Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise.
Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library celebrates National Library Week. (APSU)
APSU students win Bbest Solo Hack, place second overall at Regional Hackathon
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) senior Susan Kersten recently won “Best Solo Hack” at the CatHacks hackathon at the University of Kentucky, and her teammates won second place overall at the competition for hack that helps teach people sign language.
The wins add to the hackathon success Austin Peay students have had this year.
From the left, Austin Peay State University students Aidan Murphy, Susan Kersten and Nathan Nickelson work on their hacks.
Miss Austin Peay pageant wins best pageant in the state
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Under the director of Victor Felts, Austin Peay State University (APSU)associate dean of students, and the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the Miss Austin Peay pageant was recently named “Most Outstanding Local Pageant” by the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant.
Miss Austin Peay pageant. (APSU)
CMCSS names Marcia Demorest as Chief Financial Officer
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Montgomery County, TN – Marcia Demorest, Finance Director for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, has been named the organization’s Chief Financial Officer effective July 1st. She replaces Danny Grant who retires this year after serving as CFO since 1997.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Chief Financial Officer Marcia Demorest.
APSU classics senior finishes second at national translation contest
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) classics senior Alexander Kee last month finished second in a national Latin translation contest. It was his second straight second-place finish in the annual competition.
Austin Peay State Univerity student Alexander Kee
Austin Peay State University’s Sarah Bailey performs with classical-crossover icon Sarah Brightman
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For a late Valentine’s Day present, Dr. Christopher Bailey desperately wanted to get his wife tickets to the Sarah Brightman concert in Atlanta. Nine years earlier, on their first date, the couple bonded over their mutual love for the classical-crossover superstar who originated the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” Bailey, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) musical theater professor, might have even owned a cardboard Sarah Brightman CD display as a teenager.
Christopher and Sarah Bailey snap a selfie before they perform with Sarah Brightman.
APSU aviation science program approved for veterans training, meaning ‘little or no cost’ for veterans
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) aviation science program recently received approval for veterans education benefits, meaning veterans can earn the degree at “little or no cost.”
The program – which has a concentration in helicopters (or rotor wing) – is Tennessee’s first rotorcraft flight school that offers a bachelor’s degree.
Austin Peay State University aviation science program director and chief pilot Charlie Weigandt shows GOV 3 to U.S. Rep. Mark Green. GOV 3 is one of three in APSU’s helicopter fleet. (APSU)
CMCSS Kindergarten Kickoffs Set for April-May
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)
Montgomery County, TN – Kindergarten Kickoffs for the 2019-20 school year will be held April through May at each of the 23 the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) elementary schools offering kindergarten.
Parents can input their addresses to find out at which school their child is zoned by visiting: http://businfo.cmcss.net/
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) elementary schools offering kindergarten will hold Kindergarten Kickoffs during the months of April and May.
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing to receive new technology through CMC Community Health Foundation grant
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation recently awarded nearly $43,000 in grant funding to the Austin Peay State University Foundation on behalf of the APSU School of Nursing.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation awards grant to the Austin Peay State University Foundation for the APSU School of Nursing. (APSU)
Clarksville Artist Terri Jordan Exhibits New Work at Roxy Regional Theatre
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation has awarded nearly $15,000 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation through the Matthew Walker Grant for the 10th consecutive year. The funding will benefit the APSU School of Nursing.
Austin Peay State University Nursing Faculty members Dr. Doris Davenport, Dr. Patty Orr and Dr. Shondell Hickson. (APSU)
