APSU’s Uffelman family attends president’s inauguration

Clarksville, TN – They bundled up in winter hats, heavy coats, gloves and scarves. Dr. Minoa Uffelman, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, bought $40.00 worth of “Hot Hands” hand warmers because she knew how cold it gets in Washington, D.C., in January.

Four years earlier, she tried to attend President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, but was among some 4,000-ticket holders unable to cross security barriers and reach the formal event.

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Clarksville Academy teacher to attend Presidential Inauguration

Clarksville, TN – A Clarksville teacher will be getting the trip of a lifetime as she attends President Barack Obama’s inauguration.

Kimberly Goad is a sixth grade teacher at the Clarksville Academy, and was selected from a national field of educators to attend this year’s event. Goad will attend the presidential inaugural conference in Washington D.C., and will act as a faculty advisor for middle school students traveling to this prestigious event. Goad was chosen by the National Young Scholars Program.

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Hands on Clarkville’s “911 Serve to Remember: Days of Service” September 1st-11th

Clarksville, TN– Clarksville is proud to be a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service 2012 September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. There is no day in history that has the same power to unite us in service like 9/11.

Be a part of this remarkable initiative to honor 9/11 victims, survivors and those who rose up in service in response the attacks by volunteering in your community. Volunteers and volunteer leaders are needed to help with various local service activities.

Hands on Clarksville’s “9/11 Serve to Remember: Days of Service” challenges citizens of all ages and walks of life to join us from September 1st-11th, 2012 as our community once again honors the memory and expresses our appreciation to those who serve, with our service. [Read more]

APSU History Professor contributes to new scholarly work on Israel

Clarksville, TN – Early in the morning on May 31st, 2010, a group of Israeli commandos boarded a Turkish ship in the Mediterranean Sea, filled with pro-Palestinian activists. The boat was part of an aid-flotilla, seeking to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. The commandoes planned to bring the ship into the nearby port of Ashdod, but a scuffle soon broke out between the soldiers and the passengers. When the shooting stopped, nine activists were dead and several soldiers were wounded.

The incident sparked an international crisis, with media outlets across the globe picking up the story. Dr. Christos Frentzos, an Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, watched the ongoing news coverage from a unique vantage point. He was in Israel during those tumultuous days as part of a counterterrorism fellowship, sponsored by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. [Read more]

Labor Day is More Than a Day Off from Work

Washington, D.C. – Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

This Labor Day, take a minute to honor America’s hardworking men and women by showing who’s special in your life. Is it the nurse or teacher who made a difference? Or maybe a relative who labored as a steelworker or ironworker? Or, as we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, is it one of the many first responders who rushed into burning buildings to save lives?

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Major General Campbell talks about President Obama’s visit to Fort Campbell

Video by Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Widemond
Combined Joint Task Force 101

Afghanistan – Major General John F. Campbell, 101st Airborne Division Commanding General, talks to Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera in New York, about President Barack Obama visiting Fort Campbell KY to personally thank Soldiers for their sacrifices, and commend members of SEAL Team-6, the Special Operations team responsible for the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden visit Fort Campbell KY

Fort Campbell, KY – On Friday May 6th, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden flew into the Campbell Army Airfield on Air Force 1 and Air Force 2 to meet with and thank the soldiers of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment “Night Stalkers”, and members of Seal Team 6 who were sent into Pakistan to take out Osama Bin Laden, five days ago.

After meeting with the 160th, Obama and Biden made their way over to Hanger 3 to say thanks to 2300 Fort campbell soldiers, who had just returned from Afghanistan, for their service to United States.

Afghan President visits Fort Campbell

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Afghan President Hamid Karzai brought a message of thanks to Soldiers and their Families at Fort Campbell today, as the 101st Airborne Division continues to deploy to his country.

Karzai’s visit to the installation comes on the heels of a week of talks in Washington, D.C., with President Barack Obama. The two leaders used the time to help repair relations between Afghanistan and the U.S., after a year of rising tensions. [Read more]

“Day of Service” targets hunger in Clarksville

Clarksville For Obama will host it’s National Day Of Service event, “Feeding Clarksville’s Needy,” on Saturday, January 17, at Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen, 215 Foster Street,  Clarksville, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Loaves and Fishes is a non-profit association organized to help feed the hungry of the Clarksville  area.

President-elect Obama started his career by serving Chicago communities struggling with tough economic times. He saw what could be achieved when ordinary people organized and worked together and that idea was at the core of this campaign. [Read more]

APSU Student Government hosts “Inauguration Watch”

The Austin Peay State University Student Government Association (SGA) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will host a Inauguration Watch Party on Tuesday, January 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Morgan University Center ballroom.

Join us in the  University Center Ballroom for snacks and drinks to watch this monumental moment in history as Barack Obama is sworn in and becomes the 44th President of the United States. The Inaugural Parade begins  at 11:00 p.m. and the Inauguration will begin at 1:00 p.m. [Read more]

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