June - 2014
June 2, 2014
Physical Security for Hard-Copies and Mobile Devices
One of the main causes of security incidents is lost, misplaced or physically stolen sensitive information, whether in hard-copy or electronic form. This bulletin reviews practices for maintaining physical security of hard-copy information as well as electronic devices ...
June 5, 2014
‘Fast Animal’ poet earns SVSU Board of Fellows Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize
American author and professor Tim Seibles will receive the 13th triennial Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize. Three judges appointed by the United States poet laureate selected Seibels for his book “Fast Animal.”
June 11, 2014
SVSU hosting school readiness clinics
Saginaw Valley State University is offering summer programs to help students improve their academic preparation before returning to classrooms in September. Clinics are tailored for students who range in age from kindergarten through adult to help them improve their reading, writing and math skills.
June 18, 2014
SVSU Professor Searching for Unknown Insects
Saginaw Valley State University’s Stephen Taber has been awarded the Braun Fellowship to pursue his discovery of insects previously unknown to science.
June 2, 2014
A New System for Changing Passwords Coming Soon
This is an informational message. No immediate action is required. You do not have to change your password because of this system update. Just follow the regular notifications when your password expires.
June 16, 2014
Ceremony to Install Bachand as SVSU President Scheduled for Sunday, June 22
Saginaw Valley State University will hold an investiture ceremony for new president Donald Bachand Sunday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
June 17, 2014
SVSU Board increases tuition by 3.19 percent for 2014-15
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control voted to raise tuition by 3.19 percent for the 2014-15 academic year during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, June 16. The increase was part of a $119.6 million general fund budget approved by the Board for the 2015 fiscal year.
June 19, 2014
SVSU receives $5 million to stimulate STEM learning
Saginaw Valley State University has been awarded $5 million by the Midland-based Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation to increase learning in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) at the middle school, high school and college levels, particularly within the Great Lakes Bay Region.
June 19, 2014
Grand Opening of Ming Chuan University’s Michigan Campus (at SVSU)
Ming Chuan University, a sister school to Saginaw Valley State University based in Taiwan, will host the grand opening of its Michigan campus Monday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. This facility is located in the west wing of SVSU’s Regional Education Center.
June 20, 2014
SVSU student Amanda Gettgen chosen from 850 for Challenge Detroit project
Amanda Gettgen, who expects to graduate from SVSU in August, was selected from 850 who applied for Challenge Detroit. Each person submitted an application video earlier this year, and since then, 40,000 votes were cast online to narrow that pool of candidates down to 33.
June 20, 2014
SVSU graduate and Ubly native Nicole Franzel cast on CBS reality show ‘Big Brother’
Nicole Franzel, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in May from SVSU, will compete for $500,000 this summer in the popular CBS reality show, “Big Brother.”
June 25, 2014
SVSU co-hosting sustainability conference with India’s top business school
Saginaw Valley State University will host an international conference on business sustainability Tuesday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 26. SVSU’s College of Business and Management is partnering with Shri Ram College of Commerce, the renowned business school of the University of Delhi, India in organizing this conference on SVSU’s campus.
June 27, 2014
SVSU educator earns award from American College of Healthcare Executives
A Saginaw Valley State University faculty member has earned recognition for her role in health care administration education and community outreach.Marilyn Skrocki, SVSU associate professor of health sciences, received the Great Lakes Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2014 Regent Distinguished Faculty Member Award.