Faculty, staff at APSU recognized for their work
February 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Three employees at Austin Peay State University recently were recognized through their scholarly and professional activities.
Dr. Culley Carson-Grefe, professor of languages and literature, delivered a paper, titled “Teaching Business French: A Communicative Approach,” on January 11th at the Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. [Read more]
APSU alumni to share experiences with students at Career Networking Event
February 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – More than 70 successful alumni will return to Austin Peay State University in February to spend time with students about to enter the work force.
The 2011 Career Networking Event will be from 9:00am-1:00pm, Wednesday, February 23rd in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. [Read more]
M.A. in psychology at APSU now M.A. in I-O psychology
February 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Master of Arts in psychology at Austin Peay State University is now the M.A. in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology.
The APSU Department of Psychology recently changed the name of the graduate degree program. I-O psychology is the behavioral science that creates psychologically-based programs and systems to build positive and productive relationships between employers and employees. [Read more]
Four APSU Nontraditional Students establish new Honor Society
February 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Recognizing that nontraditional students face challenges of juggling academics, family and work, Austin Peay State University has formed a new chapter of a national honor society that applauds high-achieving adult learners.
Alpha Sigma Lambda has granted APSU with a local chapter, Alpha Theta Psi. Four APSU students, three of whom are nontraditional, enrolled in a Public Relations Campaign class – Krizia Gonzales, Halbeen Gundky, June Knight and Holly Templeton – advocated for an honor society specifically for nontraditional students pursuing undergraduate studies. [Read more]
APSU Foundation sponsoring raffle for chance to win $20,000 cash in February
January 31, 2011
Clarksville, TN – To help provide scholarships to more students at Austin Peay State University, the APSU Foundation is sponsoring a raffle drawing for a chance to win $20,000 cash.
The raffle drawing will be held during the men’s basketball game between APSU and Southeast Missouri on Saturday, February 26th, 2011, in the Dunn Center. It is not necessary to be present to win.
All proceeds from the raffle are designated for scholarships. Tickets are $10.00 each, and anyone—18 or older—can enter the raffle and increase the chances of winning by buying multiple tickets. [Read more]
Art Scholar Horowitz to give lecture at APSU on January 31st
January 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Gregg Horowitz is a scholar with many interests. His curriculum vitae lists his areas of specialization as “aesthetics and philosophy of art history, critical theory of culture and philosophy and psychoanalysis.”
The common thread is his passion for art in its many forms, and the former Vanderbilt professor is using his expertise in these fields to inspire budding young artists and designers at New York’s famed Pratt Institute. He was recently named chair of the Institute’s Social Science and Cultural Studies Department. [Read more]
APSU Artist Shipley Displays Work at Nashville Airport
January 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Every day, hundreds of people from across the country arrive at the Nashville International Airport, and, shortly after getting off the plane, among the first things they see in Tennessee are the innovative and highly-stylized ceramic sculptures by artist Ken Shipley.
That’s because Shipley, an Austin Peay State University associate professor of art, is among only a handful of artists from across the state to have his work exhibited at the airport as part of the “Flying Solo Series: Winter 2011.” The exhibit is part of Arts at the Airport, which is funded by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and the Tennessee Arts Commission. [Read more]
APSU Downtown Exhibit Features Innovative Collages by Billy Renkl
January 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Legal documents, such as old, notarized deeds of trust, aren’t usually considered poetic or offer much in the way of aesthetics. The crinkled, yellow pages provide straightforward information about who owns what and where.
But artist and Austin Peay State University drawing professor Billy Renkl views these old papers differently. He sees an entire world of deep, contradictory meanings arising when he uses the documents as a canvas for his pen and ink. [Read more]
APSU Extended Education offers Spring Classes
January 27, 2011
Early 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]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2011 Unity speaker February 9th at APSU
January 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – His reputation as a resolute defender of the environment that stems from a litany of successful legal actions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the special guest speaker for the annual Unity Celebration at Austin Peay State University.
Kennedy will speak at 7:00pm, Wednesday, February 9th in the Memorial Health Gym (Red Barn) on APSU’s main campus as part of the annual Student Affairs Unity Celebration. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
