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Topic: Office of Alumni Relations
September 23, 2009 |
A veteran of the U.S. civilian and military defense space programs will return to her alma mater, Austin Peay State University, to promote and sign her debut science fiction book.
 Stephanie Osborn (photo by Darlene Hall)
Stephanie Osborn (’83) will sign copies of “Burnout: The Mystery of Space Shuttle STS-281” from 2-4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 in the Sundquist Science Complex Atrium. The event is free and open to the public.
Later that day from 5-7 p.m. at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill, she will sign copies during a book signing and reception. The event also is free and open to the public, with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and voice comments.
A limited number of books will be available for purchase at both events. Books are $20 each, cash or check only accepted. Osborn’s book also is available for sale at most retail book stores and online.
Both book signing events are sponsored by the APSU National Alumni Association. «Read the rest of this article»
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November 12, 2008 |
One of Austin Peay State University’s newest faculty members has published his first book, a significant work that tells Kentucky’s story of housing, working and entertaining more than 10,000 German prisoners during World War II.
Dr. Antonio S. Thompson, assistant professor of history and an APSU alumnus, will be available from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10 at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill to sign copies of his first published work, titled “German Jackboots on Kentucky Bluegrass: Housing German Prisoners of War in Kentucky, 1942-46” and published by Diversion Press.
The book signing is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations at APSU. Books will be available for purchase by check or cash only. Cost will be $20 at the signing, $15 for APSU students who present their college I.D.s. «Read the rest of this article»
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