APEX
Are you ready to dive into the ultimate Austin Peay experience? The first six weeks of the semester, known as APEX, are packed with exciting events, activities, and opportunities designed to help you connect, explore, and thrive on campus and beyond. Each week features a unique theme and signature events that promise to enrich your college life, making your time at Austin Peay unforgettable. Get ready to discover all that APSU has to offer and start building your community, honing your skills, and having a blast!
Week 1: Get Connected
This week is all about finding ways to engage with students, faculty, and staff at Austin Peay.
| 8/27/2024: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Party at the Peay Location: TBD Sponsors: WNDAACC, LCRC, ANTS |
| 8/28/2024: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | MUC (Open) House Party Location: Morgan University Center Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |
| 8/29/2024: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Almost Friday: Involvement & Vendor Fair Location: MUC Plaza (Rain Alternative: Red Barn) Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |
| 8/30/2024: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Military-Affiliated Welcome Back Lunch Location: Newton Military Family Resource Center Sponsor: Division of Military & Veterans Affairs |
Week 2: Oh the Gov Life
This week is about getting acquainted with Austin Peay services and support areas.
| 9/3/2024: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Grocery Bingo Location: Clement Auditorium Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |
| 9/5/2024: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | ArtWalk Clarksville - September Location: Art and Design - The New Gallery Sponsor: Art + Design Details: More information here |
| 9/6/2024: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | I'm Your Biggest Fan Pep Rally Location: MUC Plaza (Rain Alternative: Red Barn) Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |
| 9/7/2024: 6:00 p.m. | Home Football Game: APSU vs Southern Illinois Location: Fortera Stadium Sponsor: Athletics |
Week 3: Academic Excellence
The first test or paper is right around the corner. This week will focus on success in the classroom.
| 9/10/2024: 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Patton Entrepreneurship Competition Kickoff Location: Kimbrough 119 Sponsor: College of Business |
| 9/11/2024: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Military-Afilliated Professionals Program Career Workshop Location: Newton Military Family Resource Center Sponsor: Newton Military Family Resource Center |
| 9/14/2024: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Out of the Darkness - Walk for Suicide Prevention Location: Morgan University Center Sponsor: Health & Counseling Center |
| 9/14/2024: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. | FLEX (Fall Leadership Experience) Location: Morgan University Center Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |
Week 4: Peayple: Building Your Community
Finding continued connection at Austin Peay and even within the greater Clarksville community builds a strong network of support.
| 9/16/2024: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Edubrickation Lego Night Location: Claxton 226 Sponsor: Eriksson College of Education |
| 9/16/2024: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Location: TBD Sponsor: Latino Community Resource Center |
| 9/17/2024: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Artist Lecture - Ashanté Kindle Location: Art + Design 120 Sponsor: Department of Art + Design |
| 9/19/2024: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Academic Rush: College of STEM Location: Maynard Math and Computer Science Courtyard Sponsor: College of STEM |
| 9/19/2024: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Peayples Concert Featuring Moneybagg Yo Location: F&M Bank Arena Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement Details: Buy student tickets at a discount using last 6-digits of your student ID here |
| 9/21/2024: 6:00 p.m. | Home Football Game: APSU vs Alabama A&M Location: Fortera Stadium Sponsor: Athletics |
Week 5: Staying Well
Focusing on all aspects of well-being can help with your success both in the classroom and engaging with the campus community.
| 9/23/2024: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Fall Career Expo (Health Professions & Social Sciences) Location: MUC Ballroom Sponsor: Career Services |
| 9/24/2024: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Fall Career Expo Location: MUC Ballroom Sponsor: Career Services |
| 9/25/2024: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Fall Career Expo Location: MUC Ballroom Sponsor: Career Services |
| 9/26/2024: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Almost Friday Location: MUC Plaza (Rain Alternative - Red Barn) Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |
| 9/28/2024: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Mountain Bike Clinic and Demo Location: North Ford Mountain Bike Park Sponsor: Foy |
Week 6: Unity: We are Govs
Reflection of self and others, experiences from the semester, and set goals for the remainder of the semester.
| 10/1/2024: 5:30 p.m. | Science on Tap - “Monsters Unmasked: The Science Behind Legendary Creatures.” Location: The Upstairs @ Strawberry Alley Sponsor: College of STEM |
| 10/3/2024: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Volunteer Thursday Location: Community Non Profit Sponsor: Community Engagement & Sustainability |
| 10/25/2024 | Govs on the GO: APSU Football @ West Georgia Location: University of West Georgia Sponsor: Student Life & Engagement |