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SVSU Students to Provide Financial Literacy to Middle and High School Students
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Beginning this fall, Saginaw Valley State University students will teach area middle and high school students how to make sound financial decisions. Through the Financial Literacy Program, operated by the Dow Entrepreneurship Institute at the Scott L. Carmona College of Business, SVSU students will be trained to provide near-peer mentoring to students in participating middle and high schools in Saginaw, Bay City and Midland. Governor Gretchen Whitmer last year signed a bipartisan bill that updated Michigan’s curriculum to include a personal finance class. Jayati Ghosh, dean of the Carmona College of Business, expects SVSU students in the program to provide financial literacy education to 900 middle and high school students per academic year.
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Fall Lecture Season to Open September 21
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As part of our 60th anniversary, Saginaw Valley State University will hold a series of lectures based on the theme “A Vision for the Future.” This lecture season serves as a testament to our commitment to academic excellence and our dedication to shaping a brighter future for generations to come.
The 2023-2024 lecture season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 21. Lectures will touch on a number of topics, including innovation, government, economics and social issues.
Thursday, September 21, 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture Series on Islam & Culture in conjunction with the Edwards Lecture in Philosophy and Religion and the Dow Visiting Scholars and Artists program. Najeeba Syeed, J.D – “Religious Identity & University Discourse”
Tuesday, October 24
Wickson-Nickless Lecture. Eric Weiner – “Innovation: The What, Where and When”
Thursday, November 2, 7 p.m.
Velasquez Lecture on Liberty and Free Markets
February 2024
Rush Distinguished Lecture. Danilo Sirias – “Integrating Theory and Application: Exploring the Thinking Process of the Theory of Constraints for Effective System Improvement”
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Beutler Forum on Ethics & Practice. Peter Brian Barry – “Why Orwell Still Matters: What We Can Learn From Reading George Orwell Today”
April 2024 (Tentative)
Field/Spicer
More information will be shared closer to the lecture dates.
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Grant Will Help Midland County Students Launch Businesses
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Starting a business can be an exciting — but often daunting ― undertaking. With a generous grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation, Saginaw Valley State University is positioned to help four Midland County SVSU students launch businesses in the next year. The SVSU Student Entrepreneurs project will provide vital resources and tailored support to help students successfully establish their startups.
“Thanks to the $40,000 grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation, we will provide seed funding, tailored support, and infrastructure to help four SVSU student entrepreneurs launch their businesses in Midland County. This support enables our student entrepreneurs to navigate Michigan's diverse business environment, foster innovation, and shape a brighter future for all,” said Mohamed Adel, associate director of the Dow Entrepreneurship Institute at SVSU.
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Thursday, Aug. 24 – State of the University address followed by the Welcome Back Picnic
Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Investiture of President George Grant Jr., SVSU’s fifth president
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Veterans Establish Scholarship to Assist Nursing Students
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Through a generous gift, the Saginaw Chapter (Local #600) of the Forty & Eight Society will provide financial assistance to generations of Saginaw County students pursuing nursing degrees at SVSU, with preference given to students who are actively serving in the military or veterans.
Ellen Crane, interim executive director of the SVSU Foundation, and Emmie Busch, manager of private scholarships and donor stewardship, recently met with representatives of the Saginaw Forty & Eight to finalize the agreement.
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Cardinal Solutions Launches Recruitment Campaign
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SVSU Cardinal Solutions, a group of Saginaw Valley State University students and professors, has successfully completed a recruitment campaign for the Saginaw Township Fire Department. The team, from disciplines like technical writing, business management, videography, and graphic design, created a suite of materials including a year-long social media campaign, launched in May 2023, and a seven-part video series.
"Our students demonstrated their ability to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, providing practical solutions for community needs," says J. Blake Johnson, director of Cardinal Solutions. "This project proves the effective synergy between various academic disciplines."
The Saginaw Township Fire Department reported immediate positive results from the campaign. "We have a candidate in the hiring process who saw the Facebook video, used the QR code, and we interviewed him the next day," says Kevin O'Brien, assistant chief of fire prevention. "We are pleased with the results and look forward to seeing what the rest of the year brings!”
For further information about the campaign or SVSU Cardinal Solutions, contact J. Blake Johnson at jbjohns1@svsu.edu.
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