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)
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.
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)
APSU alumni and friends give nearly $70,000 to campus community through Govs Give Back
June 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – During the Spring 2020 semester, Austin Peay State University (APSU) students, faculty and staff made many adjustments to conduct all classes online as a result of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The pandemic has also caused many members of the APSU campus community to experience unique personal difficulties in their lives.
Austin Peay State University Advancement Office. (APSU)
APSU class to look at sociology of COVID-19 this fall
May 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) says that in the last few months, the new COVID-19 Coronavirus has infected 5.6 million people worldwide, resulting in more than 350,000 deaths.
At the same time, as governments and businesses have shut down – sometimes leading to protests and violent altercations – the pandemic has revealed deep fissures in modern society.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. Jonniann Butterfield. (APSU)
APSU Board of Trustees to host summer meeting electronically on June 4th-5th
May 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On June 4th-5th, 2020 the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees will host its summer meetings. Due to the precautions the University is taking to protect the campus community from the COVID-19 Coronavirus, these meetings will be conducted electronically.
Austin Peay State University Campus. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Summer Youth Program to feature Activity Packs, Virtual Programming
May 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will not host an in-person Summer Youth Program this year to ensure the safety of the public during the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. However, plans have been finalized for a free “virtual” summer camp experience!
The virtual camp will be June 1st to July 10th and will consist of two components: weekly activity packs that children can enjoy at home, and virtual programming which will be shared online and on the Clarksville Community Network. Children can participate in one or both components.
