Calendar of Events

August

•  27th

Good morning APSU A FREE Southern Style Breakfast for all APSU students, faculty and staff. This is a time to celebrate the debut of the new semester.

7-11:30 a.m.

•  28th

Peay Soup Party on the Plaza  Open-Mic Night that gives students the opportunity to express  themselves through words, sounds, and rhythm.

6-10 p.m.

 September

• 13th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department: Let's Talk About Sex The purpose of the event is to educate the APSU campus community about HIV/AIDS, ways to practice safer sex, the promotion of abstinence and to provide FREE HIV/AIDS testing. The program is facilitated by guest speaker, Dwayne Jenkins, a Nashville CARES Education Coordinator.

6-8 p.m.

 Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

•  18th

We Are Family Dinner Annual event open to all APSU students in celebration of our common heritage and common purposes in the overall success of APSU. FREE food, provided by APSU faculty and staff, and LIVE music.

*In Collaboration with African American Studies

 6-8 p.m.

Morgan University Center Ballroom

• 19th-21st

Rock the Vote with the Political Science Department:

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

• 22nd

Parent and Family Weekend Breakfast:

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

•  25th

 Financial Literacy Workshop: The Dangers of Credit Card Debt, and The Negative Pitfalls of Refund Check. This is a relaxed, and informal “safe space” for students to talk freely, and an opportunity for them to hold conversations about topics that may affect them as college students. FREE snacks will be served.

In collaboration with the APSU Office of Financial Aid and The Hispanic Cultural Center

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

•  27th

Meet and Greet with Wes Moore:

This is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and community members to have the opportunity to meet the author, and keynote speaker, for The Peay Read.

*In collaboration with The Peay Read.

3-4 p.m.

http://www.apsu.edu/read   

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

October

• 11th

Hot Topic "I Am A Man!" with the African American Studies Department: This is a relaxed, and informal “safe space” for students to talk freely, and an opportunity for them to hold conversations about topics that may affect them as college students.

 6-8 p.m. 

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

• 26th

 WNDAACC Homecoming Student  and Alumni Mixer: It is an opportunity to reconnect alumni with each other, and an opportunity for current students to network with alumni while enjoying music and FREE food.

 2-4 p.m.

November

• 13th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department: Life at The Peay -Townhall with panelists Timothy Hall/President , Dr. Tristan Denley/ Provost, and Dr. Sherryl Byrd/Vice President of Student Affairs This is a relaxed, and informal “safe space” for students to talk freely, and an opportunity for them to hold conversations about topics that may affect them as college students. 6-8 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

 December

• 4th

   

Peay Soup Open-Mic Night that gives students the opportunity to express  themselves through words, sounds, and rhythm. 

6-8 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

•  13th

Fall African American Graduate Recognition Ceremony  This is a program to recognize all African American graduates. 

Clement Auditorium Reception to follow

January

•  29th

Financial Literacy Workshop: The Dangers of Credit Card Debt, and The Negative Pitfalls of Refund Check. This is a relaxed, and informal “safe space” for students to talk freely, and an opportunity for them to hold conversations about topics that may affect them as college students. FREE snacks will be served.

In collaboration with the APSU Office of Financial Aid and The Hispanic Cultural Center

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

• 31st

 "The Human Experience" Screenings

Synopsis:

From Grassroots Films of Brooklyn, New York comes THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE – the story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into the middle of the lives of the homeless on the streets of New York City, the orphans and disabled children of Peru, and the abandoned lepers in the forests of Ghana, Africa. What the young men discover changes them forever. Through one on one interviews and real life encounters, the brothers are awakened to the beauty of the human person and the resilience of the human spirit. 

Screening 1: 4-6 p.m.

Screening 2: 7-9 p.m.

*This event is FREE and open to the APSU and Clarksville Communities

See the trailer: http://www.grassrootsfilms.com/thehumanexperience/ 

*In collaboration with: African American Studies, Student Life and Engagement (Global Govs), International Education, Student Life and Engagement (Service Learning),  Student Transitions, Housing/Residence Life, Hispanic Cultural Center, Military Student Center, Sociology Department, Office of Disability Services, University-Wide Diversity Task Force 

Clement

Auditorium

February

• 7th

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Programming. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is an HIV/AIDS testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeting Black communities. Each year, community stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally plan events and/or activities focused on raising awareness about HIV and getting individuals tested.

The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, in conjunction with Nashville CARES, will be providing FREE HIV/AIDS testing to all APSU students  There will be FREE food for those who get tested.

