Here’s the latest news from Austin Peay State University.
Student newspaper receives regional prize
The student newspaper All State received a regional award in the Southeast Journalism Conference’s Best of the South Awards.
Lily Russell received recognition for The All State. The SEJC Best of the South Awards competition had entries from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Southeast. The conference and awards ceremony took place February 9-11 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La.
Russell took second place in the Best Arts and Entertainment category for her article, “Dear Ticketmaster, I knew you were causing trouble. Sincerely, Taylor Swift.” This was a challenging category featuring entries from top journalism programs.
“My experience at SEJC was great,” said Russell. “Having one of my articles take second place among other student journalists was a great achievement for me. It really assured a feeling that hard work pays off. I’m so glad I was able to represent Austin Peay and The All State this year as a senior.”
Cumberland River Compact partnership to plant campus trees
A partnership with the Cumberland River Compact and volunteers from across the community planted more than 100 native trees on campus on March 10, and their work could have a lasting impact on the local environment.
The project was funded by a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) grant recently awarded to the Cumberland River Compact to improve water quality in the area. Trees have been planted in six locations: two near Emerald Hill Apartments; Two behind Morgan Brothers Soccer Field; one between the Marks Building and Fortera Stadium; and one next to the McCord building parking lot.
The campus is near the junction of the Cumberland and Red rivers, meaning almost all stormwater runoff reaches these bodies of water. Powell said the new trees would help intercept rain, filter pollutants and manage soil erosion.
For more information, contact Powell at powellw@apsu.edu.
Art & Design welcomes the photographer to the Visiting Artist speaker series
The Department of Art+Design, with the support of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA), welcomed celebrated international photo artist Sheila Pree Bright to a public lecture on Tuesday 14 March at Heydel Hall.
Her work has been featured in The Washington Post and The New York Times. She currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
“As a photographic artist, I am interested in the lives of these individuals and communities that are often invisible in the world. My goal is to capture images that allow us to experience those unheard as they reflect on ideas and issues or voice their response to ideas and issues that shape their world. In this process, what I photograph creates contemporary stories about social, political and historical contexts not often seen in the visual communication of traditional media and art platforms. My work captures and presents aspects of our culture and sometimes counterculture that challenges the typical narratives of Western thought and power structures,” said Pree Bright.
To learn more about Pree Bright and her work, visit her website or follow her on Instagram: @SheilaPreeBright. For more information on this talk, contact Dickins at dickinsm@apsu.edu.
Women Veterans Education Summit scheduled for March 25th
In partnership with the Women Veterans of America, the university is hosting Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Newton Family Resource Center, 426 College St.
“I am looking forward to sharing and presenting the many opportunities in this community this year, the female veterans will drive on the way they have chosen,” said Yolonda Williams, a veteran of the US Army, APSU-Alumna and Emeritus National Commander of the WVA.
The Second Annual Women Veterans Education Summit, also known as “Pathway for Sheroes”, is the idea of Williams, because more than 6,600 female veterans call this community their home.
The information summit is free and open to all female veterans. Attendees can network with each other, meet representatives from various APSU departments, and learn more about veteran services and opportunities on campus and in Montgomery County.
For more information, see https://www.apsu.edu/nmfrc/.
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