Former APSU student joins Gwen Stefani’s team on ‘The Voice’
October 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) former student Calvin E. Lockett has joined Gwen Stefani’s team on NBC’s hit singing competition “The Voice.”
Lockett, age 25, wowed the judges as he sang the Temptations’ classic “Just My Imagination” during the Sept. 30 airing of the show. Judges Blake Shelton, John Legend and Stefani hit their buzzers seconds into the song during the blind audition.
This is a screen capture from YouTube video of Calvin E. Lockett performing on “The Voice.”
APSU hosting Q&A with award-winning, Atlanta-based director Freddie Ashley
October 2, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 26th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University Department (APSU) of Theatre and Dance and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will host a public question and answer session with Tony-winning director and Acuff chair Freddie Ashley. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at 2:00pm in the Trahern Theatre.
Freddie Ashley
APSU’s Zone 3 Press, Goldsmith Press launch poetry competition
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Zone 3 Press in collaboration with the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Art + Design department is launching an annual poetry competition, and the winning poem will be featured on a broadside poster printed on the University’s letterpress.
Annual Poetry Competition to be held by Austin Peay State University Zone 3 Press. (APSU)
APSU’s one-credit hour community classes now free this October
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is now offering one-credit hour community courses for free this October thanks in part to the Austin Peay State University Foundation’s general scholarship fund.
Austin Peay will be offering one credit hour community courses this October for Free. (APSU)
APSU’s Omicron Delta Kappa honor society earns national award
October 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) was recently awarded the national honor society’s Presidential Award of Excellence. This award honors circles that have excelled in all areas of membership development and have met all national requirements as outlined in the ODK minimum standards.
Austin Peay State University GeoClub earns five first-place awards at GeoConclave
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GeoClub won several first-place awards at the 2019 GeoConclave over the weekend at Harrison Bay State Park.
Marie Whittaker won first place in rock identification. (APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held October 4th, 2019
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville Parks & Recreation offers Halloween fun
September 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of spooky and fun events this fall. Family-friendly events are affordably priced and will take place at several Parks and Recreation venues:
Ghost Tours with Clarksville BCycle — 6:00pm-8:00pm Friday, October 11th: Don’t miss this haunted guided tour through the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus stopping at historical points of interest with dark pasts. The fee is $20.00 per person. APSU students can use their BCycle promo code to receive $5.00 off! See Clarksville.BCycle.com for information.
Fright on Franklin to be held Saturday, October 26th in Downtown Clarksville.
APSU’s PELP students bring in local leaders for Poli-Talk
September 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Phoenix Tarpy began her college career believing Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected leaders were inaccessible. Why, she thought, would they be interested in talking with college students?
Poli-Talk – a panel discussion on local politics hosted by APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP)
Austin Peay State University alumni create Christopher C. Wyatt, Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment to benefit APSU students
September 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – William (Bill) H. Wyatt (’70) and Victoria (Vicki) Brinkley Wyatt (’70) recently made a contribution to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation to establish the Christopher C. Wyatt and Jonathan W. Wyatt Endowment to benefit APSU students.
Bill and Vicki graduated from APSU in 1970. Their sons, Christopher and Jonathan, were both alumni of the University as well. The family has long supported Austin Peay State University.
Jonathan and Christopher Wyatt
