APSU Professor Visits Israel for Counterterrorism Fellowship
July 1, 2010
On a scorching hot June afternoon, Dr. Christos Frentzos, Austin Peay State University assistant professor of history, stood in a small courtyard, talking with a rather charming stranger.
The gentleman, whose smile put his listener at ease, discussed American history and the Revolutionary War. He was extremely well versed in these subjects, and, aside from the summer heat, the encounter proved to be enjoyable.
That courtyard, however, was in the middle of an Israeli maximum-security prison. The charming stranger, Frentzos later learned, was a member of Hamas and the mastermind of a suicide bombing that killed 15 people and wounded 130 in a pizzeria in Jerusalem. Pictures of the carnage from that day in 2001, including bloodstained children’s high chairs, didn’t correspond with the well-groomed, polite man Frentzos met. [Read more]
Acclaimed poet and social activist Frank X. Walker to read at APSU
June 30, 2010
Frank X. Walker, an award-winning poet, grew up in Appalachia at a time when the area’s minority writers consistently saw their work marginalized. Years later, when Walker began publishing his own poems, he decided to challenge this notion of an “all-white literary landscape in this region.”
“As a co-founder of the Affrilachian Poets and the creator of the word ‘Affrilachia,’ I believe it is my responsibility to say as loudly and often as possible that people and artists of color are part of the past and present of the multi-state Appalachian region extending from northern Mississippi to southern New York,” he said in an artist statement.
“As a writer/observer/truth teller, I choose to focus on social justice issues as well as multiple themes of family, identity and place. I also accept the dual responsibility of existing as a teaching artist and making a commitment to the identification and development of the next generation of young writers and artists.” [Read more]
K-12 and At-Risk Programs Coordinator Named
June 29, 2010
Dr. Kim Sigears has been named At-Risk Coordinator for Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, replacing Drew Williams who was chosen as assistant principal at Clarksville High School.
Sigears will begin her duties July 1st. She earned her doctorate of education at Tennessee State University, and received her Ed.S. and B.S. from Austin Peay State University. She earned a master’s degree in instructional technology from California State University, San Bernadino.
Dr. Kim Sigears
The APSU Summer Guitar Workshop starts Monday
June 27, 2010
Four days of free concerts each night, and a Gala musical event on Friday.
Austin Peay State University will host a five-day Guitar Workshop from June 28th-July 2nd, directed by APSU professor of music Dr. Stanley Yates.
The workshop will feature an outstanding artist-faculty roster that includes Stephen Aron (guitar professor, Oberlin Conservatory of Music and University of Akron), Mir Ali (virtuoso classical guitarist), Roger Hudson (APSU adjunct guitar faculty and Fingerstyle Magazine columnist) and the Huston-Todd Duo, along with virtuoso fingerstyle guitarists Richard Smith and Tim Thompson – both former national fingerstyle champions.
The intensive five-day workshop is open to classical and fingerstyle guitarists of all ages and playing levels and will include daily technique sessions, ensemble (group) rehearsals, master classes, lectures and evening concerts.
1st Annual Summer Guitar Workshop & Competition
June 27, 2010
The APSU Summer Guitar Workshop is a five day course for classical and acoustic fingerstyle guitarists of all levels. The workshop also hosts a performance competition. For more information, visit www.stanleyyates.com/workshop
APSU staffer, alumna to go to Japan to teach English
June 24, 2010
An Austin Peay State University staff member and alumna who pursued study-abroad courses as a student is leaving APSU to teach English as a second language in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
Brie Vogt (’09), who has worked in the Office of International Education since March 2008, will move to Bunga Takada, a city of less than 20,000 people next to the sea in Japan’s Oita Prefecture. She will relocate there at the end of the summer.
“I’ve been researching a lot of wonderful things about Japan and look forward to my new adventure,” Vogt said. [Read more]
The sweet smell of the Hookah returns to Clarksville
June 24, 2010
Nasir Hakeem, the owner of Tandoor Indian Restaurant is making a place that adult smokers (over 21) in Clarksville can appreciate; a place Downtown they can go to relax, and socially smoke. “I want to bring more people into downtown Clarksville, and at the same time expand the cultural diversity that our community has to offer people looking to relocate into the area.” said Hakeem.
The business is strategically located at 138 University Blvd, the former location of Retro’s Arcade; just a short walk from the Austin Peay State University main campus, and in close proximity to University Landing Apartments. The hookah bar will open on Friday June 25th 2010, with a grand opening/ribbon cutting is planned for July 1st.
Hookah Bar Owner Nasir Hakeem
Free summer volunteer workshop
June 22, 2010
The Care and Feeding of Volunteers
Volunteers are great resources for organizations when they are in the right position and motivated to do their “best” work.
You won’t want to miss“ The Care and Feeding of Volunteers” presented by Dr. Becky Starnes, Associate Professor of Public Management and Criminal Justice, Austin Peay State University.
Join Dr. Starnes and the Hands on Clarksville Networking Group learn how to create great places for our volunteers and make our jobs easier by helping our volunteers stay motivated and enthusiastic. [Read more]
Austin Peay student-athletes continue classroom excellence
June 22, 2010
Austin Peay State University student-athletes posted a 2.915 grade-point average – their fifth consecutive semester with a GPA of 2.90 or better – during the recently completed Spring 2010 semester, director of athletics Dave Loos announced, Tuesday.
The department saw 159 student-athletes named to the Spring 2010 Athletics Director’s Honor Roll, representing 54.6 percent of the department’s 291 student-athletes. Included in that tally are 29 student-athletes who were named to the President’s List – recording a perfect 4.0 GPA – and a record 83 student-athletes who were named to APSU’s Dean’s List, earning a 3.5 or better GPA.
“Our student-athletes continue to set one of the highest academics standards at our level,” said Loos. “Each year we challenge our student-athletes on the playing fields and in the classroom. Our teams and student-athletes continue to succeed athletically and academically.” [Read more]
Austin Peay Women’s Football Clinic on July 24th
June 21, 2010
Austin Peay State University’s Third Annual Women’s Football Clinic is set for 9:00am, July 24th, with all proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
The clinic is a fun-filled day centered not only on teaching the game of football, but participating in hands-on drills and demonstrations as well. Austin Peay’s coaching staff and players will present the game in an interesting and entertaining fashion that will leave you ready to get in the game.
Registration, which begins at 8:30am, is $35.00 in advance and $45.00 after July 19th. The clinic is limited to 150 women and includes lunch and a commemorative t-shirt. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
For more information, contact Marcus Gildersleeve at (931) 249-7003 or at gildersleevem@apsu.edu
