Take a dipPettus Pool providesa splash for coolingoff from thesummer sun.

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New basketballcoach hired

CarrieDanielstakes overat thehelm for

the Lady Govs.Page 8

Experiencestudy abroadOne APSU studentgives us a look atSpain during hisstay.

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Student IDs get a face lift for Fall ’06Catch a glipse of the new cards and learn about its features.

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July

Summer Staffeditor in chiefNatalie Gilmore

managing editorMandy Rogers

online editorStephanie Coward

news editorDave Campbell

features editorJason Drumm

photographerLois Jones

writersKasey HenricksApril McDonaldSarah Bullock

copyeditorCatherine Fruzee

Community Calendar

1Jazz on the Lawn

6:30 p.m. at Beachaven Winery

SATURDAY

29Movies in the Park

7 p.m. at the Clarksville fairgrounds

SATURDAY

26Tennessee Titans

training camp begins

WEDNESDAY

12Intro to cardio, 10 a.m.

Intro to strenth/flexibility, 3 p.m.

SATURDAY

11Summer I grades available

on AP Web

TUESDAY

10Summer II classes begin

MONDAY

7Last day of Summer I classes

Final exams

FRIDAY

4Independence DayUniversity closed

TUESDAY

at Drew Simmons

The All State and its Go Red publication are advised by Kristy M. Galbraith.

By April McDonaldStaff Writer

Construction still dominates theAustin Peay State University campus.

The McCord building is beingrenovated, the new Recreation Center isbeing built and several buildings are onthe schedule for renovation.

“We will start occupying McCord,moving furniture and equipment inthere, faculty and staff office materialand lab material in on July 17,”said BenPratt, director of the Physical Plant.

After its renovation, the building willhouse the School of Nursing on thethird floor, the offices of GeographicInformation Systems and generallecture halls on the second floor and thedepartment of geology/geography onthe first floor.

The new Recreation Center is onschedule for an October or Novemberdelivery, according to Pratt. This meansthat the Physical Plant will be able tobegin the process of moving in andinstalling equipment at that time. It alsomeans the Recreation Center should beopen to students by the spring 2007semester.

The projected hours for theRecreation Center will be from 6 a.m. to10 p.m., Monday through Friday, withweekend hours still to be determined.The Drew Simmons fitness center willstill be available to students, and thereare plans to renovate the pool currentlylocated there.

“We’re looking at using [the DrewSimmons fitness center] for morespecialized situations, maybe a women’s

only workout for certain hours, facultyonly, personal training or giving clinics.So we’re working on ideas of what we’regoing to do with it,” said DavidDavenport, director of universityrecreation.

APSU is also hiring additional staffto include a university recreationcoordinator scheduled to start in thefall and an outdoor adventurerecreation staff member for the springsemester.

In the long-term view,APSU islooking at adding a second pool at therecreation center in addition to the oneat the Memorial Health building.

However, as of this time it is not knownwhen that will be or if it will be anoutdoor or indoor pool.

The current policies for bringingfamily and guests with an APSUstudent, faculty or staff member will bemaintained at the recreation center. Butwhether prices will remain the same isstill being discussed, said Davenport.

Guests must be with their sponsoredAPSU representative; dependents, onthe other hand, will be able to enjoy thefitness center without their APSU“sponsor”being present. Prices will be$5 for the daily guest fee, and $60 persemester for dependents.✦

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Construction continues on campus• Rock climbing wall• Elevated indoor track

(approximately11 laps will equal one mile)

• Four racquetball courts • Locker rooms• Wellness classrooms• Two group fitness rooms

• Spinning aerobics studio• Cardio/weight fitness area• Healthy food eating area• Three multi-purpose

courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton

• Administrative offices

State-of-the-art Recreation Center amenities

LOIS JONES/STAFFThe Recreation Center should be open to students by the Spring 2007 semester.Projected hours for the facility will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Weekend hours have yet to be determined.

