Topic: Bill Persinger

Austin Peay State University Employees recognized for years of Service, Education, Retirement

July 11, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Many employees at Austin Peay State University were recognized Wednesday, July 11th for their years of service to the University and/or educational achievements made in the last year.

Charles Wall, director of the Office of Information Technology, was honored for his 40 years of service to APSU.

Those receiving 30-year pins were Ricky Denton, Sandra Garrett, Marilyn Griffey, Anna Murray and Deborah Suiter. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay State University Public Relations wins 5 awards at 2012 TCPRA

May 24, 2012 |

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Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won five awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association spring conference and awards contest held May 17th-18th at Middle Tennessee State University.

TCPRA – an alliance of communicators across the state representing public and private colleges and universities, technical schools, technology centers and community colleges – awarded gold, silver and bronze distinctions in various writing, design, publication and photography categories. More than 150 entries were received for the contest period between April 1st, 2011, and March 31st, 2012. «Read the rest of this article»

Austin Peay State University Recognized For Alumni Magazine, Television Commerical

February 2, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN  – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University will be recognized in Atlanta in February by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) — Southeast District III for its “outstanding” alumni magazine and a new commercial it produced.

The University will receive an Award of Excellence distinction in the alumni magazine category for three issues – Fall 2010, Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 – of Austin Peay: The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Austin Peay State University. Previous Award of Excellence winners in this category include Auburn University, Clemson University and the University of Virginia Alumni Association.

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APSU’s Meacham Apartments to undergo Structural Repairs

September 30, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – Last week, APSU physical plant staff discovered settlement cracks in the exterior façade of Meacham Apartments while conducting routine building maintenance. APSU officials are working with state and local officials to remediate the problem.

Meacham Apartments, an apartment style living complex built in 1981 and located on West Avenue, has settlement cracks in three of its five structures, including cracks in a walkway connecting the buildings. The settling is believed to be caused by water damage, likely from flooding conditions during recent years, according to APSU officials. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU has new ad campaign, ‘Opportunities,’ beginning later this week

August 31, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is “more than lecture.” In fact, it’s all about “opportunities.”

That is the message many will hear and see when APSU unveils a new advertising campaign beginning Thursday, September 1st. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU Hosts 2011-12 Youth Leadership Clarksville

August 5, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – A few days before the start of the 2011-12 school year, 30 high school students recently selected for the Youth Leadership Clarksville Class of 2012 spent the first part of their day getting to know each other – a crucial step before the afternoon’s activities.

One of the class members was tossed a ball. The student had to say his first name and toss the ball to someone else, who then had to repeat the previous names and add his at the end.

It’s a game designed to teach and build memory tools, said Dr. Robyn Hulsart, associate professor of professional studies at Austin Peay State University who led the exercise.

High school students in the 2011-12 Youth Leadership Clarksville program participate in a team-building exercise during their opening retreat August 2nd at Austin Peay State University. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)

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Tennessee Governor Haslam tours APSU’s Hemlock Building

March 22, 2011 |

Clarksville, TN – Governor Bill Haslam visited Austin Peay State University today for the first time as governor, after meeting with community leaders at Montgomery County’s Civic Hall for a roundtable discussion.

While on APSU’s main campus Haslam took a brief tour of the Hemlock Semiconductor Building along with APSU President Tim Hall, Provost Dr. Tristan Denley and Dr. Chester Little, director of the chemical engineering technology program.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (second from left) talks with APSU leaders Dr. Chester Little, President Tim Hall and Provost Dr. Tristan Denley on Monday, March 21st in APSU’s Hemlock Semiconductor Building. (Photo by Bill Persinger, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)

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APSU celebrates year of the laser by honoring history professor in surprise event

November 30, 2010 |

Clarksville, TN – In 1960, Hughes Lab researcher Theodore Maiman built the world’s first laser using a flash lamp to stimulate a pink ruby rod.

Then on July 21st, 1963, Dr. Dewey Browder, professor and chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of History and Philosophy, took the first picture of light from a military laser while a photographer with the U.S. Army Air Defense Command.

He accomplished this feat in the infancy of the laser, which was created 50 years ago this year.

Dr. Jamie Taylor (left), dean of the Austin Peay State University College of Science and Mathematics, and Dr. Dewey Browder, chair of the APSU Department of History and Philosophy, unveil a framed poster to honor Browder during the 50th anniversary of the laser. Browder is the first to photograph successfully a laser beam. (Photo by Bill Persinger, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)

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Austin Peay State University cuts the ribbon on the Hemlock Semiconductor Building

September 17, 2010 |

Austin Peay State University held a ribbon cutting for its new Chemical Engineering Technology Facility yesterday. The facility which has been designated the Hemlock Semiconductor Building will train Austin Peay Students to fill the skilled labor needs for the new Polysilicon plant being built in North Clarksville. The ribbon cutting was attended by area dignitaries along with HSC officials, and was open to the general public.

President Tim Hall and Hemlock Semiconductor CEO Rick Doornbros cut the ribbon while surrounded by area dignitaries along with other HSC officials (APSU)

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APSU faculty, staff lauded for their efforts

August 19, 2010 |

Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University demonstrated noteworthy accomplishments recently.

Three APSU leaders were tapped for the 2010-11 Leadership Clarksville program: Dr. Dixie Dennis, associate provost of Grants and Sponsored Programs and dean of the College of Graduate Studies; Lee Hall, first lady of APSU; and Bill Persinger, executive director of Public Relations and Marketing. «Read the rest of this article»

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