11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

For further information contact the WNDAACC at (913) 221-7120

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

• 7th

 Standing-In-Truth: Breaking the Silence Documentary

Synopsis:

A first of its kind documentary,Standing-n-Truth: Breaking the Silence weaves the personal narrative of African American men, women and children in the face of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, transcending differences of sexuality, class, and gender. The voice of one man (Tim Daniels) allows others, who have been silenced, ostracized, and discouraged, to reflect on their own personal stories, while emphatically and empathetically constructing and integrating strategies for reducing individual and collective stigma. An array of the following popular-opinion leaders share intimate experiences of stigma, shame, and silence: David Malebranche, MD, MPH, Beny J. Primm, MD, Gail E. Wyatt, PhD, Vickie M. Mays, PhD, MSPH, Kevin Fenton, MD, PhD, Michael Eric Dyson, PhD, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Bishop Yvette E. Flunder, Kym Whitley, Mari Marrow, Pamela Williams, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Standing-N-Truth was an official selection at the 2009 San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival.

See trailer: http://standntruth.org/Home_files/standingntruth.mov 

The screening is a continuation of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day programming.

*This event is FREE and open to the APSU and Clarksville Communities.

Screening 6-8 p.m.

(Q & A with Director to follow screening)

 Morgan University Center

303-305

• 19th 

Black History Month Bowl

5-7 p.m.

*In Collaboration with Housing/Residence Life

 Clement

Auditorium

• 26th

Black History Month: Toure'

6-7 p.m.

Morgan University Center 303-305

Book signing to follow 

•  27th

TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development: Workshops on Resume Writing, Interviewing Tips, and Professional Dress 

Session 1: 11 am-1 pm

Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

March

• 6th 

TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development: Job Fair 

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

•  18th-28th

Purses & Pleasantries Program APSU  students, faculty and staff, as well as community members, are welcome to participate and donate new or slightly used purses. The silent purse auction for this event raises money to help underprivileged women to purchase professional interview clothing.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

•  19th

3rd Annual Hattie Walker Wilhoite Recognition Program for APSU African American Women ⁽Women's History Month Programming⁾ This is a program to recognize the African American female faculty/staff for their years of service at Austin Peay State University, and the exceptional work of African American female student leaders.

Social Hour: 5-6 p.m.

Program: 6-8 p.m.

April

•  9th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department: The "N" Word.

 6-8 p.m.

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

• 16th 

Peay Soup Spoken-Word Competition to celebrate National Poetry Month 

This is a Spoken-word competition for APSU students to have the opporunity to express themselves. 

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.  

7-9 p.m.

 May

• 9th

Spring African American Graduate Recognition Ceremony

This is a program to recognize all African American graduates.

Ceremony: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Reception: 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Clement Auditorium Reception to follow 

August

•  29th

Good morning APSU A FREE Southern Style Breakfast for all APSU students, faculty and staff. This is a time to celebrate the debut of the new semester.

7:30-11:30 a.m.

•  30th

Peay Soup Party on the Plaza Open-Mic Night that gives students the opportunity to express themselves through words, sounds, and rhythm.

6-10 p.m.

 September

• 13th

Apple Training Session 

10 a.m-4:00 p.m.

• 14th

Free Lunch & Conversations with Counseling Services An event where students can discuss issues that can affect his or life.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

AACC Open House The unveiling of the newly remolded center.

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

• 15th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department: Let's Talk About Sex The purpose of the event is to educate the APSU campus community about HIV/AIDS, ways to practice safer sex, the promotion of abstinence and to provide FREE HIV/AIDS testing. The program is facilitated by guest speaker, Dwayne Jenkins, a Nashville CARES Education Coordinator.

6-8 p.m. 

•  19th

We Are Family Dinner Annual event open to all APSU students, faculty, and staff in celebration of our common heritage and common purposes in the overall success of APSU.

 6-8 p.m. 

Lost Boy of Sudan Art Display

• 20th-28th

• 27th

Lost Boy of Sudan Documentary & Presentation/ Q & A 

6-8 p.m.

•  29th

Taste of Belgium 

11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.

October

• 5th

Free Lunch & Conversations with Counseling Services An event where students can discuss issues that can affect his or life. 

12:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

•  6th

Possibilities & Pitfalls  "Navigating the Undergraduate to Graduate Experience" Science Recruitment 

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• 12th

 Free Tie Giveaway 

11:30 a.m.- 2p.m.

• 13th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department: Qualities of a Good Man/Woman

 6-8 p.m.

• 20th

Game Night with Gamma Sigma Sigma: This is an opportunity for students to enjoy FREE snacks, and play a variety of games: PlayStation, Wii, board and card games.  

