2015 - All News/Archive
January 7, 2015
SVSU named a community-engaged university
Saginaw Valley State University announced Wednesday, Jan. 7 that it has been selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive its 2015 Community Engagement Classification, marking SVSU as a university that is exceptionally engaged with the community it serves.
January 7, 2015
Community Leaders Attest to SVSU’s Community Engagement
Saginaw Valley State University has developed productive partnerships with community organizations throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. Relationships with the business community, other educational institutions, human services providers and local governments are prevalent; these benefit faculty, staff, students and the community at large.
January 13, 2015
SVSU Foundation tops $1 million milestone in resource grants for students
The Saginaw Valley State University Foundation has eclipsed a major milestone in their support of students, passing the $1 million threshold in resource grants awarded to SVSU faculty and staff for special student-focused initiatives.
January 16, 2015
SVSU hosts 'Feminism and Hip Hop' lecture and performance
The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Music will host a lecture titled, “Everyday Feminism and Hip Hop in Detroit" Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The lecture features Oakland University professors Rebekah Farrugia and Kellie Hay; the program also includes a special performance by Detroit hip-hop artist, Nique LoveRhodes. The event is free and open to the public.
January 23, 2015
The NFL’s Super Bowl will be played Sunday, Feb. 1 and while stakes are high on the field, advertisers are competing just as fiercely during the television broadcast.
January 23, 2015
Author to discuss Martin Luther King Jr's ‘forgotten legacy’ at SVSU event
An historian of Martin Luther King Jr. will discuss her book about the American Civil Rights leader’s less-known legacies during a presentation and book signing Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Saginaw Valley State University. The 7 p.m. event in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts is free and open to the public.
January 28, 2015
SVSU names Jim Dwyer executive director of alumni relations
Saginaw Valley State University has appointed Jim Dwyer to the newly created position of executive director of alumni relations. “As we seek to advance SVSU’s reputation and draw upon those relationships that can help us recruit bright students, our alumni must be engaged with the university and serving as our ambassadors to a much greater extent and in innovative ways,” said SVSU President Donald Bachand.
January 30, 2015
Saginaw County Judge Darnell Jackson to speak at SVSU for black history month
Saginaw County Circuit Judge Darnell Jackson will speak at Saginaw Valley State University Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. His talk is part of Black History Month events at SVSU; it is free and open to the public.
February 3, 2015
SVSU to Host Japan Expert for 2 Public Talks
Japan will be the focus of two lectures sponsored by the Saginaw Valley State University Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Michael Bourdaghs, a professor of Japanese literature at the University of Chicago, will speak on the subject of Japanese literature Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m., and on Japanese history Friday, Feb 13 at 10 a.m. Both lectures will be held in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
March 10, 2015
Professional Profile for January 2015
James Bowers, assistant professor of criminal justice; Kim Lacey, assistant professor of English; and Poonam Kumar, director of online/hybrid learning, presented “Teaching Presence on the Rise: Engaging Undergraduate Students
February 4, 2015
SVSU social work senior finds career calling
Keshara Mumford arrived at Saginaw Valley State University with a generous nature. Her course work and her relationships with faculty and staff helped her develop that attribute toward a career path.
February 12, 2015
SVSU professor and students recognized for conservation efforts
The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy will present an Osprey Award to the group Friends of Frankenlust Township Park, which includes Marty Arford, associate professor of geography at Saginaw Valley State University, and SVSU student volunteers.
February 12, 2015
SVSU professor wins national award for metalcasting research
The American Foundry Society has selected Bob Tuttle, professor of mechanical engineering at Saginaw Valley State University, to receive its 2015 Applied Research Award for his “Ultrasonic Testing Gage R & R Study.” The award recognizes projects that can be practically implemented into the metalcasting industry and on the factory floor.
February 12, 2015
SVSU Theatre presents Shakespeare's ‘Othello’
The Saginaw Valley State University theatre department will feature a small cast version of William Shakespeare's classic, “Othello,” Wednesday, Feb. 18 to Sunday, Feb 22. Written in 1603 during Shakespeare's great tragedy period, “Othello” is set in Venice and Cyprus during the military conflict between Turkey and Venice in the late 1500s.
February 17, 2015
SVSU Board approves WiFi upgrades
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved spending $770,000 to upgrade WiFi in campus residence halls during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 16. Joey Rexford, president of the SVSU Student Association, told the Board that wireless connectivity has been students’ number one issue during the 2014-15 academic year.
February 17, 2015
SVSU Offers a 'Taste of Soul' Feb. 18
Saginaw Valley State University will host its annual Taste of Soul and present traditional "soul food" to the campus community and the public Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Marketplace at Doan cafeteria.
February 18, 2015
Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson to speak at SVSU
Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson will speak at Saginaw Valley State University Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Malcolm Field Theatre for the Performing Arts. Her talk is part of Black History Month events at SVSU; it is free and open to the public.
February 26, 2015
SVSU names Wierda to lead STEM initiatives coordination
Saginaw Valley State University has assigned a highly respected educator to coordinate SVSU’s focus on improving STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in the region. Carolyn Wierda has been named executive director of STEM@SVSU; in that position, she will convene those that are involved in STEM initiatives at SVSU.
February 25, 2015
SVSU Honors Outstanding Graduates at Alumni Celebration
Saginaw Valley state University recognized six of its graduates and one future graduate at its annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Feb. 20. Five alumni were honored with the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award presented by the SVSU Alumni Association. In addition, the Young Alumni and Future Alumni award recipients were bestowed.
