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December 11, 2019
SVSU to collaborate on restoration effort to preserve historic Saginaw mansion
A collaboration between historical preservationists and the Saginaw Valley State University-operated Saginaw Community Writing Center aims to raise awareness and money for transforming one of Saginaw’s most iconic homes into a multi-use community space.
December 6, 2019
SVSU staff, faculty art highlighted in Midland Center for the Arts exhibition
Saginaw Valley State University staff and faculty members are showcased as part of a Midland Center for the Arts art exhibition open to the public now until early January.
December 3, 2019
Community leader, alumnus to serve as SVSU commencement speaker
Saginaw Valley State University graduates will hear from one of the institution’s most generous alumni during December commencement exercises.
November 18, 2019
Guitarist, pianist to perform Wednesday concert at SVSU
Brad DeRoche, guitarist, and Wendy Chu, pianist, will perform classical music together during a concert Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Saginaw Valley State University’s campus.
November 14, 2019
SVSU Flute Choir to perform Friday concert
Saginaw Valley State University’s Department of Music will present the SVSU Flute Choir concert on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall on campus.
November 13, 2019
SVSU Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir to perform, raise awareness about mental health issues
Musicians with Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir groups, inspired to shine a light on social issues, will perform a concert this week aimed at raising awareness about mental health challenges. The concert, titled “Threads of Joy,” is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
November 7, 2019
SVSU selects K-12 educators for Gerstacker leadership program
A new group of K-12 education leaders committed to professional growth will join the Saginaw Valley State University Gerstacker Fellowship program in 2020.
November 6, 2019
SVSU to host recital dedicated to late opera singer Jessye Norman
Saginaw Valley State University will continue its Rhea Miller Concert Series this week with a musical performance by LaToya Lain, a soprano singer familiar to the Great Lakes Bay Region, and Casey Robards, pianist. The performance is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 30, 2019
Student resiliency expert to discuss neuroscience and education during SVSU talk
A leader in the field of education will visit Saginaw Valley State University in November to discuss the role of neuroscience in education.
October 30, 2019
Trombone performance to put SVSU band director in musical spotlight
A Saginaw Valley State University educator perhaps most publicly known for directing SVSU’s marching band will share one of his other musical talents in an upcoming concert on campus.
October 30, 2019
Kochville Township's Cardinal Square street signage to feature SVSU branding
After decades spent as neighborly partners, Saginaw Valley State University and Kochville Township will continue to empower each other this week when crews install street signage — featuring the logo of SVSU’s cardinal mascot — in a developing commercial district known as Cardinal Square.
October 23, 2019
Judge, U.S. Army veteran among panelists for SVSU Alumni Authors Showcase
The panelists include Judge Marylin E. Atkins, R.S. Deeren, Adela Crandell Durkee, Bethany (Phipps) Goforth and Walter E. Kitter.
October 18, 2019
'Mad Feast' author to offer taste of his writing at SVSU reading
A critically-acclaimed author will read from his work in nonfiction and poetry during a visit next week to Saginaw Valley State University.
October 18, 2019
Education expert to discuss student engagement methods during SVSU talk
An expert in education will discuss concepts aimed at engaging learners in new ways during her visit to Saginaw Valley State University later this month.
October 17, 2019
SVSU panel to spotlight impact of female entrepreneurs in Great Lakes Bay Region, beyond
With women-led businesses on the rise, the need for role models, mentors and real-world training for female entrepreneurs is a demand that Rebecca Cox recognized clearly.