APSU Public Relations

Austin Peay State University’s Office ofPublic Relations and Marketing won severalhonors, including four Gold Awards, duringthe 2006 annual meeting of the TennesseeCollege Public Relations Association(TCPRA) in Gallatin.

APSU won the Gold Award in the PrintAdvertisement Category for its “Go for It”advertisement. The University of Memphiswon both the Silver and Bronze Awards fortwo ads.

APSU also won the Gold Award in theVideo Advertisement category for its 30-second “Go”spot, while Tennessee StateUniversity took the Silver Award and theUniversity of Memphis, the Bronze.

APSU won the Gold Award in theSpecialty Item category for its car shade withthe Go campaign theme and visuals. BelmontUniversity won the Silver Award for itsChristmas CD and the Bronze Award for its“GRRR”towel.

APSU won two awards in the Web sitecategory: The “go.apsu”Web page, specificallyfor prospective students, won the Gold Award,while the “apsu.edu”Web page won the Silver.The University of Memphis won the BronzeAward for its Web site.

In the category of College Viewbooks,APSU won the Bronze Award, with theUniversity of Memphis winning the Silverand Volunteer State Community College, theGold.

As far as sheer numbers of awards, the bigwinners were Belmont University (11) andthe University of Memphis (16), with theUniversity of Memphis winning “Best inShow.”

Monica Greppin, director of public affairs,Tennessee Tech University, received the 2006Charles Holmes Award, which recognizesoutstanding dedication and service toTCPRA.

According to Doug Williams, president ofTCPRA and executive director of marketing

and communication for Middle TennesseeState University, the competition includedalmost 200 entries from 16 public and privatecolleges and universities across the state. Theaward-winners were selected by a panel ofjudges, most of whom work with marketingand advertising firms.✦

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By April McDonaldStaff Writer

William Rayburn was approved by theTennessee Board of Regents and has acceptedthe position as the new Director of the Schoolof Business, replacing interim director DavidDenton.

“It’s exciting to be part of a growinguniversity located in a community and regionwith a vibrant economy,”Rayburn said.“During my time at Austin Peay I have enjoyed

working with many fine faculty,staff, studentsand administrators,and I look forward toserving Austin Peay in a new capacity.”

Rayburn previously served as an associateprofessor of Management InformationSystems and as the 2004-2005 Faculty Senatepresident. He began teaching at APSU in1991 as a temporary faculty member, thenmoved to a permanent position in 1993.

“I am very pleased that Dr. Rayburn hasaccepted the directorship of the School of

Business,” said BruceSpeck, provost and vicepresident for Academicand Student Affairs. “He isa long-term facultymember who hassignificant insight into howthe university operates andhas proven that he has excellentadministrative skills.

“Bill certainly does not shrink from

expressing his concerns, and therefore, he isan advocate for the faculty and his unit, but healso accepts administrative decisions andcheerfully works to implement thosedecisions. In working with him, I have foundthat he is a person who tells the truth andseeks to do what is right even when doingwhat is right is unpopular.”

Rayburn says he plans to support theuniversity, the business program and facultyand staff.✦

School of Business announces new director

See APSU’s award-winning Web site athttp://go.apsu.edu

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APSU Web site pure ‘Gold’ in statewide college PR competition

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Students will receive new IDs this fallBy April McDonald

Staff Writer

US Bank was awarded the contract to create and managenew Gov ID’s. The contract will last for five years.

“They are providing free checking and lots of (other) freeservices to the students. It’s a really nice relationship for thestudents,”said Andy Kean, director of university facilities.

Every five years APSU is required by state law to put allcampus contracts up for re-bid; with this re-bid,APSU decidedto add additional features to the cards.

“This is the best thing that’s happened to US Bank inClarksville. Many of our employees are gradates or alumni ofAustin Peay, and it’s exciting to be a partner with the institutionthat we all love and support,”said Mary Kraus, partnershipmanager/campus banking for US Bank.

