Austin Peay State University students earn top awards at Tennessee Academy of Science Conference
January 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Last October, a group of Austin Peay State University mathematics and computer science students headed south to Jackson, TN, to attend the 121st annual meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. The event, hosted by Union University, brought together some 200 researchers and college students from across the state for two intense days of academic presentations.
Everyone seemed to have a good time, but earlier this month, several of those students learned that the conference was more fruitful than they realized. That’s because the awards for presentations were recently announced, with first-, second- and third-place prizes all going to APSU students. [Read more]
APSU has new ad campaign, ‘Opportunities,’ beginning later this week
August 31, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is “more than lecture.” In fact, it’s all about “opportunities.”
That is the message many will hear and see when APSU unveils a new advertising campaign beginning Thursday, September 1st. [Read more]
CMCSS Announces Elementary Principal Appointments
April 28, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Two new principals have been selected to fill the open positions at Byrns Darden and Burt Elementary Schools for the 2011-12 school year.
Diana Hara, currently assistant principal at Hazelwood Elementary, will be principal at Burt Elementary, replacing Irene Gudgeon who is retiring at the end of this school year.
Andy Lyons, currently assistant principal at Barkers Mill Elementary, will serve as principal at Byrns Darden Elementary. He replaces Michelle Rayle, who has been named as assistant principal at Northeast and Rossview High Schools. [Read more]
APSU Chamber Singers Tour Tennessee and Kentucky
March 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Chamber Singers, Austin Peay State University’s premiere choral ensemble, is hitting the road this week in order to bring high caliber performances to four communities in Tennessee and Kentucky.
“It’s a free concert, and it allows individuals in those communities to see and experience the fantastic music department at APSU,” Korre Foster, assistant professor of music at APSU and conductor of the ensemble, said. [Read more]
Environment and Conservation Announces Walk with Me Tennessee
October 17, 2010
Helps Encourage Communities with Pedestrian-Friendly Planning
Nashville, TN – Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced the launch of its new Walk with Me Tennessee initiative, addressing recreational efforts for cities and counties that focus on planning, health and fitness opportunities, infrastructure, connecting community areas and safety.
Designed as an assessment tool, the program ranks community “walkability” and provides pertinent planning information to help communities increase their pedestrian friendliness.
From Left to Right: Jeni Brinkman, RES Assistant Director; Tonya Vaden, Deputy Director of Clarksville Parks and Recreation; Mark Tummons, Director of Clarksville Parks and Recreation; and Gerald Parish, RES Director.
