October - 2017
October 2, 2017
SVSU and Pulse 3 Foundation hope to host 500 for CPR Blitz at Saturday’s football game
Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Health and Human Services, the Pulse 3 Foundation in Saginaw, and Blue Cross Blue Shield will partner to provide lifesaving training Saturday, Oct. 7. Using the slogan “500 in 5,” they hope to train 500 people how to perform hands-only CPR training the SVSU home football game that day.
October 2, 2017
SVSU students win ‘Battle,’ lift spirits for Saginaw homeless shelter's occupants, director
Saginaw Valley State University students continued their tradition of improving their surrounding community by raising $32,115 in the annual “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition. The funds will help the Mustard Seed Shelter double the occupancy of its Saginaw facility that moves women and children from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
October 3, 2017
SVSU to host lecture on free will
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome a guest speaker and professor who will speak on the topic of "Free Will and Neuroscience." The presentation will take place Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Ott Auditorium.
October 4, 2017
SVSU’s first all-female cast to stage WWII drama, 'Decision Height'
Saginaw Valley State University will soar into new territory this October with the theatre department's first production with an all-female cast, "Decision Height."
October 6, 2017
SVSU hosts kick off for Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute Friday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Curtiss Hall, SVSU
October 9, 2017
SVSU alumnus and STEM partner honored as Teacher of the Year by Carrollton Public Schools
Craig Coopersmith, a two-time Saginaw Valley State University alumnus and an adjunct instructor of chemistry, has been named Carrollton High School's Teacher of the Year for the 2017-18 school year. Coopersmith will be honored with a plaque as well as funding for classroom supplies.
October 11, 2017
SVSU job fair to feature record 140 employers
Saginaw Valley State University will host a record total of at least 140 employers during its annual Fall University-Wide Employment & Networking Fair. The event - free and open to the public - is scheduled Friday, Oct. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. in SVSU's Curtiss Hall.
October 12, 2017
SVSU receives top certification from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Saginaw Valley State University has earned certification as a Veteran-Friendly School from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for the third consecutive year.
October 17, 2017
Congressman Kildee to speak on bipartisanship and civil discourse in SVSU lecture
U.S. Representative Dan Kildee will discuss the state of modern politics during a lecture at Saginaw Valley State University Thursday Oct. 19. He will discuss "Promoting Civil Discourse and Fostering Bipartisanship in Today's Politics" at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
October 17, 2017
Musicians will recognize 100th anniversary of Russian Revolution during SVSU concert
It has been 100 years since the Russian Revolution in 1917. This historic moment and its aftermath are being recognized on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. during a musical performance in Saginaw Valley State University's Rhea Miller Recital Hall. A trio of musicians with experience on international stages will perform pieces composed in the early-20th century Russia using instruments such as the piano, cello, and violin.
October 17, 2017
SVSU alumna takes stage as educator at top children's theatre
Karli Jenkins’ love of theatre began as a youngster attending summer camps at Saginaw Valley State University, where she later completed her degree. Now she is sharing that love with other children at one of the nation’s leading children’s theatre companies.
October 17, 2017
SVSU announces 2017 Homecoming king, queen and court
Saginaw Valley State University students elected Mikaela Ashton, a senior management major from Grayling; and Mitchell Kennedy, a senior accounting major from Bad Axe, as the university's 2017 Homecoming queen and king. Ashton and Kennedy were crowned Saturday, Oct. 14 during the halftime festivities at SVSU's football game against Ferris State University.
October 18, 2017
Open house to reintroduce community primary care health clinic in Bay County Health Department
Saginaw Valley State University, the Bay County Health Department and Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health are hosting an open house event to introduce a new name for a primary care health clinic available to the public.
October 20, 2017
SVSU hosts lecture on effects of domestic violence
Dr. Stephen R Guertin, medical director at Sparrow Regional Children’s Center and associate professor at Michigan State University’s College of Medicine, will be hosting an informative conversation about the effects of domestic violence on children at Saginaw Valley State University on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ott Auditorium.
October 24, 2017
SVSU leaders participating in fundraiser for literacy, education programs
Two members of Saginaw Valley State University are showing their dedication to the institution’s commitment to community engagement through a fundraising campaign aimed at improving local literacy and education programs.
October 24, 2017
SVSU conference to address challenges, solutions for individuals with disabilities
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting the C of IDEAS Summit 2017: Enhancing Lives, Creating Community Saturday, Nov. 4, starting at 9 a.m. in Gilbertson Hall. The focus of the summit is to advance interdisciplinary education and develop solutions that enhance the quality of life of individuals with disabilities.
October 25, 2017
Flutist, pianist to perform classical music during SVSU recital
On Friday, Oct. 27, Saginaw Valley State University will showcase the talents of two musicians with experience performing in venues across the nation. The recital, taking place at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
October 27, 2017
FIRST Robotics scholarship recipients bring their work ethic and talents to SVSU
Bryce Stevens knew he was headed to college. His experience competing in the FIRST Robotics state finals at Saginaw Valley State University, coupled with a new SVSU scholarship for FIRST in Michigan robotics competitors, convinced him to choose SVSU.
October 27, 2017
Critically-acclaimed violinist set to perform at SVSU
Award-winning violinist Hal Grossman will perform in concert at Saginaw Valley State University Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as part of SVSU’s Rhea Miller Concert Series.
October 27, 2017
During SVSU lecture, Georgetown historian to discuss legacy of 1623 'massacre' on Indonesian island
A 17th century "massacre" that impacted European relations and shaped global influences will be the focus of a lecture at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. in Founders Hall.
October 27, 2017
SVSU music students to showcase their talent at senior recital
Saginaw Valley State University music education majors Katie Mueller and Shane Billingsley, who are both Saginaw natives, will perform the clarinet in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. for their senior recital.
October 30, 2017
SVSU receives $3 million federal grant to boost student success and retention
Saginaw Valley State University is poised to accelerate improvement in student retention and graduation rates after receiving a $3 million, five-year Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Only seven universities in the nation were selected to receive funding.
October 31, 2017
SVSU Board congratulates students on ‘Battle of the Valleys’ victory
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control congratulated the SVSU Student Association for their leadership in winning the 2017 Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition against their counterparts from Grand Valley State University.
October 31, 2017
SVSU recognizes outstanding alumni during annual awards ceremony
Business leaders, doctors, a dentist and a military veteran are among the eight individuals whose professional exceptionalism and community engagement were recognized during Saginaw Valley State University's annual Alumni Celebration Friday, Oct. 27.