Austin Peay State University professor Andrea Spofford connects with pandemic-distanced friends by sending original poems on antique postcards
July 9, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Andrea Spofford had 50 antique postcards, a typewriter and a plan.
A poet, essayist and Austin Peay State University (APSU) associate professor of English, Dr. Spofford created her plan in mid-March, around the time most states shut down in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Spofford typed original poems on 50 antique postcards and mailed them to friends. (APSU)
Customs House Museum Returns to Sunday Hours
July 2, 2020
Customs House Museum Reopens Huff & Puff Express Model Trains
Clarksville, TN – All aboard! The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is expanding its reopening plan and will now be open on Sundays beginning July 12th, 2020 from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
COVID-19 Coronavirus safety guidelines are still in place including recommending guests wear face masks, reserve their time tickets before visiting and utilize hand sanitizer stations around the Museum. While walk-ins are welcome, there are a limited number of tickets available per day.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center’s Huff & Puff Express Model Trains.
APSU moves 2020 Homecoming to October 10th
June 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) officials recently announced this year’s homecoming festivities will be moved to October 10th, 2020 when the Governors take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 3:00pm in Fortera Stadium.
The 1976 Austin Peay State University Homecoming parade. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to hold several Independence Day programs
June 25, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Independence Day celebration will look different this year amid health concerns from the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
While no fireworks celebration is planned, The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is preparing multiple events and activities leading up to Independence Day.
Events include: Toddler Fourth of July Craft Class, Independence Day Attire creation, Yankee Doodle Dandy Crafts & Snacks, Star-Spangled Family Non-Cooking Class and the Firecracker Virtual 5K.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department to replace traditional celebrations with Family and Virtual Activities.
APSU’s Whiteside named to 2020 Millennium Leadership Initiative
June 25, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Austin Peay State University (APSU) vice president for legal affairs Dannelle Whiteside was recently named to the 2020 class of the Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a premier leadership development program of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).
Austin Peay State University vice president for legal affairs Dannelle Whiteside. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s graduate enrollment continues to grow, even during COVID-19 Pandemic
June 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last year Austin Peay State University (APSU) broke the 1,000 graduate student barrier and current enrollment looks even more promising. APSU is experiencing higher graduate student enrollment compared to last year at this time.
Austin Peay State University math class last year on campus. (APSU)
APSU professor experiences COVID-19 pandemic up close in Belize
June 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On a sweaty afternoon in early March, Dr. Harold Young, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of political science, found himself dumped by a taxi on a street in Chetumal, Mexico, near that country’s southern border with Belize.
Austin Peay State University assistant professor Dr. Harold Young crossing the border between Mexico and Belize. (APSU)
APSU hosting summer and rescheduled spring commencements August 6th-7th
June 22, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On August 6th-7th, 2020, Austin Peay State University (APSU) will host five commencement ceremonies to honor the University’s spring and summer graduates.
Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. (APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Billy Dunlop Park to reopen after Renovations
June 22, 2020
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to hold Billy Dunlop Park ribbon cutting ceremony on June 24th.
Clarksville, TN – After a 6-month renovation project, Clarksville’s Billy Dunlop Park will reopen with an improved pavilion and extensive landscaping designed to protect the riverbank from erosion.
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at 9:00am at the park, 1930 E Boyscout Road. After the ceremony, the park will be reopened to the public.
Visitors will find major improvements to the park’s large pavilion, which got structural repairs, a new roof, siding and stone pillars. Other upgrades include new picnic tables, a grill and modern, fully accessible restrooms.
The renovated pavilion at Billy Dunlop Park now has modern, fully accessible restrooms.
Austin Peay professors bring diverse science lessons to Governor’s School of Computational Physics
June 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In a typical year, the Governor’s School for Computational Physics at Austin Peay State University (APSU) includes two field trips to renowned nearby science centers.
But this year isn’t typical.
Friction Stir Welding. (APSU)
