February - 2020
February 3, 2020
On eve of Mardi Gras, SVSU concert to feature New Orleans music influence
Less than three weeks before Mardi Gras, audiences at Saginaw Valley State University concert will hear New Orleans jazz-inspired music when Kanola Band performs on campus.
February 5, 2020
SVSU Black History Month event showcases history of racism and ‘Hateful Things’
The painful and racist legacy of Jim Crow-era America will be on display as part of Saginaw Valley State University Black History Month-themed events featuring historians sharing with the community about the “hateful things” from the nation’s past.
February 7, 2020
SVSU Recognizes National School Counselor Week
As part of National School Counselor Week, we are recognizing some of our stellar SVSU alumni.
February 10, 2020
Grants boost small business-supporting state agency housed in SVSU campus
After recently opening a regional branch on Saginaw Valley State University’s campus, a small business-supporting state agency will receive a boost of its own thanks to $196,000 in grant funding from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.
February 10, 2020
Award-winning author to examine links between border regimes, literature during SVSU talk
An award-winning author will connect the politics of border regimes with contemporary world literature as part of a presentation at Saginaw Valley State University next week.
February 10, 2020
SVSU plans job fair featuring manufacturing and information technology industries
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Saginaw Valley State University will host its annual Manufacturing and Information Technology Job Fair from noon to 2 p.m. in the first floor hallway of Pioneer Hall.
February 11, 2020
A Saginaw Valley State University-produced literary art magazine, Still Life, was 2-for-2 for its first two issues when it came to earning top recognition from American Scholastic Press Association judges. Now producers of the magazine — which features creative writing and imagery submitted by Bay and Saginaw county residents — are planning a public release party for its the third issue this week.
February 12, 2020
'Taste of Soul' festival brings SVSU, community together through food, music
With a mouth-watering menu of “soul food,” Saginaw Valley State University will host its 12th annual “Taste of Soul” food festival Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Marketplace at Doan cafeteria on campus.
February 13, 2020
SVSU theatre production about 1918 train disaster explores love, loss, and hope
A cheerful eulogy exploring the nature of performance, self and tragedy will be the focus of the upcoming Saginaw Valley State University production of “Roustabout: The Great Circus Train Wreck!”
February 18, 2020
SVSU student-musicians to showcase talents at Wednesday concert
Musical talent and skill will be on display in Saginaw Valley State University’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. during a recital featuring SVSU music majors.
February 18, 2020
Community backs SVSU business college expansion, providing $15.6M for fundraising campaign
The business community demonstrated its strong commitment to investing in the Great Lakes Bay Region’s future during a $15.6 million fundraising campaign supporting a building expansion expected to benefit generations of Saginaw Valley State University business students and grow regional businesses.
February 18, 2020
SVSU Board adds women’s lacrosse as varsity sport, grants tenure to 12 faculty
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved adding women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport, competing in NCAA Division II, during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 17.
February 20, 2020
Campus, community to celebrate SVSU’s $25.4M business college expansion opening
“A game changer” expected to boost the region’s business community for generations will be celebrated Monday, Feb. 24, by leaders from across the state during a dedication ceremony for Saginaw Valley State University’s soon-to-open $25.4 million business school expansion.
February 21, 2020
Guests also are encouraged to explore the building expansion’s laboratories, classrooms and cutting-edge meeting spaces.
February 25, 2020
SVSU-sponsored poetry contest salutes Saginaw
A community-minded poetry contest celebrating the history and culture of Saginaw County is underway, sponsored by the Saginaw Valley State University-operated Saginaw Community Writing Center.
February 27, 2020
Update on SVSU measures regarding coronavirus
We care about your well-being and we want to update you regarding the measures SVSU is taking regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
February 27, 2020
SVSU introducing eSports program as club sport for fall 2020
Inspired by passionate players and fans in a rapidly-growing field of competition, Saginaw Valley State University will hit the “start” button on its own club sports team in fall 2020 for competitive video game players.
February 28, 2020
Hometown Hollywood star Brian d'Arcy James to perform with students at SVSU event
Joining James that evening will be some of the university’s top theatre students as well as award-winning Gershwin pianist Kevin Cole.
February 28, 2020
SVSU students set to help communities across the U.S. during spring break
When they arrive at their destinations, each team will spend the week supporting agencies and nonprofits engaging a variety of issues including providing shelter for those in need, empowering communities to overcome racism, and educating children about HIV and AIDS.