The ID cards will feature a new look as well as new features;faculty and staff cards will differ in appearance from studentcards. APSU officials feel that this feature will make it easierfor visitors to distinguish between employees and students.The ID cards will no longer use a social security number foridentification. Instead, a separate number will be used in aneffort to protect users identity theft.

The cards will still be used for Govs Bucks, plus dollars andmeal plans. New features include debit card use and keylessentry into campus buildings, said Kean.

Students, faculty, and staff can use their ID card as a debitcard if they choose to open a US Bank account. According toUS Bank representatives, the accounts offer no minimumbalance or monthly maintenance fee.Account holders willreceive four free non-US Bank ATM transactions per month,their first order of checks free, online statements, free Internetbanking with bill pay, direct deposit and access to over 5,000ATM locations.

Students can sign up for a checking account during anysummer welcome or the first weeks of the fall semester. USBank will be in the University Center assisting students withaccount set-up.

The plan is to have the entire university set up to receivefunds via direct deposit by the end of the Spring 2007semester.

“The goal is to eliminate writing checks on behalf of the

university,”Kean said.When students sign up for a US Bank checking account,

they can fill out the paperwork for direct deposit at the sametime. Once an account is opened, students will be able toaccess the account by using their new ID card; the card willthen serve as a pin-based debit card. The ID cardcan be used anywhere that allowsdebit purchases;over 250retailers inClarksvilleaccept thisform ofpayment.

If a card islost or stolen, itwill need to bereported touniversity and USBank officials.However, if there isnot an accountattached to the IDcard, only universityofficials must benotified.

There will be two US Bank ATMs installed on campusbefore the beginning of the fall semester; one will go in theMorgan University Center and the other in the HarvillBuilding where the bookstore is located. In addition tocampus ATM locations, US Bank has nine branch locationsand approximately 11 ATM locations throughout Clarksville.

US Bank also is offering APSU financial wellness seminarsand a second-chance program for people with creditproblems. The seminars consist of a series of four classesincluding beginning checking/savings, to credit repair and

financial planning. All students, faculty and staff areencouraged to attend.

US Bank is the sixth-largest bank in the nation with 24,000branches in 24 states, along with more than 30 campus cardprograms.

“We’re ecstatic,”said Joyce Norris, senior communitybanking officer of US Bank.

The APSU Physical Plant is currently in the process ofinstalling door readerson the exterior doors ofall buildings, whichwill be operational bythe beginning of theFall 2006 semester.These door readerswill require thatpeople wishing toenter thebuilding afterhours havetheir nameincluded on alist ofapprovedpersons.Thosepeoplewhosenames areincluded onthis list, will

simply slide their ID card through the reader and the doorwill unlock and allow entry to the building.

The door readers will communicate with a computer thatwill keep a list of every person that enters through a doorreader, allowing campus security to know who was possiblyin a building at a certain time, should items turn up missingor something be wrong.

This also creates greater security for people working in abuilding, as no unauthorized person should be allowedinside.✦

For more information visit the Web site,www.usbank.com/apsu.

For more...

All students will be given new APSU identification cards.

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By Sarah BullockStaff Writer

One of the reasons summer school at Austin Peay StateUniversity may feel different from regular fall and springsessions can be the emptiness a student feels after leaving classnot knowing where everyone retreats. However, if you walk ordrive down Drane Street away from University Road, you

might find the answer to your summerblues. Pettus Pool is now open forall APSU students and faculty.There you will find a veryspacious outdoor pool with a 10foot deep end and a ramp at theshallow end for easy entry.

PettusPool alsooffers twobasketball hoopsand basketballsalong with lounge chairsand a lifeguard on duty. It is a good idea tobring plenty of sunscreen because theonly shade is one umbrella for thelifeguard.

Can’t swim? Swim lessons are offeredfor both the public and APSU students.There are three different types of classes:group, semi-private and private.

Group lessons consist of 5 to 10 peopleand cost $75 for APSU students and $85to the public for eight one-hour sessions.

Semi-private lessons are for two tofour people, each lesson lasting 45minutes. The cost of each one is $25 forstudents and $35 for the public.

