Austin Peay State University College of Education prepares local teachers for 2017 solar eclipse
June 24, 2016
Clarksville, TN – More than 4,000 years ago, Chung K’ang, the fourth emperor of the Hea dynasty in China, reportedly executed two astronomers named Hi and Ho because they didn’t predict a solar eclipse.
“So (an eclipse) is a very important thing; it can be life-threatening,” Dr. Rex Gandy, Austin Peay State University provost and vice president of academic affairs, joked recently. “And it’s pretty amazing. The sun is 90 million miles away, and it’s huge, so what are the odds that there is this little rock a quarter million miles away that just blots out the sun almost perfectly.”
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts tries out a pair of solar glasses during a recent educational summit at APSU.
Dave Loos Basketball Camp at APSU set for June 6th-9th
May 30, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Dave Loos Basketball Camp will be held June 6th through June 9th, 2016 at the APSU Dunn Center. Registration is Monday, June 6th from 7:30am until 8:45am. Cost is $125.00.
The Dave Loos Basketball Camp is designed to provide campers the opportunity to improve basketball skills through the reaching of solid fundamentals, all while building character, spending quality time together, fostering relationships and bonding through the game of basketball.
Philanthropist Ayers to speak at Austin Peay State University commencement on May 6th
April 26, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Janet Ayers, a nationally recognized business leader and president of the philanthropic Ayers Foundation, will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s 87th Spring Commencement on May 6th.
The Ayers Foundation was created in 1999 to sustain and/or significantly improve the quality of life in Tennessee. The organization accomplishes this mission through financial support for college scholarships, medical services for children, research into pre-cancer detection and diagnosis, continuing education for teachers, mental health research and other initiatives.
Janet Ayers to speak at APSU’s 87th Spring Commencement. (Donn Jones)
Altra Federal Credit Union Half-Court Shot for APSU Tuition Rescheduled
February 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Due to inclement weather, the Altra Federal Credit Union Half-Court Shot event has been re-scheduled for February 20th.
Altra Federal Credit Union will offer one Austin Peay State University student the opportunity to win one year’s tuition up to $15,000 at half-time of the APSU men’s basketball game on Saturday, February 20th at the Winfield Dunn Center.
Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. (APSU Sports Information)
Altra Federal Credit Union Half-Court Shot for APSU Tuition on January 23rd, 2016
December 30, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will offer one Austin Peay State University student the opportunity to win one year’s tuition up to $15,000 at half-time of the APSU men’s basketball game on Saturday, January 23rd at the Winfield Dunn Center.
APSU students may enter the contest January 1st through January 23rd at either of Altra’s two locations in Clarksville located at 1600 Madison Street or 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Austin Peay State University Dunn Center. (APSU Sports Information)
APSU Winter Commencement Ceremonies set for December 11th
December 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – As a teenager, Lynn Von Hagen dreamed of working as a biologist in Africa. She raised money for conservation groups, like the World Wildlife Fund, and she often found herself staring at photographs of lions and elephants in the pages of National Geographic.
In the early 1990s, Hagen decided to enroll at Vol State Community College, but after earning her associate degree in 1993, she put her dream of becoming abiologist on hold.
Austin Peay State University Winter Commencement Ceremony set for Friday, December 11thm 2015. (Beth Liggett, APSU)
Clarksville’s Riverfest continues Saturday with featured artist Charles Esten
September 12, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebration continues Saturday at McGregor Park. The entertainment begins at 10:00am Saturday, September 12th. The Miller Lite stage will feature David Perez, Cole Washburn, and a host of other country artists.
On the Riverbend stage, watch as local dance academies strut their stuff followed by a Step Show hosted by Daymar Institute. [Read more]
Clarksville Riverfest announces Parking Information, Festival Rules and Lane Closures for Riverside Drive
September 11, 2015
Clarksville, TN – There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th, 2015.
Traffic will be slower moving than usual during this time period, so we recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination.
Free parking will be available at Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center parking lot.
There will be lane closures along Riverside Drive for Riverfest on Friday, September 11th through Saturday, September 12th.
Clarksville’s Riverfest Festival 2015
September 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River as we celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage at the 28th annual Riverfest Celebration, September 10th-12th, 2015.
This FREE, three day music and arts festival features three stages of local and nationally-known and diverse entertainers, cultural groups, delicious food, and fun for the entire family.
APSU freshmen to read “Where Am I Wearing” for 2015 Peay Read
September 10, 2015
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, the journalist Kelsey Timmerman saw his favorite T-shirt on a growing mound of dirty clothes, and he noticed the tag said it was made in Honduras. For the next few minutes, he worked his way through the pile, wondering where the other garments came from.
“This question inspired the quest that took me around the globe,” Timmerman wrote in the prologue of his best-selling book, “Where Am I Wearing? A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People that Make Clothes.”
Journalist Kelsey Timmerman.
