Michael Wright and Quality Manufacturing Systems, Inc. endow computer science scholarship at Austin Peay State University
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumnus Michael Wright and Quality Manufacturing Systems, Inc. (QMSI) recently funded an endowed scholarship through the APSU Foundation to benefit Computer Science and Information Technology (CSIT) students.
The endowment will be known as the Michael Wright/QMSI Endowed Scholarship. Money from the endowment will be designated for incoming freshmen.
The APSU Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building is home to the University’s CSIT.
Ribbon cutting for Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Renovation set for Tuesday, December 11th
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – Phase 1 of a major renovation of portions of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library have been completed. Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett will preside at a ribbon-cutting to officially open the renovation for use at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018.
The public is invited to this ribbon cutting and to tour the renovated areas and also to see a demonstration of the new book check-in and sorting machine.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Phase 1 Renovation has been completed and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 11th.
Planters Bank Presents “A Christmas Carol” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, December 9th
Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – This Sunday evening, join the Roxy Regional Theatre for a high-flying, heartwarming adventure for the whole family!
Planters Bank Presents… Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” on our big screen this Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at 6:00pm. (Please note the later start time, due to the previously scheduled concert by Red River Breeze.)
Jim Carrey stars as Ebenezer Scrooge — and also plays the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future — in this adaptation of Dickens’ classic holiday tale about the value of generosity and the true meaning of Christmas.
The film “A Christmas Carol” to play this Sunday at the Roxy Regional Theatre as part of the Planters Bank Presents … film series.
Navy Master Chief Mamudu Cole to speak at APSU Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony December 12th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Force Master Chief Mamudu K. Cole, the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Navy Education and Training Command and Austin Peay State University alumnus, will be the guest speaker at Austin Peay’s Winter 2018 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony next week.
The ceremony, set for 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 in the Morgan University Center Ballroom, honors Austin Peay’s graduating students who are veterans, reservists or active-duty military personnel.
Navy Master Chief Mamudu Cole to speak at the Austin Peay State University Winter 2018 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony.
A Candlelight Christmas Returns to Historic Collinsville
Historic Collinsville
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville will host Candlelight Christmas tours December 14th-15th, 2018 for the first time in 15 years.
During the two evenings from 4:00pm-8:00pm, docents will take guests on guided tours of the pioneer settlement. Each home and structure will be donned with holiday décor appropriate for the 1830s – 1870s era. Guests will also enjoy music and a fireside Christmas story.
Historic Collinsville Candlelight Christmas tours to be hold for December 14th-15th.
Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees revise policies, conduct other business during winter meeting
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees hosted its winter meetings on November 29th and 30th, 2018 on the APSU campus.
The Board’s Academic Policies and Programs/Student Life Committee, Business and Finance Committee, Audit Committee and Executive Committee all met on Thursday, with the full board convening on Friday morning.
Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees
APSU’s Dr. Doris Davenport to deliver APSU commencement address on December 14th
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Doris Davenport, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of nursing and recipient of the 2018 National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, will deliver the keynote address during the University’s winter commencement on Friday, December 14th, 2018.
Austin Peay State University Winter Commencement to be held Friday, December 14th.
Austin Peay, Montgomery Central High School Spanish Students team up to teach classes to Senior Citizens
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, several residents of Fieldstone Place Assisted Living decided they wanted to learn a new language. This group of senior citizens approached Chesney Lancaster, Lifestyle 360 director at Fieldstone, and asked how they could go about taking classes. Lancaster immediately turned to one of the community’s best educational resources – Austin Peay State University (APSU).
APSU and MCHS students come together to teach Spanish 101 to senior citizens.
APSU acting and counseling students collaborate on disaster training
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The survivors were ushered into a large room where they sat in groups, trying to figure out what just happened. One young woman simply cried, unable to control herself.
When family members arrived, the lack of information led to shouting matches, and a group of counseling graduate students, trying to offer help, quickly found themselves overwhelmed.
Austin Peay State University students at the APSU Morgan University Center for a disaster training exercise.
APSU graphic design students create new logo for Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, when executives with Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma discussed creating a new company logo, they reached out to one of their newest clients – Austin Peay State University (APSU).
On July 1st, 2017, the company became the campus’ exclusive beverage provider, and a year later, Rachel Bush, associate professor of art, heard the company wanted to host a logo design contest. She contacted the Tullahoma office with a different idea.
The new logo, designed by Austin Peay State University graphic design students, for Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Tullahoma.