Private lessons (one-on-one with atrainer) are 45 minutes in length and cost$35 for students and $45 for the public.

Water aerobics take place on Mondaysand Thursdays. The classes are taught byElizabeth Stevenson, a graduate assistantwith APSU’s recreation department, andare offered exclusively to APSU studentsfree of charge.

Students are allowed two guests, each costing $2.Guest mustbe over 18 years old unless the student is their legal guardian.The hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 3 until 7 p.m.and Fridays from 2 until 6 p.m.

Pettus Pool may be the place you’re looking for thissummer, whether you’re swimming, sunbathing, listening tothe lifeguard’s favorite radio station or strutting your stuff.

To sign up for classes or for more information, call AndreaGore with university recreation at 221-7439 or e-mail her atgorea@apsu.edu.✦

Pettus Pool: Where APSU students can cool off during summer’s heat

LOIS JONES/STAFFTerri Jones, sophomore, takes an afternoon splash last weekat the the Pettus pool.

PETTUS POOL HOURS:

MONDAYS - THURSDAYS: 3 TO 7 P.M.

FRIDAYS:2 TO 6 P.M.

*lap swims avaliable at lifeguard’sdiscretion

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2006 PAGE 7

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOA sea of people enjoy themselves during Memorial Day weekend at Jazz on the Lawn hostedby Beachaven Winery. The event will continue throughout the summer months. For acomplete schedule visit the Web site www.beachavenwinery.com/jazz.htm.

Movies, Jazz thrill the sensesBy Sarah Bullock

Staff Writer

The best ideas for things to do thissummer must include details such as fun,entertainment, great location and minimalfees. Clarksville offers many events that fitthis description but one of its most popular isMovies in the Park.

Movies in the Park happens at theClarksville Fairgrounds.Activities begin at 7p.m., and the movie begins on a large screenright after sunset. The summer’s remainingshowings include July 29, and Aug. 26. Spacefills up quickly so the clever patron will arriveclose to 5 p.m. Bring blankets, a picnic dinner,plenty of sunscreen and bug repellent.

Another fun, outdoor event is BeachavenWinery’s Jazz on the Lawn. Jazz on the Lawnis free and open to people of all ages.Whatdraws most people to this event is the wine.The smart music fan arrives at this event oneto two hours early to find close parking. Beprepared to walk through high grasses andweeds when you park, and watch for traffic asyou cross the street to the venue.

Wine is sold either by glass or bottle in aeasily accessible concession-style location andis not too expensive for the average, legally-aged college student.

If you are a serious jazz fan looking for anastute and transcendent musical experience,Jazz on the Lawn is probably not the bestplace for you. If you can recognize people justhaving a good time for the sake of having agood time, Beachaven Winery on Saturday

nights is the place you want to be.Take the time to attend Jazz on the Lawn

at least once before it ends in October.Beachaven Winery is an experience that cantransport the mind to a place frozen in time,free from obligations, deadlines and worry.The music starts at 6:30 and lasts until 9:30p.m. various Saturdays through Oct. 21.

Beachaven Winery asks that you not bringother alcoholic beverages, pets or a grill, andremember to throw away all of your trash.✦

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOJim Gibson plays the guitar during theMemorial Day celebration at Beachaven’sJazz on the Lawn. The musical line-up canbe found on Beachaven’s Web site.

APSU Sports Information

Carrie Daniels, a memberof the 1996 Austin Peay StateUniversity women’s basketball team— which participated in the University'sfirst NCAA tournament – and a seven-yearassistant at Western Kentucky, was recentlynamed women’s basketball head coach at apress conference on the APSU campus.

Daniels replaces Andy Blackston,whoresigned in May to become the athleticsdirector and boy’s basketball coach at MadisonAcademy in Madison,Ala., after leading theLady Govs to a 15-13 mark this past season.

“We had four excellent candidates for theposition,”APSU Athletics Director Dave Loossaid.“But when meeting with the committeeand others in the process, Carrie emerged asthe best fit for this position.

