APSU’s Eriksson College of Education developing relationship with Jordan’s Yarmouk University
September 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On a hot July morning in Irbid, Jordan, while cars weaved past the city’s khaki-colored buildings, Dr. Dana Christman enjoyed a cup of Turkish coffee in Yarmouk University’s air-conditioned campus. The Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor had traveled more than 6,000 miles to visit the school, and with the small jolt of caffeine spurring her on, she helped develop a new relationship between her home campus and the Jordanian university.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Christman met with Yarmouk University administrators this summer. (APSU)
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable to hold next meeting on September 18th, 2019
September 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable announces its September 2019 program and speaker. The meeting is always open to interested members of the public.
The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Tennova Healthcare. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall. The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Brian McCutchen will talk about “Of Monuments and Remembrance – Veteran Commemoration and the Monuments of Shiloh” at the next Clarksville Civil War Roundtable.
First Presbyterian Church Gives $150,000 to Loaves & Fishes Campaign
September 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – As First Presbyterian Church prepares to celebrate a bicentennial year in 2022, they have dedicated 50 cents of every dollar they raise in a three-year Campaign to seed the Loaves & Fishes plan for expansion in a completely new facility. The first installment of this nearly half-million-dollar, three-year commitment by the church came on Sunday, September 8th, 2019 in the form of a check for $150,000.
(L-R) Jill Crow (Loaves & Fishes Capital Campaign Chair), Charles D. Keene, Tamara Long (Loaves & Fishes President), Dr. Rita Burnett (Loaves & Fishes Executive Director), Scott Giles (FPC Finance Committee Chair), Vicki Wallace, Issac Wright (Loaves & Fishes Construction Project Manager), and Joyce Norris (FPC Bicentennial Campaign Chair). Scott Giles presents a check for $150,000 to Dr. Rita Burnett. (Gary Norris)
Fort Campbell Hanger welcome home for Vietnam veterans
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – You can be a part of the homecoming our Vietnam Veterans never received on Thursday, September 19th, 2019.
Beginning at 2:00pm in Hangar 3 on Fort Campbell Army Post, the doors will swing open and our Vietnam Veterans will march in to the sounds of the Army band and cheers they have deserved for more than 40 years.
Welcome Home Parade in Downtown Clarksville.
Blood bank shortage inspires APSU Health and Human Performance faculty to host blood drive
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Blood is desperately needed at Hospitals across Tennessee. Last week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the state’s residents to help end the blood bank shortage, and even the American Cancer Society is pleading for people to donate because, according to that organization, “blood transfusions save millions of lives in the United States every year.”
A blood drive will take place at Austin Peay State University September 23rd-24th. (APSU)
Riverfest provides something for Everyone
September 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – By all accounts, this year’s Riverfest was a big success. The weather was perfect, attendance was strong, and the entertainment was top-notch.
Three days of activities began Thursday evening with the annual Riverfest Art Show at Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Kara Zahn and her team did a great job this year, bringing in a full house to view dozens of entries in multiple categories and age divisions.
Montgomery Gentry closed Riverfest 2019 in style, with a big crowd lining the hillside in front of the Miller Lite stage to watch an impressive Saturday night performance.
APSU’s Susan Bryant honors work of former students with new Reciprocity exhibit
September 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – In the fall of 1982, a 28-year-old photographer named Susan Bryant arrived at Austin Peay State University (APSU) as an assistant professor in the school’s Department of Art.
She was just a few years older than her students, but as she shared her passion for the art form with them, she inadvertently made several lifelong friends.
Reciprocity: 37 Years of APSU Student Photographers,” runs through September 13th.
Friday’s Riverfest featured something for everyone
September 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The second night of Riverfest 2019 saw a diverse musical line-up that featured a range of genres from Country, to Rock, to R & B, all capped off by one of the nation’s premiere Pink Floyd tribute bands, American Floyd.
This year’s Family Zone, which is set up along the River Walk behind O’Charley’s, is once again filled with fun, games, entertainment and educational activities that will appeal to the whole family.
A busy Friday night at Riverfest featured great music on the banks of the Cumberland.
Clarksville’s Riverfest kicked Saturday off with Regatta Boat Race
September 7, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 7th, the 2019 Clarksville Riverfest Regatta took place at the McGregor Park Park Boat Ramp at 1:00pm. Fan-favorite cardboard boat race is celebrating it’s 13th year.
The Riverfest Regatta is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River were made of cardboard or plastic bottles along with a few other approved materials.
27 Teams took part in the 2019 Riverfest Regatta.
First-year APSU students give back through Freshman Service Project
September 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) 2019 freshmen class members began their academic careers on an altruistic note by participating in the Freshman Service Project, an annual event that allows freshman to bond while introducing them to nonprofit organization’s in the community on August 24th, 2019.
This year, 150 Austin Peay State University students volunteered at five nonprofits in the community. (APSU)
