The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Austin Peay State University Austin Peay Fall 2016 DAY to NIGHT Austin Peay To change your address, contact Alumni Relations
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[email protected], 931-221-7459. FEATURES 6 BUILDING A DREAM FACTORY A former DreamWorks artist is developing a digital animation program for the APSU Department of Art and Design. 16 DAY TO NIGHT On Aug. 21, 2017, the APSU campus will be one of the best places in the world to see a total solar eclipse. 28 BEHIND-THE-SCENES MAN After spending 32 years just beyond the limelight as APSU’s sports information director, Brad Kirtley has retired. SECTIONS Gov News ............................... 2 Alumni Awards ...................... 10 Alumni Events ........................ 12 Q&A .................................... 22 Program Spotlight ................... 24 Homecoming Calendar ........... 26 Sports News ......................... 28 Class Notes ........................... 36 16 Governors Gathering .............. 42 Donor List ............................ 44 EDITOR Bill Persinger (’91) ASSISTANT EDITOR Charles Booth (’10) FEATURE WRITER Colin Harris DESIGNER Kim Balevre (’08) PHOTOGRAPHER Beth Lowary (2016) PRODUCTION MANAGER Michele Tyndall (’06, ’09) ALUMNI NEWS AND EVENTS Nikki Peterson (’04, ’06) AP73/8-16/51.5M/Walsworth/Marceline, MO Austin Peay State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. The Austin Peay State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at www.apsu. 6 edu/files/policy/5002.pdf From the President Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the state, and many students and parents tell me that a campus visit helped them to choose Austin Peay State University.