High School Students Excel at APSU Governor’s School
Tyler Saunders, a high school student from Dover, was walking across the Austin Peay State University campus last summer when a poster advertising the upcoming Governor’s School in Computational Physics caught his eye.
The highly competitive program, which has been at APSU for three years, is geared toward hardworking high school sophomores and juniors with an interest in engineering, mathematics and science, and allows them to earn seven hours of college credit. The Governor’s School in Computational Physics (GSCP) seeks only the best and brightest students in the state, and Saunders was intrigued by the poster he saw for it.
“It made me want to do it,” he said. “I honestly didn’t know it had anything to do with computers and stuff. I was pleasantly surprised when I came in and found I would be learning all this cool stuff.” [Read more]
The APSU Summer Guitar Workshop starts Monday
Four days of free concerts each night, and a Gala musical event on Friday.
Austin Peay State University will host a five-day Guitar Workshop from June 28th-July 2nd, directed by APSU professor of music Dr. Stanley Yates.
The workshop will feature an outstanding artist-faculty roster that includes Stephen Aron (guitar professor, Oberlin Conservatory of Music and University of Akron), Mir Ali (virtuoso classical guitarist), Roger Hudson (APSU adjunct guitar faculty and Fingerstyle Magazine columnist) and the Huston-Todd Duo, along with virtuoso fingerstyle guitarists Richard Smith and Tim Thompson – both former national fingerstyle champions.
The intensive five-day workshop is open to classical and fingerstyle guitarists of all ages and playing levels and will include daily technique sessions, ensemble (group) rehearsals, master classes, lectures and evening concerts.
APSU staffer, alumna to go to Japan to teach English
An Austin Peay State University staff member and alumna who pursued study-abroad courses as a student is leaving APSU to teach English as a second language in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
Brie Vogt (’09), who has worked in the Office of International Education since March 2008, will move to Bunga Takada, a city of less than 20,000 people next to the sea in Japan’s Oita Prefecture. She will relocate there at the end of the summer.
“I’ve been researching a lot of wonderful things about Japan and look forward to my new adventure,” Vogt said. [Read more]
The sweet smell of the Hookah returns to Clarksville
Nasir Hakeem, the owner of Tandoor Indian Restaurant is making a place that adult smokers (over 21) in Clarksville can appreciate; a place Downtown they can go to relax, and socially smoke. “I want to bring more people into downtown Clarksville, and at the same time expand the cultural diversity that our community has to offer people looking to relocate into the area.” said Hakeem.
The business is strategically located at 138 University Blvd, the former location of Retro’s Arcade; just a short walk from the Austin Peay State University main campus, and in close proximity to University Landing Apartments. The hookah bar will open on Friday June 25th 2010, with a grand opening/ribbon cutting is planned for July 1st.
Hookah Bar Owner Nasir Hakeem
The City of Clarksville to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this afternoon
The City of Clarksville invites you to the unveiling of the North Riverwalk Extension Wednesday, June 23rd at 4:00pm. The North Riverwalk Extension consists of a 12’ sidewalk, park benches, picnic tables, lighting, landscaping and irrigation from Pilot’s Plaza (behind O’Charleys) to the confluence of the Cumberland and Red River’s as well as a development pad. City of Clarksville Project Manager, Daniel Binkley sees “this project as a stepping stone to many more great opportunities for quality of life initiatives for the City in the future.” [Read more]
Free summer volunteer workshop
The Care and Feeding of Volunteers
Volunteers are great resources for organizations when they are in the right position and motivated to do their “best” work.
You won’t want to miss“ The Care and Feeding of Volunteers” presented by Dr. Becky Starnes, Associate Professor of Public Management and Criminal Justice, Austin Peay State University.
Join Dr. Starnes and the Hands on Clarksville Networking Group learn how to create great places for our volunteers and make our jobs easier by helping our volunteers stay motivated and enthusiastic. [Read more]
Austin Peay student-athletes continue classroom excellence
Austin Peay State University student-athletes posted a 2.915 grade-point average – their fifth consecutive semester with a GPA of 2.90 or better – during the recently completed Spring 2010 semester, director of athletics Dave Loos announced, Tuesday.
The department saw 159 student-athletes named to the Spring 2010 Athletics Director’s Honor Roll, representing 54.6 percent of the department’s 291 student-athletes. Included in that tally are 29 student-athletes who were named to the President’s List – recording a perfect 4.0 GPA – and a record 83 student-athletes who were named to APSU’s Dean’s List, earning a 3.5 or better GPA.
“Our student-athletes continue to set one of the highest academics standards at our level,” said Loos. “Each year we challenge our student-athletes on the playing fields and in the classroom. Our teams and student-athletes continue to succeed athletically and academically.” [Read more]
Austin Peay Women’s Football Clinic on July 24th
Austin Peay State University’s Third Annual Women’s Football Clinic is set for 9:00am, July 24th, with all proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
The clinic is a fun-filled day centered not only on teaching the game of football, but participating in hands-on drills and demonstrations as well. Austin Peay’s coaching staff and players will present the game in an interesting and entertaining fashion that will leave you ready to get in the game.
Registration, which begins at 8:30am, is $35.00 in advance and $45.00 after July 19th. The clinic is limited to 150 women and includes lunch and a commemorative t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
For more information, contact Marcus Gildersleeve at (931) 249-7003 or at gildersleevem@apsu.edu
Today is the final day of The North Tennessee State Fair
2010 North Tennessee State Fair Midway - (Photo by Roland Woodworth)
Clarksville, TN – June 19th, 2010
Don’t miss it ! Today is the final day of The North Tennessee State Fair going on at the Clarksville Speedway.
Armbands for only $20.00 between 1:00pm and 6:00pm today and then all rides are tickets only. Gather your friends and family and enjoy a day in the midway with all the rides, games, food and fun. Their are rides and games for kids of all ages.
If you are running short on cash, there is an ATM maching right there on the midway next to the ticketbooth. [Read more]
Mud Drags tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair
Mud Drags - North Tennessee State Fair - (Roland Woodworth)
Clarksville, TN – June 18th, 2010.
It’s time for Mud Drags tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair. With lots of rain yesterday, the track should be nice and muddy and set for lots of mud slinging fun.
Just how fast can that car go down the track ? Your just gonna have to come out to the North Tennessee State Fair held at the Clarksville Speedway – 1600 Needmore Road in Clarksville, Tennessee View Map You will not want to miss this show. [Read more]
