APSU Public Relations and Marketing recognized in region for work
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University has been recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) – Southeast District III for its publications, graphic design and photography.
The University received an Award of Excellence in the category of print and digital publications. The printed piece selected for the honor was “Scoring New Beginnings,” a fundraising and information piece for APSU football alumni. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum March 2014 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of March, the Museum will feature Sessions with Andy Warhol, Family and Family Ties: An Installation by Sher Fick, TACA Regional Exhibition, The Art of Peach McComb, Easter Parade, Let’s Find: The Color Yellow, Here Comes The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Sunday Family Day: Paper is Not Just for Airplanes.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Registration continues for Clarksville Parks and Recreation Youth Recreation Leagues
Clarksville, TN – Registration is underway for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Recreation Leagues.
Participants can register through March 28th online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com, as well as at any of our community centers and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council announces Cal Wray as New Executive Director
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee Economic Development Council (EDC) Executive Board is excited to announce they have received commitment from Cal Wray, 35, of Dublin, GA, to assume the reins as the Executive Director.
The EDC was established in 1996, and currently promotes economic growth and development of Clarksville-Montgomery County.
New EDC Executive Director Cal Wray.
APSU music professor to complete Brazilian residency
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stanley Yates, Austin Peay State University professor of music and coordinator of guitar studies, has been invited to complete a 10-day residency at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul at Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Recently named that country’s highest-ranking postgraduate institute by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, UFRGA has been awarded funding to provide residencies for international scholars. Yates’ visit will take place March 11th-23rd.
APSU’s Dr. Stanley Yates.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks feedback with public survey
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is surveying the public to determine how we can better improve our services to you, your family and all City of Clarksville residents.
A link to the survey can be found on the City’s Parks and Recreation website, www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec . [Read more]
First Thursday Art Walk To Be Held on March 6th
Clarksville, TN – The March Art Walk will be held March 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University history honor society attends regional conference
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) History Honor Society put on another strong showing during the PAT Regional Conference at Tennessee Tech last weekend, with four members presenting at the event.
Patrick Toth, PAT president, presented, “Vitis vinifera and Rome: How Wine Helped Forge a Civilization.”
(L to R) Minoa Uffelman, PAT advisor, Patrick Toth, PAT president, Michael Farrell, Ryan Krause, Kali Wessels, John Steinberg, chair of the APSU Department of History and Philosophy, Deanna Carter, Amanda Lawson, Jennifer Kaiser, Amanda Bailey and Evan Nooe.
APSU choral activities gain International Reputation
Clarksville, TN – In early February, Dr. Korre Foster, director of choral activities at Austin Peay State University, turned on his computer to watch a live broadcast of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC).
The acclaimed, 100-year-old choir is one of the largest and most respected choral organizations in Canada, but that evening, Foster was more interested in watching one of the guest conductors – APSU graduate student Zach Thompson.
APSU Chamber Singers
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facilities’ Hours to Change in Observance of Clarksville Montgomery County School System’s Spring Break
It’s about that time again! Spring Break fun is just around the corner!
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation this Spring Break to accommodate students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and their holiday schedule.
The Kleeman, Crow and Burt-Cobb Centers will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm beginning Monday, March 24th, and ending Friday, March 28th, as students will be out of school for spring break. [Read more]