February 26, 2015
SVSU theatre alum influences arts scenes in U.S., abroad
Since graduating from Saginaw Valley State University in 2009 with a degree in theatre, Elliott has turned his pursuit into national and international success through his work with well-known theater companies in New England and Chicago. Currently, the Reese native is serving as executive director of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center — also known as “The Kate” — in Old Saybrook, Conn.
February 27, 2015
SVSU to host annual college night; first time in spring
Saginaw Valley State University will host Great Lakes Bay Region College Night Monday, March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in SVSU’s Groening Commons and Curtiss Hall. Previously, this event has been held in the fall; it is being moved to spring to give regional high school students more time to research and explore different college options.
February 27, 2015
SVSU Students Teach Kids to Draw Comics
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students, the SVSU Comic Strippers, will conduct two free workshops on drawing comics for youth ages 8-16. The first workshop will take place Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center Road in Saginaw Township. The second workshop is Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at Butman Fish Library, 1716 Hancock Street in Saginaw.
March 10, 2015
Professional Profile for February 2015
Martin Arford, associate professor of geography, was presented the Osprey Award for Outstanding Conservation Volunteers by the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy for the work at the Frankenlust Township Park and
March 9, 2015
SVSU jazz concert to feature music of John Coltrane
Saginaw Valley State University jazz artist-in-residence Jeff Hall will join with five guest musicians to perform the music of renowned jazz musician John Coltrane Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Admission is $12 for the general public, and $5 for students and senior citizens.
March 11, 2015
Islamic studies expert to give lecture at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome a world-recognized leader in Islamic studies for SVSU's annual Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture Series on Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Imam Achmat Salie, director of the Islamic Studies Program at the University of Detroit Mercy, will deliver a presentation titled, “Muslim Americans as Cultural, Spiritual and Political Citizens.”
March 11, 2015
Anti-slavery advocate, historian to visit SVSU
An expert on the history of slavery will visit Saginaw Valley State University Tuesday, March 17, as part of the institution's Barstow Humanities Seminar series. Stacey Robertson will deliver her presentation, “Using History to Make Slavery History: Historical and Contemporary Human Trafficking,” at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
March 12, 2015
SVSU named top 20 business school by military-focused organization
Saginaw Valley State University was ranked No. 20 nationally on a list rating the best educational institutions for military-affiliated students seeking an education in business. SVSU also was the No. 1-rated Michigan university or college on the Military Times' Best For Vets: Business Schools 2015 rankings.
March 16, 2015
SVSU honors 'Best in Business' at award ceremony
Saginaw Valley State University's College of Business and Management honored regional businesses, students, alumni, and faculty during its second annual Academia Awards: Best in Business ceremony Friday, March 13 at SVSU.
March 17, 2015
SVSU Student Association seeking charity benefactor for Battle of the Valleys 2015
The Saginaw Valley State University Student Association is once again seeking a charitable partner for the 13th annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising drive.
March 17, 2015
SVSU Rhea Miller Concert Series features pianist with global résumé
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase internationally acclaimed pianist May Phang during its next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, March 21. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
March 19, 2015
SVSU program to improve literacy, writing education at regional K-12 schools
Teachers from three K-12 school districts this year will receive professional development from Saginaw Valley State University faculty in literacy and writing across the curriculum. The news comes after SVSU secured a $220,000 Michigan Department of Education grant for the one-year program, which kicks off in August.
March 19, 2015
SVSU, Delta alumna Christal Ross found calling in mathematics; Ph.D. program up next
Christal Ross’ first stint in higher education had its share of promise. The onetime theater major scored leading roles in Saginaw Valley State University productions from the early 2000s. But the curtain closed on that first act when she was married and had her first child before she finished her degree. Today — while raising two sons, 10 and 15 — she has completed two degrees with more expected.
March 24, 2015
SVSU Receives Senate Tribute for Community Engagement
State Senator Ken Horn presented Saginaw Valley State University President Don Bachand with a special legislative tribute Monday, March 23.
March 25, 2015
SVSU chemistry student accepted for elite Notre Dame research program benefiting poor nations
A Saginaw Valley State University student will conduct chemistry research at one of the leading research institutions in the nation this summer, the University of Notre Dame.
March 26, 2015
Best employer turn-out in 10 years for SVSU employment and networking fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host more than 120 employers during its spring University-wide Employment and Networking Fair Friday, March. 27. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
March 26, 2015
SVSU to host program to encourage women to seek elected office
Saginaw Valley State University will host the Ready to Run Michigan conference Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18.
March 27, 2015
Novelist Larry Watson to speak at SVSU as Dow Visiting Artist
Author Larry Watson will hold a fiction reading Monday, April 13 at Saginaw Valley State University. His presentation, titled “Fiction and Families”, will begin at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall. This event is part of the university's Dow Visiting Scholars and Artists series; it is free of charge and open to the public.
April 2, 2015
SVSU's Crainer named top student adviser in the Great Lakes
Saginaw Valley State University's Bryan Crainer recently was recognized for being an outstanding adviser to student organizations. He received the Outstanding Adviser Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for District 5, which includes higher education institutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
April 2, 2015
A Saginaw Valley State University student won two out of six top awards recognizing outstanding student graphic design projects during the American Advertising Federation District 6 competition, which covers contestants from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. Now Kaitlyn Zumbach, a graphic design major from Millington who graduates in May, will see how well her two winning entries fare against national competition during the national American Advertising Federation conference in June in Las Vegas.
