APSU professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo awarded Fulbright Scholar grant

April 25, 2019 |

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

Clarksville, TN – For the second time in four years, the U.S. Department of State has picked an Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor for its Fulbright Scholar Program.

By winning the award, French and Francophone studies associate professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo will spend the 2019-20 academic year teaching and conducting research in the West African country Burkina Faso.

Austin Peay State University professor Dr. Christophe Konkobo. (APSU)

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Clarksville Parks and Recreation invites residents to a Day in the Park

April 24, 2019 |

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department

Clarksville, TN – Residents are invited to join Clarksville Parks and Recreation for some playtime from noon to 3:00pm on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 in Liberty Park.

Citizens are invited to talk with Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff about the variety of activities happening this spring and summer, register for activities, purchase memberships and learn about the future of the City’s parks.

Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers BCycle rides, giveaways, and games.

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10 APSU students graduate from inaugural Foundations of Minority Leadership program

April 24, 2019 |

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

Clarksville, TN – This January, Austin Peay State University (APSU) unveiled a new leadership course designed specifically for African American men in the Achievers and Scholars Mentoring Initiative on campus, and on April 23rd, 2019 the University honored the first 10 graduates of the course during a special ceremony in the APSU Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center.

Austin Peay State University has 10 students graduate from Foundations of Minority Leadership program. (APSU)

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Tech businessman, vet Leonard Tharpe to speak at Austin Peay State University Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony in May

April 23, 2019 |

Austin Peay State University (APSU) 

Clarksville, TN – Leonard Tharpe, a U.S. Army veteran and Austin Peay State University alumnus, will be the guest speaker at APSU’s Spring 2019 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony next month.

In 2011, Austin Peay State University developed a military coin to honor military and veteran students. (APSU)

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Right Singer, Wrong Song? Spring into “Miscast Cabaret” at the Roxy Regional Theatre Wednesday, April 24th

April 23, 2019 |

Roxy Regional Theatre

Clarksville, TN – Enjoy an exciting, unique evening in which the Roxy Regional Theatre’s talented company of professional actors perform songs from roles in which they would NEVER be cast because of age, gender, race, voice or body type, as our spring company cabaret takes the form of a “Miscast” Cabaret this Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at 7:00pm.

Here’s your chance to hear Brian Best, Ryan Bowie, Ian Alexander Erbe, Lucy Given, David Graham, Donald Groves, Jeffrey Keller, Caitie L. Moss and Alexandra West — accompanied by Matthew McNeill on piano — present the dream roles they will never perform in a staged production!

“Miscast Cabaret” at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Wednesday, April 24th.

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APSU raises nearly $225,000 during third annual Govs Give online giving campaign

April 21, 2019 |

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.

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Fast-Paced Comedy “The Complete Works Of William Shakesspeare [Abridged]” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, April 29th – May 7th

April 21, 2019 |

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

APSU’s Brown named dean of College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

April 20, 2019 |

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)

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Austin Peay State University’s Edible Books Contest celebrates National Library Week

April 19, 2019 |

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.

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Altra Federal Credit Union to have visit from the Easter Bunny Visit, April 19th

April 18, 2019 |

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.

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