Celebrate the Holiday at Austin Peay State University with annual Vienna in Clarksville Concert December 11th
December 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – For more than 100 years, the Vienna Philharmonic has set aside New Year’s Day as a time to perform uplifting holiday pieces by Johann Strauss and his family. It has become one of the great traditions in all of music, earning a sizable television audience in America in recent years, but a new, similar tradition has taken hold in Clarksville.
For the last two years, Dr. Gregory Wolynec, associate professor of music at Austin Peay State University, has brought the festivities to town a little earlier with the APSU Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Vienna in Clarksville: A Holiday Celebration” concert. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University faculty, staff named for various accomplishments
December 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members as well as some students at Austin Peay State University have been recognized for their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Doris Davenport, professor of nursing, was nominated for the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Award.
Dr. Sara Gotcher, associate professor of theatre and dance, helped to write and direct “Who’s Coming to Dinner?” for the Montgomery County Historical Society in October. On a separate note, she played the role of “Ophelia Owl” in the Clarksville Children’s Theatre production of “Animal Tales: Pumpkin vs. Pie” in October at Dunbar Cave State Park. [Read more]
New online art exhibit at TERMINALapsu.org reinterprets classic American literature
December 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The video clips seem to be strung together randomly, with no connection to each other at all. They include a ship tossing in the waves of a storm, a close-up shot of a stuffed animal’s eyes and a music video for the rock band Heart’s 1986 hit “These Dreams.”
But these aren’t simply arbitrary videos compiled from the Internet. The media artist xtine burrough found the clips by typing keywords from Walt Whitman’s 1865 poem commemorating the death of President Abraham Lincoln, “O Captain, My Captain,” into the website YouTube.
New online art exhibit at TERMINALapsu.org
Austin Peay State University 2011 Distinguished Professor Award recipient to address 700-plus degree candidates
December 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will send off 733 candidates for degrees during dual Fall Commencement ceremonies December 16th in the Dunn Center.
Dr. Bert Randall, professor of philosophy and the 2011 APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award recipient, will be the keynote speaker at both commencement events.
The faculty member who earns the Distinguished Professor Award in May serves as commencement speaker at APSU’s fall graduation.
Randall holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the university of Oklahoma. He has a B.S. in mathematics from Maryville College, a Master of Divinity in theology from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts. [Read more]
Austin Peay’s African American Cultural Center to honor fall graduates
December 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The African American Cultural Center at Austin Peay State University will honor Fall 2011 African-American graduates during a recognition ceremony Thursday, December 15th.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm in the Clement Auditorium on APSU’s main campus. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the program in the African American Cultural Center located in Clement, Room 120. [Read more]
“Govs Give Back” impacts more than 200 Clarksville families
December 5, 2011
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Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay community flexed its muscles, Sunday, when more than 80 volunteers gathered to supply holiday groceries to the Lincoln Homes Community – a section of low-income housing adjacent to Austin Peay’s main campus – as part of the Govs Give Back.
The second-year project, spearheaded by the Austin Peay Fellowship of Christian Athletes, included volunteers from many Governors and Lady Govs sports teams through the Student Athlete Advisory Council, as well as the Baptist Student Ministry, the Church of Christ Student Ministry, UCHURCH and AQUA. [Read more]
New scholarly journal on hispanic studies comes to Austin Peay State University
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On a Tuesday afternoon earlier this week, Dr. Osvaldo DiPaolo, assistant professor of languages and literature at Austin Peay State University, sat in his office looking tired.
A pot of hours-old coffee sat warming on a shelf while a cold rain tapped against his window. DiPaolo smiled softly at the sound and talked about taking a nap before dinner.
Polifonia Scholarly Journal
Dance Theatre of Tennessee and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund presents the Montgomery county leg of its touring production of “The Nutcracker”
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations. Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic with brand new sets and costumes for the first time in Clarksville!
The Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings "The Nutcracker" to Clarksville.
James Corlew Chevrolet Cadillac Tops in Tennessee
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – James Corlew Chevrolet/Cadillac is the top performing General Motors new car dealerships in the state of Tennessee for the month of November, they outsold their nearest competitor by two units.
David Townsend of General Motors, made the official announcement, “Congratulations on a terrific November, you set a goal, and exceeded that goal. You are the number 1 Chevrolet volume dealer in the state for November.” [Read more]
Austin Peay State University’s ROTC program celebrates 40 years
December 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Lt. Col. Robert Gordon, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Military Science and Leadership, presented Col. Paul Bontrager with a plaque honoring his service with the APSU Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Governors Guard Battalion December 1st.
Lt. Col. Robert Gordon (left) presents Col. Paul Bontrager with a plaque honoring his service. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