April 6, 2015
SVSU secures DEQ grant to study Bad Axe Creek
Saginaw Valley State University has been awarded a $61,449 grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to monitor the Bad Axe Creek in Huron County for phosphorus and E. coli over the next two years. The research also will help determine the concentration and potential sources of contamination there.
April 6, 2015
The Saginaw Valley State University Concert Band will perform in concert Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public.
April 6, 2015
SVSU Welcomes ‘One of the Hottest Young Trios’ in Music for Concert
Saginaw Valley State University will feature a concert by the Chicago-based Lincoln Trio as part of the Rhea Miller Concert Series Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 6, 2015
Author Éireann Lorsung to present at SVSU for reading series
Writer Éireann Lorsung will speak at Saginaw Valley State University as part of the school's "Voices in the Valley" reading series Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
April 6, 2015
SVSU Theatre presents musical 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
A Pulitzer Prize-winning piece is the latest musical presented by Saginaw Valley State University's theatre department. Audiences can enjoy "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at 7:30 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday, April 8-11, in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. A Sunday, April 12 matinee is scheduled for 3 p.m.
April 7, 2015
SVSU to Introduce Local Children to Foreign Cultures
Five area grade schools will participate in the annual “Passport to the World” Wednesday, April 15 at Saginaw Valley State University. Three schools from Saginaw Public Schools – Jessie Loomis, Kempton, and Zilwaukee – and two parochial schools from Reese – Trinity Lutheran and St. Elizabeth's will participate in this year’s event, put on by SVSU's English Language Program.
April 9, 2015
SVSU hires Frank Hall as Dean of Science, Engineering, Technology
Saginaw Valley State University has hired Frank R. Hall to serve as dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. He will play a leading role in advancing STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) at SVSU and in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
April 13, 2015
Retired President of North Central College to Address SVSU Graduates
Students participating in May Commencement exercises at Saginaw Valley State University will hear from a highly regarded college president who is a friend and mentor of SVSU’s current president. Harold “Hal” R. Wilde, who served as president of North Central College from 1991 to 2012, will speak to SVSU graduates at both ceremonies.
April 13, 2015
SVSU Steel Band in concert Tuesday
The Saginaw Valley State University musical group Valley Steel will perform in concert Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
April 13, 2015
SVSU Percussion Ensemble to perform in concert
The Saginaw Valley State University Percussion Ensemble will perform in concert Monday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the university's Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 13, 2015
SVSU choirs to perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’
The choirs of Saginaw Valley State University will sing George Friedrich Handel’s classic work “Messiah” Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 14, 2015
SVSU Honors Businessman/Philanthropist and Outstanding Faculty and Staff
Saginaw Valley State University honored a noted Saginaw businessman and philanthropist with a long history of support and commitment to SVSU and the Great Lakes Bay Region, as well as outstanding faculty and staff during SVSU's All-University Awards Banquet Friday, April 10.
April 14, 2015
SVSU grad wins national law school moot court competition
Ashley Hanson Chrysler's team bested 202 teams representing 118 ABA-approved law schools at the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition April 9-11 in Chicago. She also received an award for ninth-place oralist.
April 16, 2015
ResNet Wireless Updates Finished Ahead of Schedule
ITS Executive Director, Jim Maher, announces that the ResNet Wireless Project Team has completed the installation and activation of the new wireless solution in all of the residential units. The project was completed two months ahead of schedule.
April 16, 2015
SVSU to join effort to beautify Saginaw’s Houghton-Jones neighborhood
Saginaw Valley State University will be well represented at the All Around The Garden Global Youth Service Day Project Wednesday, April 22.
April 16, 2015
SVSU Hires Linda Sims to Lead Communication, Marketing and External Affairs
Saginaw Valley State University has hired Linda Sims to lead communication, marketing and external affairs for the university. She comes to SVSU from Consumers Energy, where she has served in a variety of public relations roles for more than 30 years, including the past 10 in the senior role of executive director of public affairs for the utility.
April 17, 2015
Skype for Business to Replace Lync
In recent months, Microsoft announced that Skype would be replacing Lync as the collaboration product in Office. Branded at Skype for Business, it will soon be coming to a computer near you.
April 17, 2015
Guest Guitarist to perform with SVSU Jazz Ensemble
Guitarist Edmond Smith will join with the Saginaw Valley State University jazz ensemble for a concert Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 20, 2015
Visual Hacking: The Eyes Have It
Someone looking over your shoulder is not a comforting feeling. Think about where it can happen. You can be on a plane flipping through a magazine, at a coffee shop reading the news on your laptop, or at the office reading emails. Wait a second. At the office reading emails?
April 20, 2015
Registration open for SVSU Literacy Center summer clinics
The Literacy Center at Saginaw Valley State University will offer tutoring in math, reading, and writing to students ranging from kindergarten upward through 12th grade, and adult learners during the upcoming summer.
April 22, 2015
SVSU students explore alternatives to the handshake in ‘Ban the Hand’ presentations
Saginaw Valley State University students will share what they have learned in examining alternatives to the traditional handshake in an academic exercise across the colleges of Arts & Behavioral Sciences and Business & Management. They will present their ideas Thursday, April 23.
April 24, 2015
SVSU, Delta College offer joint program in nursing
A new dual enrollment program between Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College will allow nursing students chasing both a bachelor’s degree and a career in healthcare to achieve those goals more quickly.
April 24, 2015
SVSU, mascot deliver needed supplies to Saginaw elementary school
?Students at Saginaw's Jessie Rouse Elementary School received 10 boxes full of school supplies after a collection drive organized by Saginaw Valley State University students, staff and faculty.
