U.S. Army launches JROTC Robotics Program at Kenwood High School
October 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday, October 26th, 2017 the U.S. Army launched its JROTC Robotics Program at Kenwood High School. Four CMCSS high school robotics programs will be in place: Kenwood High School, Northeast High School, West Creek High School, with Rossview High School and Northwest High School combined.
Four Clarksville Montgomery County School System high school robotics programs to receive VEX EDR Robotics kits from the U.S. Army.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Burt-Cobb Community Center to host Thanksgiving Feast
October 26, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Burt-Cobb Recreation Center located at 1101 Franklin Street is giving back to the community by hosting its free annual Thanksgiving Feast from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, November 16th, 2017.
Thanksgiving Feast to be held at Burt-Cobb Community Center November 16th, 2017.
APSU’s Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement ramps up sustainability efforts with compost machine
October 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – One of the missions of Austin Peay State University’s Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement is to keep things local.
From its S.O.S. Food Pantry that takes donations and makes them available for needy students to its Victory Gardens and egg-producing chickens that generate fresh food, the Center has a keen interest in taking care of its own.
Director of the APSU Center for Service Learning & Community Engagement, Alexandra Wills and Student Worker, Leslie Warren demonstrate the new waste compost on campus.
New Gallery at Austin Peay State University presents Faculty Triennial exhibition
October 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Next month, Austin Peay State University’s The New Gallery, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, will present the Faculty Triennial, an exhibition celebrating the artwork of current Art + Design faculty.
This year has brought many celebrations to the Department of Art + Design. In August, the new Art + Design building opened its doors to students with new studio classrooms and new exhibition spaces.
APSU physics major Joshua Allen completes Summer Research Program at Princeton
October 25, 2017
Clarksville, TN – There is a psychological phenomenon, known as imposter syndrome, that reflect the belief that a person is inadequate or lacking in the skills to complete a task — the fear that your lack of preparation will be exposed when put to the test.
Austin Peay State University senior physics major Joshua Allen briefly understood that feeling when he began his summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at Princeton University, but any fears he may have internalized quickly vanished when he began work at the Ivy League institution’s Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM).
Austin Peay State University physics major Joshua Allen.
Cumberland Winds Concert Band to perform at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Saturday
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Winds Concert Band will bring its fall concert to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library on Saturday, October 28th at 1:00pm. The concert will be held in the atrium of the library.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a fun hour of live music for the whole family! Musical selections will include a wide variety of Americana and patriotic songs with Veteran’s Day so close.
The Cumberland Winds Concert Band.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation provides Frightful good time with Haunted Swim
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation recently sent out a call to all local swim fans with a sense of adventure, the announcement of its annual Haunted Swim at New Providence Swimming Pool on Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
“When the daylight leaves, the ghouls and goblins will come out for a haunted evening swim,” the message read. “There will be frightful lifeguards, swimming, music and a light show.”
More than 150 swimmers took part in Clarksville Parks and Recreation fourth annual Haunted Swim Saturday evening.
Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale begins Thursday
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of the Library Fall Used Book Sale begins this Thursday, October 26th at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
The opening night will be a Friends-only preview from 4:00pm–7:00pm. Anyone may join the Friends of the Library for $5.00 at the door. The book sale will be open to the public on Friday, October 27th from 9:00am–5:00pm and Saturday, October 28th from 9:00am–2:00pm.
Austin Peay State University celebrates contributions of Woodward Library Society
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Last week, The Felix G. Woodward Library celebrated the many contributions of the Woodward Library Society, a support organization for the Austin Peay State University library.
As part of the 12th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed a proclamation designating October 15th-21st, 2017, as Friends of Libraries Week in Tennessee.
APSU Felix G. Woodward Library
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Floating Pumpkin Patch a hit with the Community
October 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation held its annual Floating Pumpkin Patch at New Providence Swimming Pool Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
They advertise the event with a question, “Tired of searching those dusty fields for your perfect pumpkin?” The event offers kids a chance to hunt for their pumpkin as it floats in a pool. Then, once they have found “the one”, they can go over to the decorating table and customize it with their unique finishing touches.
More than 400 swimmers took part in Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s annual Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday afternoon.
