APSU receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation grant to connect campus to Clarksville Greenway
February 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (CMCCHF) recently awarded nearly $400,000 in grant funding to the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation to connect the APSU campus to the Clarksville Greenway.
Austin Peay State University students using a BCycle from the APSU campus station. (APSU)
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, Friends Celebrate 25 Years of the Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection
February 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Fred and Judy Landiss were introduced to Boehm Porcelain sculptures over 25 years ago. These delicately crafted figurines highlight the beautiful details found in wildlife and nature.
The Landiss’ realized after traveling how valuable and significant each piece is. Since then, Boehm sculptures have held a significant place in the Landiss’ hearts.
Macaw In Paradise
APSU professor David Rands selected for prestigious Japanese fellowship
February 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor is one of 13 scholars from around the world – and one of only three in the United States – chosen for an in-depth three-week fellowship in Ise, Japan.
Austin Peay State University associate professor Dr. David Rands. (APSU)
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County invites volunteers to February Community Service Day
February 17, 2020
Volunteers are encouraged to make improvements to the Habitat ReStore
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Tennessee (HFHMCTN) invites the public to join in a Community Service Day from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Habitat ReStore, located at 404 Madison Street in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
Volunteers and future homeowners work together in the Clarksville ReStore to improve the working space.
APSU to have Heather Abels speak, February 26th
February 17, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design, with support from The APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is pleased to welcome award-winning senior matte painter & environment designer, Heather Abels, to Austin Peay State University.
Senior matte painter Heather Abels works at her Clarksville home office.
This Week at Austin Peay State University: Polar Plunge at Foy Pool to raise money for Special Olympics
February 17, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Join hundreds of brave souls from 10:00am-noon on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 at the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foy Fitness and Recreation Center pool and support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes by taking a chilly dip.
Austin Peay State University to hold annual Polar Plunge this Saturday, February 22nd. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department introduces Aqua Zumba®
February 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Are you ready to heat up the pool during these cold months? Clarksville Parks and Recreation is introducing Aqua Zumba®! The program blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance to create a pool party you don’t want to miss!
“We’re hosting this launch party in hopes that there’s enough interest for a full program,” says Kimberly Gilbert, Aquatics Superintendent for Clarksville Parks and Recreation. “We know how popular Zumba® is, and it only gets better when you can be in a pool.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has Free launch party planned for Aqua Zumba® at New Providence Pool.
Austin Peay State University welcomes Erica Weiss, showrunner for CBS’s The Red Line, in March
February 16, 2020
Clarksville, TN – From March 2nd-5th, 2020, the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance and the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) will welcome Jeff Awards-nominated theatre director, independent filmmaker and television writer/producer Erica Weiss to campus for a series of workshops and public events.
Erica Weiss, 2020 Acuff Chair
Patrick and Ruth Fitch create Fitch Family Science Endowment for APSU students
February 15, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Patrick and Ruth Fitch recently made a generous contribution to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the Fitch Family Science Endowment to benefit APSU students.
Patrick and Ruth Fitch. (APSU)
Cumberland Winds celebrates Black History Month at the Roxy Regional Theatre on February 23rd
February 14, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The sounds of West Africa will fill the hall of Clarksville’s oldest professional theatre, the Roxy Regional Theatre, for one afternoon this month.
The Cumberland Winds celebrates Black History Month with a special concert in the intimate setting of the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 at 2:00pm.
Organized by Yvonne Kendall and Mike Ritter, this narrated performance of instruments, song and dance will travel through time from West Africa to the Americas — North America, South America and the Caribbean — celebrating the musical influence of African culture in the New World.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Cumberland Winds at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Sunday, February 23rd.
