Create an effective resume. Learn how to write accomplishment statements and market your transferable skills. Use the roles that you have had to move into the jobs you are seeking. Come to this workshop on 10/15/08 in the Morgan University Center from 9:00am - 10:00am.

Sponsor:  Career Services
Contact:   Janet Velazquez
E-mail: cac@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6544
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/careers

Homecoming Scholarship 5K Run (Saturday, Oct. 25)- 8 a.m., Clement Building, front lawn, College Street. Registration $20 in advance, $25 day of race. Open to the public, all ages. Fee includes T-shirt and refreshments; prizes and cash awards. Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.

Sponsor:  Alumni Relations Office
Contact:   Alumni Relations Staff
E-mail: alumni@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/alumni/calendar.asp

30th Annual Golf Tournament-8 a.m., Swan Lake Golf Course. Open to the public. Fee includes ditty bag, refreshments on the golf course and light lunch. $60 per person. Contact Alumni Relations Office at (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.

Sponsor:  Alumni Relations Office
Contact:   Alumni Relations Staff
E-mail: alumni@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/alumni/calendar.asp

Reminder that today is a Postal Holiday. The Campus Post Office will be open and all services are provided as normal with the exceptioin of no department mail can be processed to go off campus, no mail with postage can be dated and will not be picked up until 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Sponsor:  Auxiliary Support Services
Contact:   Tammy Silva
E-mail: silvat@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6161
On the Web:  http://

In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women's Studies Program and Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance are sponsoring the Clothesline Project and Handprint Project, Thursday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., UC Plaza. Materials available to make Tshirts.

Sponsor:  Women's Studies
Contact:   Jill Eichhorn
E-mail: eichhornje@apus.edu
Phone: 221-63141
On the Web:  http://

STOP DIETING.START LIVING. Weight Watchers works because it is not a diet. You'll learn how to eat right & live healthy so you can lose the weight & keep it off. A new session is scheduled to begin as soon as there are 14 participants. Weekly mtgs last 45 minutes, include a private weigh-in & are held Wed. at noon in the Foy Fitness Center, room 202. See the web site below for more information.

Sponsor:  Weight Watchers at APSU
Contact:   Lynne Yarbrough
E-mail: yarbroughl@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6844
On the Web:  http://apsu.edu/weight_watchers

APSU Apollo is an opportunity for the APSU community to showcase its diverse talents! Sign up to demonstrate your unique abilities, like singing, dancing, doing skits, comedy, performing spoken-word, performing magic, playing an instrument, etc. The top three performers will receive gift certificates from the Bookstore or Eden Day Spa. Application deadline is 4pm on October 15th!

Sponsor:  Student Life & Leadership
Contact:   Leslie Cragwall
E-mail: cragwalll@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7431
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/sll/Homecoming%202008/Apollo%20Info%20and%20Sign%20Up%20sheet.pdf

There are a number of SPAM Phishing email entering campus claiming to offer refunds from the IRS. They ask for financial information to process your refund. Remember: Never give out confidential information such as accounts, passwords, SSNs, or financial information in response to a request via email.

Sponsor:  Office of Information Technology
Contact:   Crystal Emmons
E-mail: emmonsc@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6393
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/computer/advisory.html

New sessions of Ceramics I and II for ages 15 and older begin October14; in addition, Beginning Pottery classes are being offered for children ages 8-14 starting October 18. Register by October 10. Ceramics I: Tuesdyas, 6-8 p.m., Ceramics II: Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Beginning Pottery: Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Sponsor:  Community School of the Arts
Contact:   JoAnn McIntosh
E-mail: csa@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7508
On the Web:  http://csa.apsu.edu

Mon. Oct. 13 is a Postal Holiday. The Campus Post Office will be open and all services are provided as normal; with the exception of no department mail can be processed to go off campus, no mail with postage can be dated and will not be picked up until 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Sponsor:  Auxiliary Support Services/Post Office
Contact:   Tammy Silva
E-mail: silvat@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6161
On the Web:  http://

Student organizations, campus departments and offices, and Clarksville businesses may sign up to be part of this year's Homecoming Parade scheduled for Sat., Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. through campus. The application form and guidelines can be found at the link provided. Prizes awarded to float and non-float entries for APSU organizations and departments.

Sponsor:  Student Life and Leadership
Contact:   Heidi Leming, director
E-mail: lemingh@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7431
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/sll/Homecoming%202008/Homecoming08.htm

G.H.O.S.T Packets are available!!! You can pick up your packets up in the SGA Office (UC 214), Student Affairs Office (UC 206), or online at www.apsu.edu/sga! This is a great opportunity for children and their parents to have a safe opportunity to trick or treat from student organizations, departments, groups of students, etc.

