APSU alumna establishes Jackson-Hardin Education Endowed Scholarship for APSU students
June 11, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) alumna Dr. Carlette Hardin recently made a generous donation to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the Jackson-Hardin Education Endowed Scholarship for APSU students.
The scholarship was created in memory of Hardin’s parents, Carl and Cora Belle Jackson.
Dr. Carlette Hardin. (APSU)
APSU releases safety guidelines for employee, student return to campus
June 10, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) COVID-19 Task Force recently released guidelines outlining how faculty, staff, students and visitors can safely return to campus. On March 23rd, the University moved all classes fully online and the majority of employees began working remotely in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Peay State University Campus. (APSU)
Customs House Museum Celebrates 36th Anniversary and Joins Nationwide Program, Museums for All
June 8, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum reopened to the public on June 2nd, 2020m, and in an effort to include and welcome all members of the community, the Museum has joined Museums for All, a nationwide program that supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits.
The program offers visitors reduced admission fees with a presentation of the SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
APSU to host small business webinar on women’s perspective to COVID-19
June 7, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at 9:00am the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), which is part of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Business, will host a new webinar, “COVID-19: A Woman’s Perspective.”
Dr. Lorneth Peters
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to open Two Pools, June 20th
June 7, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will reopen Swan Lake Swimming Pool and Bel-Aire Swimming Pool on June 20th, 2020 restoring another summer tradition delayed this year by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
“We know how much everyone misses the pools, and we’ve been doing everything we can to shape a safe reopening plan,” said Kimberly Gilbert, Aquatics Superintendent for Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
Daily tickets will control capacity at Swan Lake Swimming Pool and Bel-Aire Swimming Pool.
Movies in the Park to return June 13th
June 6, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Are you missing the movie theater? Looking for a safe way to get out of the house for some quality family time? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Movies in the Park presented by Kyrstin Frate with Keller Williams.
The first event will be the movie Black Panther on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at the Liberty Park Athletic Field, near the playground. The movie will begin at sunset, which is around 8:00pm.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to start June 13th.
Coleman Tractor Company provides Kubota equipment for use at APSU Farm
June 6, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Coleman Tractor Company has expanded their partnership with Austin Peay State University (APSU) by extending their current contract with the University for two additional years.
Michael Stolitca (Kubota), Dr. Donald Sudbrink (APSU), Dr. Karen Meisch (APSU), Spencer Coleman. (Coleman Tractor)
Austin Peay student wins state’s Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award
June 5, 2020
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University (APSU) social work student is one of five students in the state to win the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award.
Mallory Fundora – who just finished her second year at Austin Peay State University – won the award for her work with Project Yesu, a charity she founded when she was 11 to feed and educate children in Uganda.
Austin Peay State University student Mallory Fundora. (APSU)
Clarksville Downtown Market returns to Public Square, Saturday
June 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 6th, 2020, after three weeks at a temporary site in McGregor Park, the Clarksville Downtown Market presented by CDE Lightband will return to its home in Public Square with a full slate of farm and artisan vendors and several food trucks.
“McGregor Park North Extension was a wonderful temporary location for us,” said Trey Stroud, Market Manager for Clarksville Parks and Recreation. “But, we are just as eager to return to normal as the rest of the City, and seeing the Clarksville Downtown Market back in Public Square is a great step toward that.”
Clarksville Downtown Market
Austin Peay State University partners with Nevada, Reno, to host international tree ring symposium – virtually
June 4, 2020
Clarksville, TN – After the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of an annual geography conference, Austin Peay State University (APSU) stepped in to host a virtual gathering of the world’s top tree ring scientists.
Austin Peay State University to held International Tree Ring Symposium, virtually, May 29th. (APSU)
