Austin Peay State University has 15 Graduate Students chosen for University Grants
May 21, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Fifteen graduate students at Austin Peay State University have been selected as awardees in the 2013 Graduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grant.
The SRFP awards between $200.00 to $1,000 for selected proposals to develop a research or creative activity project. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts to host 9th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference
May 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council is partnering with the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, the APSU President’s Office and the Tennessee Arts Commission to once again bring acclaimed authors and poets to town for the Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference.
The event will be June 6th and 7th at the APSU Morgan University Center.
Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference
Austin Peay State University Breast Cancer Awareness 5K raises $3,375 to American Cancer Society
May 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On an early Saturday morning April 13th, more than 200 runners joined forces to race in the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K race organized by a number of offices at Austin Peay State University.
Some of them walked away with top finisher awards, but all of them played a part in raising $3,375 to the American Cancer Society.
Henderson Hill III (center), director of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center at APSU, and Lauren Wilkinson (right), assistant director of the APSU University Recreation, present a check to Jerri Rule, community representative with the American Cancer Society. The proceeds are from the annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K held April 13th on the main APSU campus. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
New APSU students, community encouraged to read ‘Saints at the River’
May 16, 2013
Clarksville, TN – This summer, Austin Peay State University will welcome new students who will register for classes and pick up one of their books that will serve as the common reading assignment for Fall 2013 semester.
The new book is “Saints at the River” by Ron Rash, and the community also is invited to read the book and participate in the campus events and book discussions beginning in September. New student orientation and registration will begin May 18th and continue throughout the summer. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University grad Chase Davenport to study poetry at Robert Frost’s summer farmhouse
May 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – During the summer months, the great American poet Robert Frost liked to stay in a small, white clapboard farmhouse in rural New Hampshire. According to the website www.literarytraveler.com, he later wrote to a friend about his first experience at the farm.
“Our summer was one of the pleasantest we have had for years… There is a pang there that makes poetry,” Frost wrote.
APSU Graduate Chase Davenport.
APSU Student awarded Edelweiss Club scholarship
May 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Andrew Beaudoin, a German major at Austin Peay State University, has been selected to receive the Clarksville Edelweiss Club Scholarship for 2013-14.
He was honored during an awards ceremony at the Edelweiss Clubhouse on May 8th and received a check from Debbie Whitaker, president of the Clarksville Edelweiss Club.
Andrew Beaudoin (middle), who is studying German at Austin Peay State University, receives a scholarship from Debbie Whitaker (left), president of the Clarksville Edelweiss Club. Dr. Norbert Puszkar is on the right. (Photo provided)
Clarksville Fishermen Win APSU Governors Bass Tournament
May 11, 2013
Paris Landing, TN – The team of Larry Ethridge and Steve Richerson, of Clarksville, were declared the winners of the 19th Annual Governors Bass Tournament, held Saturday, at Kentucky Lake, with launching occurring from Paris Landing State Park.
A total of 282 boats were registered for $13,000 in prize money.
Larry Ethridge and Steve Richerson win 19th Annual Governors Bass Tournament. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)
Austin Peay State University Military Students honored with APSU Military Coin
May 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday afternoon, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall stood before a small group of about 50 students and said they were one of the main reasons he loves going to work each morning.
“It makes us proud that we get the chance to work with heroes,” he said.
APSU President Tim Hall presents graduate and veteran Darrell Sheffield with an APSU military coin. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU).
Customs House Museum to host Carvings, Castings, and Constructions by Mike Andrews
May 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Hundred-year old patterns of wheels, squares, stars, and waves merge into beautiful assemblages of wood and steel. These, along side Mike Andrews’ more widely known works of art fill the Crouch gallery of the Customs House Museum on May 17th.
Artist Mike Andrews has been creating art for more than two decades out of limestone, wood, and metal. More recently, he has produced large, wall installations comprised of patterns belonging to the Clarksville Foundry.
Artist Mike Andrews has been creating art for more than two decades out of limestone, wood, and metal. Carvings, Castings, and Constructions will be on exhibit through August 31st.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to participate in APSU Reading Program “The Peay Read”
May 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Peay Read is APSU’s collaborative reading program that chooses one title each year to be read by incoming freshman — with the author of the book coming to campus to speak in September.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be participating in the Peay Read this year by supplying 20 copies of this year’s title, “Saints at the River” in a display near the circulation desk. Library patrons are invited to read the book and attend the Peay Read event keynote speech by the author. [Read more]
