APSU recognizes outstanding professors with 2019 Faculty Awards
Clarksville, TN – On August 14th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Alisa White honored several outstanding faculty members during an awards ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall.
Austin Peay President Alisa White, Joe Shakeenab, Gilbert Pitts and Rex Gandy. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University nursing student wins Vanderbilt’s Florence Nightingale Award
Clarksville, TN – In 1855, during the carnage of the Crimean War, a British newspaper man named John MacDonald crept through a dark hospital in Turkey, trying not to disturb hundreds of sick and wounded soldiers.
To keep from getting lost or bumping into beds, he followed a young woman through the building, pausing with her as she shined her lamp over the injured and reassured them with a few kind words.
Austin Peay State University‘s Oliver Smith won Vanderbilt’s Florence Nightingale Award. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University alumni Lynn Von Hagen realizes lifelong dream working with elephants, locals in Kenya
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) graduate Lynn Von Hagen’s work with elephants in the Kenyan bush is the culmination of a dream for her.
“I have loved elephants and wildlife as long as I can remember,” Von Hagen, 46, of Nashville, said. “I always wanted to make an impact through conservation of the natural world, while also helping people.”
Lynn Von Hagen is developing community workshops to increase livelihood stability and reduce human-elephant conflict. (APSU)
LG Electronics USA Celebrated Back to School with Kenwood Middle School In Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – A unique new nationwide Back-to-School initiative, spearheaded by LG Electronics in partnership with Inner Explorer, Project Happiness and Soul Pancake, kicked off at Clarksville’s Kenwood Middle School.
The Life’s Good: Experience Happiness program equips students with the skills needed to reduce stress and anxiety while building confidence and experiencing sustainable happiness.
(L to R) Dr. Marlon Heaston, Kenwood Middle School Principal, Brian Litten, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher & Football Assistant Coach; Ted Myers, LG Strategic Planning Manager: Arnitia Goodman, LG Recruiting Specialist; Laura Barbieri, Manager, CSR & Community Relations; Geewoo Kim, LG Office Administrator; David Mark,LG Senior Procurement Manager. (Tony Centonze)
Senator Marsha Blackburn visits APSU to congratulate University’s military, veteran summer graduates
Clarksville, TN – On August 7th, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) got a surprise visit from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to congratulate the University’s graduating military and veteran students.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn attends Austin Peay State University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony. (APSU)
Clarksville Police to hold “Coffee with a Cop” at Mugsy’s Coffee Co M2, August 15th
Clarksville, TN – Please come join Clarksville Police for a cup of coffee at Mugsy’s Coffee Co M2, Thursday, August 15th, 2019, from 11:00am-12:00pm at 620 Dunlop Lane, #123 (across from Tennova Hospital) The good folks at Mugsy’s Coffee will providing the cup and CPD officers will be there to chat with you. Hope you can make it.
Oftentimes, the majority of contact between the public and law enforcement are during emergencies or very emotional situations, which do not provide a good opportunity for relationship building.
Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts receives grant to bolster efforts with local school teachers
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts recently received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to expand the University’s arts education partnership with the local school system.
Randy Barron, a John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts teaching artist, led workshops last October as part of the CECA-CMCSS Partners in Education program. (APSU)
Austin Peay’s Center for Rural Education serving teachers in Houston County, Humphreys County
Clarksville, TN – To stage a good, minor explosion – for scientific purposes only – you need about $5.00. That’s what the chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) chemistry department, Dr. Lisa Sullivan, said when she used a cheap plastic bottle, a little methanol and the free oxygen we all breath for a quick scientific experiment.
Austin Peay Dr. Lisa Sullivan presents low-budget demonstrations to 30 rural science teachers. (APSU)
Central Civitan 5k to be held at Historic Collinsville, October 5th
Southside, TN – On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, the Central Civitan Club will hold the Central Civitan 5k at the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement.
The 5k will start at 8:30am. Registration, walking or running, is $35.00 for adults and $25.00 for children 2-18. Price includes a t-shirt and goodie bag.
“This will be the first one we have sponsored at Historic Collinsville,” said Margaret Adames, Central Civitan. “We are looking forward to having a great experience there.”
Historic Collinsville’s Visitor Center. (Terry Minton)
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center features new works from Paul Harmon
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is showcasing large oil paintings on canvas and paper by acclaimed artist Paul Harmon in the Museum’s Crouch Gallery. Harmon’s signature themes of reclining nudes and literary references are showcased in more than fifty works.
New forms such as a dappled horse and a vibrant fox dance throughout the collection in Harmon’s signature blue hue and bold use of contour lines.
A Song for Emily Dickinson – Paul Harmon