April 27, 2015
Survey shows majority satisfied with SVSU campus climate
Students, faculty and staff at Saginaw Valley State University reported high levels of general satisfaction with SVSU’s campus climate during a survey conducted last November and December.
April 27, 2015
SVSU grad to attend esteemed public policy school
Saginaw Valley State University alumnus Joshua Fleming this fall will attend the University of Michigan's prestigious Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy this fall on a full scholarship.
April 28, 2015
Jackson’s list of SVSU accomplishments is lengthy, and it impressed admission officials at the University of Michigan Law School where she will attend in the fall.
April 28, 2015
Those familiar with her expect VanFleteren will continue building a fine reputation — and stellar résumé — for herself once she begins her professional career as a teacher.
April 28, 2015
Lukowski this fall will begin postgraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she is enrolled in the Ph.D. program for chemical biology.
April 28, 2015
Once Skidmore receives his bachelor’s degree in accounting in May, he will join the financial firm Rehmann as a full-time accountant in the tax division, known as Rehmann Robson. He was connected to his future employer during an SVSU Career Services jobs fair.
April 28, 2015
Strasburg in August will jump to a doctoral program when she moves to Oxford, Ohio to attend Miami University’s Ph.D. program in ecology, evolution and environmental biology.
April 29, 2015
When she graduates from Saginaw Valley State University in May, the theatre major will move to London, England to join Ovation Limited Theatre Co. as an intern at the arts group’s venue, Upstairs At The Gatehouse.
April 29, 2015
Salois this fall will attend the University of Rochester’s Ph.D. program in neuroscience, studying for a career in brain research.
April 29, 2015
Last-minute call leads to SVSU students’ chance to shine
An unexpected opportunity resulted in an impressive performance by students in Saginaw Valley State University's moot court program.Students Mark Babcock, a psychology major from Saginaw, and Felicia Jostock, a criminal justice major from North Branch, advanced as a team to the quarterfinals round of the American Collegiate Moot Court Association national invitational tournament in Chicago April 24-25.
April 29, 2015
The Saginaw Valley State University student was hired full-time as a math teacher at Bridgeport Middle School, weeks before earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education in May.
April 29, 2015
Brandon Skwirsk knew he wanted to become a doctor in the sixth grade.
April 30, 2015
SVSU student wins national viral video contest for clinical lab science organization
Saginaw Valley State University student Cullen James recently won the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science’s (ASCLS) 2015 viral video contest. James, a medical laboratory science major from Birch Run, submitted a 99-second video that promotes the benefits of being a member of the society.
April 30, 2015
After graduating from Saginaw Valley State University in May, she will move to North Carolina, where she is enrolled in the highly competitive Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Duke University.
April 30, 2015
After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Saginaw Valley State University in May, Marr plans to teach English in other countries.
April 30, 2015
In a 5-year span, Aldubayyan went from speaking little English to becoming one of the university’s student leaders.
April 30, 2015
Helping others doesn’t cost Shantinique Beverly energy. It provides the energy.
April 30, 2015
Since childhood, Terrance Moore has been planning a career in law enforcement. Thanks in large part to his experience at Saginaw Valley State University — and all the opportunities it presented — that career already has begun.
April 30, 2015
?Evan Linskey’s travels have taken him to 12 countries, but what was in his own backyard may have had the heaviest influence on his career aspirations.
May 1, 2015
?April Lukowski is the epitome of the homegrown college student who found a calling and an exemplary education at Saginaw Valley State University, all while helping the community where she was raised.
May 1, 2015
Frankenmuth 19-year-old to graduate from SVSU, high school simultaneously; MSU grad school up next
Sarah Klammer will become one of Saginaw Valley State University’s younger graduates this spring, when the 19-year-old earns a bachelor's degree in economics at the same time she earns a high school diploma from the Academic and Career Education Academy in Midland.
May 4, 2015
Great things ahead for 2015 SVSU graduates
We Are New Cardinal Alumni — available online at www.svsu.edu/weare2015 — is a series that takes a snapshot of our outstanding 2015 graduates.
May 4, 2015
Great things ahead for 2015 SVSU graduates
We Are New Cardinal Alumni — available online at www.svsu.edu/weare2015 — is a series that takes a snapshot of our outstanding 2015 graduates.
May 7, 2015
SVSU community rallies to support Nepal earthquake victims
Students, faculty and staff at Saginaw Valley State University have organized efforts to support the people of Nepal in the wake of the April 25 earthquake that has devastated the Asian nation.
May 11, 2015
Cyber thieves are constantly discovering software vulnerabilities to attack. Through such holes, malware can be installed on a device — YOUR device — without you knowing simply by visiting an infected web page or opening a malicious file. The malware can then be used to compromise computer systems.
May 11, 2015
SVSU Board Awards Degrees to 1,100 Graduates
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control passed a resolution during its regular meeting Friday, May 8 to grant degrees to more than 1,100 students set to graduate this weekend.
May 13, 2015
SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing ready to compete in top collegiate racing competition
Fresh off building the fastest college race car in the world last year, Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal Formula Racing has designed and built “one of the most well-developed vehicles” in the accomplished program’s history and is preparing to square off against top international competition.
May 14, 2015
SVSU students select ‘Get Outside for Healthier Inside’ as ‘Battle of the Valleys’ charity partner
The Saginaw Valley State University Student Association has selected its charitable partner for the 13th annual “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition. SVSU students will raise funds for Get Outside for a Healthier Inside, an affiliate of the Saginaw Community Foundation, when they compete against their rivals from Grand Valley State University during the week-long challenge in November.
