Austin Peay State University’s Edible Books Contest celebrates National Library Week
April 19, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On April 10th, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library, along with the Department of Communication, hosted the inaugural Edible Books Contest in celebration of National Library Week. Students, staff and faculty submitted 15 food-based creations inspired by short stories, novels and children’s books.
APSU’s Woodward Library held their first Edible Book Contest April 10th.
Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13
April 8, 2019
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)
Woodward Library, APSU Communication Department host edible book contest April 10th
March 25, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Fruits and vegetables don’t typically express emotion – there’s no such thing as a happy apple or sad tomato – but on April 10th, 2019 visitors to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library might spot an angry cluster of grapes, wearing a 1930s-era fedora, near the popular reading section.
Austin Peay State University Edible Book Contest to be held April 10th.
APSU Woodward Library Society hosting annual Society Social on April 6th
March 13, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This April, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library Society will host its annual Society Social, featuring author Michael Doubler.
The Society Social, a library friend-raising and fundraising dinner, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, 2019 in the Franklin Room of the F&M Bank in downtown Clarksville. Social hour begins at 5:30pm followed by a buffet dinner catered by the Party Station.
The Austin Peay State University Woodward Library Society to hold annual Society Social at the Franklin Room of F&M Bank on April 6th.
Meet Wilf the cat, another APSU Paws to Care success story
December 25, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Scott Shumate thought he was going to get a cat. The IT analyst for Digital Services at Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library had a cat lined up last summer – his friends had a stray but weren’t allowed to have pets.
APSU student Scott Shumate adopted Wilf from Paws to Care.
Austin Peay State University counseling grad student Melody Shipley earns National Award for 9/11 art therapy project
October 22, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) grad student Melody Shipley, a ceramics artist, planned to focus on her pottery full-time, but then in 2015, she went horseback riding.
It was something she did often on her family farm, but that afternoon Shipley ended up on ground, twisting her back and dislocated a rib.
APSU grad student Melody Shipley stands with plates made as part of her art therapy project.
APSU’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter collecting books for Halloween event
October 17, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For the 16th consecutive Halloween, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is collecting new and gently used children’s books for its Candy for the Mind project.
Members of the campus and local community are invited to support this effort through donations of books or money for the purchase of books.
Children look through books at a previous Candy For the Mind event at Austin Peay State University.
Murals, Sculptures, Fountains and Flames Fill Clarksville’s Public Art Trail
February 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville unveiled its 21st public art piece this month. Twelve of the pieces – at least – are in a proximity that’s easily walkable within the city’s downtown core.
Murals, sculptures, fountains, and flames are among the art pieces you’ll see showcased along city streets, urban trails, buildings and throughout the campus of Austin Peay State University, which is adjacent to downtown. Many of the works were designed or created by Clarksville artists.
Frank Sutton sculpture on Franlin Street
Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrates Open Access Week
November 4, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff at Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library participated in Open Access Week from October 23rd-29th, 2017.
Open Access Week is an international event designed to raise awareness about open access initiatives and opportunities.
APSU Woodward Library took part in Open Access Week on October 23rd through 29th. (Beth Lowary, APSU)
APSU Woodward Library to host month-long exhibit, lecture and film series on World War I
October 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – In February 1918, the U.S. Army 32nd Infantry Division, known as the “Red Arrow” because of the insignia worn on their shoulder sleeves, arrived in France to join in the fight on the Western Front, the main theatre of war during World War I.
Made primarily of Army National Guard units from Wisconsin and Michigan, the Red Arrow lived up to its name by successfully piercing enemy lines where other units failed.
World War I exhibit will be on display at the APSU Woodward Library October 20th – November 20th.
