APSU’s CECA announces Collaborations at 2018 Ovation Awards
February 6, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The 2018 Ovation Awards, presented by the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or “seek-ah”), will take place on Sunday, April 8th, at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall at 2:00pm.
The Awards Ceremony will be presented in a new format this year, with an assortment of collaborative performances by APSU and community ensembles.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan meets with Clarksville Cycling Club to discuss Bike-Friendly Agenda
February 5, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Leaders of the Clarksville Cycling Club met with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan recently to discuss ways to promote bicycle-related activities in the Clarksville area.
Alex King, board member and past president, and Lawrence Mize also signaled support for the City’s efforts to create an advocacy group to promote a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community.
Clarksville Cycling Club members Lawrence Mize and Alex King present Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan with an official club riding jersey during a recent meeting at City Hall.
Austin Peay State University history honor students present at national conference in New Orleans
February 5, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Anyone passing through the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans last month might have paused at all the strange questions drifting out of the hotel’s meeting rooms.
“Are werewolves from Europe or Ancient Arabia?” “How did American soldiers fare during World War I?” “Why did Nashville legalize prostitution in the late 19th century?”
Austin Peay State University students give presentations at Biennial Phi Alpha Theta National History Conference.
Comedy “Always A Bridesmaid” opens at Cumberland Arts Centre, February 9th
February 4, 2018
Clarksville, TN – If you love the comedies by the writing team of Jones, Hope, Wooten, you’re sure to enjoy the next production of “Always A Bridesmaid” coming to the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre stage February 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th.
This production, directed by Art Conn, has a cast of a few CAC veterans; Jan Dial, Debbie Striclyn, Amy Snider, Misty Rogers, Shellene Kent and newcomer, Beth Kirby.
The cast of “Always a Bridesmaid”: (L to R) Amy Snider, Misty Rogers, Beth Kirby, Debbie Striclyn, Jan Dial and Shellene Kent.
City of Clarksville to host desegregation pioneer
February 3, 2018
Black History Month features ‘The Alex-Zan Story’
Clarksville, TN – In celebration of Black History Month, Clarksville Parks and Recreation will present “Words of Power: The Alex-Zan Story” at 5:30pm on February 13th, 2018 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located at 1190 Cumberland Drive.
The event is free to the public.
“Words of Power: The Alex-Zan Story” to be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Centeron February 13th
APSU Food for Fines project doubles participation for 2017
February 3, 2018
Clarksville, TN – In 2014, the Austin Peay State University Department of Public Safety began a partnership with the University’s Save Our Students (SOS) food bank, creating the Food for Fines program.
The program allows anyone who received an APSU parking ticket the option to provide food to APSU students in need in exchange for a parking ticket being voided.
Austin Peay State University Food Pantry. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
Customs House Museum Showcases the Work of Alabama Artist Sloane Bibb
February 2, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is featuring the mixed media art of Sloane Bibb in the exhibition Storied Elements.
The walls of the Crouch Gallery are a dreamland of wonders such as chickens in heels, women in dresses filled with flowers and birds, and a Bell jar of butterflies.
The Mixed Media Art of Sloane Bibb on display at the Customs House Museum.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan bestows Employee Service Awards
February 2, 2018
Michael McWhorter’s 45 years tops this year’s list
Clarksville, TN – For Michael McWhorter, who’s worked for the Clarksville Gas and Water Department for more than four decades, the first day on the job remains among the most memorable.
“I was 18, just out of high school, and this was my first full-time job,” McWhorter said. “On the way to work that Monday, my car ran out of gas at the Kraft Street/Riverside Drive intersection., so I ran all the way to Gas & Water, which was on Public Square in those days. I was about five minutes late, but it turned out all right.”
Michael McWhorter, Materials Management Supervisor at Clarksville Gas and Water, accepts a 45-year service pin from Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. He was the longest serving of the 285 City employees who received pins from McMillan during her annual employee service awards breakfast on Thursday.
Austin Peay State University Students spend winter break in Georgia for Alternative Break Trip
February 2, 2018
Clarksville, TN – During the winter break, a group of Austin Peay State University students and a staff member traveled to Flovilla, Georgia, for an Alternative Break Trip.
The group stayed in a cabin on Lake Macintosh in Indian Springs State Park.
APSU Students work with Park Rangers at Indian Springs State Park during Winter Break.
Austin Peay State University student earns National Scholarship
February 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University student Alexis Larkin was recently awarded a national scholarship by the Order of Omega for her leadership, academics and service to the campus and local community.
Larkin is a member of APSU’s Order of Omega Chapter.
APSU student Alexis Larkin
