Community invited to receptions with finalists for APSU President job
April 25, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The four candidates vying to become the next president of Austin Peay State University will arrive on campus in the next few weeks for a series of meetings, interviews, tours and forums.
During these visits, community members are invited to attend special receptions to meet with these individuals.
The receptions will be from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Pace Alumni Center. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Clarksville Civitan gives you chance to win $10,000
April 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – You could possibly walk away with $10,000 at this year’s Rivers and Spires Festival. It’s easy, and anyone 18-and-over can enter for free!
The 2014 Rivers and Spires Festival is the playground for this fun pick to win game, sponsored by the Clarksville Civitan Club. All over the streets of Historic Downtown Clarksville, where the Festival will call itself home from April 24th-26th, yard signs will be placed randomly with sponsor’s names and numbers.
Rivers and Spires Festival
APSU honored Student Leaders, Organizations, Faculty and Staff at annual Student Organization and Leader Awards Program
April 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University honored leadership and service by individual students, student organizations, faculty and staff at its annual Student Organization and Leader Awards Program on April 16th.
The purpose of the program is to recognize students, student organizations, faculty and staff who have made significant contributions throughout the year both on and off campus, Director for Student Affairs Programs Tammy Bryant said. [Read more]
APSU recognized Outstanding Faculty at Annual Academic Honors and Awards Ceremony
April 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On April 15th, Austin Peay State University recognized several outstanding faculty members during the annual Academic Honors and Awards Ceremony in the Mabry Concert Hall.
During an emotional presentation, the University’s top faculty honor, the APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, was presented posthumously to John Moseley, associate professor of communication. Moseley passed away on February 9th, after an 18-year career as an active faculty member at APSU. [Read more]
APSU Office of Disability Services recognized as leader in Tennessee
April 21, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In late March, the Tennessee Association of Higher Education and Disability (TN-AHEAD) recognized Austin Peay State University’s Office of Disability Services as one of the top collegiate service organizations in the state.
During the TN-AHEAD Spring Conference and Business Meeting at East Tennessee State University, Janet Norman, associate director of the APSU Office of Disability Services, was presented with the Dona Sparger Professional Service Award for advocacy, education and service to individuals with disabilities.
James Noar, Janet Norman and Tracy Bettencourt were all recently honored by the Tennessee Association of Higher Education and Disability. (Photo by Taylor Slifko/APSU).
APSU professor Karen Crow to represent Mid-South in National Vocal Competition
April 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Karen Crow, Austin Peay State University adjunct professor of voice, has been chosen to represent the Mid-South Region in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Award (NATSAA) competition at the association’s upcoming National Conference in Boston this July.
The competition is held biennially in conjunction with the association’s National Conference.
Austin Peay professor Karen Crow.
APSU Breast Cancer 5k Supports Relay For Life
April 16, 2014
Written by Kathleen Evans
American Cancer Society
Clarksville, TN – On April 5th, more than 200 runners, walkers and community supporters braved the chill of early spring for the 4th Annual Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University.
With proceeds earmarked for breast cancer treatment and research, the Montgomery County Relay For Life is very fortunate for the continued support of Austin Peay State University and for the community for participation in the Breast Cancer 5k since the Relay For Life effort supports the battle against all forms of cancer.
4th Annual Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University. (Photo by Kathleen Evans)
Austin Peay State University adds new computer networking concentration for Bachelor of Science degree
April 15, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tucked down a hallway in the new Austin Peay State University Maynard Mathematics and Computer Science Building, there’s a little-known computer lab that operates off the main campus grid. The 24 PCs that line the room have access to the internet, but they are not part of the APSU network.
“They’re totally disconnected from anything on campus,” Dr. Bruce Myers, chair of the APSU Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, said. “We use it to teach computer networking, but to teach that, you can’t just take your typical computer in a lab and let people starting working. They’re going to reconfigure things.” [Read more]
Clarksville Academy Students Excel at Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
April 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On March 20th, forty-one Clarksville Academy Chemistry Students, sponsored by Jennifer Moore, participated as individuals in the 62nd Annual Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair.
Clarksville Academy Students attended the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair.
APSU Scholarship honoring legacy of Houston County educator O.S. Uffelman now fully endowed
April 12, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In 2011, Dr. Minoa Uffelman, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, set out to honor the legacy of her late father, O.S. Uffelman.
For several decades, he’d inspired countless individuals as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent of Houston County Schools. Since education was so important to her father, Minoa and her husband, Joel Evans, decided to create the O.S. Uffelman Exemplary History Student Award at APSU.
The O.S. Uffelman Exemplary History Student Award at APSU is now fully endowed.
