Topic: APSU Students

New Austin Peay State University students, community encouraged to read ‘Saints at the River’

May 16, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – This summer, Austin Peay State University will welcome new students who will register for classes and pick up one of their books that will serve as the common reading assignment for Fall 2013 semester.

The new book is “Saints at the River” by Ron Rash, and the community also is invited to read the book and participate in the campus events and book discussions beginning in September. New student orientation and registration will begin May 18th and continue throughout the summer. «Read the rest of this article»

Center for Entrepreneurship established at APSU

May 7, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – For Dr. John Volker, the establishment of the new Center for Entrepreneurship at Austin Peay State University “is a dream come true.”

“My excitement knows no boundaries,” Volker, a professor in the APSU College of Business, said.

Volker will serve as director of the new center, which was officially announced during a special event May 3rd on campus.

Several APSU administrative leaders and others celebrate the monetary gifts contributed to the new Center for Entrepreneurship during a formal announcement held May 3rd in the APSU Gentry Auditorium. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)

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APSU establishes new Center for Entrepreneurship

April 28, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – With initial funding from two businesses in Tennessee, the Austin Peay State University College of Business will establish the Center for Entrepreneurship to challenge students beyond the classroom and bridge community business with future business leaders from all areas of interest.

A formal gift announcement to jumpstart the venture is planned for 11:00am, Friday, May 3rd in the Gentry Auditorium, located in the Kimbrough Building on the main campus. The public is invited to attend. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU Creative Writing Club hosts 2nd spring reading event April 29th

April 16, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – For the last year, a group of talented Austin Peay State University students has met once a week to challenge and inspire each other toward creating publishable works of prose and poetry.

The criticism was sometimes tough to hear, but the honest feedback helped the young writers polish their poems and short stories. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU prepares future Music Teachers with Home-School Program

April 10, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – On a recent Wednesday morning, about 60 children packed into a small music classroom in the Austin Peay State University Music/Mass Communication Building. They sat wide-eyed, staring at a piano and a table full of violins and other orchestral instruments.

In the front of the room, an APSU music student tuned a cello, and the strange sound caused some of the students to kick their feet excitedly back and forth. In a few minutes, they’d actually get to touch one of those expensive instruments. «Read the rest of this article»

First Thursday Art Walk to be held on April 4th, 2013

April 3, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.

With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU Alumni Association’s New membership card brings perks to members

March 4, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – In a person’s wallet, you’ll usually find a driver’s license, a few debit and credit cards and maybe a punch card for a free coffee or sandwich somewhere.

If you’re a graduate of Austin Peay State University, the APSU National Alumni Association wants you to make room for another piece of plastic – a new, alumni membership card.

Front of APSU Alumni Association’s New membership card

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Austin Peay’s 2013 Career Networking Event to have APSU Alumni sharing experiences with students

January 22, 2013 |

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN – Many successful alumni will return to Austin Peay State University in February to spend time with students about to enter the work force.

The 2013 Career Networking Event will be from 9:00am-1:00pm, Wednesday, February 20th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. «Read the rest of this article»

First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville December 6th

December 3, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a five block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.

With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.

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APSU makes impression at Tennessee Academy of Science’s Centennial Meeting

November 29, 2012 |

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, a group of Austin Peay State University students and faculty members traveled to Vanderbilt University and made an impressive showing at the Tennessee Academy of Science’s Centennial Meeting.

During that meeting, which celebrated the 100th gathering of the state’s top scientific and mathematical minds, several members of the APSU community were recognized for their outstanding work. In the math and computer science competition of the meeting, chaired by APSU associate professor of mathematics Dr. Ben Ntatin, APSU students placed first and second in oral presentations of their research. «Read the rest of this article»

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