APSU, Google to lead drone-building workshops in preview of new InnovaTN Games at Riverfest
September 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On September 7th, Austin Peay State University (APSU), the City of Clarksville and Google will team up at Clarksville’s annual Riverfest Celebration to host a preview of the InnovaTN Games, a hands-on engineering competition designed to get young people excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Google’s InnovaTN Games will include racing drones through obstacle courses at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration set for July 3rd
June 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019, the 12th annual Independence Day Celebration hosted by the City of Clarksville and put on by Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be held at Liberty Park. This event is free and open to the public.
City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration
Sango Elementary students become scientists of the day at Austin Peay State University
May 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – What is a scientist? That’s the question Dr. Karen Meisch, interim dean of the Austin Peay State University (APSu) College of STEM, and her team answered this week with 140 Sango Elementary School first-graders, who visited the APSU campus May 9th, 2019 for a morning of scientific demonstrations.
Dr. Karen Meisch, interim dean of Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM showed Sango Elementary School Students the wonder of science. (APSU)
APSU College of Business hosting 2019 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp June 10-14
April 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Middle school-age girls are invited to develop their leadership skills and build new friendships during the 2019 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp, June 10th-14th, 2019 at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
2019 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp to be held on the campus of Austin Peay State University on June 10th-14th. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University AP Day Saturday, February 9th
February 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – High school students will get a glimpse of college life and what it means to “Be A Gov” on February 9th, 2019 during the Austin Peay State University (APSU) AP Day.
Students will be able to explore the campus and meet with faculty and students.
APSU’s AP Day set for Saturday, Feburary 9th.
Meet Wilf the cat, another APSU Paws to Care success story
December 25, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Scott Shumate thought he was going to get a cat. The IT analyst for Digital Services at Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library had a cat lined up last summer – his friends had a stray but weren’t allowed to have pets.
APSU student Scott Shumate adopted Wilf from Paws to Care.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks Entries for Clarksville Christmas Parade
November 27, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation says be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government. This night-time, lighted Christmas parade is scheduled for 5:00pm Saturday, December 1st, 2018 in downtown Clarksville.
Three time cancer survivor Kristie Mixon will be this year’s grand marshal. Join Clarksville Mayor McMillan for the official tree lighting ceremony on Public Square immediately after the parade.
Deadline to register for 59th annual Christmas Parade is Wednesday, November 28th.
AHDC to honor three Clarksvillians for their work in advancing arts, heritage in our community
November 13, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
Clarksville, TN – Three Clarksvillians will be honored this Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council for their achievements in art and in preserving our heritage.
Ceramicists Ken and Melody Shipley will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Art award, and Dr. Minoa Uffelman, Austin Peay State University history professor, will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Heritage award.
The awards ceremony will begin at 5:00pm at Emerald Hill on the Austin Peay campus.
(L) Ken and Melody Shipley and (R) Dr. Minoa Uffelman to be honored Tuesday be the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council.
Entries sought for Clarksville Christmas Parade
November 4, 2018
Clarksville Christmas Parade
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by participating in this year’s annual Christmas parade, hosted by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government. This night-time, lighted Christmas parade is scheduled for 5:00pm Saturday, December 1st, 2018 in downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Christmas Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
Two Black Hawk Helicopters to land on APSU campus Friday, September 21st
September 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, September 21st, 2018 two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will land on the Austin Peay State University campus for a special, joint training exercise between the University’s Governors Guard ROTC program and the Tennessee National Guard.
Last April, three Black Hawk helicopters landed on the Austin Peay State University campus.
