APSU literature class explores the illuminating history of zombies in popular culture
October 31, 2020
Clarksville, TN – This fall, Dr. Marisa Sikes, Austin Peay State University (APSU) assistant professor of languages and literature, is looking at cultural significance of the undead in her class “Zombies in Popular Film and Literature.”
The course examines the origins of these fictional creatures in the form of the early 20th Century Haitian zonbi on to the Americanized zombie, which has its roots in contagion-based apocalypse fiction.
Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design welcomes SWOON to campus
September 30, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Department of Art + Design, along with the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will welcome classically trained visual artist and printmaker SWOON to campus at 6:00pm, October 4th, in Heydel Hall (Art + Design Building, Room 120) for an artist lecture.
Artist SWOON to give lecture at APSU’s Art + Design Building on October 4th.
Clarksville Chamber presents Austin Peay State University’s Winters with Distinguished Community Service Award
May 9, 2012
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Clarksville, TN – One gets the impression that Dr. Tim Winters, Austin Peay State University classics professor, doesn’t sleep much. A dedicated teacher, he’s won most of the University’s major faculty awards, such as the Socrates Award for Excellence in Teaching and the APSU National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies program presents “The Vagina Monologues” March 27th and 28th
March 23, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This month, the Austin Peay State University Women’s and Gender Studies Program, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and V-Day are celebrating 11 years of producing Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues.”
The show will be performed at 7:00pm on March 27th and 28th in Clement Auditorium. Tickets are $5.00. [Read more]
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN participates in World Habitat Day 2011
October 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In recognition of World Habitat Day 2011, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN is planning to participate in the Habitat ReStore ‘ReCreate’ fall festival to address the need for decent housing around the world, including in Clarksville and Montgomery County.
The theme of World Habitat Day 2011 is “Housing cities after a disaster,” a serious and growing problem around the world. From Haiti and Japan to New Orleans and Memphis, urban areas face different and great challenges when responding to disasters. These dangers and challenges require effective and creative policies from governments and humanitarian groups around the world. [Read more]
APSU professor to discuss project with farmers in Haiti
September 21, 2010
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University professor will discuss a project he began in Haiti last summer with funding from the University.
Dr. Matthew Kenney, interim director of APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program and associate professor of political science, will present discuss “A New Mocha Model: Coffee and Cocoa as a Path to Development in Haiti” from 3:00pm-4:00pm, Thursday, September 23rd in the Honors Commons building (formerly Memorial Health/Red Barn).
The event is free and open to the public. Coffee, donated by Mag’s Coffee on Riverside Drive, and chocolate will be served. [Read more]
