Former commander of Task Force Pale Horse, author Jimmy Blackmon to speak at APSU on August 30th
August 16, 2016
Clarksville, TN – If a United States soldier flew on a helicopter during their time deployed as a part of the War in Afghanistan, there was a good chance it was flown by a member of Task Force Pale Horse.
The talented men and women of this elite force carried ground forces to the fight, removed the injured and flew countless missions with the intent of identifying – and often eliminating the enemy.
Retired Army Col. Jimmy Blackmon
APSU hosting Pokemon Go event to welcome back Students
August 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – In early July, dozens of small, happy-looking monsters overwhelmed the Austin Peay State University campus.
A month later, the creatures continue to hover across the lawns or hide in academic buildings, but in order to see them, a person needs a cell phone, the Pokemon Go app and the ability to walk while staring at a small screen.
APSU to welcome back Students with Pokemon Go Event.
Women Who Paint Women Are Alive and Well at Customs House Museum
August 15, 2016
Clarksville, TN – So often we admire paintings and artworks of artists who are not accessible for questions or comments. Not so was the case Thursday night, August 11th. Customs House Museum hosted a gala affair which introduced an exhibit entitled “Women Painting Women 2016”.
Featured artists’ works included those of Denise Stewart Sanabria who created life size cutouts of people whose only identity were numbers, but whose personalities were evident in the charcoal and pastel pencil on plywood models. They reminded one of oversized paper dolls, just ready to come to life.
Women Painting Women will be on exhibit at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center through October 23rd, 2016.
Austin Peay’s Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison publishes research book on Puerto Rican hardboiled fiction
August 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On the surface, hardboiled literature tells a story of street smart investigators, navigating a world filled with action, intrigue and sex. Cynical antiheroes fighting for justice in a world just as corrupt as the bad guys they are trying to collar.
At its core, the genre is a cracked door, allowing the reader an opportunity to examine the social issues of the writer’s day. Topics of race, politics, corruption and violence are sometimes uncomfortably explored by a character adhering to a moral code in a world that seems to have lost its way.
Austin Peay associate professor Dr. Osvaldo Di Paolo Harrison.
Austin Peay State University Continuing Education offers American Sign Language Class
August 9, 2016
Clarksville, TN – American Sign Language classes are being offered at Austin Peay State University by their Continuing Education program. Class will be held September 12th through October 19th, 2016.
Learn the basics of conversational-level American Sign Language through a 7 week immersion course.
GIS Center at APSU uses Google IoT grant to assist volunteer firefighters
August 6, 2016
Clarksville, TN – For volunteer fire departments, the risks that come with the job can often be different than those of full-time firefighting units in major cities. In many small, rural communities, volunteer firefighters battle the same blazes as their full-time counterparts, often meet at the scene rather than all coming together from a central fire station.
Because of the independent nature of volunteer units, it can be difficult for unit commanders to identify who is available to fight the blaze when they arrive on site.
Students at the Austin Peay GIS Center showcase how beacons can be used to show location on Thursday, August 4th, 2016. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel James R. Salome to speak at APSU’s Summer Commencement
August 2, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel James R. Salome will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 88th Summer Commencement on August 5th.
Salome took command of Fort Campbell on June 18th, 2015, after arriving from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he served as the Commander’s Initiatives Group director, U.S. Army Forces Command. Salome previously served with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, as an operations officer.
Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Colonel James R. Salome
Families invited to experience college life during APSU’s Family Weekend
August 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – For one weekend in September, the parents and siblings of Austin Peay State University (APSU) students are invited to share in the campus life experience during APSU’s annual Family Weekend.
Austin Peay to hold “Family Weekend” event September 9th-11th. (APSU)
Cooling at the Cave Attracts Huge Crowd to Dunbar Cave
August 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Dunbar Cave sponsor Cooling at the Cave, a family event once every year. The event was held Saturday, July 30th. This year’s music was provided by Cumberland Winds Jazz Project, an 18-piece ensemble that was perfect for the venue.
Their cool jazz thrilled a crowd of more than 300—couples, families with small children, people with their well-behaved dogs, and jazz lovers of all ages. With songs like “String of Pearls,” Tuxedo Junction,” “Stardust,” and other favorites, Cumberland Winds enchanted the on-lookers with their finesse and pleasing harmonies.
Cooling at the Cave
Employer Seminar on Advantages of Hiring Veterans to be held in Clarksville, August 17th
July 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – There will be an Employer Seminar (Veterans Hiring Advantage) on August 17th, 2016 at the Wilma Rudolph Events Center in Clarksville from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
The purpose of this seminar is to empower employers and human resource professionals about the rewards of employing veterans in their workplace.
Employer Advantage Seminar to be held in Clarksville at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center August 17th.
