October - 2018
October 2, 2018
SVSU to host mental health expert for annual O'Neill Lecture
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a renowned psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in depression and bipolar illness. Nassir Ghaemi will present “Psychiatric Profiles in Leadership” for SVSU’s annual James E. O'Neill Memorial Lecture Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall Banquet Rooms.
October 3, 2018
Passion for public speaking leads to victory for SVSU forensics team
Students on the Saginaw Valley State University forensics team have extraordinary enthusiasm for public speaking, and it showed during the latest Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tournament, where SVSU claimed a first place finish.
October 3, 2018
SVSU's Wind Ensemble to host first concert of season
Saginaw Valley State University's Wind Ensemble will be performing its first concert of the 2018-19 season Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 5, 2018
SVSU-based youth leadership program welcomes next class of high school participants
A year-long leadership development program for local high school students will kick off its 14th year at Saginaw Valley State University with front-row seats to a theatrical performance by one of Detroit’s most highly-regarded cultural treasures.
October 9, 2018
SVSU-operated health clinic at Bay County Health Department wins statewide award for public health
A primary care health clinic operated jointly by Saginaw Valley State University and the Bay County Health Department has earned a prestigious award from the State of Michigan for its supportive regional services.
October 9, 2018
SVSU Writing Center launching ‘Write Your Future Michigan Governor’ campaign
Saginaw Valley State University's Writing Center is hosting a postcard writing campaign to encourage people in the Great Lakes Bay Region to write to their future governor.
October 11, 2018
Chief Science Officers program at SVSU takes Carrollton, John Glenn students to D.C.
Four local high school students, two from Carrollton High School and two from John Glenn High School in Bay City, have been recognized as national leaders in empowering their peers to learn math and science.
October 11, 2018
More than 130 companies, agencies expected at Friday SVSU employment fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host its Fall University-wide Employment & Networking Fair this week.
October 11, 2018
SVSU engineering and robotics students bring mobility and joy to children with disabilities
Family members say Joey soon could keep pace with his active sibling thanks to the support of Saginaw Valley State University students determined to help him move despite his physical limitations.
October 11, 2018
SVSU’s Stricker honored as one of Top 50 Latinas of Michigan
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan has recognized a Saginaw Valley State University staff member as one of the Top 50 Latinas of Michigan.
October 15, 2018
SVSU alumni artwork showcased at University Art Gallery
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting its annual Art Alumni Show featuring the artistic creations of 27 alumni with arts-related bachelor's degrees.
October 16, 2018
SVSU music alum thriving in New York City theatre internship
Saginaw Valley State University alumna Madalyn McHugh has taken her talent and determination to New York City, where she has landed an internship with the Open Jar Institute, a program that provides learning opportunities for aspiring actors.
October 16, 2018
SVSU students elect 2018 Homecoming queen, king
Saginaw Valley State University students elected Kayla Flintoft and Tyler Boylen as the 2018 Homecoming queen and king, respectively.
October 17, 2018
SVSU staff member selected as educational ambassador for trip to Sudan
A Saginaw Valley State University staff member will pursue her passion for intercultural education when she serves as one of 51 educational ambassadors selected for a trip to the nation of Sudan later this month.
October 17, 2018
Local nonprofit to benefit from SVSU students ‘battle’ to support suicide prevention
Saginaw Valley State University students are committed to supporting community causes, and next week they will be raising funds to help a Saginaw-based nonprofit expand its prevention and training efforts to help people recognize and respond to signs of suicidal thoughts.
October 18, 2018
SVSU students empowered to grow as leaders through Roberts Fellowship
Ten Saginaw Valley State University students are engaged in a year-long leadership development initiative following their selection for the highly competitive Roberts Fellowship.
October 18, 2018
SVSU receives research grant aimed at reducing Saginaw Bay Watershed contamination
Saginaw Valley State University has received additional resources to study environmental conditions in the Saginaw Bay Watershed and improve public health for people living in and visiting communities in the watershed. SVSU faculty, staff and students are performing research aimed at identifying and reducing contamination in regional waterways.
October 19, 2018
Groundbreaking ceremony for building expansion to house SVSU business college
Campus and community leaders will gather Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony before construction begins on a $25 million building expansion project at Saginaw Valley State University. The 38,500-square-foot expansion, announced earlier this year, will house SVSU's Scott L. Carmona College of Business & Management when construction is expected to finish in January 2020.
October 19, 2018
SVSU students have high expectations for “Battle of the Valleys” fundraising competition
Cheyenne Wilton is inspired to help her peers. She is familiar with the studies showing suicide as a leading cause of death among her college-aged peers. Suicide rates are on the rise nationwide.
October 22, 2018
Saginaw Valley State University welcomed campus, community and business leaders to celebrate a $25 million construction project that will enhance business research and education, while also supporting the region's business community through state-of-the-art educational resources and strengthened partnerships with local entrepreneurs.
October 23, 2018
Director expects audiences to ‘laugh hysterically’ at upcoming SVSU play
“I have laughed hysterically every night of rehearsal and I know what is going to happen next.”
October 24, 2018
Former U.S. attorney Preet Bharara to speak at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a lecture by a nationally recognized attorney, who earned a reputation as one of “the nation's most aggressive and outspoken prosecutors,” according to The New York Times.
October 25, 2018
SVSU student receives leadership scholarship from Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan
A student leader at Saginaw Valley State University recently has earned a $1,000 leadership scholarship from the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan.
October 26, 2018
SVSU Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir to perform in concert
Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir will perform Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 29, 2018
Artist presenting inflatable art exhibition, lecture featuring local wildlife at SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University is hosting an art gallery exhibition featuring sculptures based on wildlife in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
October 30, 2018
SVSU students win 'Battle,' raise $36,000 for suicide awareness and prevention
Saginaw Valley State University students continued to demonstrate their commitment to support community causes by raising $36,210 in one week during the annual Battle of the Valleys fundraising competition.