APSU Extended Ed offers Classes
June 6, 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 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]
Unity Day
June 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out tonight and celebrate Unity Day with the Clarksville Area Churches at 1st Assembly of God Church on June 4th 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
Austin Peay State University athletics director and basketball coach Dave Loos, along with Maj. General John F. Campbell, the commanding general at Fort Campbell, and Pastor Wess Morgan, a contemporary recording artist, will receive the prestigious awards during the event along with several local pastors and non-profit organizations each of whom who strive to positively impact the Clarksville community.
Hosts Yolanda Stewart and Kevin Kennedy will return as the hosts for the 2011 Celebration of Unity Day that will be held at 1st Assembly of God Church located at 1186 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Portraits of Famed Meriwether Family Donated to APSU
June 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In its heyday, the Woodstock Plantation, where the famed advice-columnist Dorothy Dix was born and raised, was a sprawling 5,000-acre farm that stretched from Montgomery County on up into Todd County, KY. The Meriwethers, a prominent 19th century farming family, owned the enormous estate, and their influence lingers in the area with roads and neighborhoods still bearing their name.
“They’re a very important family in this area,” Christopher Burawa, executive director of the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, said.
19th century portraits of Charles Nicholas Minor Meriwether and his wife Caroline Huntley Barker Meriwether, two of the founders of Woodstock, and their oldest daughter, Nancy Minor Meriwether Ferguson.
APSU’s Mickey Fisher Memorial Golf Tournament is July 9th at Fort Campbell’s Cole Park
June 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – After having a successful inaugural event in 2010, the Mickey Fisher Memorial Golf Tournament will return this summer to raise money for scholarships.
The Mickey Fisher Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, July 9th at Cole Park at Fort Campbell, KY. The entry fee of $400.00 includes dinner, auction and scholarship presentation at 6:00pm, Friday, July 8th at the Bud Barn off Exit 19 on Interstate 24 and lunch from 12:00noon-1:00pm, Saturday at Cole Park. [Read more]
Several APSU faculty, staff recognized for achievements
June 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff at Austin Peay State University were recognized recently for various achievements.
Dr. Dixie Dennis, dean of the College of Graduate Studies and associate provost of Grants and Sponsored Research, has had a productive academic year. In April 2011, she was one of about 600 health educators – from among approximately 70,000 health educators in the U.S. – who has obtained the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) distinction. [Read more]
APSU College of Business forms new advisory board
June 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Students taking business, finance, accounting, economics or management classes next year at Austin Peay State University might notice a new spirit of entrepreneurship and service in their courses.
Thanks to the formation of the APSU College of Business Advisory Board, members of the new entity – themselves business and community members in Clarksville and Nashville – will help to develop the college’s faculty, offer or suggest internships to students, provide input on curriculum design, establish scholarships and other financial support, serve as guest speakers and assist in other ways. [Read more]
Loos to be honored with Ambassador’s Choice Award during Unity Day celebration
June 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University athletics director and basketball coach Dave Loos will be honored with the Ambassador’s Choice Award, Saturday, during the 2011 Celebration of Unity Day at First Assembly of God.
APSU basketball coach Dave Loos (Courtesy: Keith Dorris/Dorris Photography)
APSU announces employee hires, transfers for May 2011
June 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University officials announce the following recent personnel hirings and transfers:
Kim Balevre, graphic designer in the Office of Public Relations and Marketing.
Amy Barrett, admissions and records clerk in the Office of the Registrar. [Read more]
Team of Maurer-Pahmier-Haddon-Devine capture 14th Annual Ladies Golf tourney
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The team of Marcy Maurer, Paula Pahmier, Cinda Haddon and Linda Devine captured the First Flight of the 14th Annual Ladies Golf Tournament.
The quartet combined for a eight-under 64 in the four-person scramble sponsored by Austin Peay State University to raise awareness of women’s athletics. They slipped past the team of Margaret Jones, Jane Brake, Sharon Grimes and Nancy Howell, who shot a 65. The group of Betty Stanton, Jackie Jones, June Nicholson and Mary Lou Reynolds ended in third place with a six-under 66.
Donna Ruggles, right, hugs teammate Gina Deere, Wednesday morning, after Deere sank a long putt off the fringe of the green on Hole No. 9 during the annual Ladies Golf Tournament. (Austin Peay Sports Information)
APSU Public Relations office wins awards at TCPRA
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won three awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association spring conference and awards contest held May 18th-20th at Chattanooga State Community College.
TCPRA – an alliance of communicators across the state representing public and private colleges and universities, technical schools, technology centers and community colleges – awarded gold, silver and bronze distinctions in various writing, design, publication and photography categories. [Read more]
