Zumba Classes to Begin
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will soon be offering Zumba classes once again! Join us beginning July 14th, Wednesday’s from 6:30pm-7:30pm and Friday’s from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the Crow Community Center located at 211 Richview Road for this popular music and dance program.
Zumba is a fitness class that features interval training sessions that incorporates fast and slow rhythms with resistance training. [Read more]
APSU recipient of gift annuity from longtime educator, APSU alumnus and leader
For 38 years, Dr. Harold S. Pryor served Tennessee higher education in some capacity – from professor to administrator to volunteer.
Dr. Harold S. Pryor
Pryor has been retired for some time, but he continues his support of education, in general, and of Austin Peay, specifically. Pryor, of Columbia, recently established a gift annuity to APSU, demonstrating his love of education and student success.
“I have fond memories of APSU,” he said. “I wanted to do something for the University.”
Pryor said giving back – whether through monetary donations or philanthropic services – to one’s alma mater provides the building block for generations to come.
“We have an obligation, in one way or another, to help higher education and the students,” he said. “It’s an important thing to do.” [Read more]
Austin Peay has 3 online master’s programs designed with military lifestyle in mind
Austin Peay State University has designed three new master’s degree programs specifically with active duty military in mind.
The Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell now offers a Master of Arts in corporate communication, a Master of Science in health administration and a Master of Science in management, all online. [Read more]
APSU, HCC will be holding a press conference to sign dual admissions agreement
Students at Hopkinsville (KY) Community College who wish to enroll at Austin Peay State University after earning their associate degree will be able to transfer with ease, in large part due to a new dual admissions agreement between the two postsecondary institutions.
Leaders from both APSU and HCC will sign the dual admissions agreement, known as the Austin Peay Guarantee, during a press conference at 3:00pm, Wednesday, July 21st in the HCC Administration Building. The agreement signing is open to the public.
“Over the years, HCC has sent us great students, and I’m happy to see our two institutions take this new step, which will pave the way for other students in the future,” APSU President Tim Hall said.
HCC President Dr. James Selbe also expressed excitement in the new agreement. [Read more]
APSU alumna reflects on congressional fellowship
On June 8th, Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., claimed victory in the Democratic primary runoff election in Little Rock, AR.
It was a race in which unions particularly have spent millions of dollars against Lincoln in a failed attempt to keep her and other incumbents from another victory.
The reason? It could be something as simple as perseverance.
“She has been counted out so many times,” said Courtney Cooper, a legislative fellow for Lincoln and an Austin Peay State University alumna. “What’s so unique to me about her is that this woman can maintain a 25-member staff, a congressional office, a re-election campaign and a family. She’s keeping it all together.”
Courtney Cooper (left), an Austin Peay State University alumna, is a legislative fellow to Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark.
2010 Tennessee Small Farm EXPO and Small Farmer Recognition Program on July 15th
Congratulations to Chris Rhinehart and Scarlett Mulligan of Montgomery County, owners of RiverView Mounds Farm www.riverviewmoundsfarm.com who are the winners of the 2010 Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year in the Alternative Enterprises for the estimated gross farm income of less than $50,000 category and the 2010 Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year award. It has been a great honor to work with Chris and Scarlett during the past few years and they are very well deserving of this award!
Mayor Piper to present Mayor’s Certificate to Jose Ortiz
Mayor John E. Piper presented a Mayor’s Certificate to Fort Campbell soldier Specialist Jose Ortiz, with the 63rd Chemical Company, for his life-saving actions on June 18th, 2010 down at the boat ramp of McGregor Park.
Mayor Johnny Piper thanks Jose Ortiz for his service to the community.
APSU Professor Visits Israel for Counterterrorism Fellowship
On a scorching hot June afternoon, Dr. Christos Frentzos, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of history, stood in a small courtyard, talking with a rather charming stranger.
The gentleman, whose smile put his listener at ease, discussed American history and the Revolutionary War. He was extremely well versed in these subjects, and, aside from the summer heat, the encounter proved to be enjoyable.
That courtyard, however, was in the middle of an Israeli maximum-security prison. The charming stranger, Frentzos later learned, was a member of Hamas and the mastermind of a suicide bombing that killed 15 people and wounded 130 in a pizzeria in Jerusalem. Pictures of the carnage from that day in 2001, including bloodstained children’s high chairs, didn’t correspond with the well-groomed, polite man Frentzos met. [Read more]
K-12 and At-Risk Programs Coordinator Named
Dr. Kim Sigears has been named At-Risk Coordinator for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, replacing Drew Williams who was chosen as assistant principal at Clarksville High School.
Sigears will begin her duties July 1st. She earned her doctorate of education at Tennessee State University, and received her Ed.S. and B.S. from Austin Peay State University. She earned a master’s degree in instructional technology from California State University, San Bernadino.
Dr. Kim Sigears
Ivan’s Cultural Ensenble to hold dance auditions
Ivan Roberts
Ivan’s Cultural Ensemble (ICE) to hold open auditions for dancers, all forms of dance are welcome. Selected dancers will have the chance to perform professionally, cross country travel, and will be provided an intensive education in the different arts of dancing. The Auditions are open to all forms of dance and the performing arts including Classical, Jazz, African, Hip Hop, Ballet, Gospel Praise, Salsa, Merengue, Samba and More!
The Auditions will take place from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on July 10th, 2010, at the Total Fitness Personal Training Studio (110 Franklin Street, Suite 200) . All dancers must be registered before the starting time. To register contact Ivan Roberts at (931) 801-4730, or RSVP via FaceBook. [Read more]
