Rasmussen College announces first round of 110TH Anniversary Scholarship recipients
Clarksville, TN Resident Donna Gannon Receives $10,000 Academic Scholarship
Minneapolis, MN – Clarksville, Tennessee resident Donna Gannon has been named one of 25 initial recipients of the Rasmussen College 110th Anniversary Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship will benefit her completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice through Rasmussen College Online. The Scholarship Selection Committee chose Gannon from nearly 1,300 applicants across all campuses, programs, and degrees.
“We are excited to welcome Donna Gannon as she transitions her passion for criminal justice into a career in law enforcement,” Rasmussen College Online Campus President Don DeVito said. “Donna has shown dedication to both the industry and excelling in her profession. I look forward to witnessing her growth as she develops the skills necessary to succeed in this fast growing industry.” [Read more]
APSU Grad Finale set for Summer 2010 graduates
Students scheduled to graduate in August from Austin Peay State University will have an opportunity next month to participate in Grad Finale, an event designed to make sure all preparations have been made for summer commencement.
Grad Finale will be from 11:00am-3:00pm, Thursday, July 1st in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. [Read more]
2010 Clarksville Young Professionals Kickball Tournament
Clarksville Young Professionals will be holding a Kickball Tournament June 26th 2010 at the Swan Lake Sports Complex. The tournament will start at 8:00am and should last until 7:00pm. [Read more]
APSU, Vol State to sign new dual admissions agreement
Students at Volunteer State 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 Vol State will sign the dual admissions agreement, known as the Austin Peay Guarantee, during a press conference at 10:00am, Thursday, June 24th in the president’s conference room at Vol State’s campus in Gallatin. The agreement signing is open to the public.
“Over the years, Vol State 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.
Vol State President Dr. Warren Nichols also expressed excitement in the new agreement. [Read more]
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of June 20th
Dunbar Cave will present many nature programs this summer. Upcoming events include: Blowgun Workshop, Cave Formations, Bats, Area Geology, History Tour and so much more!
Program Schedule
Sunday, June 20th
BLOWGUN WORKSHOP
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm.
Ages: 7-Adult
Native Americans utilized Dunbar Cave and the surrounding area for over 12,000 years! One common hunting tool they used was the blowgun. Test your blowgun skills with this fun and educational workshop. Meet at the Cave.
Program Leader: Michael Fulbright, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Reservations by: 4:30pm June 19th. [Read more]
NAPA Crash for Cash Demolition Derby and Boxing tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair
Clarksville, TN – June 17th, 2010
Come on out and watch the NAPA Crash for Cash Demolition Derby and Boxing tonight at the North Tennessee State Fair.
If you like the sound of metal crashing, and smoke a spewing, you won’t want to miss out on tonight’s main event at the fair. Come on out to the Clarksville Speedway and make some noise for your favorite driver. [Read more]
Welcome to the 2010 North Tennessee State Fair
Clarksville, TN – June 16, 2010
Get your friends and family together and head out to the 2010 North Tennessee State Fair. There is lots of fun, games and food for kids of all ages.
This year the Helicoptor Ride is back and you can see the fair from a different view for only $25.00 per person. This is going to be a popular attraction so plan to get there early as they only take up one person at a time.
The North Tennessee State Fair is held at the Clarksville Speedway again this year -1600 Needmore Road in Clarksville, Tennessee View Map
Midway opens daily at 5:00pm [Read more]
APSU Extended Ed offers classes; early registration discount on selected courses
Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language or seek a new career with a class from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses. Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
2010 Relay For Life of Montgomery County TN
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 12:00pm at APSU – University Recreation Field
Contact: chelsea.stoner@cancer.org
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. [Read more]
Debut of New Ads to encourage children to play outdoors coincides with National Get Outdoors Day
USDA Forest Service and Ad Council Join DreamWorks Animation to Launch New PSAs Featuring Shrek to Help Get Children Outside and Re-connected with Nature
(The Ad Council)
Washington, DC — In an effort to encourage children to spend more time outdoors and re-connect with nature, the USDA Forest Service and the Ad Council are joining DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring characters from DreamWorks Animation’s beloved Shrek films. Hank Kashdan, Associate Chief of the Forest Service, unveiled the PSAs on June 11th at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in coordination with National Get Outdoors Day. The ads will be distributed to media outlets nationwide this week.
Children in the U.S. spend fifty percent less time outdoors than they did twenty years ago, according to the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. As a result of this limited interaction with the outdoors, many children are unaware of the benefits that nature provides, including improving their physical and mental health and emotional well-being. Research shows that children who play outside have lower stress levels and more active imaginations, become fitter and leaner, develop stronger immune systems and are more likely to become environmentally conscious in the future.
New Campaign Featuring Shrek Aims to Help Get Kids Re-connected to Nature. (The Ad Council)
