APSU raises nearly $225,000 during third annual Govs Give online giving campaign
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) recently raised $224,550 during Govs Give, the University’s third annual 72-hour online giving event. APSU alumni, friends and Clarksville community members made gifts to promote student success from noon on April 8th to noon on April 11th, 2019.
Fast-Paced Comedy “The Complete Works Of William Shakesspeare [Abridged]” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, April 29th – May 7th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Love Shakespeare, but just don’t have the time? Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, has the hilarious 90-minute solution for you!
Three madcap actors in tights will perform all 37 plays in an hour and a half upstairs in theotherspace at the Roxy Regional Theatre for four nights only, April 29th through May 7th, in “The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare [Abridged]”.
Utilizing lightning-fast costume changes, ridiculous props, pop culture references, improvisation and other comical antics, Ian Alexander Erbe, Jeffrey Keller and Caitie L. Moss will weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride, sure to leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
![Ian Alexander Erbe, Jeffrey Keller and Caitie L. Moss star in "The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare [Abridged]" in the Roxy Regional Theatre's theotherspace, April 29th - May 7th](http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Roxy-Regional-Theatre-to-perform-The-Complete-Works-Of-William-Shakesspeare-Abridged.jpg "Ian Alexander Erbe, Jeffrey Keller and Caitie L. Moss star in \"The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare [Abridged]\" in the Roxy Regional Theatre's theotherspace, April 29th - May 7th")
Ian Alexander Erbe, Jeffrey Keller and Caitie L. Moss star in “The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare [Abridged]” in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, April 29th – May 7th
APSU’s Brown named dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Tucker Brown, chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Sociology, was recently named dean of the University’s College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.
Dr. David Denton, former dean of the college, decided to return to the classroom in 2017, leaving the position open. Dr. Rebecca Corvey, professor of nursing, served as interim dean while the University conducted a national search to fill the position.
Dean of the Austin Peay State University College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, Tucker Brown. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Edible Books Contest celebrates National Library Week
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On April 10th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library, along with the Department of Communication, hosted the inaugural Edible Books Contest in celebration of National Library Week. Students, staff and faculty submitted 15 food-based creations inspired by short stories, novels and children’s books.
APSU’s Woodward Library held their first Edible Book Contest April 10th.
Altra Federal Credit Union to have visit from the Easter Bunny Visit, April 19th
Altra Federal Credit Union
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a visit from the Easter Bunny on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at their branch, located at 1600 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN, 37043.
“Families are encouraged to come and visit the Easter Bunny and take photos while they are there!” said Danielle Anderson, Youth Program Supervisors for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Former Gov. Haslam, U.S. Rep. Green and State Rep. Hodges to deliver Austin Peay State University Commencement Addresses this May
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This May, three prominent Tennessee public servants will visit Austin Peay State University (APSU) to serve as commencement speakers for the University’s three commencement ceremonies.
Former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, U.S. Representative Mark Green and State Representative Jason Hodges will be on campus May 3th and 4th, 2019 as Austin Peay State University, the state’s fastest-growing public University, expands its graduation celebration to two days.
(L to R) Former Governor Bill Haslam, U.S. Representative Mark Green and State Representative Jason Hodges to speak at APSU Commencement Ceremonies.
APSU’s Barry Jones named dean of College of Arts and Letters
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Barry Jones, former chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design, was recently named dean of the University’s College of Arts and Letters.
Austin Peay State University Dean of College of Arts and Letters, Barry Jones.
Manna Café Ministries annual Grits & Gravy fundraiser set for May 6th
Manna Café Ministries
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries’ 6th annual Grits & Gravy fundraising event is happening this year on May 6th from 6:00pm–8:00pm at The Belle Hollow.
This is a nighttime event with everyone’s favorite: breakfast for dinner! Grits & Gravy will include guest speakers Mayor Joe Pitts and First Lady Cynthia Pitts, acoustic entertainment, an update on the Manna Village, and more exciting surprises.
APSU collaboration brings NYU professor to campus to lecture on ‘Einstein’s War’
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – New York University history of science professor Dr. Matthew Stanley will visit Austin Peay State University on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 to deliver a lecture on “Albert Einstein’s War: How World War I Made Relativity.”
Albert Einstein and Dr. Matthew Stanley
APSU GIS student’s road closure map unveiled on Clarksville’s new website
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – When the City of Clarksville launched its new website on April 8th, 2019 that day’s news release lauded “a fresh, easy-to-navigate and more powerful website that will enhance the city’s ability to engage and serve its citizens.” Austin Peay State University’s GIS Center helped create one of the engaging elements that lives on the city’s new homepage – an interactive map that continuously updates with road maintenance and closure information.
Bryndon Rhoton, a computer information systems junior at Austin Peay State University, designed the road closure map on the City of Clarksville’s website.
