APSU history students tour World War II vessel
October 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In early 1943, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is alleged to have said, “The destinies of two great empires…seemed to be tied up in some damned things called LSTs.”
He was referring to the amphibious vessels known as Landing Ship Tank that were used to transport tanks, armored vehicles, trucks and soldiers to major World War II invasion sites such as Sicily and Normandy. More than 1,000 ships were built, but Churchill complained that more were needed to win the war.
APSU faculty and history students stand on the deck of the World War II vessel the LST 325 with the ship’s captain, Robert D. Jornlin. (Photo by Charles Booth/APSU Staff).
APSU History Honor Society wins fourth Best Chapter of the Year
August 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this week, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history Dr. Minoa Uffelman asked if there was such a word as “four-peat.” She knows the word “repeat” well.
That’s what the University’s Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) history honor society did back in 2010 when they were named the Nation’s Best Chapter for the second year in a row. In 2011, she used the word “three-peat” because the PAT club she advises was again singled out as the top chapter in the nation. [Read more]
Austin Peay University Students conduct important Research on the Bats at Dunbar Cave
July 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On a muggy evening in late June, several Austin Peay State University graduate and undergraduate students hiked up to the mouth of Dunbar Cave in the hopes of finding a few bats.
The group brought with them a large Harp trap, consisting of a metal frame inset with rows of thin fishing line, and three high-frequency microphones and computerized recording units. After setting up their equipment, they sat in the cool dark of the cave opening and waited.
APSU graduate student Veronica Mullen and former APSU graduate student Josh Schulte prepare for a night of monitoring bats at Dunbar Cave.
APSU honors students, staff, faculty and organizations at annual awards program
May 10, 2012
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Clarksville, TN – The Office of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University honored leadership and service by individual students, student organizations, faculty and staff at its Student Organization and Leader Awards Program on April 11th.
The purpose of the program is to recognize students, student organizations, faculty and staff who have made significant contributions throughout the year both on and off campus, Director for Student Affairs Programs Tammy Bryant said. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University hosts Arts and Music program May 1st for local youngsters
April 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesdays throughout the spring, a group of eager youngsters and their parents have crowded into the Children’s Library of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library for an afternoon of free creative arts activities.
They were taking advantage of the new Children’s Arts Interaction Program, hosted by Austin Peay State University music and art faculty members and students. The program, which is open to all preschool and early elementary aged children, comes to an end this Tuesday, May 1st, at 4:30pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University honors exemplary professors during Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony
April 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday afternoon, Austin Peay State University recognized five professors with the highest distinctions awarded to faculty members during the University’s annual Honors and Awards Ceremony.
Dr. Mary Lou Witherspoon, professor of mathematics, was named the recipient of the 2012 APSU Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award. The award is presented annually to a faculty member or department chairperson who has completed a minimum of four years of full-time teaching at Austin Peay. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Physics Students building ‘Green’ Race Car
April 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The other day, Austin Peay State University physics student Elijah Jensen took out his cell phone to show a picture of his car. The hood was up in the photo, exposing an engine in pieces.
“That’s my car’s engine on Saturday,” he said. “I had to take the whole thing apart to fix one little piece. I’m very into fixing my own car, but fixing a car is a lot different than building a car.”
APSU physics students Elijah Jensen and John Walker discuss the half-scale prototype race car frame they designed and built. The next step is to build the full-scale formula SAE racecar. (Photo by Amber Fair/APSU).
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to examine Medieval Hungary
March 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University professor who is an expert in the history of medieval Hungary will speak more on this research interest as part of the next Provost Lecture Series at APSU.
Dr. Cameron Sutt, assistant professor of history, will present “Serfs, Slaves and Sources: Doing Medieval Social History,” at 3:00pm, Thursday, March 29th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies program presents “The Vagina Monologues” March 27th and 28th
March 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This month, the Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies Program, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and V-Day are celebrating 11 years of producing Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues.”
The show will be performed at 7:00pm on March 27th and 28th in Clement Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00. [Read more]
Clarksville Community Concert Association preents the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet
March 23, 2012
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet offers rare treat
Clarksville, TN – The 51st Mid-South Jazz Festival features the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Saturday, March 31st at 7:30pm on the campus of Austin Peay State University in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
This culminates the 2011-12 Clarksville Community Concert Association (CCCA) season and promises to be an exceptional evening of music for Clarksville audiences and jazz lovers.
