Austin Peay State University student Gray presents “Triple Threats” art exhibit at Gallery 108
March 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University graduating senior Naha Gray will present her Senior Thesis exhibition, “Triple Threats,” at APSU’s Gallery 108.
Located on the first floor of the Trahern Building, the gallery will be filled with ceramics, watercolor paintings and acrylic paintings by Gray. The artist has been in two other gallery viewings at APSU, and this will be her first featured show of her own. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to examine Medieval Hungary
March 26, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University professor who is an expert in the history of medieval Hungary will speak more on this research interest as part of the next Provost Lecture Series at APSU.
Dr. Cameron Sutt, assistant professor of history, will present “Serfs, Slaves and Sources: Doing Medieval Social History,” at 3:00pm, Thursday, March 29th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires 2012 Miss River Queen and Miss River Teen Crowned at Austin Peay State University
March 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Tara Zolfagharbik has been named Miss River Queen 2012, while Caitlin Campbell will reign as the new Miss River Teen. The new title holders were crowned at the pageants held Saturday, March 24th at Austin Peay State University’s Clement Auditorium.
The pair will reign over the Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville, April 19th-21st, making numerous appearances, signing autographs and participating in Festival events.
The 2012 Miss River Queen Tara Zolfagharbik (front right) and 2012 Miss River Teen Caitlin Campbell (front left) being crowned by 2011 Miss River Queen Giselle Fontenot (back right) and Miss River Teen Sarah Gross (back left).
Austin Peay State University History Department helps remember War of 1812 at local conference
March 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In terms of notoriety, the War of 1812 isn’t nearly as popular with the general public as, say, the American Revolution or the Civil War.
But the conflict did have a pivotal impact on the United States, giving us the national anthem, Gen. Andrew Jackson and even Tennessee’s nickname as the “Volunteer State.”
Dr. Kristofer Ray, APSU assistant professor of history, Deanna Carter, APSU graduate student, and Dr. Donald Hickey, Wayne State College professor of history, meet at the Tennessee, the Atlantic World and the War of 1812 symposium in Nashville.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 25th, 2012
March 25, 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:
- Wettest Egg Hunts
- 2012 Spring Eggstravaganza!
- 34th Annual Queen City Road Race
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies program presents “The Vagina Monologues” March 27th and 28th
March 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This month, the Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies Program, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and V-Day are celebrating 11 years of producing Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues.”
The show will be performed at 7:00pm on March 27th and 28th in Clement Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00. [Read more]
Clarksville Community Concert Association preents the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet
March 23, 2012
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet offers rare treat
Clarksville, TN – The 51st Mid-South Jazz Festival features the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Saturday, March 31st at 7:30pm on the campus of Austin Peay State University in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
This culminates the 2011-12 Clarksville Community Concert Association (CCCA) season and promises to be an exceptional evening of music for Clarksville audiences and jazz lovers.
Austin Peay State University’s Chi Omega Chapter Celebrates 40th Anniversary
March 22, 2012
Written by Amanda Thomas Pitt
Clarksville, TN – The Sigma Kappa chapter of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity turns 40 this year. In May of 1972, the Sigma Tao Omega sorority was granted an official charter from Chi Omega, becoming the first national sorority on Austin Peay’s campus.
Since then, through the national organization, this Chi Omega chapter has raised nearly $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation and has donated thousands of volunteer hours to local charities and organizations.
Some of the reunion committee members. (Photo by Shelby Stack Silvey)
5 Austin Peay State University Students serve as 2012 Legislative Interns
March 22, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Five Austin Peay State University students are participating in the 2012 Tennessee Legislative Internship Program in Nashville.
Alison Bright, Tricia Collis, Tiffany Kaschel, Kristen Lawson and Randi Perry are interning for various legislators during the Spring 2012 semester. Interns are assigned to legislative leadership offices and committees, and perform various duties, such as bill analysis, constituent work, research and general office work. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires’ Miss River Queen and Miss River Teen pageant to be held this weekend
March 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The search is on for this year’s Miss River Queen and River Teen. The annual pageant will be held March 24th, 2012 in Clement Auditorium on the campus of Austin Peay State University. The pageant begins at 7:00pm, and doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased at the door.
2011 River Queen Giselle Fontenot (right) and River Teen Sarah Gross (left).
