Clarksville Montgomery County School System 8th Grade Career Fair Invites Local Business to Participate
October 19, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County School System’s Third Annual 8th Grade “Your Choice, Your Future” Career Exploration Day will be held November 16th at Austin Peay State University in the Memorial Health Building (Red Barn) from 7:00am–3:30pm. [Read more]
Austin Peay physics student conducted research in Czech Republic this summer
October 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In a laboratory in the Czech Republic town of Pardubice, Austin Peay State University physics student James Winegar tried to strike up a conversation with a local Ph.D. student. Winegar, one of the few English speakers around, had spent much of the summer working on his Czech language skills, so he thought it was a good opportunity to practice a few phrases.
“He said, ‘stop butchering my language,’ or something to that effect,” Winegar said. “He said, ‘you’re not allowed to speak it anymore.’” [Read more]
Recent Accomplishments shared by Austin Peay State University Employees
October 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff at Austin Peay State University recently announced their latest professional and scholarly activities.
Christopher Burawa, with Cynthia Hogue from Arizona State University and Clyde Moneyhun from Boise State University, presented a panel, “Translating Living Writers,” at the 2012 American Literary Translators Association annual conference held October 6th at the University of Rochester. [Read more]
Entries now being accepted for the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade
October 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government have partnered with Agero to host the 53rd Annual Christmas Parade.
The parade will be a night-time, lighted Christmas parade and is scheduled for December 1st, 2012 beginning at 5:00pm.
This year’s parade will feature both the Austin Peay State University Governors Own Marching Band and the Tennessee State University Band, dozens of businesses and organizations, as well as Santa Claus.
2011 Clarksville Christmas Parade
APSU Provost Lecture Series to feature video on Dorothy Dix Collection
October 16, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Video production about the comprehensive Dorothy Dix Collection at Austin Peay State University will be the next project presented at the Provost Lecture Series.
Kathy Heuston, associate professor of communication at APSU, and Inga Filippo, professor and instructional librarian at APSU, will share the video Heuston and her students created at 3:00pm, Thursday, October 18th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public.
All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series also can be viewed in real time via online streaming at www.ustream.tv/channel.apsu. The sessions also are recorded and can be viewed later on APSU’s iTunes public site. [Read more]
Madison Street United Methodist Church to hold Pops Concert October 26th
October 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Madison Street United Methodist Church Pops Concert will be held on Friday, October 26th, 2012, at 7:00pm
The Concert features The Madison Street Chancel Choir, VocalEase from Austin Peay State University and The Clarksville Youth Chamber Choir.
APSU to hold fundraiser Dinner October 26th for new History Scholarship Endowment
October 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – To celebrate the accomplishments and service of World War II veteran and faculty emeritus Preston John Hubbard, Austin Peay State University will hold a dinner to raise money for a scholarship endowment in his honor.
The Preston Hubbard Scholarship Dinner will be held at 7:00pm, Friday, October 26th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Cost is $25.00 per person, with the proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund to help deserving history students. [Read more]
APSU Extended and Distance Education offers Fall Classes starting November 1st
October 14, 2012
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 upcoming 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]
Couture Crush Celebrates Successful First Year in Business
October 13, 2012
With strong sales, owner looking to open second location
Clarksville, TN – Couture Crush, an independently owned ladies boutique, recently completed the first year of business in October 2012. Located in downtown Clarksville, the specialty retail shop carries a mix of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, home accessories, and gifts, appealing to the community’s fashion-conscious.
Owned by Clarksville native and recent Austin Peay State University graduate Kaley Drew, Couture Crush surpassed first year goals and attributed strong local customer response to the better-than-planned sales.
Couture Crush owner Kaley Drew.
United States Colored Troops Living History Association Hosts Annual Conference in Clarksville October 19th-21st
October 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The United States Colored Troops Living History Association’s annual national meeting will be October 19th-21st in Clarksville, TN at Riverview Inn, 50 College Street.
The United States Colored Troops Living History Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and accurately interpret the history of the United States Colored Troops of the American Civil War and those that supported their efforts to abolish slavery and preserve the Union and to educate the public and promote research of the history and legacy of those who served in the Civil War. [Read more]
