APSU graduated 1,132 Students Friday, May 9th
May 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – 
Austin Peay State University on Friday celebrated the graduation of 1,132 students from its six component schools. Since 2008 the University has held two separate graduation ceremonies in order to accommodate its growing student body.
Family and friends of the graduates gathered on hand to witness the ceremonies and to celebrate what is likely to be one of the proudest moments in the life of their APSU student.
APSU President Tim Hall and his wife Lee oversee his last commencement as President at Austin Peay State University
APSU grad student awarded NSF fellowship
May 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dustin Owen didn’t spend much time outside as a child. While other boys stomped through creeks chasing lizards and frogs, he stared out the window of his parents’ Indiana home, wishing away the severe allergies that kept him trapped indoors.
As he slowly grew out of his allergies, allowing a 10-year-old Owen to finally venture outside, he decided to make up for lost time. He threw himself into the wild, tracking down turtles and snakes and other creatures his mother appreciated but didn’t particularly care for.
Dustin Owen conducts research in the APSU David H. Snyder Museum of Zoology. (Photo by Taylor Slifko/APSU)
APSU’s Christopher Burawa invited to serve on Tennessee Art Commission panel
May 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Christopher Burawa, director of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, was recently invited to serve on the Tennessee Arts Commission’s 2014 Citizen Advisory Panel in Nashville, TN.
The panelists, who are nominated, meet once a year to offer advice on program planning and to review grant applications. In addition, they serve as year-round resources to the Tennessee Arts Commission staff as advocates for the arts in their communities.
Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence director Christopher Burawa.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for May 4th, 2014
May 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Queen City Road Race and Clarksville Parks and Recreation gears up for the summer season at the pools.
Get your Summer Pool Passes at Clarksville Parks and Recreation
20th annual APSU Governors Bass Tournament to be held Saturday, May 10th
May 2, 2014
APSU Sports Information
Clarksville, TN – The 20th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just a week away.
This year’s edition, which will be held Saturday, May 10th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park, promises to be more accessible for entrants and families alike.
Last May entrants were forced to use the back entrance because of flooding. Despite that obstacle, the tourney drew 282 boats — 14 more than in 2012.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Doyle & Debbie, Lee Greenwood Bringing Shows To APSU Red Barn Memorial Day Weekend
May 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Get ready Clarksville, the Doyle & Debbie Show will be taking the stage at the APSU Red Barn, 12 Govs Lane, on May 22nd at 7:30pm.
Known for their hilarious parodies and quick wit humor, the Nashville-based Doyle & Debbie Show has gained a large cult following over the years. Clarksville is excited to be hosting the masterminds behind the show, Bruce Arntson and Clarksville’s own, Jenny Littleton.
Doyle & Debbie, and Lee Greenwood coming to Clarksville Memorial Day Weekend
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum May 2014 Exhibits and Activities
May 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of April, the Museum will feature Sessions with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, There’s No Place Like Oz, Anne Bagby: Layered Expressions, Figuratively Speaking: National Juried Exhibition, Illustrated Poetry: The Art of Jim Diehr, A Puppet Production, Let’s Find: Shoes, and The Symbolism of Oz.
Anne Bagby painting Atrodyssey
Austin Peay State University receives $100k grant for expanding “My Future” system
April 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University was awarded a $100,000 grant earlier this week to expand and enhance its innovative My Future system. The system, unveiled in 2012, uses predictive analytics to help students pick majors in fields where they will likely find academic success.
The grant was awarded through EDUCAUSE’s Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) initiative. EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association that supports the role of information technology in higher education. [Read more]
Wrapping up Clarksville’s 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival
April 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The last day of the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival continued to be the best in memory. The weather was absolutely flawless, neither too hot nor to cold. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky throughout the entire day.
I rushed down to the Festival at 9:00am to catch the annual WJZM 1400 AM Clarksville in Review broadcast from the Festival. This usually is held at the Bill Roberts thunder road automotive tent on Franklin Street just down from the Roxy Regional Theatre. The program was already well underway when I arrived.
Randy Houser performing at the 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival on Saturday
Friends of Dunbar Cave’s Spring Fling event to be held May 10th, 2014
April 29, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave have announced the schedule for this year’s Spring Fling event to be held (rain or shine) on May 10th, 2014. All activities begin at the Visitor’s Center and are free of charge. Snacks will be provided for a modest donation. Children must supervised by an adult.
Come out and enjoy a day of free, family fun.
Reptiliacs at Dunbar Cave’s Spring Fling
