Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2011 Unity speaker February 9th at APSU
Clarksville, TN – His reputation as a resolute defender of the environment that stems from a litany of successful legal actions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the special guest speaker for the annual Unity Celebration at Austin Peay State University.
Kennedy will speak at 7:00pm, Wednesday, February 9th in the Memorial Health Gym (Red Barn) on APSU’s main campus as part of the annual Student Affairs Unity Celebration. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
Martin and Malcolm Smith Chosen for McDonald’s All American Basketball
Clarksville, TN – Martin Smith and Malcolm Smith have been nominated to the 2011 McDonald’s All American Basketball team. This is such an honor to make it this far in the selection process. The final announcement of the team will be February 10th.
Martin and Malcolm will be recognized for their nomination on Tuesday, February 1st between the boys and girls games (approximately 7:00pm).
Ride Clarksville Transit Systems Buses For Free Thursday, February 3rd
Clarksville, TN – Citizens and visitors across Clarksville are invited to ride Clarksville Transit System (CTS) buses for free all day long Thursday, February 3rd. For route and schedule information, go to www.ridects.com.
“The reason we’re offering this free day is that public transportation throughout middle Tennessee, and especially in Clarksville, is becoming more and more important due to our community’s growth and to rising gas prices. People are looking for better ways to get around town while saving money, saving time and avoiding traffic congestion,” says Jimmy Smith, CTS Director. “With this free day, we’re inviting all Clarksville citizens and visitors who haven’t had a chance to ride the bus to do so. And this is also a great way to thank all of our current riders for their patronage. Our buses are clean, safe and convenient, and we’ll get you to where you need to go. Besides, riding the bus is fun!” [Read more]
APSU holds 2nd Annual Polar Plunge
Clarksville, TN – APSU’s University Recreation held the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge at 4:00pm on Tuesday January 26th 2011. Participants jumped into the frigid Foy Center pool for a chance to win a FREE t-shirt! Afterwards the students and APSU faculty members dried themselves off and warmed themselves up with Hot chocolate.
John Pursley III poetry reading at APSU
Clarksville, TN – As part of the Visiting Writers Series poet and essayist John Pursley III gave a reading from his poetry on Monday, January 24th, 2011 at 4:00pm in the Morgan University Center at Austin Peay State University.
Press Conference with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan
Clarksville, TN – On January 25th, 2011, at 8:45am, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan held a press conference where she discussed the U.S. Conference of Mayors she attended last week in Washington, D.C. Topics discussed were energy conservation and the new Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification program that is about to kick off. As well as the Civility Accord that was brought forward by the mayor of Tucson, Robert Walkup, in light of the recent shooting in his city. The press conference was held at the Riverview Inn ballroom.
Three APSU faculty members achieve recognition
Clarksville, TN – Three faculty members at Austin Peay State University recently brought recognition to the University through their professional activities. Those members are Dr. Ellen Kanervo, Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder, and Dr. Gregg Steinberg. [Read more]
APSU Financial Aid to host College Goal Sunday in January
Clarksville, TN – For the sixth year, Austin Peay State University will participate in College Goal Sunday to assist students needing money to go to college.
College Goal Sunday is a statewide, one-day initiative coordinated by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. to help prospective students and parents in finding state and federal financial aid for their postsecondary education.
Locally, APSU’s Office of Student Financial Aid is in charge of arrangements for the event. [Read more]
Maryville College Students Visit APSU to Learn About the Civil War
Clarksville, TN – On a cold afternoon earlier this month, a van drove through the melting snow in Clarksville and stopped at Austin Peay State University. A group of Maryville College students, bundled in jackets, quickly got out and went into the Morgan University Center. They’d spent much of the morning outside at Fort Donelson, and they were looking forward to a few hours in the warm indoors, learning about one of this city’s famous historical figures – Nannie Haskins Williams.
“Nannie is an important figure because she started keeping a diary when she was 16 years old in Clarksville, a year after Fort Donelson fell,” Dr. Minoa Uffelman, associate professor of history at APSU, said. “She kept it through the Civil War and after.” [Read more]
American Floyd Rocks the House at APSU
Clarksville, TN – American Floyd put on a great show at Austin Peay State University’s Music/Mass Communications Building here in Clarksville on Friday and Saturday Night. I was able to attend the Friday evening show.
The concert opened with chopper sound effects and then led into Pink Floyds Brick in the Wall and the video playing behind the stage on a 40 foot screen that tied it all together. Along with great music, the light and laser show was awesome. At one point while the show was jamming inside the fire alarms were triggered outside the concert hall, as the mist from the fog machines spread through the building. Of course there was no danger to anyone inside the show.
