APSU Department of History to host talk, symposium on Clarksville, African-Americans and the Civil War on October 27th-28th
October 19, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Upon issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, more than three million slaves in Confederate areas were recognized as free by the Union.
The Union army wasted little time recruiting those newly freed men into service, with some 1,800 Clarksville residents answering the call, joining the Union army as members of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) in ceremonies on the Clarksville public square.
Austin Peay assistant professor of history Dr. Kelly Jones.
Zone 3 to hold alumni reading and film screening on October 26th
October 18, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, October 26th, Zone 3, the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts’ literary journal, will welcome two alumnae back to campus for an alumni reading and film screening event.
A graduate of the creative writing program at Austin Peay, filmmaker Jennifer Callahan will present a screening of her new film, “Beulah Land,” on October 26th at 4:00pm.
APSU Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert returns on October 27th
October 17, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Don’t be afraid to be changed on Friday, October 27th, 2017, when Austin Peay State University’s Department of Music hosts the 33rd annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert. It will be a metamorphosis for the better, we assure you!
This year’s concert will feature two performances at 6:00pm and 8:00pm and takes place at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall in the Music/Mass Communication Building. Admission is two cans of food (donated to Loaves & Fishes) or $5.00.
APSU Music / Mass Communication building
APSU’s Martin Golson elected as Vice President of National Learning Center Organization
October 12, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Director of the Academic Support Center Martin Golson was recently recognized as a leader among his peers in the learning center community when he was elected to serve as vice president of the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) for the 2017-18 year.
“If you’re working in a learning center, the NCLCA is something you should be a part of, because we certify professionals working in learning centers and learning centers themselves that promote standards of excellence,” Golson said. “I’m very fortunate to have been chosen by my fellow members (as vice president).”
Austin Peay State University’s Martin Golson
Support APSU Hispanic Alumni Club while celebrating Homecoming 2017
October 10, 2017
Clarksville, TN – At Austin Peay State University’s Hispanic Cultural Center, visitors often hear the phrase, “Where strangers become amigos and amigos become familia.”
“That’s our motto,” Louise Mitchell, HCC coordinator, said. “That’s what we’re all about, and we want to continue that theme after our students graduate.”
Austin Peay associate professor Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison.
Austin Peay State University’s The New Gallery presents “Michi Meko: How Far We Haven’t Come”
October 5, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s The New Gallery, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, presents “Michi Meko: How Far We Haven’t Come,” as part of the 2017-18 exhibition season.
Michi Meko
APSU Alumni Relations Office hosting several events for 2017 Homecoming
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Alumni Relations Office plans to welcome back graduates later this month with several special Homecoming events.
At 10:00am on Friday, October 20th, 2017 alumni and the public are invited to participate in the 39th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Swan Lake Golf Course.
39th Annual APSU Homecoming Golf Tournament to be held October 20th at Swan Lake Golf Course.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 5th, 2017
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Traditional Japanese dance to be held at Austin Peay’s Trahern Theatre on October 4th
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Famed troupe Global Culture Nasu is making a special trip to Tennessee with a stop at Austin Peay State University.
On Wednesday, October 4th, 2017, Global Culture Nasu will return to Austin Peay’s Trahern Theater for its only public performance on an American college campus. The event is free and open to the public, with the performance beginning at 6:00pm.
Traditional Japanese dance troupe Global Culture Nasu to be at Austin Peay State University Wednesday, October 4th.
APSU hosting ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Jenkins Building on October 6th
October 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Last February, the Austin Peay State University Office of University Advancement relocated to 318 College Street, marking the beginning of APSU’s expansion into downtown Clarksville.
At 2:00pm, on Friday, October 6th, 2017 the University will officially celebrate this milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the campus’ new Jenkins Building, home of University Advancement. The ceremony will take place at 416 College Street.
APSU Jenkins Building
