APSU History Honor Society Wins Best Chapter in Nation for Third Year in a Row
September 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Minoa Uffelman, associate professor of history at Austin Peay State University, kept checking her email earlier this week, hoping to hear something from the National Phi Alpha Theta (PAT) History Honor Society.
She knew that every year, around this time, the national organization announced the winners of the “Best Chapter” awards, and she was hoping APSU’s Theta Delta Chapter would take home the honor for an unprecedented third year in a row.
But by Tuesday morning, her email inbox was empty, and she began to get worried.
APSU’s Theta Delta Chapter
Red River Sirens Prepare for Second Home Bout
July 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – It’ll be a rollicking good time when Clarksville Roller Derby League’s Red River Sirens team take on the West KY Rockin’ Rollers in the “Hillbilly HoDown” on July 16th at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00 and the action begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, with children aged 12 and younger admitted free. Show a valid military ID for a discount on official Sirens team logo merchandise.
This is the Red River Sirens’ second home bout and the third contest of their inaugural season. In June, they traveled to Marion, Illinois and defeated So. Ill Rollergirls with a score of 136-102. [Read more]
Stop Child Trafficking Now benefit comedy show tonight staring Henry Cho
June 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out to The Gilroy for a night of clean family friendly comedy tonight, Sunday June 12th at 7:00pm, benefitting the Stop Child Trafficking Now organization. The show will feature comedian Jonnie W. from Knoxville, TN, comedian Brian Bates from Donelson, TN, and national headlining comedian Henry Cho.
Henry has been featured on The Tonight Show and the Late Late Show. His one hour special, “What’s That Clicking Noise?” is currently running on Comedy Central. He has also appeared in several feature films and sitcoms. In December 2010, Henry Cho performed at Comedy on the Cumberland’s benefit comedy show for the Downtown Kiwanis Club, and their children’s charities.
Henry Cho performing at the Comedy on the Cumberland
APSU student awarded full scholarship to Stanford to pursue Ph.D. in statistics
May 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Although Casey McKnight was always a mathematics enthusiast, pursuing a career in mathematics was something she would not have dreamed of doing.
The senior at Austin Peay State University, who will graduate May 6th with a bachelor’s degree in math (concentration in statistics) and physics, was encouraged – even convinced – by a professor to consider a major in math after taking Statistics 3250 her freshman year.
“I took it and really hated it at first,” McKnight said, laughing about the hours she spent on stats assignments. “But I had really amazing professors who pushed me along the way. They all helped drive me.” [Read more]
Dr. Trahern Receives TBR Philanthropy Award Because of Generosity to APSU
April 7, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Joseph B. Trahern Jr. was presented the 2011 Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy during the 53rd Annual Tower Club Dinner meeting at Austin Peay State University, held April 1st.
APSU President Tim Hall, who nominated Trahern for the award, said, “Though Dr. Trahern never taught at APSU, our institution has been fortunate enough to be the recipient of his extreme generosity. As a native of Clarksville, he understands the important role APSU plays in this community.”
Dr. Joseph B. Trahern Jr. and APSU President Tim Hall stand together at the 53rd Annual Tower Club Dinner meeting at Austin Peay State University, held April 1st, where Trahern received the 2011 Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor’s Award of Excellence in Philanthropy. (Photo by Charles Booth, APSU Public Relations and Marketing).