May 20, 2015
SVSU theatre grad hired at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Recent Saginaw Valley State University graduate Blake Mazur has a busy summer schedule, including plans to begin work as an audio technician at Hollywood Studios in Orlando's Walt Disney World.
May 20, 2015
The Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal Formula Racing team earned the fifth-best finish in the accomplished program's history at its most recent international competition.
May 26, 2015
SVSU study supports link between blight elimination and drop in Saginaw crime
Saginaw Valley State University researchers have found a connection between a recent drop in Saginaw's violent crime rate and a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) initiative aimed at eliminating blighted structures from the city.
May 28, 2015
The ITS website is changing. We are moving most of our content into the mySVSU Portal. Some information will remain public, like how to contact the Support Center for help and the Newsroom, and the rest will go in to the Portal, like workshop handouts, lab requests, and other information for SVSU students and employees.
May 28, 2015
SVSU Hosting Export Workshops for Regional Manufacturers
Saginaw Valley State University is offering specialized workshops to assist manufacturing companies seeking to begin exporting their products or to expand their export operations. SVSU’s Center for Business and Economic Development will serve as the regional site for ExporTech, a program offered through the National Institute of Standards & Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership network.
May 28, 2015
SVSU honors outstanding nurses
Saginaw Valley State University celebrated the valuable contributions of six registered nurses in the Great Lakes Bay Region during the fifth annual Carleen K. Moore R.N. Nursing Excellence awards Tuesday, May 19.
May 28, 2015
SVSU's Berry earns athletic trainer awards
Saginaw Valley State University's David Berry, professor of kinesiology, has earned two honors for his work in the athletic training field. Berry was named the 2015 Distinguished Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society as well as a 2015 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
June 1, 2015
SVSU disability services director Woiderski earns state recognition
A state organization honored a Saginaw Valley State University disability services leader as she prepares to retire after more than two decades on the job.
June 5, 2015
SVSU chooses next class for leadership development program
Ten Saginaw Valley State University students will participate in a year-long leadership development initiative following their selection for the highly competitive Roberts Fellowship.
June 10, 2015
SVSU students vie for Miss Michigan crown
Four Saginaw Valley State University students will compete in the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant in June, including one woman whose mother once won both the Miss Michigan and Miss America titles.
June 18, 2015
SVSU earns National Weather Service’s ‘StormReady’ status again
The National Weather Service renewed Saginaw Valley State University’s “StormReady” certification on June 16 following a site visit.
June 23, 2015
SVSU Board Approves Tuition Increase of 3.2 Percent Women’s Golf Added as Varsity Sport
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a 3.2 percent tuition increase during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, June 22. For the 2015-16 academic year, a Michigan undergraduate student taking 30 credits will pay $8,969 in tuition and mandatory fees for the upcoming academic year. This is an increase of $278 from the $8,691 charged in 2014-15.
June 23, 2015
SVSU Board Approves Contract with Support Staff Union
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved a contract with the SVSU Support Staff Association (MEA/NEA) during its regular session Monday, June 22.
June 26, 2015
Eleventh Annual Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Gala to feature “Saints, Sinners and Silk”
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University will host its 11th annual gala benefit, "Saints, Sinners and Silk", Friday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. This year's event takes on an Asian theme featuring special cuisine, music, and a karaoke afterglow.
June 26, 2015
SVSU student to study French in Quebec as part of Morley internship program
A Saginaw Valley State University student will spend part of the summer in Montreal as part of a new fellowship program that will lead to an internship at Morley. Alan Rifenbark, a French and history double major from Bad Axe, will live and study at the University of Quebec at Montreal from July 5 to August 14.
July 7, 2015
Statement from SVSU President Donald Bachand
I am aware of the extraordinary attention surrounding a traffic stop last February involving University Police and one of our students. I am taking this matter very seriously. As a University president entrusted with the safety and welfare of students and as a former police officer, I recognize this situation is complicated and requires careful review. I also understand that our students come from many different communities and arrive with different expectations for how to interact with police.
July 15, 2015
SVSU Athletics Receives GLIAC Community Engagement Award
The Saginaw Valley State University Athletic Department has been awarded the Community Engagement Award from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for the 2014-15 academic year. It is the sixth time that the department has been honored for its community activities.
July 15, 2015
SVSU to offer new endorsement for special education students
Saginaw Valley State University has received renewed authorization from the Michigan Department of Education to offer an endorsement for students in its teacher preparation and special education programs. SVSU will begin offering an updated curriculum for the endorsement in cognitive impairment this fall for students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
July 22, 2015
Limited tickets on sale for TED Talks-style event at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will host a speaker series and technology showcase in the style of the TED Talks videos made popular on social media. TEDxSVSU is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
July 22, 2015
SVSU Students Construct Playground Equipment for local Child Care Center
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students will devote a summer Saturday to a service project, as they build and install playground equipment at Great Beginnings Christian Childcare Center in Saginaw County’s Kochville Township. Work will begin at 10 a.m. this Saturday, July 25 and continue until the project is completed.
August 3, 2015
SVSU moot court program attains national top 20 ranking
Saginaw Valley State University’s moot court program is quickly establishing itself among the nation’s best.
August 3, 2015
Ten SVSU students also are participating in the studies, which will involve field studies in the Saginaw Bay and its connected river systems.
August 12, 2015
SVSU's K-12 Literacy Specialist Endorsement Program recognized for excellence
SVSU’s program is designed for K-12 teachers who have initial certification and want to become more effective literacy teachers in their classrooms or who aspire to work as a reading specialist or literacy coach.
