Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series discusses students’ critical thinking skills in writing
September 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The effects of an intended audience on students’ critical thinking skills in writing assignments will be the topic of the next Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Gray Kane, faculty development analyst in APSU’s Center for Teaching and Learning, will present “Intended Audience and Critical Thinking Skills” at 3:00pm, Thursday, September 27th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303.
All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
Traces Brings Eerie Sense of Nostalgia to Customs House Museum
September 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Local photographer Greg Sand comes across as a shy, somewhat mysterious guy. The same can be said of his latest photography series. Traces (on exhibit in the Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery through October) is a suite of sixteen digital images.
At first glance the viewer is reminded of old family photos from the 60s. Upon further inspection one finds only the shadows and reflections of people who were once present. [Read more]
Friends of the Clarksville Blueway to host cleanup at Billy Dunlop Park
September 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Blueway are hosting a cleanup at one of the City parks. Join the Friends on October 20th from 8:00am to 10:00am at Billy Dunlop Park, located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road.
Participants will be cleaning the West Fork Red River area of the park that is frequently used by canoes and kayaks. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University All State cartoonist Christy Walker finalist for National Award
September 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For the first time in its 81-year history, a staff member of Austin Peay State University’s student newspaper, The All State, has been named a finalist for college media’s top prize.
Christy Walker, editorial cartoonist for the newspaper, was named a finalist for an individual Pacemaker award, presented annually to the country’s top college journalists and college media outlets. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 23rd, 2012
September 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:
- Clarksville Greenway partially closed for repairs
- Handmade Holidays
- Money Management Fair
- Youth Basketball League Registration ends October 5th
Washington Post reporter Eilperin to read from new book at October 6th APSU Autumn Salon event
September 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In the summer of 2005, Juliet Eilperin jumped into the Atlantic Ocean and found herself surrounded by sharks. The sleek, fierce-looking creatures were hungry and looking for food.
Luckily, they ignored her, but what’s most astounding about this incident is that Eilperin, a national environmental reporter for the Washington Post, jumped into the swarm on purpose. She was writing an article on the sharks for the newspaper and, like all great journalists, needed to see them first hand.
Juliet Eilperin author of “Demon Fish: Travels through the Hidden World of Sharks.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Riverfest Volunteer Prize Winners
September 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the winners of the Riverfest volunteer prize.
The Austin Peay State University chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity will be awarded the $500.00 cash prize for providing the largest group of volunteers for the 2012 Riverfest celebration held September 7th and 8th at McGregor Park. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosting Trail Cleanup at the Clarksville Greenway October 13th
September 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians are encouraged to join in the beautification of one of the City’s favorite walking trails. The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a cleanup at The Clarksville Greenway, located at the Pollard Road Trailhead, on Saturday, October 13th from 8:00am to 10:00am.
Our trails need constant maintenance, but to make it more fun, we schedule volunteer maintenance days throughout the year to keep them in shape.
Music and visual art blend in Frankenstein!! Concert at APSU on October 1st
September 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several times during the conversation, the name Leopold was whispered. The three Austin Peay State University professors were referring to a fictional character played masterfully by Bugs Bunny in the 1949 Warner Brothers Looney Tunes cartoon “Long-Haired Hare.”
Barry Jones, APSU associate art professor, spoke in a quiet, reverential tone when mentioning the name. Kell Black, art professor, said it a bit more forcefully. But it was Dr. Gregory Wolynec, professor of music and conductor of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra, who almost shouted the name with gusto. He has a special fondness for the character since Bugs Bunny is in fact impersonating the famed British conductor Leopold Stokowski. [Read more]
Customs House Museum Family Fun Day September 23rd, 2012 with “Fabulous, Fantastic Furniture”
September 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Sunday, September 23rd for Family Fun Day.
Explore the Cumberland Furniture Guild exhibit and then join us in the Coca Cola Café to design and make some of your own furniture with paper, small cardboard boxes, craft sticks, and pictures from magazines.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
