Govs Gatherings Each year, the APSU Alumni Relations Office, University Advancement and APSU administration (including faculty and staff) meet with fellow APSU friends and alumni on campus and around the country. Types of events held throughout the year include alumni receptions, fundraising events, networking events, homecoming activities, reunions, NAA board meetings, pregame/sporting events and chapter-sponsored activities. This past COVID year brought with it many obstacles when it came to hosting our traditional Govs Gatherings. So APSU staff and faculty were creative in their engagement initiatives. We met with alumni, friends and supporters online and virtually to remain engaged and connected. It’s now fall of 2021, and we are back on campus. We look forward to meeting with all of our alumni and friends
In conjunction with our OVC football spring schedule, we again highlighted and recognized our 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients. Outstanding Service: Brad & Jan Kirtley and Joey Smith. Outstanding Young Alumni: Ashley Williams and Dr. Diarese George. Outstanding Alumni: Dr. Camille Holt and Joe Giles.
around the country. We hope you will join us for events held in your area or back on campus, and we hope you will consider becoming more engaged with our National Alumni Association. There are no fees associated with membership in the National Alumni Association or specific alumni chapters. To find out if there is an alumni group in your area or if you are interested in organizing one, call the APSU Alumni Office at 931-221-7979 or email Assistant Alumni Director Lacey Dillon at dillonl@apsu.edu for any questions regarding the National Alumni Association (NAA). For a complete look at our upcoming event schedule and for an updated list of alumni groups, visit www.alumni. apsu.edu or email alumni@apsu.edu.
Congratulations to our 2021 Candlelight Ball Award Winners: Wendell H. Gilbert Award — Sammy Stuard. Spirit Award — Kevin & Rhonda Kennedy. Pictured from left to right: Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Kevin Kennedy, APSU President Michael Licari, Sammy Stuard, Rhonda Kennedy, Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, APSU Board of Trustees Chair Mike O’Malley.
This past spring, APSU celebrated our Class of 2021 with our traditional Senior Toast event. Congratulations to our newest APSU alumni! 44 | FALL 2021
