APSU alumni Lynn Von Hagen pursues research opportunity in Kenya
February 28, 2016
Clarksville, TN – As a young person, Lynn Von Hagen dreamed of working with animals. She donated to conservation groups and gave her time and talents to Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary, a domestic animal rescue organization in Hendersonvillem TN.
However, as is the case for many people, Von Hagen was forced to postpone her dreams of pursuing studies in zoology, ecology and animal biology and concentrate on earning a living.
Austin Peay Lynn Von Hagen dreamed of working with animals and now that dream is taking her to Kenya.
APSU’s Victor Felts presented with Southeastern Interfaternity Conference’s highest honor
February 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Victor Felts, director of Student Life and Engagement at Austin Peay State University, was presented with the Dr. Karlem Riess Award during this month’s Southeastern Interfaternity Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Dr. Karlem Riess Award is the highest honor bestowed to an individual by the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference.
APSU’s Victor Felts
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival to be held April 14th-16th
February 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The 14th annual award-winning free Rivers and Spires Festival is set for April 14th-16th, 2016. Festival goers will enjoy five stages of live entertainment with over 100 performers during the three days.
From children’s activities, arts vendors, a car show, military exhibits, shopping and so much more, this is truly an event for the whole family. Country music artist and reality star Kellie Pickler will headline the Public Square stage at 7:30pm and Dove awarding artist Plumb will headline the Christian stage at 7:00pm on Saturday night.
Clarksville’s Rivers and Spires Festival.
APSU alum Joey Smith joins 2016 Class of Pink Tie Guys
February 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County Public Health Director Joey Smith (’99) was recently honored for his work in the fight against breast cancer by the Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure with his induction into the 2016 Class of Pink Tie Guys.
Montgomery County Public Health Director Joey Smith
Classics at Austin Peay State University students present at international conference
February 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Six Austin Peay State University Classics students recently presented papers at the Fifth Annual University of Tennessee Undergraduate Classics Conference, an international, refereed conference held on the campus of the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
This marked the third consecutive year APSU has had multiple students accepted, and also represented the highest total of students of any university at the conference.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU Breast Cancer 5K set for April 23rd
February 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On April 23rd, runners, walkers and community supporters will gather at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center for the Sixth Annual Austin Peay Breast Cancer 5k. Proceeds from the event, which is pet friendly, will go toward breast cancer treatment and research.
Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University. (Kathleen Evans)
APSU welcomes Nashville-based designer and illustrator Rachel Briggs
February 24, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art and Design, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to welcome nationally-recognized designer and illustrator Rachel Briggs to campus for a visiting artist lecture.
The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be at 7:00pm, on February 24th, in room 401 of the Trahern Building.
Works by Rachel Briggs
APSU’s O’Connor contributes to article on mass killings
February 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Tom O’Connor, Austin Peay State University associate professor of Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, recently co-authored an article, “Mass Killings: What We Know and Where Do We Go,” in the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities – American Institute of Science.
APSU’s Dr. Tom O’Connor
APSU Honors Film Series presents Oscar-nominated documentary “The Look of Silence” on February 24th
February 22, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Honors Program continues its Honors Film Series when it presents “The Look of Silence” on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00pm in the Honors Commons classroom.
“The Look of Silence” to be shown at Austin Peay on Wednesday, February 24th, at 7:00pm.
Sixth Annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium coming to Austin Peay State University March 4th
February 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – In 1964, a high-level AT&T executive named Robert Greenleaf decided to retire from his stable position in order to redefine how Americans think of leadership.
With his famous quote, “Good leaders must first become good servants,” Greenleaf gave life to the servant-leader movement, which became a staple in college business classes and executive seminars at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st.