Sponsor:  Student Government Association
Contact:   Hykeem Craft
E-mail: sgasec@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6612
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/sga

Flu Shots Available at Boyd Health Services Ellington 104, 9am-11am and 130pm-230pm Monday through Friday. Cost is $25.00

Sponsor:  Boyd Health Services
Contact:   Leslie Nelson
E-mail: nelsonl@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7107
On the Web:  http://

The Global Passport Series will be hosting Alina Fernandez, daughter of Fidel Castro on October 16th at 6pm in the MMC Concert Hall. She will be sharing her first-person, intimate account of growing up in Cuba. This event is FREE and open to the APSU and Clarksville community, so invite your friends and family to attend this cultural event.

Sponsor:  Student Life & Leadership, International Education
Contact:   Leslie Cragwall
E-mail: cragwalll@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7431
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/sll/

The October Street Clean Up sponsored by S.E.R.V.E. is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 at Noon. If you are interested in volunteering for an hour, stop by UC 211 to sign up.

Sponsor:  S.E.R.V.E.
Contact:   Heidi Leming, director
E-mail: lemingh@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7431
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/sll/SERVE/Service%20Main.htm

Student Evaluations for Ft. Campbel Fall I classes (online and face to face) will be given online from October 3 – October 11. Students will receive daily reminders in their APmail until they fill out the online evaluation. Please visit http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/AnonymousOnlineCourseEvaluations.htm for more information and http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/Classclimate.htm for an online tutorial.

Sponsor:  Distance Education
Contact:   Kathrine Bailey
E-mail: baileyk@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6625
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/online

No, not the actual candidates themselves, but the next best thing! Members of the College Democrats and College Republicans will square off in a debate about the merits of this year’s presidential candidates. Questions will be asked by members of Pi Sigma Alpha (political science society), the Pre-Law Society, and the audience. Dr. David Kanervo will serve as moderator. Come join the discussion!

Sponsor:  Woodward Library & Pi Sigma Alpha
Contact:   Joe Weber
E-mail: weberj@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7618
On the Web:  http://library.apsu.edu/events/athenaeum.htm

Due to power outage in UC, here is feeding schedule/plans for Sunday, Oct 12. For Brunch (since café will have no power), meals will be served in Austins. Chartwells will serve as a meal and not charge ala carte. For Dinner, the power should be back on and café will run as normal.

Sponsor:  Chartwells
Contact:   Charlie Partain
E-mail: partainc@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6515
On the Web:  http://www.dineoncampus.com/apsu

Dining Services Surveys are going on now and we want to know how we're doing. We will have a table set up at our locations for you to take the survey and receive rewards or you can take the survey now by going to www.dineoncampus.com/apsu.

Sponsor:  Chartwell's
Contact:   Charlie Partain
E-mail: partainc@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6515
On the Web:  http://www.dineoncampus.com/apsu

Applications/Nominations are now available for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Applicants/Nominees must be classified with Junior/Senior/Graduate standing and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.00. Application/nomination form and two letters of recommendation are required for consideration. Deadline for receipt of all materials is October 31, 2008

Sponsor:  Student Affairs
Contact:   Gregory R. Singleton
E-mail: singletong@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7341
On the Web:  http://

Student Evaluations for Ft. Campbel Fall I classes (online and face to face) will be given online from October 3 – October 11. Students will receive daily reminders in their APmail until they fill out the online evaluation. Please visit http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/AnonymousOnlineCourseEvaluations.htm for more information and http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/Classclimate.htm for an online tutorial.

Sponsor:  Distance Education
Contact:   Kathrine Bailey
E-mail: baileyk@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-6625
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/online

Presidential Scholars are granted $3000 in support of independent research or creative activity with scholarly merit. All full-time undergraduate students are eligible to apply. The Presidential Research Scholars Program requests proposals for the next award cycle 2009-2010. The application deadline is January 31, 2009.

Sponsor:  Grants and Sponsored Programs
Contact:   Rebecca M. Jones
E-mail: jonesr@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7621
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/jonesr/Presidential_Research_Scholars.htm

Serhat Tanyolacar is a senior fine arts student at APSU. He is graduating in December 2008 and he urgently needs APSU Community’s help in order to bring his graduation project into fruition. He needs used combat boots (yellow and black) and used children toys in any condition. Drop off your used toys and used boots at Trahern Room 104 to help an artist and be a part of a public art event.

Sponsor:  Art Department
Contact:   Serhat Tanyolacar
E-mail: serhattanyolacar@hotmail.com
Phone: 931-302-0276
On the Web:  http://

The Office of Admissions is in need of students to be leaders on our AP Days (Oct 18 & Nov 8). A student leader helps out with various tasks that day. This is a great way for you to get scholarship or volunteer hours. If you would like to sign up for these days, please email me back your choice of dates (we hope you can work both) and t- shirt size. Have a great day!

