Last Chance to View Sculptures of Mike Andrews at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
April 9, 2019
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Crouch Gallery is home to the serene, organic sculptures of local artist and teacher Mike Andrews.
On view through May 5th, the show, titled A New Vision, includes over forty pieces made of wood, limestone, or alabaster.
Mike Andrews Sculptures on display at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center.
APSU ROTC team ‘strong,’ ‘motivated’ for Sandhurst competition
April 9, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
“They’re pretty motivated, and they think they’re going to do really well, and I do too,” Keith Colman, the team’s coach, said. “They’re real strong. They’ve been training hard for three months now.”
The Austin Peay State University ROTC Ranger Challenge team practices on a Zodiac boat at Liberty Park in Clarksville a week before the Sandhurst competition April 12th-13th at West Point, New York. (Benny Little, APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Woodward Library celebrate National Library Week April 7-13
April 8, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – This week, Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library joins libraries of all types in celebrating the many ways libraries build strong communities by providing critical resources, programs and expertise.
Austin Peay State University’s Felix G. Woodward Library celebrates National Library Week. (APSU)
City of Clarksville rolls out a fresh new Website
April 8, 2019
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville launched a fresh, easy-to-navigate and more powerful website Monday morning that will enhance the City’s ability to engage and serve its citizens.
“The new website is visually clean and crisp, and makes striking use of colorful, attractive views of the City,” Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said. “More importantly, it gives us a giant leap forward in technology that will allow citizens to interact with City Government in new and more efficient ways.”
City of Clarksville new website will enable a more interactive experience.
APSU students win Bbest Solo Hack, place second overall at Regional Hackathon
April 7, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) senior Susan Kersten recently won “Best Solo Hack” at the CatHacks hackathon at the University of Kentucky, and her teammates won second place overall at the competition for hack that helps teach people sign language.
The wins add to the hackathon success Austin Peay students have had this year.
From the left, Austin Peay State University students Aidan Murphy, Susan Kersten and Nathan Nickelson work on their hacks.
Miss Austin Peay pageant wins best pageant in the state
April 6, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Under the director of Victor Felts, Austin Peay State University (APSU)associate dean of students, and the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the Miss Austin Peay pageant was recently named “Most Outstanding Local Pageant” by the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant.
Miss Austin Peay pageant. (APSU)
APSU classics senior finishes second at national translation contest
April 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) classics senior Alexander Kee last month finished second in a national Latin translation contest. It was his second straight second-place finish in the annual competition.
Austin Peay State Univerity student Alexander Kee
Austin Peay State University’s Sarah Bailey performs with classical-crossover icon Sarah Brightman
April 5, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – For a late Valentine’s Day present, Dr. Christopher Bailey desperately wanted to get his wife tickets to the Sarah Brightman concert in Atlanta. Nine years earlier, on their first date, the couple bonded over their mutual love for the classical-crossover superstar who originated the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” Bailey, an Austin Peay State University (APSU) musical theater professor, might have even owned a cardboard Sarah Brightman CD display as a teenager.
Christopher and Sarah Bailey snap a selfie before they perform with Sarah Brightman.
APSU aviation science program approved for veterans training, meaning ‘little or no cost’ for veterans
April 4, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) aviation science program recently received approval for veterans education benefits, meaning veterans can earn the degree at “little or no cost.”
The program – which has a concentration in helicopters (or rotor wing) – is Tennessee’s first rotorcraft flight school that offers a bachelor’s degree.
Austin Peay State University aviation science program director and chief pilot Charlie Weigandt shows GOV 3 to U.S. Rep. Mark Green. GOV 3 is one of three in APSU’s helicopter fleet. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University presents The Pajama Game, featuring several guest artists
April 3, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, April 11th, 2019 the Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Pajama Game,” directed by Dr. Christopher Bailey and sponsored by the APSU the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
