APSU student Eva Grebe to present research in Washington, D.C.
March 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, some 800 college students from across the country submitted proposals to present their research at the annual Council on Undergraduate Research’s Posters on the Hill Convention in Washington, D.C.
That organization, which was founded in 1978 to promote high-quality undergraduate scholarship, accepted only 60 applicants. [Read more]
Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of March 3rd, 2013
March 3, 2013
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Italian election results (a government in deadlock) dampened the party mood in equities. Bernanke monetary policy helped sooth fears that the Fed might end its asset purchase program earlier rather than later. Bernanke said that Fed officials “do not see the potential costs of the increased risk-taking in some financial markets as outweighing the benefits of promoting a stronger economic recovery and more-rapid job creation.”
Leaders in Washington failed to reach an agreement to avoid the sequester, but a deal could be reached as part of an agreement to authorize government spending after March 27th (which is when the current Continuing Resolution ends). [Read more]
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce February Events
February 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of February.
The Chamber’s Business after Hours will be held on Thursday, February 21st from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The event will be held by Clarksville Country Club, 334 Fairway Drive. This event is offered at no cost to Chamber members; join us for food, networking and fun. [Read more]
APSU’s Uffelman family attends president’s inauguration
February 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – They bundled up in winter hats, heavy coats, gloves and scarves. Dr. Minoa Uffelman, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, bought $40.00 worth of “Hot Hands” hand warmers because she knew how cold it gets in Washington, D.C., in January.
Four years earlier, she tried to attend President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, but was among some 4,000-ticket holders unable to cross security barriers and reach the formal event.
Charles, Maria, Minoa and Carrie Uffelman attend President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Clarksville Academy teacher to attend Presidential Inauguration
January 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A Clarksville teacher will be getting the trip of a lifetime as she attends President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Kimberly Goad is a sixth grade teacher at the Clarksville Academy, and was selected from a national field of educators to attend this year’s event. Goad will attend the presidential inaugural conference in Washington D.C., and will act as a faculty advisor for middle school students traveling to this prestigious event. Goad was chosen by the National Young Scholars Program.
Kimberly Goad
2011 Go Commando winner offers advice for Runners
September 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Nearly a year ago, Daniel Hazelton crossed the finishline at the Go Commando Half Marathon powered by CDE Lightband and became the first winner of this annual event. Now, Hazelton offers training tips and advice to all those who plan to Go Commando on October 20th, 2012.
A seasoned runner, Hazelton had already participated in countless other races prior to the Go Commando Half Marathon on October 15th, 2011. While training for the 2011 race, he was also preparing for the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C. As part of the Fort Campbell Ten Mile Team, Hazelton and his team won first place in the Active Duty Mixed Division. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Faculty share their recent Accomplishments
August 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty at Austin Peay State University recently announced their latest professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Stuart Bonnington, professor of psychology, recently presented a workshop, titled “The Quest for Balance: Qigong and the Healthy Helper,” for the Nashville Metropolitan Action Commission Annual Health and Wellness Conference on August 3rd. [Read more]
APSU to hold August 31st symposium, ‘Economic Terrorism’
August 28, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Public Management and Criminal Justice and the Institute for Global Security Studies will host a symposium, titled “ Economic Terrorism,” this week.
The symposium, open to the public, will be held from 11:00am-3:00pm, Friday, August 31st in room 201 of the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell building on Bastogne Avenue at Fort Campbell, KY. [Read more]
APSU employees share their accomplishments
August 1, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Chad Brooks, associate professor of biology, co-authored an article about an amphibian-lethal virus in west Tennessee, and the article is published in the latest edition of Herpetological Review. The title of the article was “Further presence of ranavirus infection in amphibian populations of Tennessee, USA.” [Read more]
Tennessee Oncology Welcomes Dr. Olaide Ajayi
July 16, 2012
Nationally Recognized Cancer Treatment Team Expands in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s leading teams of cancer care specialists, recently announced that Olaide Ajayi, M.D. has joined the medical staff at Tennessee Oncology’s Clarksville location.
He will serve as a medical oncologist and hematologist, providing specialized treatment to cancer patients in their local community. Dr. Ajayi is the latest addition to the more than 60 Tennessee Oncology physicians practicing in 30 locations across Middle Tennessee.
Dr. Olaide Ajayi