Sponsor:  Admissions
Contact:   Makeba Webb
E-mail: webbm@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7734
On the Web:  http://

Flu Shots will be given at Boyd Health Services, Ellington 104 beginning Thursday Oct. 2, 2008. Hours are 9am-11am and 130pm to 230pm and will be given Monday thru Friday thereafter. The cost is $25.00.

Sponsor:  Boyd Health Services
Contact:   Leslie Nelson
E-mail: nelsonl@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7107
On the Web:  http://

Austin Peay State University’s Year in Review, a new publication that will capture and publish events of the 2008-2009 academic year, invites student artists and graphic designers to submit modern, abstract designs that channel the spirit of APSU. For complete details, visit http://www.apsu.edu/student_pubs.

Sponsor:  Student Publications
Contact:   Tabitha Gilliland
E-mail: gillilandt@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7375
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/student_pubs/

The Center for Extended and Distance Education invites you to join one of our new fall classes -- German Language and Culture or Japanese Language and Culture. Open to the public, these enjoyable classes are designed for beginners. APSU employees enjoy a 10% discount on course fees for all continuing education classes. See the link for details.

Sponsor:  Center for Extended and Distance Education
Contact:   Stacy Snider
E-mail: sniders@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7816
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/ext_ed/noncredit_language_classes.htm

Today is the last day to apply for December graduation. If this is the last term you will be enrolled in classes to complete your degree requirements, you need to apply for graduation NOW! Log on to the link below and put your application in today. You have until 4:00 p.m. to apply.

Sponsor:  Office of the Registrar
Contact:   Lora Waters
E-mail: watersl@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7124
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/records/graduation/gradinfoL.htm

APSU-STC meeting Do you like designing web pages, laying out page design, or simply writing instructions for technology? Then come join STC. Chapter meeting for members and anyone interested. September 19 at 2:30 in Harned Hall 226

Sponsor:  APSU Society for Technical Communication
Contact:   David L. Major
E-mail: majord@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7927
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/stc/events.html

Buy a $10 Scholarship Raffle ticket for your chance to Win $20,000 Cash. Drawing will take place at APSU-SEMO Football game Saturday, November 22, 2008. Need NOT be present to win. Purchase your ticket online now!

Sponsor:  University Advancement
Contact:   Kimberly Scott
E-mail: scottk@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7350
On the Web:  https://epay.apsu.edu/C20023_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=10

Earn scholarship money for your organization by selling $10 raffle tickets. If your organization sells 100 tickets your organization will receive the profits (minus the cost) from the tickets sales to establish a scholarship or to build on an existing scholarship for your group! The raffle ticket is for a chance to win $20,000 cash. Be sure to pick up your tickets now!

Sponsor:  University Advancement
Contact:   Kimberly Scott
E-mail: scottk@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7350
On the Web:  http://

The GIS Center is conducting a GIS Clinic on Tuesday, May 9, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in MC205C. Anyone interested in or currently using GIS is welcome. This clinic is designed to assist students in their GIS studies and to further their GIS knowledge. It will also facilitate faculty with an open discussion forum in utilizing GIS for their research.

Sponsor:  GIS Center
Contact:   Violet Ridenour
E-mail: ridenourv@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7500
On the Web:  http://gisweb.apsu.edu

The GIS Center is conducting a GIS Clinic on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in MC205C. The first is on May 6, 2008. Anyone interested in or currently using GIS is welcome. This clinic is designed to assist students in their GIS studies and to further their GIS knowledge. It will also facilitate faculty with an open discussion forum in utilizing GIS for their research.

Sponsor:  GIS Center
Contact:   Violet Ridenour
E-mail: ridenourv@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7500
On the Web:  http://gisweb.apsu.edu

The GIS Center is conducting a GIS Clinic on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in MC205C. The first is on May 6, 2008. Anyone interested in or currently using GIS is welcome. This clinic is designed to assist students in their GIS studies and to further their GIS knowledge. It will also facilitate faculty with an open discussion forum in utilizing GIS for their research.

Sponsor:  GIS Center
Contact:   Violet Ridenour
E-mail: ridenourv@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7500
On the Web:  http://gisweb.apsu.edu

Notice to all residents who would like to change room assignment for spring 2007. The Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services will sponsor another Great Change Day, Nov 8 from noon-3 p.m. in room 121, Miller Hall. Check your hall lobby for more information and instructions. If you have questions, contact Sue Fort at housing@apsu.edu.

Sponsor:  Housing Residence Life and Dining Services
Contact:   Sue Fort
E-mail: forts@apsu.edu
Phone: 221-7444
On the Web:  http://www.apsu.edu/housing