be joining together to celebrate his life today.
