News
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November 1, 2018
SVSU welcomes leading expert on children with behavioral challenges
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a public lecture by an author and leading child psychologist. Ross Greene will deliver “Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Fostering the Better Side of Human Nature in Classrooms and Families,” Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Ott Auditorium of Gilbertson Hall.
October 30, 2018
SVSU students win 'Battle,' raise $36,000 for suicide awareness and prevention
Saginaw Valley State University students continued to demonstrate their commitment to support community causes by raising $36,210 in one week during the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.
October 29, 2018
Artist presenting inflatable art exhibition, lecture featuring local wildlife at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting an art gallery exhibition featuring sculptures based on wildlife in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
October 26, 2018
SVSU Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir to perform in concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir will perform Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 23, 2018
Director expects audiences to ‘laugh hysterically’ at upcoming SVSU play
“I have laughed hysterically every night of rehearsal and I know what is going to happen next.”
October 19, 2018
SVSU students have high expectations for “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition
Cheyenne Wilton is inspired to help her peers. She is familiar with the studies showing suicide as a leading cause of death among her college-aged peers. Suicide rates are on the rise nationwide.
October 18, 2018
SVSU receives research grant aimed at reducing Saginaw Bay Watershed contamination
Saginaw Valley State University has received additional resources to study environmental conditions in the Saginaw Bay Watershed and improve public health for people living in and visiting communities in the watershed. SVSU faculty, staff and students are performing research aimed at identifying and reducing contamination in regional waterways.
October 17, 2018
Local nonprofit to benefit from SVSU students ‘battle’ to support suicide prevention
Saginaw Valley State University students are committed to supporting community causes, and next week they will be raising funds to help a Saginaw-based nonprofit expand its prevention and training efforts to help people recognize and respond to signs of suicidal thoughts.
October 11, 2018
SVSU’s Stricker honored as one of Top 50 Latinas of Michigan
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan has recognized a Saginaw Valley State University staff member as one of the Top 50 Latinas of Michigan.
October 11, 2018
SVSU engineering and robotics students bring mobility and joy to children with disabilities
Family members say Joey soon could keep pace with his active sibling thanks to the support of Saginaw Valley State University students determined to help him move despite his physical limitations.
October 11, 2018
More than 130 companies, agencies expected at Friday SVSU employment fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host its Fall University-wide Employment & Networking Fair this week.
October 9, 2018
SVSU Writing Center launching ‘Write Your Future Michigan Governor’ campaign
Saginaw Valley State University's Writing Center is hosting a postcard writing campaign to encourage people in the Great Lakes Bay Region to write to their future governor.
October 5, 2018
SVSU-based youth leadership program welcomes next class of high school participants
A year-long leadership development program for local high school students will kick off its 14th year at Saginaw Valley State University with front-row seats to a theatrical performance by one of Detroit’s most highly-regarded cultural treasures.
October 3, 2018
SVSU's Wind Ensemble to host first concert of season
Saginaw Valley State University's Wind Ensemble will be performing its first concert of the 2018-19 season Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 3, 2018
Passion for public speaking leads to victory for SVSU forensics team
Students on the Saginaw Valley State University forensics team have extraordinary enthusiasm for public speaking, and it showed during the latest Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament, where SVSU claimed a first place finish.