Austin Peay State University CoAL, CoSTEM to host First-Generation College Celebration events
November 9, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University (APSU) biology assistant professor Dr. Jason Malaney reflects on his undergraduate years at Eastern New Mexico University, he realizes the impact being a first-generation college student had. He didn’t see the hurdles then. He sees them now.
“In hindsight I had no idea, no concept of what financial aid was, it wasn’t even part of my lexicon, how to get scholarships even,” the Austin Peay State University assistant biology professor, said. “How that works wasn’t even a piece of information for me. The pathway didn’t exist. I had to figure it all out.”
Austin Peay State University biology assistant professor Dr. Jason Malaney was a first-generation college student.
Coast Guard veteran William Cody finds home at APSU
November 8, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) says that for William Cody, the Cold War was actually ice-cold. After joining the U.S. Coast Guard in 1983, at the age of 25, he found himself aboard a polar-class icebreaker ship off the coast of Antarctica.
To keep warm, the crew drank authentic Russian vodka with bits of coal dust floating in it (they’d traded with Soviet sailors they met at the bottom of the world).
William Cody, a history major and Coast Guard veteran, takes classes in Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall.
APSU to host 24th annual Bread and Words reading to benefit student food pantry
November 7, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For the 24th year, Austin Peay State University students and faculty will read their poetry and fiction on the Monday before Thanksgiving in an effort to raise money for the school’s Save Our Students Food Pantry, which supports students and faculty in need.
24th annual Bread and Words reading to be held at the Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center Ballroom, November 19th.
Retired Lt. Gen. Bailey recognized at 2018 APSU Military Alumni Homecoming Dinner
November 7, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Military Alumni Chapter and the APSU National Alumni Association hosted the Military Alumni Chapter Homecoming Dinner on Friday, October 26th, 2018. A reception was held at 5:30pm prior to the dinner.
All funds raised through ticket sales were designated to benefit the CW3 (R) Scott Schroeder Scholarship Endowment and the Mrs. Joyce Luster Scholarship Endowment for deserving APSU students.
Mike O’Malley, chair of the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees, and APSU President Alisa White present retired Lt. Gen. Ron Bailey with his award.
Austin Peay State University Theatre and Dance to present ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
November 7, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Thursday, November 15th, through Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at the Trahern Theatre on campus.
The show starts 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, with matinee performances 2:00pm Saturday and Sunday. The production is sponsored by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” runs Thursday, November 15th, through Sunday, November 18th, at the APSU Trahern Theatre.
Austin Peay music professor performs at Carnegie Hall and throughout China
November 7, 2018
Written by Marcus Hayes
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Spencer Prewitt, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of music, recently finished a whirlwind tour of China as well as an impressive performance at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City.
As a part of a long-term relationship-building project, Prewitt traveled throughout China October 8th-19th to perform, teach and promote the opportunities for international students available at APSU.
APSU’s Dr. Spencer Prewitt performed at Carnegie Hall November 2nd and 3rd.
APSU honoring veterans and active-duty personnel during Military Appreciation Football Game November 17th
November 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – November isn’t a typical month at Austin Peay State University (APSU). As the state’s leader in higher education for military-affiliated students, the institution traditionally recognizes the entire month, with its connection to Veterans Day, as an extended salute to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.
In previous years, the Austin Peay State University football team has worn special uniforms to honor the military.
Austin Peay State University student newspaper The All State earns Six National Awards
November 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The All State student newspaper at Austin Peay State University (APSU) earned six national awards during the 2018 Fall National College Media Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky, October 25th-28th, 2018.
APSU’s Celeste Malone’s #MeToo front page design for The All State.
APSU computer science student wins at Georgia Tech hackathon
November 5, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Robyn Yates is having one heck of a hacking season representing Austin Peay State University (APSU).
At the VolHacks hackathon in September at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she and her Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) teammates won several top honors, including for the “Pi-Mail” hack she and three other team members worked on.
Austin Peay State University senior Robyn Yates was part of a team that won two awards at VolHacks at the University of Tennessee and an individual award at HackGT at Georgia Tech.
Project Yesu to hold Annual Orphan Luncheon Fundraiser November 18th
November 5, 2018
Project Yesu
Clarksville, TN – Project Yesu, a Clarksville nonprofit which supports orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda, is holding their annual Orphan Luncheon fundraiser on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the Belle Hollow.
The theme of this year’s luncheon is “Celebrations & Stories,” where organizers will share memories of where they’ve been, and where they plan on going in the future.
7th annual Project Yesu Orphan Luncheon to be held Sunday, November 18th.
