APSU’s popular Halloween Concert returns for 32nd year on October 28th
Clarksville, TN – David Steinquest, Austin Peay State University professor of music, sat rubbing his gray beard, looking a little tired. For thirty-two years, he’s hosted the APSU Department of Music’s wildly popular Halloween Percussion Concert, and each fall, he tries to top the previous year’s performance.
“This is the biggest one ever,” he said, slumping in his chair. “I might have to just quit now.”
APSU Department of Music’s Halloween Percussion Concert.
APSU Career Services welcomes Amazon to Campus
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Office of Career Services welcomed Amazon to campus in September 2016. The University was among the first 12 schools from across the country selected to participate in Amazon’s new Warrior Ambassador Program.
Through this program, the company’s Warrior Ambassadors (military veterans that work at Amazon) will visit the veteran centers and career centers at universities located near Amazon fulfillment centers across the nation.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Friends of the Library Book Sale kicks off Thursday, October 27th
Clarksville, TN – The annual Friends of the Library fall book sale will open Thursday, October 27th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Opening night will be a Friends-only preview. Anyone may join the Friends of the Library at the door for $5.00.
The sale will open for the general public on Friday, October 28th from 9:00am to 5:00pm and will continue Saturday, October 29th from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Family-Owned Alabama Company Buys Cougar Packaging
Clarksville, TN – Rusken Packaging, Inc. announces the purchase of Clarksville-owned Cougar Packaging. All employees will continue with the new company, and former Cougar owners Gerri and Larry Wallace will continue in their roles for six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Rusken Packaging, a private, family-owned, $130 million company, manufactures corrugated cardboard boxes used for shipping.
Former Cougar Packaging owners Gerri and Larry Wallace.
Montgomery Central High School Percussion Ensemble to hold “The Quest for the Golden Drum”, October 25th
Great concert, great costumes, and a great cause are a winning combination for your Tuesday evening entertainment!
Cunningham, TN – On Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 the Montgomery Central High School Percussion Ensemble is presenting a family-friendly trunk-or-treat and fall concert. Admission to the event is two canned food items, which will be donated to the Manna Café.
The event will take place at Montgomery Central High School in the theater. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up in school appropriate costumes.
“The Quest for the Golden Drum” to be held at Montgomery Central High School October 25th.
APSU’s Marcus Hayes named to Tennessee Board of Regents’ Maxine Smith Fellows program
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, Marcus Hayes, Austin Peay State University associate professor of dance, was awarded a prestigious Maxine Smith Fellowship by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
The TBR established the highly selective Smith Fellows program in 2002 to provide advanced administrative training and career development opportunities to African American employees.
APSU’s Marcus Hayes
Mid-South Sociological Association invites Austin Peay’s Ogbonna-McGruder to discuss her book at annual conference
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder, Austin Peay State University professor of public management and criminal justice, accepted an invitation to North Charleston, South Carolina, to discuss her 2009 book, “Voices from the Inside: Case Studies from a Tennessee Women’s Prison,” at the Mid-South Sociological Association’s 42nd Annual Conference.
APSU’s Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control hosts “Be A Super Hero … and Adopt!” on October 29th
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 29th, 2016, Montgomery County Animal Care and Control will hold “Be A Super Hero … and Adopt!” event from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
All adoption fees will be waived in memory of Scotti Reif Jr., a true superhero and pet lover. Please share and encourage everyone to adopt and be a superhero like Scotti.
Fright on Franklin to offer safe trick-or-treating October 29th in Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, Altra Federal Credit Union and the businesses downtown have combined forces for this year’s Fright on Franklin on Saturday, October 29th from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Fright on Franklin is a free, family-friendly event featuring safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more in Historic Downtown Clarksville! Follow the screams (of delight) to an afternoon of frightening-ly fun Halloween-themed activities.
Fright on Franklin
Award-winning writer Dorothy Allison to visit APSU as Acuff Chair of Excellence on October 27th
Clarksville, TN – In any form, writing is the expression of an author’s view of the world. Some write to educate or entertain, while others write simply to document the people, places and events of the time.
Still, others can see the potential of the medium for something else; the really special ones see writing as a way to provoke uncertainty, and maybe make sense of the nonsensical along the way.
An award-winning writer, poet and novelist, Dorothy Allison