August 18, 2015
SVSU creates graduate fellowship for study of Fredericks, Follett, Roethke
SVSU is home to archival collections of popular British author Ken Follett; the late Michigan sculptor Marshall Fredericks; and the late poet Theodore Roethke, a Saginaw native.
August 19, 2015
SVSU earns 'Best Dorms' in Michigan ranking, No. 26 nationally
The website, Niche, calculated the rankings using a weighted formula where 70 percent of a school’s score came from students' satisfaction with their housing. The website surveyed 60,000 students from 903 colleges and universities. The rest of the formula was based upon housing costs, capacity and crime rates; each counted for 10 percent of the total score.
August 28, 2015
SVSU welcomes expert on climate change effect on small islands
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome a recognized authority on the effect of climate change on small island states. Lorna Veronica Inniss, acting director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit in Barbados, will speak Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
September 15, 2015
Photographer Eman Mohammed opens 2015 Fall Focus Lecture Series at SVSU
Eman Mohammed was only 19 when she began capturing photos for a local news agency. Then the Gaza War broke out. As the only female photographer in the Gaza Strip, Mohammed overcame cultural bias, sexual abuse and physical danger to become a powerful journalistic voice documenting the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
September 16, 2015
SVSU Foundation raises $28 million in record fundraising campaign
The Saginaw Valley State University Foundation announced it exceeded its $25 million goal and raised more than $28 million during the “Talent. Opportunity. Promise” campaign, making it the largest fundraising effort in university history.
September 16, 2015
SVSU campaign results in 200 new scholarships
The Saginaw Valley State University Foundation announced the successful completion of its “Talent. Opportunity. Promise” campaign, which raised $28 million, surpassing the campaign goal of $25 million.
September 28, 2015
Political philosopher to discuss Declaration of Independence at SVSU Fall Focus speaker series
Danielle Allen is a renowned political philosopher with the ability to connect audiences to complex ideas about democracy, citizenship and justice.
October 1, 2015
U.S. Civil War the focus of upcoming Rush Lecture at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University professor Paul Teed will present “Contesting Freedom: The Civil War After Appomattox” as the 18th annual Thomas and Hilda Rush Distinguished Lecture Thursday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. in SVSU’s Founders Hall. His talk is part of the 2015 Fall Focus Lecture Series at SVSU.
October 1, 2015
SVSU partners with Healthway Compounding Pharmacy in research to improve lab safety
Saginaw Valley State University students and faculty will spend the next year helping a local pharmacist create a cleaner environment for the medicine formulated at his Saginaw Township-based compounding pharmacy laboratory.
October 2, 2015
The Great Lakes Bay Youth Leadership Institute will welcome 96 new high school participants during the program’s 2015-16 orientation session Friday, Oct. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on SVSU’s campus.
October 13, 2015
SVSU Board approves major investment to campus WiFi
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved spending up to $2.7 million to upgrade the university’s wireless network during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 12.
October 13, 2015
SVSU program to offer free writing tutelage at Butman-Fish Branch Library
Saginaw Valley State University writing tutors will offer their expertise for free to members of the community beginning this month.
October 14, 2015
Links between leadership and mental illness explored in SVSU lecture
An academic psychiatrist who specializes in mood illnesses, especially bipolar disorder, will discuss the findings of his book, “A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness.” Nassir Ghaemi will deliver the 12th annual James E. O'Neill Memorial Lecture at Saginaw Valley State University Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
October 15, 2015
SVSU sees jump in interest for employment fair Friday
Saginaw Valley State University will host more than 120 employers during its fall University-wide Employment and Networking Fair Friday, Oct. 16. The event — open to the public — is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
October 16, 2015
SVSU Rhea Miller Concert Series features Baroque cellist and harpsichordist
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase internationally acclaimed Baroque cellist Rene Schiffer, who will be joined by renowned harpsichordist Joseph Gascho during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Oct. 24. The performance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
October 20, 2015
The power of music discussed in upcoming SVSU lecture
Renowned musician Vijay (Robert) Gupta will deliver a lecture titled “Music and the Mind” at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. His talk is part of SVSU’s Fall Focus Lecture Series.
October 21, 2015
Chris Pryor: Having faith in community
The pastor at Victorious Believers Ministries in Saginaw helps others see the possibilities of a better life through a college education, earned perhaps, right in their own backyard.
October 22, 2015
SVSU graduate overcomes medical struggles, moves on to medical school
Micah Whitehead's career goal is to work as a cardiothoracic surgeon, helping patients experiencing problems with their hearts and lungs.
October 23, 2015
Gembrowski family exemplifies generational commitment to SVSU
On a beautiful breezy June afternoon, the 10 members of the Gembrowski family gather for a photo at their Freeland home where they are hosting yet another graduation party. They laugh, joke and tease each other while the photographer sets up. Once he gives the signal, each brother and sister falls into place unrehearsed as if they’ve done this family photo thing a time or two.
October 23, 2015
New thinking about mind and brain discussed in Edwards Lecture at SVSU
A leading scholar on ethics and the philosophy of science will present the annual Edward Lecture at Saginaw Valley State University. Peter Railton will present “Homo Prospectus: Toward a New Synthesis in Thinking About the Mind and Brain” Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7p.m. in SVSU’s Founders Hall.
