Austin Peay State University Students excelling this Semester
February 18, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The spring semester at Austin Peay State University started only a month ago, but several students in the school’s College of Science and Mathematics and College of Behavioral and Health Sciences have wasted no time in finding ways to excel.
Most recently, three of those colleges’ top students were invited to present their research at the 2013 National Conference on Undergraduate Research in La Crosee, WI. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Phi Kappa Phi chapter plans 2nd annual Big Reveal event to tap new members
February 17, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It was lunchtime on February 15th, 2012, when the sound of a trumpet blared across the Austin Peay State University campus.
At that moment, professors and pages, dressed in academic regalia, began to address unsuspecting students in almost all of the University’s buildings. [Read more]
APSU Spring Salon Series event to feature ancient Chinese harp
February 15, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The sound is immediately recognizable. When a musician bends over a guzheng – an old Chinese harp – and plucks at its 21 strings, soothing, ancient music vibrates through the air.
For thousands of years, listeners have associated those slow, deliberate songs with idyllic images of rural China.
Dr. Ann Silverberg
Local schools compete in 8th Annual Black History Bowl at Austin Peay State University
February 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, dozens of middle and high school students stopped by the Austin Peay State University campus to participate in the Eighth Annual Black History Bowl.
“We had a good attendance with three middle school teams competing against each other and three high school teams competing against each other,” Dr. Barbara Peterson, APSU associate professor of education, said. “There was a heightened level of excitement and anticipation for this year’s event.” [Read more]
National Science Foundation-funded program at APSU awards 16 scholarships for students to study STEM disciplines
February 14, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A new National Science Foundation-funded program at Austin Peay State University recently awarded 16 scholarships to community college transfer students, active duty military personnel, veterans and dependents interested in earning a bachelor’s degree in the science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines for the 2012-13 academic year.
The project, titled “Increasing the Number of Regional Community College Graduates and Active Duty Military Personnel, Veterans and Dependents Enrolling in and Completing a STEM Baccalaureate Degree,” awarded scholarships to nine APSU students and one Volunteer State Community College student thanks to the more than $500,000 the NSF is providing APSU over the next five years. [Read more]
Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Queen City Road Race featuring new 7K Race
February 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – It’s that time of year again to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for the 35th Annual Queen City Road Race scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.
The Queen City Road Race event is a Clarksville tradition promoting fitness and fun for all ages. The 7K and 5K race route takes runners through the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, beginning and ending at Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium, while the One Mile Movement takes you on an exciting tour of a portion of the APSU campus.
For over thirty years, hundreds of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Fort Campbell school students, teachers and family members have participated in this Clarksville tradition. [Read more]
APSU’s English as Second Language Institute announces Spring Registration
February 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Language should not be a barrier for those needing to communicate in English as a second language.
Those needing to improve their English language skills are encouraged to register for six-week sessions at the English as Second Language (ESL) Institute at Austin Peay State University. Classes begin February 16th, with Wednesday mornings, Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings available. Registration ends February 13th. [Read more]
APSU hosting career fair for students in STEM field
February 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University College of Science and Mathematics will host a career fair from 10:00am to 2:00pm on February 27th, in the Morgan University Center Ballroom.
The event will allow students to meet with regional employers to discuss career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Student Heading to Famous CERN Lab this Summer
February 11, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The tunnel, which is more than 16 miles long, is buried some 300 feet underground in the suburbs of Geneva, Switzerland. Back in 2008, a few nervous individuals worried the long, circular corridor might end up destroying the planet.
That’s because scientists planned to smash subatomic particles together in that hidden laboratory to recreate the “big bang” that spawned the universe. A handful of doomsdayers worried the researchers might instead create a miniature black hole.
David Huddle Fiction Reading at Austin Peay State University February 12th
February 11, 2013
2012-2013 Acuff Chair of Excellence
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, Austin Peay State University will have a reading by David Huddle at the Morgan University Center, room 303 at 8:00pm.
Huddle will read from his forthcoming novel, “The Faulkes Chronicle”. The reading is free and open to the public.
David Huddle
