APSU leadership society inducts large class
May 12, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In the fall of 2018, Austin Peay State University (APSU) founded a new chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and less than two years later, that chapter is the largest active student organization on campus, with more than 1,200 students joining.
APSU School of Nursing hosts drive-thru pinning ceremony
May 8, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) campus has remained quiet for the last two months, with the school going fully online in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but on Thursday afternoon, May 7th, 2020, the sounds of cheers, honking horns and pop music echoed out of the McCord Parking Lot.
Austin Peay State University Nursing faculty congratulate graduates. (APSU)
APSU’s Eriksson College of Education hosts virtual student teacher banquet
May 8, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Every semester, the tables inside the Morgan University Center are covered with white table cloths and candles for a special banquet honoring the Austin Peay State University (APSU) student teachers.
The 2020 Austin Peay State University Virtual Student Teaching Celebration. (APSU)
Montgomery County Hires New Program Event Manager for the Downtown Commons
May 7, 2020
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government recently hired Amanda Scarpaci as the Downtown Commons’ Program Event Manager. She will be responsible for the management, planning and execution of events that take place at Downtown Commons.
Scarpaci brings with her experience in event planning and marketing all the way from Freehold, New Jersey. She has worked on both large and small-scale events, putting her full attention into every detail.
Downtown Commons Program Event Manager Amanda Scarpaci.
Roxy Regional Theatre to take part in The Big Payback
May 6, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Roxy Regional Theatre is participating in The Big Payback, a community-wide online giving day hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. It starts today, Wednesday, May 6th at 6:00pm.
With the recent disasters in our region — the tornadoes, COVID-19 Coronavirus and the unfolding economic downturn — this year it’s more important than ever to help lift up nonprofit, school and faith-based organizations.
The Big Payback, Tennessee’s 7th Annual Giving Day, Encourages Middle Tennesseans to Give Local and Support Nonprofits During 24-Hour Campaign.
Philadelphia emergency expert named first director of emergency management at APSU
May 2, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last summer, an explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Pennsylvania sent, according to WHYY, “3,271 pounds of the dangerous hydrofluoric acid” into the atmosphere. While the refinery still burned, Lynn Fisher arrived on the scene as the response and emergency operations center manager. On May 18th, 2020 Fisher will arrive at Austin Peay State University (APSU) as the institution’s first Director of Emergency Management.
Austin Peay State University Director of Emergency Management Lynn Fisher. (APSU)
APSU’s mad scientist makes lab videos for online students
April 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – A typical day in the life of Bryan Gaither, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) resident mad scientist (yes, that’s his official, Human Resources-approved job title), consists of small explosions, high-flying pumpkins (on fire) and bolts of electricity snaking out of a Tesla coil.
Austin Peay State University mad Scientist Bryan Gaither. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University led face shields project joined by International consulting firm Ankura
April 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) GIS Center has been joined by Ankura, an expert services firm with an office in Nashville, in a statewide effort to produce face shields for frontline medical workers during the coronavirus crisis.
The Austin Peay State University GIS Center leads a statewide effort to produce face shields for medical workers. (APSU)
Getting home in a pandemic – An APSU exchange student’s adventure out of France
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Late that night, while Austin Peay State University (APSU) freshman Madison Morgan finished her laundry, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the European Union was closing its borders.
Beginning the next day at noon, no one would be able to fly out of France’s Charles De Gaulle Airport. Morgan watched Macron on her smartphone.
Austin Peay State University freshman Madison Morgan in Paris in the Place de la République. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation says Downtown Market to open at McGregor Park, May 16th
April 28, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th, 2020 at a new home on the banks of the Cumberland River.
McGregor Park North Extension, behind O’Charley’s on Riverside Drive, will be the site of the popular weekly event until further notice while concerns over the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic are ongoing.
Trey Stroud, Downtown Market Manager, said the new site provides more space and enhanced ability to follow social distancing guidelines.
Clarksville Downtown Market will open May 16th with Reduced Vendors in North Extension of McGregor Park.