“Carrie the basketball player we allremember has now evolved into a verycapable basketball coach, someone we believeis ready to lead her own program.We areexcited about Carrie returning to APSU. Her

knowledge of theschool, the

program and thispart of the country

should allow her to hit theground running as far as recruiting is

concerned.”Daniels, a 1996 graduate of APSU, was

been an assistant coach at Western Kentuckythe past seven seasons (1999-2006) andworked primarily with the team’s guards,prepared the program’s defensive strategy andcoordinated recruiting efforts.

She served as an assistant with threedifferent coaches at Western Kentucky andwas a member of post-season appearances ineach of her seven seasons, including NCAAtournament appearances following the 1999-2000 and 2002-2003 seasons and a WNITsemifinal appearance in 2005-2006. Duringher time in Bowling Green, she helped theLady Toppers record a 146-78 (.652) win-lossmark.

The 33-year old Daniels joined the Western

Kentucky coaching staff after serving threeseasons (1996-99) as an assistant coach at theUniversity of Nevada-Las Vegas, with formerAPSU head coach LaDonna Wilson-McClain.

Daniels joined the coaching ranks after abrilliant collegiate career at APSU,where shewas a four-year starter (1991-1996) whileplaying under her maiden name,CarrieThompson.At the time of her graduation, she

was only the second player in school history tocompile 1,000 points,500 rebounds,200 assistsand 200 steals during her career.She earnedthe 1996 Joy Award given to the top seniorathlete at APSU.As a senior in 1996, shehelped lead the Lady Govs to their first NCAATournament appearance averaging 10.3 pointsper game.

In 1995, she received the NationalAssociation of AcademicAdvisors for AthleticsWilma Rudolph Award, anational award presented tohonor student athletes whohave overcome greatpersonal, academic, and/oremotional odds to achieveacademic success whileparticipating inintercollegiate athletics, aftermissing most of the 1994-1995 season for receiving amedical redshirt because ofa heart ailment.

A stellar prep player atScottsburg (Ind.) HighSchool, Daniels earned All-America recognition fromWomen’s Basketball NewsService after averaging 17points, 6.3 assists and 3.8rebounds per game as asenior.

Daniels is married toformer APSU men’sbasketball player BillyDaniels and they have athree-year old son,Dalton.✦

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Former player hired as Lady Govs’coach

LOIS JONES/STAFFCarrie Daniels, center, meets members of the community during a Governors Club receptionin her honor, last week. Surrounding her, from left, are Wayne Chaffin, her husband BillyDaniels and athletic director Dave Loos.

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It’s a new seasonof Survivor andyou are one ofthe contestants.The seasonbegins Aug. 24,and for mostof you, it willcontinue forfour, five or evensix years. Thereward is abaccalaureate degreeworth a million dollars inincreased salary potential over

your lifetime. The challengehowever, is just as great. Some ofyou will be voted off the islandbecause you were not ready to takethe challenge and needed moretime to get in shape. Some of youwill not make the cut because youwill not take this opportunityseriously. Many of you, however,

will overcome the obstacles, challenges and tribalcouncils because you have persevered, sought helpwhen necessary and made alliances with other tribalmembers.You will succeed.

When you arrive to the island on Aug. 24, you willbe given a few provisions, but there are also a fewcomforts you will have to leave at home.You will nothave your parents or family members here to makesure you wake up, get dressed and eat a good breakfastbefore class. No one will be following behind you tomake sure you go to class, do your work and getinvolved. It’s completely up to you.

Other tribal members will try to distract you andkeep you from reaching your goal. They may temptyou with parties, PS2 tournaments and hanging out.You must resist their efforts; those things will not leadto the million dollar prize.

Here are a few tips to help you survive the island ofAPSU:

• GO TO CLASS: This is critical.You can not skipout on tribal challenges and expect to be successful.One daily tribal challenge is to “go to class.” It maysound simple, but not going to class is one of theleading reasons tribal members are voted off theisland.

