Stand Up for Joplin Comedy Benefit show this Saturday
June 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out to Lifepoint Church, Saturday, June 18th for the Stand Up for Joplin comedy benefit show. The show features Nashville area comedians Jonnie W., Renard Hirsch and Rik Roberts.
Proceeds from this night of comedy goes to benefit Convoy of Hope and their efforts to help those in Joplin, MO affected by the tornadoes.
Stompfest For Christ
June 14, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Remnant of Faith is hosting their 10th annual Stomp-fest for Christ! Stomp Fest weekend is June 17th and 18th. Friday June 17th is “Holy Hip Hop Night. Several artists from Nashville, Clarksville, and Hopkinsville will perform some of their popular contemporary Gospel songs. J-Rad, an upcoming signed artist, will be featured.
Other artists include Polo, Divine Purpose, John Keith, G’Man, Toney Dabney, Demontrey Ewing, Donte Mishawn, Anthony Whitlock, Antonio French, and Little G. Treva Gordon will be performing her single “Devil U’s a Lie!” These are some talented singers and lyricists and some of the songs are rising up the Gospel charts. [Read more]
Northeast Middle School Students perform Civil War play
June 13, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Lauryn Jennings, Ariana Nelson and Brianna Tyre, 8th grade students at Northeast Middle School, performed their short play “Nannie Haskins: Tolerating the Enemy” at the Customs House Museum on Saturday, June 11th.
Tyre played the part of the Southern Woman, Nelson was Nannie Haskins and Jennings performed the part of the Northern Woman.
The Northern and Southern statues argue while Nannie Haskins tells them of her experiences.
Stop Child Trafficking Now benefit comedy show tonight staring Henry Cho
June 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out to The Gilroy for a night of clean family friendly comedy tonight, Sunday June 12th at 7:00pm, benefitting the Stop Child Trafficking Now organization. The show will feature comedian Jonnie W. from Knoxville, TN, comedian Brian Bates from Donelson, TN, and national headlining comedian Henry Cho.
Henry has been featured on The Tonight Show and the Late Late Show. His one hour special, “What’s That Clicking Noise?” is currently running on Comedy Central. He has also appeared in several feature films and sitcoms. In December 2010, Henry Cho performed at Comedy on the Cumberland’s benefit comedy show for the Downtown Kiwanis Club, and their children’s charities.
Henry Cho performing at the Comedy on the Cumberland
June Chamber of Commerce Events
June 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of June.
A Power Breakfast will be held at Riverview Inn, 50 College Street, on June 9th at 7:30am. Rudy Kalis will serve as the keynote speaker for this event. From his humble beginnings as a 5-year-old German immigrant, Emmy award winner Rudy Kalis has garnered a long and exciting career as one of the nation’s premiere sports newscasters. Rudy has crossed paths with some of the greatest names in sports history such as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Wayne Gretzky, Wilma Rudolph, and Darrell Waltrip. [Read more]
Several APSU faculty, staff recognized for achievements
June 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff at Austin Peay State University were recognized recently for various achievements.
Dr. Dixie Dennis, dean of the College of Graduate Studies and associate provost of Grants and Sponsored Research, has had a productive academic year. In April 2011, she was one of about 600 health educators – from among approximately 70,000 health educators in the U.S. – who has obtained the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) distinction. [Read more]
APSU College of Business forms new advisory board
June 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Students taking business, finance, accounting, economics or management classes next year at Austin Peay State University might notice a new spirit of entrepreneurship and service in their courses.
Thanks to the formation of the APSU College of Business Advisory Board, members of the new entity – themselves business and community members in Clarksville and Nashville – will help to develop the college’s faculty, offer or suggest internships to students, provide input on curriculum design, establish scholarships and other financial support, serve as guest speakers and assist in other ways. [Read more]
APSU given StormReady sign by National Weather Service
May 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University was designated a StormReady University by the National Weather Service during a brief presentation held Tuesday, May 24th on the main campus.
Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the NWS in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau, presented APSU Chief of Police Lantz Biles with a StormReady sign to be placed on the APSU main campus.
Austin Peay State University Chief of Police Lantz Biles (from left), Lt. Carl Little and Sgt. Georganna Genthner on May 24 receive a sign designating APSU as a StormReady University from Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the National Weather Service in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
APSU Student Clare Spielman to Attend Prestigious Max Planck Institute this Summer
May 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In a large, modern building situated in the northern industrial district of Freiberg, Germany, some of the world’s top scientists are attempting to understand the workings of the immune system, embryonic development and gene regulation.
That building is home to the internationally-renowned Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, and this summer, Austin Peay State University student Clare Spielman will work alongside investigators, conducting groundbreaking research of gene regulation mechanisms. [Read more]
APSU Foundation selects new members to serve for 2011
May 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Foundation has selected 10 new members for 2011.
The APSU Foundation provides the structure through which the University can work directly with special volunteers and community leaders to enhance the financial well being of the University. The Foundation’s purpose is to financially support the University.
The Foundation is a separate entity and is chartered by the state, with the authority to receive private gifts in support of the University. Through its executive committee, the Foundation makes its own policy decisions. The University provides administrative support to the Foundation. [Read more]
