September - 2017
September 6, 2017
SVSU 9/11 Heroes Run to benefit organization inspired by Midland man killed in Afghanistan in 2011
This year, the 9/11 Heroes Run hosted at Saginaw Valley State University will support a Midland-based nonprofit dedicated to sending morale-lifting care packages to military service members serving overseas.
September 8, 2017
SVSU first in the nation to offer students Healthcare Financial Professional Certification
Saginaw Valley State University has become the first university in the nation to offer the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional credential when school leaders incorporate this certification into the curriculum this fall. The certification is available to those studying in SVSU's Master of Science in Health Administration and Leadership program.
September 14, 2017
SVSU hosting dedication ceremony to showcase renovations to Zahnow Library
Saginaw Valley State University will host a dedication ceremony in the Melvin J. Zahnow Library Thursday, Sept. 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The facility will be open for tours.
September 18, 2017
SVSU Writing Center to open Bay Community Writing Center with open house Tuesday
Saginaw Valley State University's Writing Center will expand its community reach when it partners with the Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library in Bay City to open the Bay Community Writing Center on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
September 19, 2017
Detroit author wins SVSU literature award
Saginaw Valley State University has awarded the 2017-18 Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature to author Drew Philp for his book, "A $500 House in Detroit: Rebuilding an Abandoned Home and an American City. The award is part of SVSU’s community-minded commitment to recognize exceptional writing within Michigan.
September 20, 2017
SVSU to host Visiting Scholars and Artists Series
Saginaw Valley State University will host several engaging guest speakers for the annual Visiting Scholars and Artists series. The series will bring guest lecturers to SVSU to speak on topics including neuroscience, political bipartisanship, and methods for motivating uninspired students.
September 21, 2017
From the archives: Students aid local firefighters; research electricity-producing bicycle
The following story appeared in the fall 2010 issue of Reflections magazine. This story in part spotlighted Jade Fulton, who will be inducted into the Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame in September 2017.
September 21, 2017
SVSU students to raise funds for Saginaw shelter during this year's Battle of the Valleys
Saginaw Valley State University's annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition will kick off Sunday, Sept. 24. For the 15th consecutive year, the students of SVSU and Grand Valley State University will go head-to-head to see who can raise the most money for their respective charity partners. The fundraiser concludes Saturday, Sept. 30, when the rival football teams face off at 7 p.m. at GVSU's Lubbers Stadium.
September 21, 2017
SVSU sees enrollment dip, but bright spots in student retention and graduate programs
Saginaw Valley State University saw its total enrollment decline for the 2017 fall semester, but the numbers also show encouraging trends in improved student retention and growth in the number of new graduate students.
September 26, 2017
SVSU students hosting fire truck pull, dodgeball game for Battle of the Valleys fundraising
SVSU students hosting fire truck pull, dodgeball game for Battle of the Valleys fundraising. Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 27, SVSU campus
September 28, 2017
SVSU forensics team wins competition
The Saginaw Valley State University forensics team earned a first-place finish during a Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League competition at Oakland Community College Friday, Sept. 22.
September 29, 2017
SVSU to host piano recital featuring Beethoven and Tchaikovsky
Two pianists will bring the music of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky to Saginaw Valley State University's Rhea Miller Recital Hall Friday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
October 2, 2017
Unique ‘Piano Windtet’ from Germany to perform in concert at SVSU
A group to believed to be the only "Piano Windtet" of its kind (piano, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn) will perform in concert at Saginaw Valley State University Sunday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall as part of SVSU’s Rhea Miller Concert Series.