APSU professor David Rands selected for prestigious Japanese fellowship
February 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor is one of 13 scholars from around the world – and one of only three in the United States – chosen for an in-depth three-week fellowship in Ise, Japan.
Austin Peay State University associate professor Dr. David Rands. (APSU)
Three Austin Peay graduates picked for coveted Japanese exchange program
June 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Recent Austin Peay State University (APSU) history graduate Justin Randall was home alone when the email alert popped on his screen. “I opened it up, and I just got really excited,” he said. “Actually, the neighbor called the cops because they thought I was getting murdered.”
Austin Peay State University Graduates (L to R) Alexandria Poppendorf, April Kirkman and Justin Randall have been picked for teaching assistantship in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET).
Austin Peay State University students build relationships with students in Japan
February 28, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On January 24th, 2018, Austin Peay State University, in association with the Consul-General of Japan in Nashville, hosted a delegation of four Japanese citizens visiting Tennessee as part of the “Walk in the U.S., Talk on Japan” program, a key initiative of the Japanese government designed to promote cultural and political awareness of Japan in several major U.S. cities.
Austin Peay State University Students visited with Japanese Students at Kitakamakura.
APSU/CMCSS form historic partnership to offer Japanese and Korean languages
August 2, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System launched a major partnership today (August 2nd) to become the state’s first public education institutions to offer both Japanese and Korean language courses to students.
The new classes, funded by grants from The Japan Foundation and the ALLEX Foundation, were developed to better serve the Japanese- and Korean-owned businesses investing in this region.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Alisa White and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Director of Schools Millard House announce a new partnership to provide Japanese and Korean.
Austin Peay State University student Holly Bunner is one of three APSU students heading to Japan in August to take part in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program.
April 27, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Holly Bunner shouldn’t have fond memories of Japan. The last time she was there, the Austin Peay State University student spent four hours on a bus, then bicycled through the rain to a small noodle shop. After her meal, she took an awkward step on a small ledge outside the shop.
“Holly stepped on it in exactly the wrong way and broke her foot,” Dr. David Rands, APSU associate professor of history and director of the Asian Studies program, said. “So she’s had the experience of going to a Japanese doctor and getting a Japanese cast on her foot, and after all that, she still seems to like Japan.”
Austin Peay State University student Holly Bunner is one of three APSU students heading to Japan in August to take part in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program.
New liaison to help APSU connect with Tennessee’s Japanese-owned companies
November 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, Yoshio Koyama, a retired businessman from Japan, set up his new office in Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall. During the semester, he’s taught a few language and culture classes, but Koyama isn’t a college professor.
Retired businessman Yoshio Koyama is a liaison provided by The Japan Foundation to help forge relationships between APSU and Japanese businesses.
Traditional Japanese dance to be held at Austin Peay’s Trahern Theatre on October 4th
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Famed troupe Global Culture Nasu is making a special trip to Tennessee with a stop at Austin Peay State University.
On Wednesday, October 4th, 2017, Global Culture Nasu will return to Austin Peay’s Trahern Theater for its only public performance on an American college campus. The event is free and open to the public, with the performance beginning at 6:00pm.
Traditional Japanese dance troupe Global Culture Nasu to be at Austin Peay State University Wednesday, October 4th.
Former commander of Task Force Pale Horse, author Jimmy Blackmon to speak at APSU on August 30th
August 16, 2016
Clarksville, TN – If a United States soldier flew on a helicopter during their time deployed as a part of the War in Afghanistan, there was a good chance it was flown by a member of Task Force Pale Horse.
The talented men and women of this elite force carried ground forces to the fight, removed the injured and flew countless missions with the intent of identifying – and often eliminating the enemy.
Retired Army Col. Jimmy Blackmon
Seminar to Provide Insights and Tips on Japanese Business Customs
March 12, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Business leaders, students and all others interested in improving their international business acumen are invited to achieve a new level of knowledge and comfort in Asian business interactions by attending the Japanese Business Protocol Seminar on March 21st from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the APSU Morgan University Center Ballroom.
The event is brought to you by Austin Peay State University Career Services, the Aspire Clarksville Foundation and the Japan-America Society.
Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center
APSU to host evening of traditional Japanese dance on October 5th
September 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On a warm summer evening, Dr. David Rands, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, put on a dress shirt and tie and headed to the cultural and political center of Tokyo.
The Supreme Court of Japan stood to his south, and only a few blocks away, surrounded by a moat, was the famed Imperial Palace.
