Alzheimer’s Association to host Caregiver Conference at Workforce Essentials on Monday, December 14th
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, December 14th, 2015 the Alzheimer’s Association will be putting on a Caregiver Conference at Workforce Essentials. Visit exhibitors, learn from professionals and enjoy time with other family caregivers.
The conference is free to attend. Light breakfast and lunch is included. Respite care available at no cost. You must register to attend and space is limited.
APSU celebrates ancient languages with 9th annual Classics Day
Clarksville, TN – Latin is very much a living language on the campus of Austin Peay State University, as Classics at APSU hosted its annual Classics Day event for area high school students.
The all-day event brought together a record 221 students from Montgomery County and Sumner County high schools for a day of activities centered on the languages of the ancient world.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
APSU student excels at international conference
Clarksville, TN – On November 13th, Austin Peay State University senior Keedy Burdeshaw presented her research on consent education in Tennessee at the International Organization for Social Sciences and Behavioral Research in Boca Raton, Florida.
APSU Student Keedy Burdeshaw
Austin Peay State University honors Tennessee artist Craddock with inaugural fellowship
Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on Monday, November 23rd, artist Maysey Craddock will present a public lecture on her work at Austin Peay State University. Craddock is the recipient of the inaugural APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Tennessee Artist Fellowship.
Artwork by APSU CECA Tennessee Artist Fellowship winner Maysey Craddock.
Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening set for November 24th
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights!
Join us, along with US Bank and Silver Angels, as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 17th year with a grand opening ceremony, Tuesday, November 24th beginning at 5:30pm at the McGregor Park RiverWalk and Museum.
APSU announces Candlelight Ball Award winners
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Office of Alumni Relations has announced the recipients of the 2016 Candlelight Ball Awards. The Wendell H. Gilbert Award will go to Jack B. Turner (’67), president of Jack B. Turner and Associates, and the Spirit of Austin Peay Award will go to Josh Baggett (’05), district engineering technician with Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation.
Since 2011, the University has honored two individuals who have supported or brought recognition to APSU through their achievements or contributions. [Read more]
Govs Go Bald event coming to APSU campus November 19th
Clarksville, TN – A year ago, David Locke, president of Austin Peay State University’s Interfraternity Council (IFC), decided to give up on haircuts. He stayed pretty faithful to his oath, getting only a few trim-ups in the last 12 months to keep things neat, and his dark mane now reaches almost to his shoulders.
Around noon on November 19th, Locke will sit in the middle of the APSU University Center Plaza and let a stylist with Sports Clips shear off all his hair.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center Plaza. (APSU)
Montgomery Central Elementary School Veteran’s Day Celebration
Cunningham, TN – The Montgomery Central Elementary School gave salute our Military in honor of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 10th, with their annual “Veteran’s Day Celebration” program. Students kindergarden through 5th grade participated in the event with group performances as well as grade level performances.
The program began at 9:00am in the MCES gymnasium. Several area veterans and current members of the Armed Services were on hand to be honored. There was a large turn out for the event with people standing along the walls to hear children paying their respects to our veterans.
Montgomery Central Elementary School Veteran’s Day Celebration
Austin Peay State University recognized as one of the nation’s best universities for vets
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University has been listed by Military Times in its Best For Vets: Colleges 2016 rankings. APSU is one of only two universities in Tennessee to make the annual list of 125 four-year colleges.
In their sixth year, the rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ annual survey, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement.
APSU Department of Music’s Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner is December 4th and 5th
Clarksville, TN – Nearly every night on the campus of Austin Peay State University, students, faculty and members of the Clarksville community enjoy events, lectures and performances in a casual, relaxed setting.
But for two evenings each year, the APSU choral program likes to put on its best and celebrate the holidays in style.