• GET TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS: Theyare on the tribal council and have the knowledge anddesire to see you reach the million-dollar prize. Theywill help you succeed, but they need to know you inorder to help you.

• GET TO KNOW OTHER SUCCESSFUL

TRIBAL MEMBERS:Unlike other reality shows, in

this Survivor series there areenough million-dollar prizes for

everyone. So get to know your othertribal members, meet members who

have been successful and have made it through thefirst, second and third seasons.

• GET INVOLVED: Become an active tribalmember. Let your voice be heard at the tribal councilsby joining SGA or other organizations. If you don’t getinvolved you still may achieve the million-dollar prize,but by getting involved that prize will be even morevaluable because you will have all the experiences togo along with it.

• EMBRACE APSU 1000: This class is designedto help you increase your chances of success byproviding you with valuable tools you may not havehad when you first arrived on the island.You may nothave matches to start a fire, so APSU 1000 will showyou how to start a fire in your heart for youreducation.You may not have had shelter when youarrived on the island, so APSU 1000 will show youhow to protect yourself against the elements that maykeep you from being successful.You may havearrived on the island with manytools, but APSU 1000 will still bevaluable to you if you embrace it.

I wish the best of luck to all thenew tribal members. I encourageyou to come ask me for help oradditional provisions so you canbe successful and graduate fromthe island of APSU. The million-dollar prize is within your reach;now you just have to go for it.✦

— Melissa Gomez is thecoordinator of new studentprograms at APSU. She can bereached by phone, 221-7045, or inUC Room 208B.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2006 PAGE 9ed Students

Survivor: Austin Peay New Students...Polled“Why did you choose APSU?”

Jessica LindseyNursingNashville

“I wanted to be close to home and campus.”

Geehyung SohnAccountingClarksville

“Because APSU is the only college in Clarksville.”

India AllenMass CommunicationFort Campbell

“Because of the class sizes which allow for a lot ofone-on-one attention.”

Kevis BuckleyUndecidedLexington, Ky.

“Mainly because of the community. There’s a lotmore stuff to do than where I'm from.”

Leann OakleyRadiology TechLaVergne

“I took a tour and I really liked it. I really like thearea.”

SURVIVOR: ON THE REMOTE ISLAND OF APSU

THIS SEASON’S CONTESTANTS: FIRST TIME FRESHMEN

THE PRIZE: ONE MILLION DOLLARS

YOUR HOST: MELISSA GOMEZ

Gomez

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By Cynthia BrysonGuest Writer

Austin Peay State University is on a fullspeed course toward globalization. Mostrecently,APSU became a member of theHomeland Security/Defense EducationConsortium.APSU is the only university inTennessee or Kentucky to possess thismembership.

A Global Security Studies minor will beintroduced this fall at APSU and may be agood option for some students.

"There's no way that you can engage in theworld today and be able to talk about issueswithout understanding international relationstheory and background," said GregKaufmann, director of the Institute for GlobalSecurity Studies at APSU.

Kaufmann said this minor came about asthe result of APSU President Sherry Hoppe’s

vision. Hoppe has made globalization a mainfocus for the university.

Students who choose this minor will have awide range of diverse classes in which toenroll. The required courses consist ofpolitical science and introductory IGSScourses. From there, students can choose fromamong other disciplines such as geography,history, philosophy, agriculture or criminaljustice.

"If you want a terrorism focus, there'splenty of courses to pick from; if you want aculture/ideology focus, you can do that. If youwant to have a military focus, we have somemilitary in there, and we also haveintroduction to disease, which is a big fieldright now," Kaufmann said.

In developing this course, Kaufmannselected eight areas of competency that hefelt were critical to the instruction. These

include (1) medical and investigativeservices, (2) ecoterrorism, (3) lawenforcement and emergency services, (4)agroterrorism, (5) military history, (6)language, culture and ideological studies, (7)geoterrorism, and (8) politics and security inthe 21st century.

Kaufmann said he foresees this course ofstudy will eventually evolve into aconcentration and the implementation of aforeign language minor will be a requirement.

