Students explore the African American experience at APSU 'through the lens of arts and culture'
Students hoping to gain an understanding of the African American experience can get started right here in Clarksville, thanks to the African American Studies program at Austin Peay State University.
The program can trace its roots back to 1968 when founder Betty Joe Wallace chaired a committee that examined adding classes in African American Studies (AAST). Today, 15 students are pursuing a minor through the program and dozens more are taking elective courses from among its offerings.
As an interdisciplinary program of study, AAST exposes students to the history and culture of African Americans in the United States and connects those experiences to the peoples of Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, according to the University.
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance Chair and African American Studies Professor, Marcus Hayes
APSU African American Studies Assistant Professor and CSA Dance Instructor, Ebonè Amos
It's time to celebrate student artwork in the community! Through the month of March, stop by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library and view artwork from students across the district.
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance Welcome Guest Director, Tommy Iafrate
Tommy Iafrate is serving as the Guest Director of the upcoming musical theatre production, EDGES. Tommy is a stage director, musical director, arts educator, and musician currently serving as the Director of Musical Theatre at Binghamton University, where he is an Associate Professor. Mr. Iafrate's residency is made possible with funding from CECA.
World Music Therapy Day Celebrated
March 1st is World Music Therapy Day and APSU music therapy students celebrated by joining music therapists from across the state at Music Therapy Hill Day in Nashville! We met with our local legislators in an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of music therapy.
From top to bottom:
Senator Bill Powers (who told us that the Marks Building on the APSU campus is named after his great grandfather!)
Representative Jason Hodges (a graduate of APSU!)
Representative Curtis Johnson (also a graduate of APSU!)
APSU Associate Professor of Costume Design and Production, Leni Dyer
did a Very Cool Thing...
Leni Dyer did a very cool thing! She helped the GIS Center with a prosthetic leg for a yorkie! Dyer said, "So happy to think that a puppy might be able to stand proud thanks to APSU!" You're awesome, Leni!
Gateway Chamber Orchestra announces a landmark performance of Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s work, La Pasión según San Marcos (St. Mark's Passion) at The George and Sharon Mabry Hall, located on the Austin Peay State University campus. Performances will be held Saturday, March 19, at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 20, at 4 pm. Tickets HERE.
