Austin Peay State University to begin new Center for the Study of Military Life
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Austin Peay State University announce the creation of the Center for the Study of Military Life.
The purpose of this center is to support research activities that seek to develop a more in-depth understanding of all aspects of military life as they impact individual service members, military families and communities and nation.
APSU is positioned to sponsor such a center. The University has a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Army through the military installation at Fort Campbell, KY. [Read more]
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce February Events
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of February.
On Tuesday, February 7th, at 11:30am at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road, the Chamber will be presenting a Women In Business. Please join us for this very special Women In Business event, where the First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will serve as the keynote speaker.
First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will speak at the next Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business.
Customs House Museum’s Art & Lunch program presents “The Diary of a Confederate Soldier”
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum invites you to join us for our monthly Art & Lunch program. On Thursday February 9th, at 12:05pm, the museum will be showing The Diary of a Confederate Soldier in the Museum’s Turner Auditorium. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Financial Aid to hold College Goal Sunday on February 12th
February 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For the seventh year, Austin Peay State University will participate in College Goal Sunday to assist students needing money to go to college.
College Goal Sunday is a statewide, one-day initiative coordinated by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. to help prospective students and parents in finding state and federal financial aid for their postsecondary education. [Read more]
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County’s Valentine Project for Chained Dogs
January 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County is very proud to be partnering with the wonderful students and teachers of Rossview Elementary School who will be making Valentines cards for chained dogs in our community.
Our goal is to mail 200 cards. This campaign is modeled after the Dogs Deserve Better initiative, which has been successful nationwide in reaching out to families of chained dogs and making a difference in the lives of so many of those animals.
Valentine Project for Chained Dogs
Clarksville City Councilman Nick Steward to make Special Announcement
January 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville City Councilman Nick Steward will hold a public meeting and press conference tomorrow, the 1st of February, 2012. This meeting will be held at the offices of Keller Williams Realty located at 2271 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard in Clarksville. It will began at 12:30pm and will last for approximately 20 minutes.
Councilman Steward will discuss his plans to run for State House District 74 during the 2012 election cycle. Please join Nick for this special occasion.
This event is open to the public as well as media.
New Austin Peay State University exhibit examines connection between text and textiles
January 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Centuries ago, before the appearance of printed books, stories and personal histories were set down on meticulously hand-embroidered fabrics. It’s little wonder then that the word “text,” which originated around the 14th century, was derived from the Latin word “textus,” which loosely means “to weave.”
The connection between the two words is the subject of a fascinating new art exhibit at Austin Peay State University’s Trahern Gallery – “Text and Textiles (A SAMPLER).” [Read more]
Planters Bank Presents Checks to Rossview Schools
January 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, January 30th, Planters Bank presented checks to Rossview High School and Rossview Middle School. A check was also sent to Rossview Elementary School.
The bank donated $10.00 for each account opened between August 1st-December 31st at its new Planters Bank Rossview branch.
Planters Bank Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President Stacey Wenzler presents a check to Rossview High School Assistant Principal Schanda Dowdy and Librarian Valerie Meadows.
Vocal Ensemble Amarcord returns to Austin Peay State University for Community Concert
January 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – One of the premier vocal ensembles in the world, Amarcord, is returning to Clarksville at 7:30pm on February 17th, for a Clarksville Community Concert Association performance at the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communication Building’s Concert Hall.
The ensemble, which last appeared locally in 2005, is known for its diverse repertoire of music, from medieval plainsong to madrigals and Renaissance masses to compositions and cycles of works of the European Romantic period and the 20th century, all the way up to rock, pop, soul and jazz hits. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University African American Cultural Center to host several Black History Month events
January 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – February is now upon us, and the Austin Peay State University Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center has a busy month of events planned in recognition of the Black History Month.
Some of the events are National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Second Annual 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Fun/Walk, “Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement” lecture and several others. Make sure to mark your calendars and come out to these wonderful events. [Read more]
