November - 2016
November 7, 2016
SVSU International Food Festival to feature cuisines from around the world
The Saginaw Valley State University International Student Club is hosting its annual International Food Festival Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the Marketplace at Doan cafeteria on the campus of SVSU. The public is invited.
November 7, 2016
SVSU welcomes Bad Axe, Merrill students for writing workshop
Saginaw Valley State University student tutors demonstrated dedication to support aspiring writers during a creative writing workshop for 12 students for students from Bad Axe and Merrill high schools Friday, Oct. 28.
November 8, 2016
SVSU students support Hidden Harvest to the tune of $26K during Battle of the Valleys
Saginaw Valley State University students showed their passion to help their community. The streak continues.
November 8, 2016
Saginaw Valley State University recognized seven of its graduates and one future graduate who are excelling in their careers and improving their communities at its annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Oct.28. Five alumni were honored with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest award presented by the SVSU Alumni Association. In addition, the Young Alumni, Veteran Alumni and Future Alumni awards were bestowed.
November 9, 2016
SVSU students’ giving spirit shared at national conference
Saginaw Valley State University recently drew national attention for its students’ dedication to helping their fellow students financially.
November 10, 2016
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ to rise at SVSU
You could say Tommy Wedge has been preparing for this moment since the day he first opened the pages of “A Raisin in the Sun” while in high school. The Lorraine Hansberry classic has informed every play written in the last six decades, said Wedge, now an experienced theatre professional.
November 11, 2016
Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet to perform at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Nov. 12. The performance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
November 11, 2016
SVSU earns Best for Vets recognition for best military services among 4-year universities
Military Times has recognized Saginaw Valley State University as part of its Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 rankings.
November 14, 2016
SVSU Concert Choir set for November 17 performance
Saginaw Valley State University's Concert Choir will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
November 15, 2016
SVSU team makes the case, wins moot court competition, and headed to nationals
Seven months of determined preparation for a team of two Saginaw Valley State University students resulted in winning a regional moot court competition in Chicago. The win earned teammates Connor Hughes and Madison Laskowski an invitation to the national tournament in Gulfport, Florida in January 2017.
November 16, 2016
SVSU students building “Cardboard City” to raise awareness of homelessness
A group of Saginaw Valley State University students will show their genuine concern for people who are homeless and support a community cause during a “Cardboard City” event Thursday, Nov. 17, starting at 8 p.m. in the Student Center rotunda. Students will spend 12 hours living in a cardboard-built home to simulate the experience of the difficult reality facing many people in communities today.
November 16, 2016
SVSU Student Association creates student empowerment scholarship
The Saginaw Valley State University Student Association has created a new scholarship aimed at improving the educational experience of students. The Student Association Student Empowerment Endowed Scholarship will award scholarships to students based on both academic and extracurricular achievements, beginning in the 2017 winter semester.
November 18, 2016
Prince, Bowie, Hendrix music planned for SVSU marching band concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal marching band will perform in its 41st annual indoor concert this month.
November 21, 2016
SVSU student continues winning ways in public speaking contest
A Saginaw Valley State University student with a passion for public speaking recently continued an impressive streak in earning honors for his ability.
November 21, 2016
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 2017.
November 21, 2016
SVSU student’s intellect and work ethic result in outstanding research projects as undergraduate
Jenni Putz plans to go to graduate school. The Saginaw Valley State University student already has the resume of a PhD. student.
November 23, 2016
SVSU students head to regional Ethics Bowl competition
Saginaw Valley State University will send its first team to the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics' regional Ethics Bowl this fall. The team, featuring eight dedicated SVSU students, will travel to Illinois to compete against institutions from across the Upper Midwest region.
November 28, 2016
SVSU actors, vocalists to bring 1940s radio show-style holiday production to stage
Saginaw Valley State University student actors and vocalists will collaborate again for the school’s annual live radio show-style production, “Christmas of Yesteryear: A 1940s Radio Show.”
November 30, 2016
SVSU to host 100 fourth grade students for Hour of Code event
Saginaw Valley State University will host students from four local elementary classrooms Friday, Dec. 2 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.
November 30, 2016
SVSU College of Business & Management program to host elevator pitch competition
The Saginaw Valley State University College of Business & Management’s Dow Entrepreneurship Institute will host its second annual Elevator Pitch Competition this week.
November 30, 2016
SVSU professor receives national neuroscience honor
A Saginaw Valley State University educator has earned accolades from colleagues nationally for his commitment to support and empower students with research opportunities.
July 25, 2017
Lisa Micsak - Staff member of the month, November 2016
Lisa Micsak is from a 1-traffic light town, but when it comes to her career, she’s discovered an open road without a stop sign in sight.
July 26, 2017
Khandaker Abir Rahman, November 2016 - Faculty Profile
Khandaker Abir Rahman is on the move. In more ways than one.