Save the Date: Austin Peay’s Peayple in the Community coming on Aug. 26
By: Brian Dunn April 26, 2024
Austin Peay State University (APSU) President Mike Licari is proud to announce the second annual "Peayple in the Community, A Day of Service” will take place on Aug. 26, 2024. This event coincides with the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester, marking a special start to the academic year by dedicating a day to serve the place we call home, Clarksville, Tennessee.
“We are thrilled to announce the second annual Peayple in the Community, A Day of Service,” Licari said. “This event symbolizes our commitment to the community and provides a unique opportunity for our students, faculty and staff to engage in meaningful service. By starting our semester with a day dedicated to helping others, we set a tone of camaraderie and engagement for the year ahead.”
Peayple in the Community aims to integrate service into the fabric of Austin Peay’s culture while serving as a statement about the spirit of collaboration and community.
Here are the key points:
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Date: Aug. 26.
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Registration Opens: Aug. 1.
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Location: Various sites across Clarksville.
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Participation: Open to APSU students, faculty, staff and community members
To help make this day a success, Austin Peay faculty will incorporate the day of service into their coursework, and APSU supervisors will allow flexible work schedules. Daytime classes will not be held to allow for full community participation.
“As we approach the second Peayple in the Community event, I am filled with pride for the enthusiasm and spirit our APSU family brings to the table,” said Dannelle Whiteside, Austin Peay’s vice president for Legal Affairs and Organizational Strategy. “Last year, we made a significant impact, and this year, we aim to deepen our contributions. This is more than volunteering; it’s about growing as a community and strengthening our bonds within Clarksville."
Last year’s impact, this year’s goals
Recapping the inaugural event's success:
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More than 600 participants from Austin Peay volunteered.
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They contributed over 1,200 hours.
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They gave time to numerous local organizations like Loaves & Fishes and the American Red Cross.
Participants engaged in various activities, from food services at Manna Café Ministries to logistical support at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The day brought tangible benefits to the community and enriched APSU students' educational experience through active participation and learning outside the classroom.
Building on last year's foundation, Austin Peay aims to increase the number of volunteers and total service hours. The initiative reflects APSU's strategic mission to foster community engagement as a core value of its educational environment. With even more opportunities and sites this year, participants can look forward to a fulfilling day of service.
A call to action
We urge all Austin Peay community members and Clarksville residents to mark their calendars for this significant event. Registration will open on Aug. 1 at , and we will remind the community as that date approaches.
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