February - 2017
February 3, 2017
SVSU Rhea Miller Concert series to feature acclaimed musicians
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase internationally-acclaimed baritone John Muriello, who will be joined by renowned composer and pianist Richard Pearson Thomas during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Feb. 4.
February 3, 2017
SVSU business students selected for global business leadership
Eleven Saginaw Valley State University students passionate about global business will receive leadership development and travel abroad after being selected for the 5th class of SVSU’s Vitito Global Leadership Institute.
February 6, 2017
SVSU music department earns national reaccreditation
The Saginaw Valley State University Department of Music hit a high note with accreditors, and has earned accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music for the second time, this time for a 10-year period.
February 28, 2017
SVSU commemorates Black History Month
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a number of public events throughout Black History Month in 2017. The public is invited to SVSU throughout the month of February to join the university at its multiple Black History Month events. All events are free of charge and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
February 6, 2017
SVSU student invited to present at World Congress on Public Health and Nutrition in Italy
Saginaw Valley State University student Jarrod Eaton, a health science major from St. Johns, has a genuine interest in the health of college students, and has pursued research in this regard. He has been invited to present his research at the 2nd World Congress on Public Health and Nutrition in Rome, Italy March 22-24.
February 8, 2017
SVSU to support cancer research during Relay For Life event Friday
Relay For Life’s cause against cancer strikes a personal chord for Courtney Franzel.
February 8, 2017
Two Saginaw Valley State University professors have received support from SVSU for their scholarly activity. Arra Ross, associate professor of English, and Rebecca Schlaff, assistant professor of kinesiology, have been selected for the Braun Fellowship.
February 8, 2017
SVSU President responds to governor’s budget recommendation
Saginaw Valley State University President Donald Bachand issued the following statement in response to the state budget recommendation announced by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder today:
February 10, 2017
SVSU to host Great Lakes Bay Region College Night
Saginaw Valley State University will host the Great Lakes Bay Region College Night Monday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in SVSU's Curtiss Hall.
February 13, 2017
SVSU President Bachand offers statement on the passing of Ted Braun
Hugo E. “Ted” Braun of Saginaw passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8 at age 84. Saginaw Valley State University President Donald Bachand offered these thoughts:
February 16, 2017
SVSU Theatre to stage modern play ‘Really Really’
The Saginaw Valley State University Theatre Department will stage its production of Paul Downs Colaizzo's “Really Really” Wednesday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 26 in SVSU's Malcolm Field Theatre of Performing Arts.
February 16, 2017
SVSU to host FIRST in Michigan statewide high school robotics competition
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome nearly 5,000 high school students from across Michigan for the statewide FIRST Robotics competition Wednesday, April 12 through Saturday, April 15. Including professional mentors and family members, an estimated 7,500 people will descend on the Great Lakes Bay Region for the competition, which is designed to inspire students to pursue careers in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering and math.
February 17, 2017
SVSU senior soprano to perform with pianist in concert
Saginaw Valley State University will present a senior recital performance featuring student soprano Heather Seaton, who will be joined in concert by pianist Jason Maurer.
February 17, 2017
Pianist Trepanier to perform at SVSU
MiJung Trepanier will perform a piano recital Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall at Saginaw Valley State University. The event is free and open to the public.
February 21, 2017
SVSU Board approves Master of Social Work program, campus updates
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved adding a Master of Social Work degree program to the curriculum during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 20.
February 22, 2017
SVSU to provide additional scholarship support for Bay Commitment students
Saginaw Valley State University will expand its commitment to supporting students and increasing educational attainment in the Great Lakes Bay Region by providing new scholarships for Bay County students who are Bay Commitment scholarship recipients.
February 22, 2017
SVSU honored by Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce for community engagement
Saginaw Valley State University received the Corporate Community Service Award from the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Feb. 11.
February 24, 2017
SVSU professor to speak on post-Civil War black families and black print
Eric Gardner, professor of English at Saginaw Valley State University, will speak Tuesday, March 7 at noon at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History as part of its “Lunch and Learn” series. The talk will explore post-Civil War memories of slavery and race and the role of black print culture.
February 24, 2017
SVSU forensics team places second in competition
A Saginaw Valley State University student’s performance helped propel the institution’s forensics team to a second-place finish at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Novice States Tournament Feb. 18 at Northwood University.
February 28, 2017
SVSU seeking charity partner for 2017 Battle of the Valleys competition
Saginaw Valley State University students have shown an incredible community-minded spirit over the past 14 years, raising more than $350,000 to support numerous worthy causes and charitable organizations during the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.
July 26, 2017
Tammy Elliott - Staff member of the month February 2017
There’s a photo on the wall of Tammy Elliott’s third floor Wickes office. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes, capped with white, untouched snow.