October 27, 2015
SVSU research making Midland healthier, students smarter
Leaders in Midland County have always been serious about improving health outcomes for county residents. In 2014, they enlisted a serious research partner to better understand where they stand and what it would take to be a healthier county. The SVSU team of five faculty and 15 students — all undergraduates — spent nearly a year gathering, analyzing and sharing data. Those who selected SVSU for the project were seriously impressed when the team submitted its final report.
October 27, 2015
Born in 1980 in Poland, Izabela Szymanska witnessed the birth of the country’s Solidarity movement, and though young during its flourishing decade, was awestruck by its impact. She saw this movement transform her country’s peoples as it empowered them to take responsibility for their lives. Notable were economic changes, as citizens went from being government-supported to owning businesses.
October 27, 2015
SVSU Announces 2015 Homecoming Court
Saginaw Valley State University students elected Brandon Jones, a business management major from Saginaw; and Charnae Keith, a social work major from Redford Township, as the university’s 2015 Homecoming king and queen. They were crowned Saturday, Oct. 17, during halftime of SVSU’s home football game against Lake Erie College.
October 28, 2015
19th century Midwest African-Americans remembered in SVSU lecture
The Saginaw Valley State University history department will host the 13th annual Hoffmann/Willertz Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Jennifer Stinson, SVSU associate professor of history, will present “Laboring in Bondage in a Free Land: Remembering the 19th-Century Midwest’s Enslaved and Indentured African-Americans.”
October 29, 2015
Showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show Leads to Riot 1979
A 1979 showing of the infamous Rocky Horror Picture Show led to a riot at Saginaw Valley State College; resulting in 53 arrests.
November 9, 2015
SVSU Flute Choir in concert Thursday
Saginaw Valley State University's Flute Choir will perform in concert Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall; it is free and open to the public.
November 2, 2015
Grad’s program teaches at-risk and homeless youths in Denver
Somewhere in Denver, Colorado, a teenager is on a computer and he is smiling. He’s learned things he never thought he would, accomplished things he never thought he could, and now can see a future that once was only a dream. And he has SVSU alum Dave Bobrowski, 2010, B.S., to thank for that.
November 3, 2015
How to Handle Suspicious Emails
Every morning Monday through Friday, what's more than likely the first thing you do when you arrive at work? Hang up your coat? Pour yourself a cup of coffee? Talk about last night's episode of Game of Thrones with your coworker? Okay, maybe not everyone does that. Checking email is probably high up on everyone's list.
November 5, 2015
SVSU jazz concert features music of Wayne Shorter
Saginaw Valley State University jazz artist-in-residence Jeff Hall and five visiting musicians will join in concert to play the music of Wayne Shorter Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. Admission is $12 for the general public and $5 for students and senior citizens.
November 5, 2015
SVSU welcomes couple working to improve life in Nepal
A couple who is helping to rebuild lives in Nepal following a devastating earthquake that struck the country in April will share their story at Saginaw Valley State University. Scott and Sunita MacLennan, founders and executive director of The Mountain Fund, will be part of an event titled “Empowering Women & Children in Nepal.”
November 5, 2015
Saginaw Valley State University will begin its 13th annual student-led “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition with rival Grand Valley State University Sunday, Nov. 8. The campaign will conclude Friday, Nov. 13, with the winner announced during the football game Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at GVSU.
November 5, 2015
Dottie Millar, professor of teacher education College of Education
For more than 20 years, Dottie Millar’s research has focused on guardianship alternatives for those with developmental disabilities.
November 6, 2015
SVSU alum and instructor hopes fundraising campaign improves health in Saginaw
Sharon Dinse first came to the Saginaw area to study nursing at Saginaw Valley State University and became one of its first nursing graduates, completing her bachelor’s degree in 1979.
November 6, 2015
SVSU concert to feature Michigan State String Quartet
Flutist Townes Osborn Miller and the Michigan State String Quartet will perform at Saginaw Valley State University's Rhea Miller Recital Hall Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature the work of musicians such as Joseph Haydn, Francois Devienne, Amy Beach and Mozart.
November 9, 2015
Kate Cardinali: designing real world learning for students
When Kate Cardinali, 2004, B.F.A., talks about design, you can tell she loves it. But when she starts talking about teaching others, having fun and giving back to the community, that’s when she really gets excited.
November 9, 2015
SVSU International Food Festival to feature cuisine from record number of students
The Saginaw Valley State University International Student Club is hosting its annual International Food Festival Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Marketplace at Doan cafeteria on the campus of SVSU.
November 9, 2015
Author Joni Tevis to speak at SVSU
Writer Joni Tevis will speak at Saginaw Valley State University as part of the school's “Voices in the Valley” reading series Monday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
November 9, 2015
SVSU tops in Michigan for ‘Best for Vets’ recognition
Military Times recognized Saginaw Valley State University as the highest-ranking college or university in Michigan as part of its Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 rankings announced Monday, Nov. 9.
November 11, 2015
SVSU students shine in Sims Public Speaking Competition
Six Saginaw Valley State University students took honors for their research and speaking skills during the 26th annual Sims Public Speaking Competition at SVSU Friday, Nov. 6.
November 12, 2015
Amy Pierce, associate professor of communication College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences
“There’s a saying that the top two fears are death and public speaking,” Amy Pierce said. “What would be worse is to die while delivering a speech.”
November 12, 2015
SVSU student wins top research honor for presentation on Midland Health Study
Saginaw Valley State University student Melissa Jones received the Outstanding Undergraduate Oral Presentation award at the Midwest American College of Sports Medicine annual conference in Fort Wayne, Ind. November 6-7.
