APSU noted sports psychology professor, author to be on Nashville show
With school in session in many districts across middle Tennessee, the pressure is on for students to get good grades, make friends and be involved in various activities.
Consequently, students are faced with many challenges, and parents have to be more than simply parents. They must act as a performance coach to help their children achieve their goals.
Dr. Gregg Steinberg
Unfortunately, this is where some parents get stuck.
Dr. Gregg Steinberg, professor of health and human performance at Austin Peay State University, will appear on WSMV’s new television show, “Better Nashville,” at 1:00pm, Tuesday, August 31st to discuss the tools parents need to help build emotional and mental toughness in their children.
The TV interview will be based on information from his book, “Flying Lessons: 122 strategies to equip your child to soar into life with competence and confidence.”
His book informs parents how to help their children with overcoming test anxiety, dealing with bullies at school, staying more focused in class and keeping confidence after experiencing failures. [Read more]
APSU iPhone app now available on iTunes
Austin Peay State University launched its own iPhone app August 25th. The app is available as a free download through the iTunes Store, operated by Apple – the manufacturer of the iPhone, iPad and other Mac computer products.
The APSU iPhone app has eight features for users:
- A blog by APSU President Tim Hall.
- Google map of the main campus.
- APSU news.
- Sports news.
- Event calendar.
- Faculty and staff directory.
- Course catalog.
- My Schedule, allowing students to see their class meetings.
Two APSU students and an alumnus created the University’s iPhone app. [Read more]
Giddy Up at the Fort Campbell Riding Stables Speed Show
Fort Campbell, KY – Mirror, mirror on the wall, who has the fastest horse of them all? See whose horse is the fastest, and can cut and turn on a dime at the Fort Campbell Riding Stables (FCRS) Speed Show on August 28th. The show is open to all Fort Campbell Riding Stables boarders and to individuals with horses who are not boarded at the Fort Campbell Riding Stables. Registration begins at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6:30pm.
Privately owned FCRS boarders show fee for the evening is $15.00. For all others, there is a $5.00 per class entry fee and a $3.00 fee for time only poles. Participants of the timed poles can practice a maximum of two times per horse entered in the event.
This event is free for the public and food concessions will be available for purchase. [Read more]
APSU History Club Named Best Chapter of the Year for a Second Time
Shortly after APSU’s Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society won “Best Chapter” in the nation last year, the University hosted an unrelated celebration marking its record enrollment of 10,188 students. For the history professors and students standing in the Morgan University Center Plaza that day, the event was bittersweet.
“I knew it was good for the University, but I knew it would be harder for us to win best chapter again,” Dr. Minoa Uffelman, assistant professor of history and club adviser, said.
The National PAT is split into different divisions, representing different sized schools. Last year, APSU won “Best Chapter of 2009” for Division III, which accounted for schools with 10,000 students or less. The new enrollment numbers put the chapter in a different division against larger universities. [Read more]
Volunteer Recruitment Fair Registration
Fort Campbell, KY – Can your organization or agency use the help of dependable and hardworking volunteers? Learn how you can participate in the Volunteer Recruitment Fair and meet these volunteers face-to-face. The Volunteer Recruitment Fair is being held at the Family Resource Center (FRC) on September 21st.
Agencies and organizations who desire to participate should register with Becki Mastrian no later than September 7th. This is a fabulous opportunity to not only obtain FREE help for your organization or agency, but also to empower Soldiers and Military Family members with knowledge and skills that they can use to help the Military community.
For additional information, or to register for the Volunteer Recruitment Fair, please contact Becki Mastrian at 270-956-2934, or via e-mail at rebecca.mastrian@us.army.mil.
West Creek High Principal Named
Dr. Tosha Diggs has been named principal at West Creek High School. She has served as assistant principal at Clarksville High since joining the school system in July 2009.
She previously worked as guidance counselor at Pearl-Cohn Business Magnet Comprehensive High School in Nashville.
Planters Bank Selects Two More Finalists for Nissan Cube Giveaway
Two additional finalists have been selected for the Planters Bank 2010 Nissan Cube Giveaway.
Finalist number two, Rise Herndon, was selected from online entries received between May and July. Herndon lives in north Christian County.
A third finalist was selected from new accounts at the bank’s eight branches during the month of July. David Fain of Clarksville was drawn as finalist number three.
Clarksville Academy ACT score surpasses State and National Average
Clarksville Academy student’s ACT school average has surpassed the 2009-2010 state and national average. CA students averaged a 23.9 composite ACT score while the state average was a 19.6 and the national average was 21.0. The ACT is a national college admissions examination used to evaluate the achievement of high school students in the four core areas of English, reading, math and science.
The test is considered a level examination for students across the nation and the scores are utilized by American colleges and universities as one of the determining factors for college acceptance. [Read more]
Invest in Your Future with Kids Money Management
Fort Campbell, KY – Learning the value of money and how to manage it is a priceless asset. The sooner one understands the importance of money management, the greater opportunities he or she has to be better off and more financially prepared.
Army Community Service (ACS) Financial Readiness is offering a financial class for kids in 4th – 6th grade on August 31st, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at ACS Financial Readiness, 5662 Screaming Eagle Blvd.
Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award Nominations being accepted
Nominations for the Third Annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards are now being accepted within Montgomery County. The awards will celebrate the efforts of volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service.
One youth and one adult will be selected in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious award. Nominees will be judged based on the community’s needs of the volunteer service performed, initiative taken to perform the service, creativity used to solve a community problem and impact of the volunteer service on the community. [Read more]
