Austin Peay State University business fraternity makes pledge toward endowed scholarship
Clarksville, TN – The national Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) business fraternity turned 111-years-old earlier this month, and to commemorate the birthday, members of Austin Peay State University’s award-winning Zeta Phi Chapter decided to fund an endowed scholarship in honor of the organization’s longevity.
Chapter officers present APSU President Dr. Alisa White with a check.
APSU Philosophy Club presents November 4th debate on the existence of God
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Philosophy Club, in partnership with Students for Secular Humanist, will present a debate on the presence of a higher power in society titled, “Does God Exist: A Debate Between Dr. John Ferrer and Mr. Matt Dillahunty.”
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00pm in the Clement Auditorium on the University campus. [Read more]
Civil War diary edited by APSU faculty wins Duke award
Clarksville, TN – In 1862, the author of “The American Stud Book,” a breed registry for thoroughbred horses, became one of the least popular people in Montgomery County. His name was Col. Sanders Bruce, and as an officer in the Union Army, he oversaw the military occupation of Clarksville during the Civil War.
“Well upon Christmas day Colonel Bruce with his ‘whiskey jug’ and several regiments took possession of this place and here they have been ever since,” Nannie Haskins Williams, a 16-year-old Clarksville resident, wrote in her diary a year later. “And here I am too still writing in my journal about those detestable blue coats for whom I have such a disgust.”
Civil War diary edited by Austin Peay State University faculty wins Duke award
Austin Peay State University honors distinguished individuals with alumni awards at Homecoming
Clarksville, TN – During a special alumni awards ceremony on Saturday, October 24th, Austin Peay State University honored six distinguished individuals as part of its 2015 Homecoming celebration.
This year’s honorees were Outstanding Service Award recipients Maggie Kulback (’77) and Mike O’Malley; Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recipients Michael Wall (’00) and Chad Kimmel (’02); and Outstanding Alumni Award recipients Fred Landiss (’69) and Dr. Joe Greer (’70).
2015 Alumni Award winners Fred Landiss, Mike O’Malley, Maggie Kulback, Dr. Joe Greer, Chad Kimmel and Michael Wall.
APSU TRiO SSS program receives five-year, $1.3 million federal grant
Clarksville, TN – In 1998, Austin Peay State University initiated the TRiO Student Support Services program—a federally funded program designed to help those students who are first-generation college students, disabled or who come from low-income backgrounds.
APSU’s Student Support Services (SSS) has assisted thousands of students in the last 17 years, and the program will continue to serve even more thanks to the recent awarding of a five-year, $1.3 million U.S. Department of Education grant.
Educational Opportunity Center Director John Johnson. (Taylor Slifko, APSU)
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale begins Thursday, October 29th
Book Sale Continues Through Halloween
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of the Library Fall Book sale will open Thursday the 29th at 4:00pm with the Friends-only preview until 7:00 pm that evening. Anyone may join the Friends at the door for as little as $5.00.
Thousands of used books from fiction to a myriad of non-fiction subjects to children’s books will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the book sale go to support the public library. The sale continues for the general public on Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturday (Halloween) from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Friends of the Library Fall Book sale
Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation for a Park Cleanup at the Robert Clark Park
Clarksville, TN – Clarksvillians are encouraged to join in the beautification of one of the City’s favorite blueway access points.
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a cleanup at Robert Clark Park, located at 1449 Tiny Town Road, on Saturday, October 31st from 8:00am to 10:00am. [Read more]
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation to host Fredonia Community Center Public Input Meeting
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation will host a Public Input Meeting for the Fredonia Community Center on Thursday, November 5th at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place at Phillip Traylor Auction & Land Building, located at 4630 Ashland City Road.
We encourage all interested parties to attend, as information obtained from this meeting will ensure that future development and operations of the Fredonia Community Center will reflect the needs of the community.
Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Outdoor Fitness Gym at the Clarksville Greenway
Clarksville, TN – Please join the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, October 23rd at 9:30am for the Ribbon Cutting of the outdoor fitness gym at the Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway!
With honored guests including Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Head of School at Clarksville Academy, Kay Drew and many others!
Outdoor Fitness Gym at the Mary’s Oak Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway.
APSU grads create debut comic book, titled “My Name is Proxy”
Clarksville, TN – Long before the release of his new co-created comic book, titled “My Name is Proxy,” Barry Williams made a career for himself helping other writers and artists make their creative visions a reality.
In addition to his duties as a husband, father and teacher, Williams has worked as a colorist on numerous independently released comic book titles, including “Iron Ghost,” “Atomik Mike,” “Monsterpocalypse,” “Red Dwarf: Prelude to Nanarchy” and “Ghost Whisperer.”
