Dunbar Cave State Park, Port Royal State Historic Park to host Spring Hikes, March 23rd
March 21, 2019
Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville, TN – With warmer weather coming, Dunbar Cave State Park and Port Royal State Historic Park are hosting free guided spring hikes led by park rangers on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019.
The hikes fit every level, from short easy-to-walk trails to longer treks through more adventurous terrain, each featuring the natural settings that are so diverse across the state.
“The spring hikes are a great way to explore our parks, as well as get to know other people who share the outdoors in a group setting,” said Anne Marshall, acting deputy commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Moore Magnet students, APSU biology professor pair on fruit fly experiment
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – About 90 Moore Magnet Elementary School fifth-graders buzzed in anticipation on a recent Friday morning in a Sundquist Science Center classroom at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
Austin Peay State University biology professor Dr. Mollie Cashner helps Ella Mullaney and Kayden Binkley with their flies.
APSU leadership students use science to amaze Little Govs
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – A very excited group of Little Govs recently learned just how fun science can be thanks to a project undertaken by an Austin Peay State University (APSU) leadership class.
Austin Peay State University Leadership Students host Science Show for Little Govs Child Learning Center. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Dance Program recognized for excellence at regional conference
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) South Region conference March 9th-12th, 2019 at the University of Mississippi. Both works of choreography submitted for blind adjudication were selected for inclusion in the culminating gala performance.
APSU junior dance major Alexandria Heide’s work, Limbic, was described as “powerful movement juxtaposed with softness and emotion” by one of the adjudicators.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center announces Interim Executive Director
March 20, 2019
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – “The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is truly a shining jewel in the crown that is Clarksville,” said former Executive Director Jim Zimmer, who retired early due to health issues shortly after fulfilling his three-year contract to the Museum.
Tina Brown named Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Interim Executive Director.
APSU celebrates 20th anniversary of Plant the Campus Red
March 20, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In the spring of 1999, an army of volunteers moved across the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus, planting trees, shrubs and flowers to replace the ones recently destroyed by a powerful EF4 tornado.
Volunteers “Plant the Campus Red” at the annual campus beautification event on Thursday, April 20th, 2017. (Beth Lowary, APSU)
In effort to authenticate Legros discovery, Austin Peay State University student finds connections
March 20, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this semester, Austin Peay junior Katherine Tolleson discovered two drypoint creations by famed artist Alphonse Legros in the University’s Permanent Collection.
Tolleson and APSU gallery director Michael Dickins started investigating clues on the drypoint’s paper, such as watermarks, signatures, titles and impression numbers. Legros’ signature was clear. And on one of the prints, titled “The Sailor,” Legros writes the image is one of only 10 imprints.
Austin Peay State University junior Katherine Tolleson holds “Head of an Old Man,” left, and “The Sailor.” (APSU)
APSU celebrates 10 years of alternative break trips
March 19, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, a group of Austin Peay State University (APSU) students found themselves deep in the Florida Everglades, helping clean up an abandoned military site.
Few people knew the installation existed because, during the Cold War, the U.S. Government kept 11,000-pound Nike Hercules missiles – all aimed at Cuba – at this hidden base.
Austin Peay State University Alternative Break Trips. (APSU)
Board moves APSU closer to offering second doctoral degree
March 18, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, Austin Peay State University (APSU) moved a step closer to offering its second doctoral degree, with the aim of addressing a mental health crisis currently affecting many military communities.
During its spring meeting, the APSU Board of Trustees approved moving forward with a Doctor of Psychology degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in serving military personnel, veterans and their families.
APSU Board of Trustees
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Teens and Money Seminar on April 2nd
March 18, 2019
Altra Federal Credit
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Teens and Money seminar for students ages 13-17 on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at their Wilma Rudolph Branch located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Altra Federal Credit Union Teens and Money Seminar set for April 2nd.
