APSU’s mad scientist makes lab videos for online students
Clarksville, TN – A typical day in the life of Bryan Gaither, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) resident mad scientist (yes, that’s his official, Human Resources-approved job title), consists of small explosions, high-flying pumpkins (on fire) and bolts of electricity snaking out of a Tesla coil.
Austin Peay State University mad Scientist Bryan Gaither. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University theatre professor sewing masks for health care workers, Operation Come Together
Clarksville, TN – When the coronavirus pandemic forced Austin Peay State University (APSU) Professor Leni Dyer to stay home in mid-March, she wanted to find a way to help during the crisis.
“My first instinct was how can I help, what can I do other than just sitting at home waiting for this to end?” Dyer said. “What can I do to help people?”
Austin Peay State University Professor Leni Dyer models one of the masks she made herself, inspired by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University led face shields project joined by International consulting firm Ankura
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GIS Center has been joined by Ankura, an expert services firm with an office in Nashville, in a statewide effort to produce face shields for frontline medical workers during the coronavirus crisis.
The Austin Peay State University GIS Center leads a statewide effort to produce face shields for medical workers. (APSU)
Clarksville-Montgomery County System Points of Pride, April 28th
Montgomery County, TN – The JROTC Academic Team from Montgomery Central High School was selected to compete at the 2020 U.S. Army JROTC Academic Bowl Championship in Washington D.C. originally scheduled for June and unfortunately canceled.
Montgomery Central High School JROTC Academic Bowl participants include: (from left) Christian Chesser, Julia Easter, Cheyenne Douthitt, and Abria Peoples.
Austin Peay State University names Dr. Maria Cronley new APSU Provost
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Maria Cronley, a nationally recognized consumer behavior expert and senior administrator at Ohio Northern University, was recently named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Austin Peay State University (APSU). She will begin her new role at APSU in July.
Austin Peay State University Provost Dr. Maria Cronley. (APSU)
Professor to host ‘Science Story Time with APSU Geosciences’
Clarksville, TN – In order to help provide a fun, educational opportunity for K-5 students and free time for our student-parents to complete their online course materials, Austin Peay State University (APSU) Professor Dr. Christopher Gentry will host “Science Story Time with APSU Geosciences” via Zoom at 1:00pm Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.
Austin Peay State University Professor Dr. Christopher Gentry. (APSU)
Getting home in a pandemic – An APSU exchange student’s adventure out of France
Clarksville, TN – Late that night, while Austin Peay State University (APSU) freshman Madison Morgan finished her laundry, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the European Union was closing its borders.
Beginning the next day at noon, no one would be able to fly out of France’s Charles De Gaulle Airport. Morgan watched Macron on her smartphone.
Austin Peay State University freshman Madison Morgan in Paris in the Place de la République. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation says Downtown Market to open at McGregor Park, May 16th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th, 2020 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River.
McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the site of the popular weekly event until further notice while concerns over the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic are ongoing.
Trey Stroud, Downtown Market Manager, said the new site provides more space and enhanced ability to follow social distancing guidelines.
Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th with Reduced Vendors in North Extension of McGregor Park.
This Week at APSU: Austin Peay State University Art + Design to celebrate graphic design seniors with Virtual Showcase
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is taking its senior graphic design showcase online to recognize “the awesome work of 17 future creatives.”
The showcase will open virtually at www.instagram.com/apsudesign_vision2020 on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020.
Virtual Showcase for graphic design seniors to be held by Austin Peay State University Art + Design. (APSU)
APSU Art + Design to celebrate graphic design seniors with virtual showcase
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Art + Design is taking its senior graphic design showcase online to recognize “the awesome work of 17 future creatives.”
Virtual Showcase for graphic design seniors to be held by Austin Peay State University Art + Design. (APSU)
