Wes Moore, Author of best-selling book “The Other Wes Moore” to be at APSU on September 27th
August 22, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both hung out on street corners with their crews; both ran into trouble with the police.
How, then, did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader, while the other ended up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence?
Author Wes Moore
Austin Peay State University to offer Safe School Initiative Threat Training
June 14, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Campus Police will offer free training in conjunction with the National Safe School Initiative Threat program.
The training will be held from 7:30am-11:30am, Monday, July 23rd in Clement Auditorium on the APSU main campus. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires 2012 Miss River Queen and Miss River Teen Crowned at Austin Peay State University
March 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Tara Zolfagharbik has been named Miss River Queen 2012, while Caitlin Campbell will reign as the new Miss River Teen. The new title holders were crowned at the pageants held Saturday, March 24th at Austin Peay State University’s Clement Auditorium.
The pair will reign over the Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville, April 19th-21st, making numerous appearances, signing autographs and participating in Festival events.
The 2012 Miss River Queen Tara Zolfagharbik (front right) and 2012 Miss River Teen Caitlin Campbell (front left) being crowned by 2011 Miss River Queen Giselle Fontenot (back right) and Miss River Teen Sarah Gross (back left).
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]
Rivers and Spires’ Miss River Queen and Miss River Teen pageant to be held this weekend
March 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The search is on for this year’s Miss River Queen and River Teen. The annual pageant will be held March 24th, 2012 in Clement Auditorium on the campus of Austin Peay State University. The pageant begins at 7:00pm, and doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased at the door.
2011 River Queen Giselle Fontenot (right) and River Teen Sarah Gross (left).
Award-winning CBS News correspondent to speak February 20th at Austin Peay State University
February 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On August 25th, 2006, NBC Executive Producer Jeff Fagan poked his head into the dressing room at CBS studios.
“Good luck, you’ve come a long way to get here. You’ve earned it,” he said to Byron Pitts.
Pitts was about to make his first on-camera studio open for the CBS News Broadcast “60 Minutes.” Pitts thought to himself, “if only Fagan knew.” His mind flashed back to elementary school, when a therapist informed his mother, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Pitts, your son cannot read.
Byron Pitts
Rivers & Spires Festival looking For Miss River Queen, Vendor Applications
February 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN -This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Rivers & Spires Festival and officials are working to make the celebration be the biggest and best so far.
That is why everyone interested in being a part of the milestone birthday is encouraged to sign up and be a part of the Festival.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Miss River Queen and Teen Pageants as well as for volunteers, vendors and talent competitions. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University African American Cultural Center to host several Black History Month events
January 30, 2012
Clarksville, TN – February is now upon us, and the Austin Peay State University Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center has a busy month of events planned in recognition of the Black History Month.
Some of the events are National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Second Annual 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Fun/Walk, “Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement” lecture and several others. Make sure to mark your calendars and come out to these wonderful events. [Read more]
Austin Peay’s African American Cultural Center to honor fall graduates
December 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The African American Cultural Center at Austin Peay State University will honor Fall 2011 African-American graduates during a recognition ceremony Thursday, December 15th.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm in the Clement Auditorium on APSU’s main campus. A reception for the graduates and their families will immediately follow the program in the African American Cultural Center located in Clement, Room 120. [Read more]
Dance Theatre of Tennessee and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund presents the Montgomery county leg of its touring production of “The Nutcracker”
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The sparkling magic of the season comes to life in Dance Theatre of Tennessee’s enchanting version of The Nutcracker. Highlighted by Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score, the irresistible story of young Clara, a special gift and her fanciful dream to a world of sugary confections has charmed generations. Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings this endearing holiday classic with brand new sets and costumes for the first time in Clarksville!
The Dance Theatre of Tennessee brings "The Nutcracker" to Clarksville.
