Austin Peay State University’s Yearbook earns First Place Award
January 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s yearbook, The Monocle, was named a first-place winner in the American Scholastic Press Association’s 2011 Scholastic Review and Contest.
The 2010 edition of the yearbook was given the top distinction along with similar yearbooks from Clemson University, Michigan State University, Howard University and others.
Judges award points based on design, photography, writing and other criteria. First-, second- and third-place awards are given based on the total points awarded. [Read more]
Mount Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society to hold reception January 19th, 2012
January 14, 2012
Members of the community can be part of preserving Clarksville’s History
Clarksville, TN – The Mount Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society cordially invites those interested in joining the Society to a reception.
It will be held at 5:00pm on January 19th, 2012, in the Small Meeting Room of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Refreshments will be served, and board members will be on hand to answer questions. [Read more]
Adult Softball and Kickball League interest meetings to be held January 28th
January 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is kicking off Adult Spring Softball and Adult Co-Ed Kickball registration with an organizational meeting at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 28th at Burt-Cobb Community Center, 1011 Franklin Street. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s online Art Gallery expands to physical world with New Exhibit
January 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Have you ever remembered something that you never actually experienced? Maybe it was the vivid terrain of a place you haven’t visited, or the familiar smile of someone you don’t know.
These strange recollections, arising from the millions of images we are exposed to on the Internet and television, fascinate the California-based artist McLean Fahnestock, and her new exhibit, “Republic of Champions,” examines the public’s collective memory, created by our constant exposure to images in the media.
Republic of Champions by McLean Fahnestock
A “Get To Know Agero” Job Fair Will Be in Clarksville January 17th-18th
January 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board will be hosting a “Get To Know Agero” event in Clarksville at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road (off exit 4 on I-24) on January 17th-18th, from 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Austin Peay State University to break ground on new Math and Computer Science Facility in Fall 2012
January 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has announced it will break ground on a new mathematics and computer science building in Fall 2012 on the main campus.
The new $6.7 million facility, designed by Rufus Johnson Associates in Clarksville, will be located on Eighth Street, directly behind the Hemlock Semiconductor Building. The two-story building is projected to open in the spring of 2014.
This architect rendering from Rufus Johnson Associates in Clarksville shows the front and back of the new mathematics and computer science building to be built at Austin Peay State University, with construction beginning in Fall 2012. (Image by Rufus Johnson Associates)
“Team U” Open House Celebrates Students at Miller-Motte Technical College
January 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – If there is a student in your family or your friend is going to school and you have always wondered what is going on at their school, now is your chance to find out. Miller-Motte Technical College is holding a “Team U” open house Saturday, January 14th, 2012 from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
This open house is for family, friends, and all of the people who support students in various ways by helping them succeed in their college goals at Miller-Motte. [Read more]
Kleeman Community Center to host Martin Luther King Jr. Programs
January 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center invites the public to join in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16th.
The Kleeman Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, will host a children’s program celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. from 12:00pm to 2:00pm and again that evening, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University faculty, staff named for various accomplishments
January 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members as well as some students at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs, was interviewed for a story in the December 11th, 2011, issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education about how educational data mining to customize student experiences and selections. His expertise in developing software that recommends courses based on a student’s major, academic record and other factors also was noted in the article. [Read more]
Crye-Leike welcomes Realtor Alison Cox to its Clarksville, Sango Branch Office
January 10, 2012
Former Math Teacher Has All Of The Right Answers For Her New Real Estate Clients
Clarksville, TN – After 15 years spent helping her math students find all of the right answers, Clarksville Realtor Alison M. Cox is ready to help her buyers and sellers find the right solutions to all of their real estate needs.
Alison recently obtained her real estate license and joined Crye-Leike, REALTORS in its Clarksville, Sango branch office. She was previously a high school math teacher at Rossview High School for the last four years.
“My previous experience as a math teacher will benefit me in numerous ways as an affiliate broker,” said Alison. “There is no one more difficult to sell than a math student. If I can help sell math students on listening in class, completing homework and successfully passing Algebra, I think real estate will be a great fit for me.” [Read more]
