April - 2016
April 6, 2016
Islamic scholar to speak at SVSU for Akbar Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University will host speaker Ingrid Mattson for a presentation, “Qur'an: Text, Context, and Tradition” Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. She is visiting for SVSU’s Dr. Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture series; the talk is free and open to the public.
April 6, 2016
Historian to talk race, gender, ghosts during SVSU seminar
An award-winning author and historian will discuss her study of race and gender in southern ghost tours during a Saginaw Valley State University event.
April 8, 2016
SVSU Concert Band to perform in one of director’s final appearances
The Saginaw Valley State University Concert Band will perform in concert Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public.
April 12, 2016
SVSU English professor to discuss 19th century black literature at Massachusetts event
A Saginaw Valley State University English professor will grace a stage that has spotlighted scholars prominent in literary studies and history such as David S. Reynolds, Carla Peterson and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
April 12, 2016
SVSU honors service and dedication at awards banquet
Saginaw Valley State University honored one of Saginaw’s leading community servants, as well as faculty and staff who display extraordinary enthusiasm and dedication, during SVSU's All -University Awards Banquet Friday, April 8.
April 12, 2016
SVSU students receive statewide honors for community service
Saginaw Valley State University students Mallory Rivard and Natalie Schneider were honored for their community-minded actions during the Michigan Campus Compact Awards Gala in East Lansing Thursday, April 7. Each received a Commitment to Service award for her extensive community involvement.
April 14, 2016
Haitian composer Sydney Guillaume to lead SVSU, Mott Community College musicians in concert
An internationally-recognized composer from Port-au-Prince, Haiti will lead student musicians from both Saginaw Valley State University and Mott Community College in an SVSU concert Monday, April 18.
April 15, 2016
SVSU to show new PBS film searching for 'The Head of Joaquin Murrieta'
Saginaw Valley State University will show filmmaker John J. Valadez' new PBS documentary, "The Head of Joaquin Murrieta," Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Wickes 115.
April 15, 2016
SVSU students to team up with AmeriCorps for service project in Midland
Students in Saginaw Valley State University’s Roberts Fellowship are devoting a Saturday to improving a community facility.
April 18, 2016
SVSU students honored for outstanding innovation in community impact
Saginaw Valley State University students have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to supporting charities in the Great Lakes Bay Region through the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.
April 18, 2016
SVSU Jazz Ensemble to be joined by guest pianist William Bastian for concert
The Saginaw Valley State University jazz ensemble will be joined by guest pianist William Bastian for a concert Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
April 18, 2016
SVSU free youth sports clinics receive boost from Michigan Baseball Foundation grant
Saginaw Valley State University will be able to supply new equipment to youths who participate in SVSU’s free, year-round athletics camps, thanks to a Michigan Baseball Foundation grant.
April 19, 2016
SVSU to host concert featuring Percussion Ensemble, Valley Steel musicians
Audiences are invited to attend Saginaw Valley State University’s Percussion Ensemble and Valley Steel concert Wednesday, April 20.
April 19, 2016
SVSU, Bay-Arenac ISD reach agreement on health and human services credit transfer
Leaders with Saginaw Valley State University and Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center recently demonstrated their shared community-minded commitment by signing an articulation agreement to benefit students planning careers in the health professions.
April 20, 2016
SVSU takes action to save nearly $7 million for current and future students
Saginaw Valley State University will see nearly $7 million in cost savings, thanks to timely debt refinancing and a dedication to running a fiscally responsible organization to better serve students.
April 21, 2016
SVSU honors ‘Heroes in Education’ for K-12 schools
Saginaw Valley State University recognized six outstanding K-12 employees during SVSU’s first-ever Heroes in Education awards ceremony April 13.
April 21, 2016
SVSU students to present "Saginaw Revitalization: Drawing on Our Different Strengths"
SVSU students to present "Saginaw Revitalization: Drawing on Our Different Strengths" Thursday, April 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dow Event Center, downtown Saginaw
April 26, 2016
Healthcare CEO & SVSU alum to address 2016 graduates
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome an alumnus passionate about improving health care as its May 2016 Commencement speaker. Joseph Fifer, president and CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, will address graduates during Commencement exercises Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m.
April 26, 2016
SVSU announces new scholarship for Saginaw Promise students
Saginaw Valley State University has established a new scholarship to provide additional financial support for students who reside within the Saginaw Promise zone. The Saginaw Urban and Civic Partnership Scholarship will provide up to $3,000 annually for up to 10 students who meet the criteria and attend SVSU. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
April 29, 2016
SVSU students to attend national conference for female leaders
Two Saginaw Valley State University students have been awarded scholarships to attend a national conference in June.