Austin Peay State University nursing student wins Vanderbilt’s Florence Nightingale Award
August 16, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In 1855, during the carnage of the Crimean War, a British newspaper man named John MacDonald crept through a dark hospital in Turkey, trying not to disturb hundreds of sick and wounded soldiers.
To keep from getting lost or bumping into beds, he followed a young woman through the building, pausing with her as she shined her lamp over the injured and reassured them with a few kind words.
Austin Peay State University’s Oliver Smith won Vanderbilt’s Florence Nightingale Award. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park features “Ready Player One” at Liberty Park, Saturday
August 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 17th, 2019, Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park, a free, outdoor movie series, will show “Ready Player One” at Liberty Park.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 5:30pm and include a video game trailer equipped with XBox 360, XBox One and Wii stations, provided by U Jumpin’ Foulks. Take a virtual tour or ride a virtual roller coaster courtesy of Austin Peay State University’s GIS Center.
“Ready Player One” to be shown at Movies in the Park this Saturday at Liberty Park.
Austin Peay State University alumni Lynn Von Hagen realizes lifelong dream working with elephants, locals in Kenya
August 14, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate Lynn Von Hagen’s work with elephants in the Kenyan bush is the culmination of a dream for her.
“I have loved elephants and wildlife as long as I can remember,” Von Hagen, 46, of Nashville, said. “I always wanted to make an impact through conservation of the natural world, while also helping people.”
Lynn Von Hagen is developing community workshops to increase livelihood stability and reduce human-elephant conflict. (APSU)
LG Electronics USA Celebrated Back to School with Kenwood Middle School In Clarksville
August 13, 2019
Clarksville, TN – A unique new nationwide Back-to-School initiative, spearheaded by LG Electronics in partnership with Inner Explorer, Project Happiness and Soul Pancake, kicked off at Clarksville’s Kenwood Middle School.
The Life’s Good: Experience Happiness program equips students with the skills needed to reduce stress and anxiety while building confidence and experiencing sustainable happiness.
(L to R) Dr. Marlon Heaston, Kenwood Middle School Principal, Brian Litten, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher & Football Assistant Coach; Ted Myers, LG Strategic Planning Manager: Arnitia Goodman, LG Recruiting Specialist; Laura Barbieri, Manager, CSR & Community Relations; Geewoo Kim, LG Office Administrator; David Mark,LG Senior Procurement Manager. (Tony Centonze)
Senator Marsha Blackburn visits APSU to congratulate University’s military, veteran summer graduates
August 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On August 7th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) got a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to congratulate the University’s graduating military and veteran students.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn attends Austin Peay State University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony. (APSU)
Clarksville Police to hold “Coffee with a Cop” at Mugsy’s Coffee Co M2, August 15th
August 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Please come join Clarksville Police for a cup of coffee at Mugsy’s Coffee Co M2, Thursday, August 15th, 2019, from 11:00am-12:00pm at 620 Dunlop Lane, #123 (across from Tennova Hospital) The good folks at Mugsy’s Coffee will providing the cup and CPD officers will be there to chat with you. Hope you can make it.
Oftentimes, the majority of contact between the public and law enforcement are during emergencies or very emotional situations, which do not provide a good opportunity for relationship building.
Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts receives grant to bolster efforts with local school teachers
August 12, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts recently received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to expand the University’s arts education partnership with the local school system.
Randy Barron, a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts teaching artist, led workshops last October as part of the CECA-CMCSS Partners in Education program. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 17th-18th, 2019
August 11, 2019
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.
The upcoming events include: Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival, Candlelight Yoga at the Cave, and Unknown Realms.
Dunbar Cave Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival
Vendor spots still available for 14th annual Frolic on Franklin
August 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – With over a month to go, booth space at the 14th annual “Frolic on Franklin: A Celebration of the Arts” is already going quickly. Less than ten slots remain for artists and arts demonstrators at this year’s event.
Interested artists may download a vendor application at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org/frolic. Completed applications, with a $30.00 entry fee, must be received by Monday, August 12th.
Frolic on Franklin will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 from 8:30am to 3:30pm, in the 100-block of Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
14th Annual Frolic on Franklin is set for Saturday, September 14th.
Austin Peay’s Center for Rural Education serving teachers in Houston County, Humphreys County
August 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – To stage a good, minor explosion – for scientific purposes only – you need about $5.00. That’s what the chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) chemistry department, Dr. Lisa Sullivan, said when she used a cheap plastic bottle, a little methanol and the free oxygen we all breath for a quick scientific experiment.
Austin Peay Dr. Lisa Sullivan presents low-budget demonstrations to 30 rural science teachers. (APSU)
