APSU College of Business forms new advisory board
June 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Students taking business, finance, accounting, economics or management classes next year at Austin Peay State University might notice a new spirit of entrepreneurship and service in their courses.
Thanks to the formation of the APSU College of Business Advisory Board, members of the new entity – themselves business and community members in Clarksville and Nashville – will help to develop the college’s faculty, offer or suggest internships to students, provide input on curriculum design, establish scholarships and other financial support, serve as guest speakers and assist in other ways. [Read more]
APSU announces employee hires, transfers for May 2011
June 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University officials announce the following recent personnel hirings and transfers:
Kim Balevre, graphic designer in the Office of Public Relations and Marketing.
Amy Barrett, admissions and records clerk in the Office of the Registrar. [Read more]
Team of Maurer-Pahmier-Haddon-Devine capture 14th Annual Ladies Golf tourney
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The team of Marcy Maurer, Paula Pahmier, Cinda Haddon and Linda Devine captured the First Flight of the 14th Annual Ladies Golf Tournament.
The quartet combined for a eight-under 64 in the four-person scramble sponsored by Austin Peay State University to raise awareness of women’s athletics. They slipped past the team of Margaret Jones, Jane Brake, Sharon Grimes and Nancy Howell, who shot a 65. The group of Betty Stanton, Jackie Jones, June Nicholson and Mary Lou Reynolds ended in third place with a six-under 66.
Donna Ruggles, right, hugs teammate Gina Deere, Wednesday morning, after Deere sank a long putt off the fringe of the green on Hole No. 9 during the annual Ladies Golf Tournament. (Austin Peay Sports Information)
APSU Public Relations office wins awards at TCPRA
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won three awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association spring conference and awards contest held May 18th-20th at Chattanooga State Community College.
TCPRA – an alliance of communicators across the state representing public and private colleges and universities, technical schools, technology centers and community colleges – awarded gold, silver and bronze distinctions in various writing, design, publication and photography categories. [Read more]
APSU given StormReady sign by National Weather Service
May 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University was designated a StormReady University by the National Weather Service during a brief presentation held Tuesday, May 24th on the main campus.
Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the NWS in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau, presented APSU Chief of Police Lantz Biles with a StormReady sign to be placed on the APSU main campus.
Austin Peay State University Chief of Police Lantz Biles (from left), Lt. Carl Little and Sgt. Georganna Genthner on May 24 receive a sign designating APSU as a StormReady University from Larry Vannozzi, meteorologist in charge with the National Weather Service in Nashville, and Tom Johnstone, also with the NWS Nashville bureau. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
National Night Out 2011
May 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, neighborhoods throughout Montgomery County, and Clarksville are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 28th Annual National Night Out.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support and participatiuon in local crime fighting efforts. They also help to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Criminals are placed on notice that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime. [Read more]
APSU revamps Leadership Studies minor for this fall
May 25, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The study of leadership is not just for high-achieving students or those majoring in business. Every student, no matter his academic discipline, can benefit from a curriculum rich in leadership.
Beginning this fall, Austin Peay State University will launch a revamped minor in leadership studies program that integrates theory, practice and research. The minor is open to all students. [Read more]
APSU Extended Education offers Spring Classes
May 21, 2011
Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the spring classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses.
Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
First Catie Summers Scholarship Awarded
May 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville High students Alexis M. Bynum and Austin Pitts are the first two recipients of the Catie Summers Memorial Scholarship. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their freshman year in college. Applicants have to be graduating seniors from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Schools who have battled cancer during their lifetime.
Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average OR a mininum ACT score of 21 and be accept to a college or university.
Bill Summers (left) presents scholarship certificates to Austin Pitts and Alexis Bynum as CHS Spanish teacher and HOPE Club advisor Danny Magrans looks on.
Week-delayed 17th annual Governors Bass tourney set to cast off Sunday
May 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – After a week’s delay, the 17th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament will cast off Sunday at Kentucky Lake, with boat launching from Paris Landing, Tenneesse, State Park.
The tourney originally scheduled for May 14th, was postponed as a result of extremely high waters and flooding resulting from recent rains.
For the first time in tourney history last year’s tourney was delay—two weeks—for similar water/rain-related reasons. The tourney still drew 269 boats.
Boats putting in at last year's APSU Governors Bass Tournament.