5:30-8 p.m.

• 25th

Peay Soup: Freestyle Tuesday Rap Battle 

6-8 p.m.

November

• 1st

Law School Admissions and Success 101

4:30-6:30 p.m.

•  2nd

Free Lunch & Conversations with Counseling Services An event where students can discuss issues that can affect his or life. 

12:45 a.m.-2 p.m. 

• 10th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department: Life at The Peay -Townhall with panelists Timothy Hall/President , Dr. Tristan Denley/ Provost, and Dr. Sherryl Byrd/Vice President of Student Affairs This is a relaxed, and informal “safe space” for students to talk freely, and an opportunity for them to hold conversations about topics that may affect them as college students.

 6-8 p.m.

•  15th

Financial Literacy Workshop: The Dangers of Credit Card Debt, and The Negative Pitfalls of Refund Check. This is a relaxed, and informal “safe space” for students to talk freely, and an opportunity for them to hold conversations about topics that may affect them as college students. FREE snacks will be served.

In collaboration with the APSU Office of Financial Aid and The Hispanic Cultural Center

11:30 a.m.-1p.m. 

Fall Salon Series featuring Dr. Brian Johnson Harlem Renaissance Period

5-7pm

•  17th

 Pre-Thanksgiving Meal Come celebrate, fellowship, and enjoy FREE food sponsored by the WNDAACC  

6-8 p.m.

 December

• 6th

Peay Soup 

6-8 p.m.

•  7th

Free Lunch & Conversations with Counseling Services An event where students can discuss issues that can affect his or life. 

12:45 a.m.-2 p.m. 

•  8th

End of Semester event with GPC: Lights Out

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.  

•  15th

African American Graduate Recognition Ceremony A program to recognize all African American graduates. 

Ceremony: 6-7:30 p.m.

Reception: 7:30-10 p.m.

Clement Auditorium

Reception to follow

January

•  18th

AACC Turns 21

 12-3 p.m.

• 19th

 "Fish Out of Water" Screening with APSU Wesley and GSA  Screening

5:30-7:30 p.m.

February

• 7th

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Programming. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is an HIV/AIDS testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeting Black communities. Each year, community stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally plan events and/or activities focused on raising awareness about HIV and getting individuals tested.The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, in conjunction with Nashville CARES, will be providing FREE HIV/AIDS testing to all APSU students.  There will be FREE food for those who get tested, as well as an opportunity to enter a drawing for a prize. 

11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

For further information contact the AACC at (913) 221-7120
 

• 9th

 Sankofa African American Museum On Wheels  

8-4:30 p.m.

• 16th 

Peay Soup: Neo-Soul & “Love” Edition w/ Casme and J. Whaley

 6-8 p.m. 

• 18th

Breast Cancer Walk with Foy Fitness &
Recreation Center 

9 a.m-12 p.m. 

• 22nd 

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department Hip Hop: Is It Still Relevant? 

4-6 p.m.

• 28th

 Jeff Johnson Lecture 

6-7 p.m. 

Jeff Johnson Meet & Greet, and Book Signing

 7-8:30 p.m.  

Clement Auditorium   

Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center

March

•  14th

Free Tie Giveaway 

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

• 15th

Hot Topic with the African American Studies Department Hip Hop: Conrad Smith Film? 

6-8 p.m.  

•  19th-  29th

Purses & Pleasantries Program APSU students, faculty and staff, as well as community members, are welcome to participate and donate new or slightly used purses. The silent purse auction for this event raises money to help underprivileged women to purchase professional interview clothing.

Silent Auction: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., March 19th-28th

Program: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on March 28th

For more information call(931) 221-7120

•  20th

2nd Annual Hattie Walker Wilhoite Recognition Program for APSU African American Women ⁽Women's History Month Programming⁾ A dinner to recognize the African American female faculty/staff for their years of service at Austin Peay State University, and the exceptional work of African American female student leaders.

Social Hour: 5-6 p.m

Program: 6-8 p.m.

April

• 12th

Hot Topic: Why Are All The Black Kids at APSU Sitting Together in The UC?

4-6 p.m.

• 17th 

Music in the Café 11:30 a.m.- 1p.m.Peay Soup Spoken-Word Competition to celebrate National Poetry Month. This Spoken-word competition features educator, activist, actor, romantic, entertainer, and poet Harlym125. Prizes for winners.  

7-9 p.m.

May

•  3rd

African American Graduate Recognition Ceremony A program to recognize all African American graduates. 

Ceremony: 6-7:30 p.m.

Reception: 7:30-10 p.m.

Clement Auditorium

Reception to follow