November 12, 2015
SVSU honored for top health and wellness program
A Saginaw Valley State University program that boosts health and wellness for its faculty and staff has earned high praise.
November 17, 2015
SVSU theatre teams with Buffalo production company to present 'Safe'
After a year of preparation, Saginaw Valley State University this month will bring the play “Safe” to audiences in a worldwide premiere.
November 17, 2015
Award-winning playwright Donna Hoke places 'Safe' bet on SVSU theatre production
Award-winning playwright and journalist Donna Hoke is conquering the theatre world one step at a time, and the Buffalo-based talent has great expectations for her future.
November 17, 2015
New Message from SVSU Alumni Relations: We Want You.
This is a story about family.
November 17, 2015
SVSU research study highlights strength of family-owned businesses in region
Saginaw Valley State University researchers have found that family businesses in the Great Lakes Bay Region exhibit extraordinary longevity, leadership and giving. Results of the research study will be shared with the public Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. in SVSU’s Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
November 20, 2015
George Corser’s educational background is in the modern sciences. His aspirations in academia, however, call back to ancient Greece.
November 20, 2015
SVSU group to present business research at Oxford
A group from Saginaw Valley State University will present their research paper at the 13th annual Global Conference on Business and Economics at Oxford University in England.
November 20, 2015
SVSU marching band to perform various pop hits in 40th annual indoor concert
Saginaw Valley State University’s Cardinal marching band will perform in its 40th annual indoor concert during a send-off performance for its longtime director.
November 23, 2015
Marcia Shannon, assistant professor of nursing Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services
There’s a framed photo in Marcia Shannon’s office showing the assistant professor of nursing flanked by friends, the crests of Mount Everest looming in the background.
November 23, 2015
Duo’s research project to boost healthy lifestyles and student opportunities
If you ask assistant professors Meghan Baruth and Becca Schlaff which they like best — teaching or research — they will each answer “both” and say their ability to do both at SVSU is a big reason they are happy to be at the university.
November 25, 2015
SVSU Concert Choir to perform Mozart, Dolly Parton music
Saginaw Valley State University's Concert Choir will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
November 25, 2015
SVSU student receives Hazel Jones Wright Award of Community Service
A Saginaw Valley State University student has been honored by the Women's Progressive Club of Saginaw with the Hazel Jones Wright Award for Community Service. Terry Blake, a business management major from Flint, received the award in November for his service activities on campus and in the community.
November 25, 2015
Michigan college students converge on SVSU to compete for $1,000 prize for new business ideas
Saginaw Valley State University will host its inaugural student elevator pitch competition Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
November 25, 2015
SVSU hosts fourth grade students for Hour of Code event
Saginaw Valley State University will host students from two local elementary classrooms Thursday, Dec. 3 for an Hour of Code program. The event is part of a national initiative to increase diversity in computer science as well as to introduce coding to students at a young age.
December 2, 2015
SVSU selects latest class of educators for Gerstacker Fellowship
Saginaw Valley State University has named 10 K-12 educators from across Michigan to participate in the Gerstacker Fellowship program in 2016.
December 4, 2015
SVSU's holiday ‘Radio Show’-style production returns
Saginaw Valley State University student thespians and singers will collaborate this month for its annual live radio show-style production, “1940s Radio Show — Christmas on the Home Front!”
December 4, 2015
SVSU hires Isabella County Sheriff as new police chief
Saginaw Valley State University has hired Leo Mioduszewski to serve as the school’s next police chief. He has served as the sheriff for Isabella County since 2005. Mioduszewski will replace Ron Trepkowski, who is retiring at the end of the calendar year, following 36 years with University Police, including 11 as chief.
December 8, 2015
International journal names SVSU's Puia among world's top 50 business educators
A Saginaw Valley State University educator was named among the top business professors in the world by an international journal focusing on business and economics.
December 8, 2015
SVSU steel band and percussion ensemble team up for concert
Two Saginaw Valley State University musical groups will perform together in concert Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
December 8, 2015
SVSU jazz ensemble to be joined by guest saxophonist for concert
The Saginaw Valley State University jazz ensemble will be joined by guest saxophonist Tom Jones for a concert Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
December 8, 2015
SVSU music students to perform works of opera
Saginaw Valley State University students will perform works of opera Friday, Dec. 11 at 12:30 p.m. in Founders Hall.
December 11, 2015
Diversity leader and SVSU alum Dexter to speak to SVSU graduates
Saginaw Valley State University students will hear from an alumnus who is recognized as a national leader in creating diverse leadership teams for major corporations.
December 16, 2015
SVSU to host 800 high school business and marketing students
Saginaw Valley State University will host more than 800 high school business and marketing students for a DECA competition Thursday, Dec. 17.
December 18, 2015
SVSU Board approves $12 million renovation of Zahnow Library
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved spending up to $12 million to renovate SVSU’s Zahnow Library during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Dec. 18.
December 8, 2015
Please enjoy a holiday message from President and Mrs. Bachand along with festive scenes from around campus accompanied by music major Madalyn McHugh.
December 22, 2015
SVSU students support young cancer patient, raise $7,700 for Hurley Children’s Hospital
SVSU’s Phi Delta Epsilon members organized a benefit dinner at Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw Township in November to generate the funds. It marks the third consecutive year the group has raised money for Hurley Children’s Hospital; they have collected more than $26,000 during the three years.
December 22, 2015
SVSU faculty, students contribute to new environment coming to Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
Children who visit the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum in Saginaw in the new year will benefit from a new Play and Learn environment, thanks to the contributions of occupational therapy students and faculty at Saginaw Valley State University.