Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 23rd, 2012
April 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Musicians Wanted
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- 34th Annual Queen City Road Race
- Deposits Due May 4th
- *NEW* Yoga in the Park
- Self-Defense Class
APSU celebrates National Poetry Month with free reading by renowned poets
April 22, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – April is National Poetry Month, and the Austin Peay State University Honors Program and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts are celebrating by bringing in two nationally renowned poets for a free reading at 4:00pm on April 23rd in the APSU Honors Commons.
The reading, which is part of the Center’s Spring Salon Series, will feature Pam Uschuk, referred to by The Bloomsbury Review as “one of the most insightful and spirited poets today,” and William Pitt Root, a Guggenheim Fellow and former Tucson Poet Laureate.
Poets Pam Uschuk (left) and William Pitt Root (right) will read on April 23rd at Austin Peay State University.
APSU student to help excavate ancient Greek town this summer
April 21, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Jennifer Miraldi, a junior classics major at Austin Peay State University, unfolded a large map and spread it over the desk of Dr. Tim Winters, APSU professor of classics, covering up his coffee mugs and a worn, paperback copy of Euripides’ plays.
“The site is called Gournia,” Miraldi said, leaning over the map and pointing at a small dot on the Greek island of Crete. It didn’t look like much on the crinkled paper, but in actuality Gournia is a stunningly beautiful archeological site, with ancient stone walls surrounded by lush green hills and the deep blue of the Cretan Sea.
Jennifer Miraldi to help excavate ancient Greek Town called Gournia on the island of Crete.
APSU receives financial gift from Florim USA to award scholarships to two APSU Students
April 20, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University recently received a financial gift from Florim USA to be used for scholarships.
Florim USA has committed to fund annual scholarships in memory of its founder, Ing Giovanni Lucchese. The scholarships are for students majoring in marketing, computer science and chemistry.
Florim USA's Giovanni Grossi (right) presents a financial gift to APSU President Tim Hall. The gift will be used for scholarships. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
First Advantage Bank and Austin Peay State University Present Free Workshops for Local Entrepreneurs
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The first in a series of free workshops offering advice and training for local entrepreneurs took place this week as First Advantage Bank and Austin Peay State University officially kicked off Building Businesses: A Small Business Workshop Series. [Read more]
Applications sought for June Science and Math Academy at APSU
April 19, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Board of Regents will sponsor the Science and Mathematics Academy (SAMA), a free two-week summer program for interested area high school students, from June 3rd – 15th.
SAMA will allow high school students, who will be 10th- and 11th-graders in Fall 2012, to obtain an enhanced view of science and math skills, free of charge. Participants will live in an APSU residence hall, take college courses, attend various events, take college entrance exams, meet faculty and make new friends. [Read more]
34th Annual Queen City Road Race Early Bird Registration deadline is quickly approaching
April 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Early Bird Deadline for the 34th Annual Queen City Road Race, scheduled for Sunday, May 6th, is quickly approaching! Those registering for the 5K race on or by April 20th will qualify for the $20.00 rate. Registration after April 20th will be $25.00 for the 5K.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus. [Read more]
APSU to hold 2nd annual Joint Juvenile Justice Conference on Saturday
April 18, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will hold its second annual Joint Juvenile Justice Conference on Saturday, April 21st in the Morgan University Center.
The conference will take place from 8:30am-4:30pm on the third floor of the MUC.
The purpose of the conference is to increase the awareness of issues, programs and resources available to youth, parents, teachers, college students, advocates, officers of the court and the public to help prevent juvenile delinquency. [Read more]
Road Closures announced for Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
Also, starting the morning of April 19th, parking will be restricted in some downtown areas. There will be orange “No Parking” bags placed over meters in the restricted parking areas. [Read more]
APSU Provost Lecture Series to focus on Songs of War
April 18, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The challenges composers might face in memorializing war in their music will be one of the topics explored in the final installment of the Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Jeffrey Wood, professor of music at APSU, will present “Songs of War: Expressing the Inexpressible” at 3:00pm, Thursday, April 19th in the Morgan University Center, Room 103. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
