Austin Peay State University cuts the ribbon on the Hemlock Semiconductor Building

Austin Peay State University held a ribbon cutting for its new Chemical Engineering Technology Facility yesterday. The facility which has been designated the Hemlock Semiconductor Building will train Austin Peay Students to fill the skilled labor needs for the new Polysilicon plant being built in North Clarksville. The ribbon cutting was attended by area dignitaries along with HSC officials, and was open to the general public.

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Three APSU faculty recognized for their efforts

Three faculty members at Austin Peay State University have recent noteworthy accomplishments.

Dr. Jack Deibert, professor of geosciences, has been appointed by Governor Phil Bredesen to serve on the state’s Solid Waste Disposal Control Board of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The primary function of the Solid Waste Disposal Control Board is to hear appeals of department actions in enforcement and permitting, and to promulgate regulations in hazardous waste, solid waste and Superfund. [Read more]

The Clarksville art scene is alive and thriving at Riverfest

A former resident of the Boston and Washington, D.C. areas, I have been fortunate to see some great artworks in my life. I’ve also witnessed the recent “Emperor’s New Clothes” variety (otherwise called “modern art” by some). My feelings towards some of the obscenities fostered on the public in recent years as “art” cannot be printed in this format. One only has to walk through the National Art Gallery where the display is chronological to see how talent somehow was replaced with publicity stunts to see how some artists have sold their souls to pure unadulterated “selling a bill of goods to the unsuspecting” to see what I mean.

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APSU to have 1st Run@Work Day September 17th for faculty/staff

A total of 85 faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University will put on their walking and running shoes later this week to take part in the University’s first Run@Work Day.

The inaugural Run@Work Day at APSU, sponsored by University Recreation, will be from noon-12:30pm, Friday, September 17th outside the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center. The event is open to faculty and staff at APSU.

The local event coincides with the National Run@Work Day, held the third Friday of every September and sponsored by the Road Runners Club of America. The event, which started nationally five years ago, encourages people to incorporate at least 30 minutes of walking or running into their daily lives. [Read more]

APSU president to kick off APSU’s 3rd annual Library Athenaeum

Tim Hall, president of Austin Peay State University, will kick off the 2010-11 Library Athenaeum program.

The series will begin at 1:00pm, Wednesday, September 15th in Woodward Library. Hall will present “Fractured Souls: Lawyers’ Roles and Ethics,” discussing the reality that lawyers are sometimes called upon to do things in the representation of clients they would not do in their individual capacities.

In his talk, Hall will investigate the question of whether it is reasonable to think of ethics in terms of the professional role one occupies.

Students are encouraged to attend; the event is free and open to the public. [Read more]

Provost Lecture Series at APSU kicks off 2010-11 academic year

Several faculty members at Austin Peay State University and scholars of local, regional, national and international renown will present their research and creative activity on campus during the 2010-11 academic year as part of a new series that launched last spring.

The Provost Lecture Series will kick off with a talk by Dr. Dewey Browder, professor and chair of history and philosophy, from 3:00pm-4:30pm, Thursday, September 9th in the Morgan University Center, Room 106. [Read more]

Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest

There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Riverfest beginning September 9th continuing through September 11th. We recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination. [Read more]

Austin Peay State University has a new dean to lead its College of Business

Dr. William Rupp comes to APSU from the Stephens College of Business at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, where he had served as dean since June 2003. There, he was responsible for the college’s strategic planning, accreditation, development of evening, 2+2 and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) programs, fundraising and community service.

Prior to Montevallo, he was associate dean of the School of Business at Robert Morris University from August 1994 to June 2003.

He earned his Ph.D. in strategic management from the University of Georgia, M.B.A. in management from the University of Montana and B.A. in management from Azusa Pacific University.

Throughout his tenure in higher education, Rupp has published numerous articles in business and technology areas and is a member of the Academy of Management.

Hookah 21, a hit among the younger crowd

The Hookah 21 hookah bar has been open for the last two months and they have been eagerly awaiting the fall semester to bring the return of students to Austin Peay State University. The bar has been wildly popular with younger Clarksvillians. But people from all ages have stopped by to enjoy one of the oldest methods of smoking available in the world.

Hookah 21 offers 24 flavors of flavored tobacco for their patrons to enjoy, along Mediterranean style foods including gyros, Shawarma, spicy Chicken Wings, Falafel, Humus with chips, Samosas, and much more.

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APSU Extended Ed offers fall classes; early registration discount on selected courses

Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language or seek a new career with one of the fall 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.

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