APSU to celebrate Women in Athletics April 5th-6th with focus on Title IX
March 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It’s time to laud all current and former female athletes at Austin Peay State University.
The second Women in Athletics celebration, scheduled for April 5th-6th, will spotlight the 40th anniversary of Title IX, monumental federal legislation first enacted in 1972 that requires gender equity in sports and other key educational programs receiving federal funding.
The law states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University College of Business to have Dean’s Research Forum on March 21st
March 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University College of Business will hold its second Dean’s Research Forum on March 21st.
The Dean’s Research Forum will focus on student debt, complexity and total quality management. It will feature presentations of selected published scholarly contributions developed by APSU College of Business faculty members. [Read more]
APSU graduate student to showcase work in Nashville
March 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University graduate student will showcase her work at the Legislative Plaza in Nashville, TN as part of the annual Graduate Education Week in Tennessee, April 1st-7th.
Veronica Mullen will present research, titled “Population demographics and site-fidelity among cave-dwelling bats of Dunbar Cave, Montgomery County, Tennessee,” which was co-authored by Dr. Andrew Barrass, associate professor in the APSU Center of Excellence for Field Biology at APSU.
APSU graduate student Veronica Mullen and former APSU graduate student Josh Schulte prepare for a night of monitoring bats at Dunbar Cave.
APSU to honor local artists and arts supporters during March 17th Ovation Awards
March 11, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday evenings, you might know him as Bucky Dawes, manager of the fictional country music star Rayna James on the ABC drama “Nashville.” Later this month, when Nicole Kidman’s new psychological thriller “Stoker” hits theaters, he’ll be the minister dressed in black with a white collar
But most people in Clarksville know him as the Julliard-trained actor David Alford, an Austin Peay State University graduate who has never forgotten his alma mater.
David Alford is the recipient of this year’s George Mabry Award.
APSU professor authors study on eradicating malaria
March 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Folashade Agusto, an Austin Peay State University assistant professor of mathematics, has taken the world one step closer to eradicating malaria – the leading cause of death among children in Africa.
That’s because Agusto is the lead author of a new study from the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), which used a mathematical model to discover that insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNS) can drastically cut back the number of malaria infections. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 10th, 2013
March 10, 2013
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:
- Olympic Style Archery
- School is out, come play!
- Tai Chi program to continue; now offering two classes
- Queen City Road Race
Austin Peay State University Sorority plans popular Dodgeball Tournament
March 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – For the third consecutive year, the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority at Austin Peay State University will hold the popular Ball to the Walls Dodgeball Tournament.
The event, open to the public, will take place from noon-3:00pm, Saturday, April 6th at the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center at the APSU main campus. [Read more]
19th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament just around the corner
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – As the temperatures climb up this weekend it is a reminder the 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 11th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 264 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Austin Peay State University to exhibit newly donated folk art collection
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In a small storage room in the basement of Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall, Marilyn Monroe is making things a bit awkward for President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie.
First off, the president and first lady are dressed formally, while Marilyn has opted to wear a red polka dot bikini. Then there’s that big smile of hers, which seems to mock the uncomfortable expression on Jackie’s face.
Two folk art sculptures that are part of the Crouch Folk Art Collection. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
APSU Provost Lecture Series to have Biology professor Dr. Sergei Markov to discuss algae for practical purposes
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University biology professor, who has gained international recognition with his research in the last few years, will be the next presenter of the Provost Lecture Series at APSU.
Dr. Sergei Markov, associate professor of biology, will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, March 7th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public.
The title of his presentation is “Growing algae in photobioreactors for practical purposes.” [Read more]