Kaufmannretired from the Army after 30years of active military duty, during which he

taught as an assistant professor at West PointAcademy. He also worked at HarvardUniversity and the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology. He served for the Secretary ofDefense, spending the majority of that time atthe Pentagon. His last assignment was atNATO headquarters in Belgium as the specialassistant to the chairman of the MilitaryCommittee.

Kaufmann chose academia as his line ofwork following retirement from active duty,although he was clearly qualified and soughtafter in other fields. However, he maintainsmodesty when discussing his achievements.

"The army was great for me educationally,”he said.“(It was a) very serendipitouscoincidence that President Hoppe's jobannouncement for this place hit the world as Iwas really starting to ratchet up my jobsearch.”✦

• For those interested in exploring the IGSS further, visit the Web site, http://www.apsu.edu/igss/, or call 221-7910.

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APSU goes global by adding security studies minor

APSU Public Relations

Today’s rapidly changing professionalenvironment demands increasingly more ofits leaders — greater adaptability, advancedanalytical and problem-solving abilities andstrong communication skills, including thoseusing the newest technologies.

This fall — taking leadership developmentand education to a higher level — AustinPeay State University will offer an onlineMaster of Professional Studies in StrategicLeadership in conjunction with the RegentsOnline Degree Program.

Becky Starnes, assistant professor of theSchool of Technology and PublicManagement, has been named coordinatorand student adviser for the new onlinemaster’s degree.

Designed for full-time professionals whowant to gain an advantage for promotional

opportunities, the online Master ofProfessional Studies in Strategic Leadershiptakes college to the students — at home, atwork, on the road, at the library or onvacation.Anytime of the day or night,including weekends, students can “attendclass.” Students can register online, purchasebooks online and go to the library online.

The degree consists of 33 hours ofinterdisciplinary coursework in the areas of

leadership, communication, strategicplanning and assessment, organizationalstructure, and research and data analysis.

Both affordable and flexible, the programis designed for working adults who generallyare not served by traditional methods.Offered completely online and available 24-7,this unique program is taught by professorswho are best suited to help students developthe skills necessary to excel in their careerfield, regardless of what it is.

According to APSU President SherryHoppe, this new master’s degree also supports

the mission of APSU’s Institute for GlobalSecurity Studies, established a year ago toprovide “bundled”knowledge and trainingrelated to international security studies.Leadership training and development are keycomponents of the IGSS.

Hoppe said,“Like our new online Master ofArts in Military History, the online Master ofProfessional Studies in Strategic Leadershipoffers another flexible way for civilians andsoldiers to earn a graduate degree designed toenhance their upward career mobility andenrich their leadership skills.”✦

Austin Peay offers new online master’s in strategic leadership• For information about courses in the

Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Leadership program, go to http://www.apsu.edu/apfc/mps.htm.

• For general information or to register, contact Becky Starnes by telephone at (931) 221-1373 or by e-mail at starnesb@apsu.edu.

For more... “The [degree] offers another flexible way for civilians and soldiersto earn a graduate degree designed to enhance their upward career

mobility and enrich their leadership skills.”

– Sherry Hoppe, university president

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2006 PAGE 11

Study abroad:

By Travis TarpyGuest Writer

From a few locals loungingaround with their girls or guitars inhand to three generations ofSpaniards carelessly strolling aroundthe beautiful lake in Retiro Park,each day in Madrid has been filledwith a wonderful new experience. Ihave never loved any lifestyle somuch in such a short period oftime.

This culture of casualness is ondisplay-from the park all the waythroughout the city.As the sunturns the sky into a postcardpicture, Spaniards follow thesidewalks toward their favoritestreet café. Not only do they returnfor a slice of the freshly curedIberian ham hanging in thewindow, they come for theconversation and laughter whichfills their hunger.

