Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, June 6th and 7th, 2013
April 29, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in partnership with Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Arts Commission, is pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference, being held June 6th and 7th, 2013, on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
We are very honored to have as this year’s keynote speaker Frye Gaillard, who has written extensively on Southern race relations, politics and culture as the author or editor of over twenty books, including Cradle of Freedom: Alabama and the Movement That Changed America and The Books That Mattered: A Reader’s Memoir.
Frye Gaillard to Keynote Ninth Annual Clarksville Writers Conference
APSU to announce, celebrate transforming gift
April 29, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will announce and celebrate a transforming gift that will impact generations of students and teachers, both present and future.
The announcement and celebration will take place at 4:00pm, Tuesday, April 30th in the Morgan University Center, Ballroom B and C and include a video presentation and comments from keynote speakers. [Read more]
APSU establishes new Center for Entrepreneurship
April 28, 2013
Clarksville, TN – With initial funding from two businesses in Tennessee, the Austin Peay State University College of Business will establish the Center for Entrepreneurship to challenge students beyond the classroom and bridge community business with future business leaders from all areas of interest.
A formal gift announcement to jumpstart the venture is planned for 11:00am, Friday, May 3rd in the Gentry Auditorium, located in the Kimbrough Building on the main campus. The public is invited to attend. [Read more]
APSU psychology professor Stephen Truhon tapped for Office of Naval Research summer fellow
April 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Stephen Truhon, associate professor of psychology, has been appointed a fellow in the 2013 Office of Naval Research Summer Faculty Research Program.
The program is a continuous 10-week on-site program with the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. His work will end June 24th. [Read more]
APSU choral groups to perform works “From Vivaldi to the Pentatonix” May 1st
April 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – When the Canadian singer Leonard Cohen first released his hauntingly beautiful song “Hallelujah” back in 1984, it received little fanfare. But over the years, musicians such as Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley recorded covers of the work, causing its popularity to skyrocket.
Versions of the song have since appeared on TV shows such as “One Tree Hill” and “The Voice,” and movies like 2001’s “Shrek.” [Read more]
APSU Alumni Ken and Amy Landrum presented with 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy
April 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee Board of Regents recognized the generosity of two longtime Austin Peay State University supporters on April 23rd by presenting Ken and Amy Landrum with the 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy.
The Landrums, both 1964 graduates, moved to Florida after Amy retired from a 30-year teaching career and Ken retired from a 32-year career with the National Life and Accident Insurance Co., but their philanthropic personalities have kept them close in spirit to APSU.
APSU President Tim Hall joins Amy and Ken Landrum as Fran Marcum with the Tennessee Board of Regents presents the couple with the 2013 Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU).
Austin Peay State University Alumni Relations hosting card party for community May 23rd
April 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Do you have a deck of cards in your house? Do you spend most mornings or afternoons playing a game of poker or hearts? Do you regularly read the bridge column in The Leaf-Chronicle?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, than you should stop by the Austin Peay State University Alumni and Friends Card Party from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Thursday, May 23rd, in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.
Austin Peay State University to Graduate its largest class yet, Marsha Blackburn to speak
April 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will award degrees to 1,222 students – the largest class in APSU history – during its 84th Spring Commencement on Friday, May 10th in the Dunn Center.
U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn, R-TN, who represents the state’s 7th Congressional District, will be the keynote speaker at both the morning and afternoon commencement events.
Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn addresses a graduating class
APSU professor Bob Shelton explores use of iPads in Chemistry Classrooms
April 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – For more than a century, quiet students have suffered from a common phobia known as “board shyness.” They keep their eyes down and hope the teacher picks someone else to write on the board at the front of the classroom.
“You want students to come up to the board to work, to become more confident in their knowledge,” Dr. Bob Shelton, Austin Peay State University associate professor of chemistry, said. “Some suffer from board shyness. They’re scared of what they’re about to write. We can overcome that with some of the iPad apps that allow them to work from their seat. Then, through the technology that we have, they can project their answers so that the entire class can see it and learn from it.”
Austin Peay State University associate professor of chemistry Dr. Bob Shelton.
Austin Peay State University to hold peace walk, vigil for Boston Marathon
April 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will hold a peace walk and candlelight vigil this week to honor those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing attacks.
The public is invited to attend the event scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th. The peace walk will begin at 6:00pm and follow the one-mile route on the GovsTrail. Those wishing to participate should meet in the Morgan University Center plaza. [Read more]
