APSU hosts more than 700 third-graders for ‘Ready to Gov’
March 28, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) welcomed more than 700 third-grade students from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) in an effort to introduce the children to higher education opportunities and their local college campus.
More than 700 Clarksville-Montgomery County School System third-graders visited Austin Peay State University recently on “Ready to Gov” Day to introduce the children to higher education and to their local university campus.
Queen City Road Race deadline looms
March 26, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – It’s time to lace up those running shoes and begin preparing for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 41st Queen City Road Race, a City of Clarksville tradition that promotes health and fitness for people of all ages.
Queen City Road Race Runners should register before April 15th for discounted rate.
Seven ‘Green to Gold’ soldiers make up Austin Peay State University’s Ranger Challenge team
March 26, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently featured Austin Peay’s ROTC Ranger Challenge team on its website ahead of the prestigious Sandhurst 2019, the world’s premier academy-level military skills competition.
In doing so, West Point officials noted Austin Peay’s team includes seven active-duty soldiers participating in the Army’s Green to Gold program.
Kylie Head, center, is one of seven ROTC cadets on Austin Peay State University’s Ranger Challenge who is in the Green to Gold program. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games return May 13th-18th
March 25, 2019
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Adults 50 and up can register now through May 6th for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games. The mission of the 50 Plus Games is to encourage participants to maintain an active lifestyle and continue participation in sports and recreational activities through friendly, low-impact competition.
Active adults should register for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 50 Plus Games before April 20th for discount.
Woodward Library, APSU Communication Department host edible book contest April 10th
March 25, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Fruits and vegetables don’t typically express emotion – there’s no such thing as a happy apple or sad tomato – but on April 10th, 2019 visitors to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Woodward Library might spot an angry cluster of grapes, wearing a 1930s-era fedora, near the popular reading section.
Austin Peay State University Edible Book Contest to be held April 10th.
Moore Magnet students, APSU biology professor pair on fruit fly experiment
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – About 90 Moore Magnet Elementary School fifth-graders buzzed in anticipation on a recent Friday morning in a Sundquist Science Center classroom at Austin Peay State University (APSU).
Austin Peay State University biology professor Dr. Mollie Cashner helps Ella Mullaney and Kayden Binkley with their flies.
APSU leadership students use science to amaze Little Govs
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – A very excited group of Little Govs recently learned just how fun science can be thanks to a project undertaken by an Austin Peay State University (APSU) leadership class.
Austin Peay State University Leadership Students host Science Show for Little Govs Child Learning Center. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Dance Program recognized for excellence at regional conference
March 21, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Theatre and Dance attended the American College Dance Association (ACDA) South Region conference March 9th-12th, 2019 at the University of Mississippi. Both works of choreography submitted for blind adjudication were selected for inclusion in the culminating gala performance.
APSU junior dance major Alexandria Heide’s work, Limbic, was described as “powerful movement juxtaposed with softness and emotion” by one of the adjudicators.
APSU celebrates 20th anniversary of Plant the Campus Red
March 20, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – In the spring of 1999, an army of volunteers moved across the Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus, planting trees, shrubs and flowers to replace the ones recently destroyed by a powerful EF4 tornado.
Volunteers “Plant the Campus Red” at the annual campus beautification event on Thursday, April 20th, 2017. (Beth Lowary, APSU)
In effort to authenticate Legros discovery, Austin Peay State University student finds connections
March 20, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this semester, Austin Peay junior Katherine Tolleson discovered two drypoint creations by famed artist Alphonse Legros in the University’s Permanent Collection.
Tolleson and APSU gallery director Michael Dickins started investigating clues on the drypoint’s paper, such as watermarks, signatures, titles and impression numbers. Legros’ signature was clear. And on one of the prints, titled “The Sailor,” Legros writes the image is one of only 10 imprints.
Austin Peay State University junior Katherine Tolleson holds “Head of an Old Man,” left, and “The Sailor.” (APSU)
