Reagan Giving Circle at APSU to have 1st Award Luncheon
April 24, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The Reagan Giving Circle at Austin Peay State University will award scholarships to APSU female students during its first award ceremony next month.
The ceremony will be at 11:30am, Tuesday, May 1st in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Featured speaker will be Janet Ayers, president of the Ayers Foundation and the 2007 Association of Fundraising Professionals Philanthropist of the Year, who in 2006 gave more than $3.4 million to support community organizations in Tennessee and in the previous three years had personally given or pledged more than $27 million. [Read more]
APSU Wind Ensemble concert to include performance of “Star Wars” film score
April 24, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Gregory Wolynec’s taste in classical music can at times be described as a bit esoteric. The Austin Peay State University associate professor of music enjoys seeking out lost masterworks or underperformed pieces by the world’s great composers.
The students who make up the APSU Wind Ensemble know this about their professor and conductor, so they were a bit confused when he handed out the sheet music for their next performance. The words “Star Wars” were printed at the top of the page. [Read more]
APSU Service Learning Class helps develop bilingual directory for local Hispanic community
April 24, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University student Jorge Jiménez Cano first arrived in the United States, he only spoke a handful of basic English words, such as “hello” and “yes.” This proved to be a bit problematic on the days when he wasn’t feeling well.
“When I’d go to the doctor, I’d say ‘ouch here,’” he recalled, pointing to his throat to show the doctor where he felt pain. “It was intimidating.” [Read more]
APSU Military Center coordinator receives Patriot Award
April 23, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – When Darlene Howell, coordinator of the Austin Peay State University Military Student Center, was called out of her office on Wednesday afternoon, she was a bit confused. Why were there so many people – including APSU President Tim Hall – gathered in the Center, watching her every move?
But then Bob Beaty, a volunteer with the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), stepped forward to clear things up by presenting Howell with an award.
Bob Beaty, with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presents Darlene Howell, coordinator of APSU Military Student Center, with the Patriot Award while APSU President Tim Hall congratulates her. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU Staff)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 23rd, 2012
April 23, 2012
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:
- Musicians Wanted
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- 34th Annual Queen City Road Race
- Deposits Due May 4th
- *NEW* Yoga in the Park
- Self-Defense Class
APSU celebrates National Poetry Month with free reading by renowned poets
April 22, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – April is National Poetry Month, and the Austin Peay State University Honors Program and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts are celebrating by bringing in two nationally renowned poets for a free reading at 4:00pm on April 23rd in the APSU Honors Commons.
The reading, which is part of the Center’s Spring Salon Series, will feature Pam Uschuk, referred to by The Bloomsbury Review as “one of the most insightful and spirited poets today,” and William Pitt Root, a Guggenheim Fellow and former Tucson Poet Laureate.
Poets Pam Uschuk (left) and William Pitt Root (right) will read on April 23rd at Austin Peay State University.
APSU student to help excavate ancient Greek town this summer
April 21, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Jennifer Miraldi, a junior classics major at Austin Peay State University, unfolded a large map and spread it over the desk of Dr. Tim Winters, APSU professor of classics, covering up his coffee mugs and a worn, paperback copy of Euripides’ plays.
“The site is called Gournia,” Miraldi said, leaning over the map and pointing at a small dot on the Greek island of Crete. It didn’t look like much on the crinkled paper, but in actuality Gournia is a stunningly beautiful archeological site, with ancient stone walls surrounded by lush green hills and the deep blue of the Cretan Sea.
Jennifer Miraldi to help excavate ancient Greek Town called Gournia on the island of Crete.
APSU receives financial gift from Florim USA to award scholarships to two APSU Students
April 20, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University recently received a financial gift from Florim USA to be used for scholarships.
Florim USA has committed to fund annual scholarships in memory of its founder, Ing Giovanni Lucchese. The scholarships are for students majoring in marketing, computer science and chemistry.
Florim USA's Giovanni Grossi (right) presents a financial gift to APSU President Tim Hall. The gift will be used for scholarships. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
First Advantage Bank and Austin Peay State University Present Free Workshops for Local Entrepreneurs
April 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The first in a series of free workshops offering advice and training for local entrepreneurs took place this week as First Advantage Bank and Austin Peay State University officially kicked off Building Businesses: A Small Business Workshop Series. [Read more]
Applications sought for June Science and Math Academy at APSU
April 19, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Board of Regents will sponsor the Science and Mathematics Academy (SAMA), a free two-week summer program for interested area high school students, from June 3rd – 15th.
SAMA will allow high school students, who will be 10th- and 11th-graders in Fall 2012, to obtain an enhanced view of science and math skills, free of charge. Participants will live in an APSU residence hall, take college courses, attend various events, take college entrance exams, meet faculty and make new friends. [Read more]
