December - 2018
December 6, 2018
Valerie Jarrett, former senior adviser to President Obama, to keynote regional MLK event at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will welcome Valerie Jarrett, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, to deliver the keynote address during the 10th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at SVSU.
December 6, 2018
At SVSU, high school students to wrap gifts collected for Bay City, Midland, Saginaw shelters
Local high school students involved in Saginaw Valley State University’s Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute are showing their support for the community by collecting gifts for three regional nonprofits that provide shelter for those in need of help.
December 11, 2018
SVSU students gain valuable corporate experience through Botz Liberal Arts Fellowship
Four Saginaw Valley State University students have been selected for a fellowship that will provide them with opportunities to apply their liberal arts education in a professional setting.
December 11, 2018
SVSU-sponsored letter-writing campaign to Gov.-elect Whitmer on display through Dec. 19
A Saginaw Valley State University-based program that prompted K-12 students to write postcards to the future governor of Michigan – before the election – resulted in a response that far exceeded organizers’ expectations. The messages received revealed the civic-minded hopes of today's youth, as well as their deep anxieties.
December 12, 2018
SVSU students’ preparation pays off, team qualifies for moot court national tournament
Since Saginaw Valley State University's moot court program was established in 2010, SVSU never has failed to qualify competitors for the nation's most elite tournament.
December 13, 2018
SVSU forensics students impress judges; 9 have qualified for national tournament
The Saginaw Valley State University forensic team continued to collect the rewards of its determined preparation, winning several honors at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League State Tournament at Eastern Michigan University Saturday, Dec. 8.
December 17, 2018
SVSU Board approves faculty sabbaticals, congratulates Student Association
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved 11 faculty sabbaticals during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Dec. 14.
December 18, 2018
SVSU students to spend winter break learning through service
Saginaw Valley State University students often defy stereotypes. At the end of the fall semester, may college students return home to sleep in, binge watch Netflix and generally unwind. But for Alina Devoogd, Chantel Poquette and nearly 100 SVSU students, they are dedicating their winter break from school to volunteer at locations across the country, helping a number of organizations in need.
December 19, 2018
SVSU Battle of the Valleys initiative honored by regional fundraising organization
A Saginaw Valley State University student government-led initiative that has raised over $425,000 for nonprofit organizations since 2003 recently received recognition from a group of regional fundraising professionals.
December 20, 2018
To capture the spirit of the season, we offer you this festive holiday video featuring the musical talents of two of our outstanding student performers.
December 20, 2018
New opportunities for SVSU students through partnership with Wayne State School of Medicine
Saginaw Valley State University students inspired to pursue a career in medicine now have an additional pathway to continue their education.
December 20, 2018
SVSU medical lab science student 1 of 5 nationally to win scholarship
Carly McKenzie is a determined student, and her work ethic has resulted in winning a highly-competitive national scholarship. She was one of five students selected from more than 300 applicants to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API), based in Traverse City.
December 20, 2018
SVSU staff member recognized by National Multiple Sclerosis Society for fundraising feat
A Saginaw Valley State University staff member overcame what she believed were her own physical limitations as well as rough environmental conditions to earn praise from a national nonprofit for her passion to raise awareness — and funds — to fight multiple sclerosis.