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APSU’s Osvaldo Di Paolo explores blending of Hispanic literary genres in new book
Clarksville, TN – Fictional literature has long shined a light on the times in which we live. In North America, genres like dystopia and science fiction have served as mirrors for the ills plaguing modern day society.
In Spanish literature, the genres of hardboiled, or “novela negra,” and Gothic literature have played a similarly important role – each symbolically exploring, among other things, the criminal and societal dangers in rapidly growing major South American cities such as Mexico City, Bogota and Buenos Aires.
APSU Associate Professor Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo.
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Exploration at the Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – Artist Ed Nash brings his large-scale abstracts to the Customs House Museum for the month of May in the exhibit Ed Nash: Exploration.
The acrylic paintings seep with mysterious shapes and textured layers of neutral hues. They are at once both earthy and industrial.
“Adjudicate” by Ed Nash.
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Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host its popular Civil War Summer Camp again this year
Clarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center is proud to host the City’s Civil War Summer Camp for history savvy youth. The Camp will be two, one-week sessions for boys and girls in the 5th and 6th grades this June.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for a student to learn about life during the Civil War and participate in activities relating to the period,” said William Parker, Historical Interpreter at Fort Defiance. «Read the rest of this article»
Hilltop Supermarket to host Spring Festival fundraiser for Kenai Langley
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, May 9th, Hilltop Supermarket is hosting “Karing for Kenai” Spring Festival. The Spring Festival is a fundraiser for 3-year old Kenai Payes Langley who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
There will be a yard sale from 7:00am until 3:00pm. Hilltop is still taking donations that can be dropped off at the store anytime.
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Austin Peay State University students learn from award winning American slavery scholar Ed Baptist
Clarksville, TN – Slavery in the United States was officially abolished on December 6th, 1865 when the thirteenth amendment was ratified by three-fourth of the states. But while all remaining slaves became officially free on that day, the ripples from the United States’ violent history continue to be felt to this day.
Austin Peay State University students recently had an opportunity to converse with one of the preeminent experts on the history of slavery in the United States when they participated in an online question and answer session with journalist, and Cornell University history professor, Ed Baptist.
“The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism” by Ed Baptist.
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APSU named VETS Campus by state commission
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s longstanding support of military veterans has led the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to name the University a Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) Campus.
According to THEC, VETS Campus certification is awarded to higher education institutions that “not only prioritize outreach to veterans, but successfully deliver the services necessary to create a supportive environment where student veterans can prosper while pursuing their education.”
APSU named VETS Campus by Tennessee Higher Education Commission
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Everyday Life’s Beauty Showcased in Art Exhibit at Planters Bank in May
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature “A Wonderful World” by Franklin, Tenn. Artist Mike Moyers from Thursday, May 7th – Wednesday, June 3rd.
Moyers is a contemporary impressionist with a passion for expressing subjects of life and faith through art. Believing art to be a communion with the soul, Moyers strives to create pieces that touch people on a deeper level. Specializing in palette knife technique, he paints a diverse range of subjects from slice-of-life and plein air to conceptual and abstract.
“A Wonderful World” by Artist Mike Moyers.
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APSU recognizes outstanding faculty during 2015 Academic Awards Ceremony
Clarksville, TN – On April 28th, Austin Peay State University recognized several outstanding faculty members during the annual Academic Honors and Awards Ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall.
The University’s top faculty honor, the APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, was presented to Dr. Nell Rayburn, professor of mathematics. Rayburn earned her Ph.D. in mathematics from Vanderbilt University, and in 1988, she arrived at APSU as an assistant professor.
Austin Peay President Alisa White presents Dr. Dwonna Goldstone, professor of languages and literature, with the Richard M. Hawkins Award. (Adison Hardyway/APSU)
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Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Small Business Connect Luncheon on May 20th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – An educational seminar focusing on small business finance basics will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 11:30am to 1:00pm at Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road off Exit 4, Clarksville, TN 37040.
The Small Business Connect Luncheon is a no-cost, no-obligation event hosted by Altra Federal Credit Union. The event is open to small business owners and Altra membership is not required. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts summer event series for dog-lovers
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host Fun with Fido, the summer event series to promote an active lifestyle for you and your four-legged family member.
Fun with Fido, will kick off its season with a tail-waggin’ good time of contests, prizes and dog-related vendors at Heritage Park Bark Park from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Saturday, May 16th.
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