Austin Peay State University professor Scott Raymond brings a dinosaur to life for Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards
March 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Despite how the old saying goes, at Austin Peay State University, those who can really do teach.
Assistant professor of animation Scott Raymond recently came to APSU following a successful career in computer animation, working for DreamWorks Animation on recent films, including “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “Home,” “Penguins of Madagascar” and “Mr. Peabody and Sherman.”
T-Rex dinosaur chasing Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards host Blake Shelton. T-Rex was animated by APSU professor Scott Raymond.
Austin Peay State University fraternity raising money, awareness for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
March 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this semester, Austin Peay State University’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity chapter presented a $20,000 check to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
The fraternity hosts an annual event on campus, Jump for Jude, to support the hospital.
Austin Peay State University’s Memorial Health Building – Red Barn. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation held annual Wettest Egg Hunts Saturday
March 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 16th, Clarksville Parks and Recreation held their 4th annual Wettest Egg Hunts at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
The swimming pool and wading pool had thousands of scattered eggs for the kids to jump in and get for candy and prizes.
Clarksville’s Wettest Egg Hunts were held Saturday.
High school students can earn college credit through dual enrollment at APSU
March 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – High school juniors and seniors looking to jumpstart their college careers now have financial incentives to take dual enrollment courses at Austin Peay State University.
Tuition for dual enrollment classes, for up to 12 credit hours per semester, is now $166.00 per hour, which is significantly lower than regular tuition.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for March 26th – 31st, 2016
March 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Evening Hike, Wildflower Hike, Bird Hike, Walk with the Ranger and Trail of Tears at Port Royal.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
Noted novelist, activist Marnie Mueller to speak at APSU’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
March 20, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The path that Marnie Mueller would forge during her career was, in many ways, foreshadowed by the circumstances that led to the first moments of her life.
Born to Caucasian American parents during World War II, Mueller nonetheless was born behind the barbed wire fences of a Northern California segregation camp designed to keep Japanese Americans contained during the war effort.
Marnie Mueller to give lecture “The Color of Citizenship: The Impact of the Japanese American Internment During WWII—Then and Now” at APSU’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium, March 24th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 20th, 2016
March 20, 2016
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: Adaptive Walk, 38th Annual Queen City Road Race.
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Austin Peay State University’s Gallery 108 to present student Lederach’s show March 28th-30th
March 19, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Trahern Gallery 108 is pleased to present Sara Lederach’s senior thesis exhibition of clay and fiber works, “Everyone Is Going To Be Okay.”
The show runs March 28th-30th, with an opening reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm on March 28th, in the gallery.
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 20 years of Service, Saturday
March 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 19th, 2016 the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department will hold a celebration for their 20th Anniversary.
Come out and help them celebrate 20 years of service to the Palmyra, Sailors Rest, Cumberland Heights and Shiloh communities.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host reenactment and book signing event Saturday
March 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a reenactment by the 5th Tennessee and book signing event Saturday, March 19th.
Come see uniformed Civil War re-enactors from the 5th Tennessee who will provide living history and musket firing demonstrations from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
