APSU hosting December 3rd info session for Spring Phlebotomy Tech course
November 29, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education is offering healthcare training programs that will prepare students to enter the healthcare industry – the largest employment sector in the country today.
The Phlebotomy Technician Training program is planned with busy adults in mind.
APSU Sundquist Science Complex
APSU Honors Film Series continues with “The Storm Makers”
November 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Honors Program continues its Honors Film Series when it presents “The Storm Makers” on Monday, November 30th at 7:00pm in the Honors Commons classroom.
Set in Southeast Asia, “The Storm Makers” centers on a young Cambodian woman, Aya, who was sold into forced labor at age 16 in Malaysia. Beaten and sexual assaulted while in captivity, Aya returns home, still poor, but with a child.
Austin Peay State University to show the file “The Storm Makers” at the APSU Honors Commons Monday, November 20th. (APSU)
APSU to remove Hemlock Semiconductor name
November 25, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University officials are moving forward with plans to remove the name from the University’s Hemlock Semiconductor Building.
The decision comes several months after the company offered this option, along with offering its assistance in repurposing the building.
Austin Peay State University Hemlock Semiconductor Building. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University fraternity registers more than 500 students to vote
November 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Tau Phi Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity participated in the organization’s national program, “A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People,” in September.
During the event, the chapter registered 505 APSU students to vote in local, state and national elections.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU honors founding members of faculty senate
November 21, 2015
Clarksville, TN – When the first Austin Peay State University Faculty Senate met in October of 1975, then-senate president Solie Fott made two motions to the University administration.
“Things are a little foggy now, but when I think back on my term as president, I think of two motions we made,” Fott said. “The first motion was asking the administration to lower the speed bumps that were all over campus, and especially around the administration building. The administration told us no.
Dr. Solie Fott and other former members of faculty senate are honered for the 40th anniversary of the founding of faculty senate on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 at Austin Peay State University. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
APSU celebrates ancient languages with 9th annual Classics Day
November 20, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Latin is very much a living language on the campus of Austin Peay State University, as Classics at APSU hosted its annual Classics Day event for area high school students.
The all-day event brought together a record 221 students from Montgomery County and Sumner County high schools for a day of activities centered on the languages of the ancient world.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s David Steinquest and Friends to hold “Santa Claus is Coming!” Christmas concert December 4th
November 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Don’t miss the 2015 edition of the Christmas concert, “Santa Claus is Coming!,” presented by Austin Peay State University professor of music David Steinquest.
The sixth annual concert is set for Friday, December 4th at 7:30pm in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall on the University campus.
Christmas Concert at Austin Peay State University.
APSU student excels at international conference
November 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On November 13th, Austin Peay State University senior Keedy Burdeshaw presented her research on consent education in Tennessee at the International Organization for Social Sciences and Behavioral Research in Boca Raton, Florida.
APSU Student Keedy Burdeshaw
Austin Peay State University honors Tennessee artist Craddock with inaugural fellowship
November 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on Monday, November 23rd, artist Maysey Craddock will present a public lecture on her work at Austin Peay State University. Craddock is the recipient of the inaugural APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Tennessee Artist Fellowship.
Artwork by APSU CECA Tennessee Artist Fellowship winner Maysey Craddock.
APSU announces Candlelight Ball Award winners
November 18, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Office of Alumni Relations has announced the recipients of the 2016 Candlelight Ball Awards. The Wendell H. Gilbert Award will go to Jack B. Turner (’67), president of Jack B. Turner and Associates, and the Spirit of Austin Peay Award will go to Josh Baggett (’05), district engineering technician with Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation.
Since 2011, the University has honored two individuals who have supported or brought recognition to APSU through their achievements or contributions. [Read more]
