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William Gay to read at APSU

July 13, 2009 | Print This Post

 
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Author William Gay

Austin Peay State University LogoAward-winning novelist and short story writer William Gay will give a public reading of his work at Austin Peay State University on July 14. Gay will read from his work at 7 p.m., July 14 in Room 303 of the APSU Morgan University Center. This reading is free and open to the public.

Gay, a Tennessee native, emerged upon the literary scene later in life, not publishing his first novel, “The Long Home,” until after he was 40. Critics and readers, however, were quick to notice his talent, placing him among such luminaries as William Faulkner and Cormac McCarthy. «Read the rest of this article»

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Space exploration: Astronaut Jon McBride to speak at APSU

January 23, 2009 | Print This Post

 

jon-mcbrideRetired Capt. Jon A. McBride will speak of his space exploration experiences at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 in the APSU Morgan University Center, ballrooms B and C. The public is invited to attend this event at no charge.  McBride’s appearance is sponsored by the APSU Govs Programming Council.

Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978, McBride became an astronaut in August 1979. His NASA assignments have included lead chase pilot for the maiden voyage of Columbia and pilot of STS 41-G, which launched from Kennedy Space Center on Oct. 5, 1984, aboard the Orbiter Challenger. «Read the rest of this article»

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