These social gatherings last for abottle of wine or two and a plate ofolives. Once the olives are finished

off, the waiters place the chairs onthe tabletops so the brooms canprepare for the sunrise crowd. Eventhough no one ever seems to wantto end their conversation, thesegatherings pour back out into thestreet.As always, the farewell equalsthe greeting with a long hug and akiss on each cheek. Soon the nightfades into the hands of the lip-locked youths who just left the parkand cannot seem to find their wayhome.

Regardless if you visit Madrid fora day or a month, in a moment’stime you will notice a distinctchange in pace. The conversationslast a little longer here, and you justcan’t seem to find a stranger. Now Iunderstand the true meaning ofwhat all the locals and the tourismposters say,“Spain is different.”✦

Check out next month’s issue tofind out what Travis is up to duringhis last few weeks in APSU’s summerstudy abroad program.

Far left: Travis Tarpy,APSU sophomore, enjoyshis day in Segovia.

Left: The sunset collideswith the lake in RetiroPark, Madrid.

Below: A Spanish familyenjoys their daypaddling around thelake.

APSU student Travis Tarpy falls in love with casual culture

One student finds another world during travels in Spain

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Austin Peay Sports Information

Austin Peay State University will be thehost to the Tennessee Titans training campthis summer.

That announcement was made late Fridayon the eve of the 2006 NFL player draft.

The one-year agreement will see APSUserve as training camp host from Wednesday,July 26, to Friday,Aug. 11. A group of Titanspersonnel will arrive prior to the July date tobegin preparations.

“I cannot think of anymore appropriate orexciting way to kick offAustin Peay’s return toscholarship football than tobe the host site of theTitans’2006 training camp,”APSU President SherryHoppe said.“This is truly awin-win situation. The

Titans will have access to our outstandingfacilities and will be assisted by our excellentstaff. Austin Peay and the greaterClarksville/Montgomery County region willhave the benefit of our state’s home NFL teamand their fans being in our communityfulltime for two weeks.

“We are honored to have the APSUcampus as the Titans home away from homethis summer.”

“We are ecstatic about hosting the Titans,”APSU Athletics Director Dave Loos said.“Weknow how important this time is in preparingfor the 2006 season.We will do everything inour power to ensure a successful camp.

“We certainly are appreciative the Titansare entrusting us with training camp.(Director of sales and operations) Stuart

Spears has been extremely cooperative withus in this venture.”

In fact, Spears and Brent Akers, assistant

director of sales and operations, met withAPSU administration and staff, March 20, andtoured the campus.As a result of thatmeeting,APSU submitted a proposal to theTitans in April.

The Titans will be utilizing both GovernorsStadium and Morgan Brothers Soccer Field aspractice facilities. Just two summers agoGovernors Stadium saw a new Polytanartificial surface installed. Last summer,APSUbuilt its first on- campus soccer field.

In addition, the Titans will reside incampus housing and utilize the MorganUniversity Center cafeteria for their meals andmeeting space.

“This agreement could not have beenattainable if it were not for the willingness ofso many people on this campus and thecommunity coming together as a team,”Loossaid.“It was the true essence of Austin Peay

stepping forward.”Austin Peay is a I-AA football program

that is returning this fall to scholarshipfootball for the first time since 1996.APSUplayed non-scholarship football from 1997-2005. In spring 2005,APSU announced it wasreturning to scholarship football for 2006,with 30 awards being granted. In 2007,APSUwill return to full-scholarship status and rejointhe Ohio Valley Conference that season—allother APSU programs remained part of theOVC during its non-scholarship footballtenure.✦

• Visit our Web site, www.theallstate.com for a map detailing areas which will be off-limits during the Titans’visit.

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Titans to hold summer training camp at APSU

ASSOCIATED PRESSTennessee Titans rookie quarterback Vince Young (10) looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Wayne Dickens (61) and Spencer Troone, left, duringa minicamp workout earlier this month in Nashville. The Titans start a new era Tuesday in their first session without Steve McNair on the roster.No one is left from the team's days in Houston, and the only questions now involve how quickly can this team be turned back into a winner.

Jeff Fisher,Titans headcoach