SVSU TODAY

Week of September 11, 2023

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The Office of Diversity Programs is pleased to present a Courageous Conversation with Justin Jones-Fosu, author of “The Inclusive Mindset” and “I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.”

Date: September 14, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Curtiss Hall, Seminar Rooms D & E

The first 100 participants will receive an autographed copy of the book “The Inclusive Mindset.”

On Friday, September 15, from midnight to noon, the following SVSU systems will be unavailable:

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the SVSU ITS Helpdesk at support@svsu.edu or 989-964-4225.

This November marks the 60th anniversary of SVSU’s founding! As you drive around campus in the coming weeks, you’ll see new banners featuring our 60th anniversary logo. If you would like to use this mark on your communications, different versions are available to download.

During the fall and winter semesters, numerous events on campus will provide excellent opportunities to highlight SVSU's 60-year history and its impact on students, alumni, community partners, and the region. We encourage everyone to incorporate the 60th anniversary graphics in event materials, websites, email signatures and other relevant platforms. 

If you have any questions regarding the branding of an upcoming event, please contact University Communications at 989-964-4039.

We're thrilled to announce that SVSU has once again secured its place as a "Great College to Work For" for the eighth consecutive year!

The Great Colleges to Work For® program is one of the largest and most respected workplace recognition programs in the country, recognizing the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies. Recognition is granted based on surveys conducted by ModernThink, LLC, involving randomly selected faculty and staff members.

In a list of 72 higher education institutions recognized as a "Great College to Work For," SVSU is the only public university in Michigan to earn the distinction. SVSU was recognized in four categories: professional development, faculty experience, job satisfaction and support, and shared governance.

This achievement reflects the university's commitment to prioritizing effective and collaborative working relationships, supporting faculty and staff, and enhancing our outstanding campus environment.

On Sunday, SVSU hosted the 10th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run. Nearly 100 participants came to campus to join together to honor and remember those lives lost in 2001 as well as those we've lost in the wars since. The event is organized by a few representatives across various campus departments. Special thanks to Beth Alford, Nic Taylor, Jason Swackhamer, Justin Maxa, Justin Hayward and Dylan Hellus, as well as students from the offices of Campus Recreation, Military Student Affairs and Student Life for helping organize this important event.

We also wish to recognize several contributors from around campus and the community including members of the Cardinal Marching Band, DJ Adam Gonzalez, the Saginaw Township Police and Fire Departments and White Pine Pipes and Drums (including Dean Andrew Chubb, College of Science, Engineering and Technology). Finally, we wish to thank the several SVSU students as well as faculty, staff and retirees who participated in the event.

Saginaw Valley State University recently celebrated the advancement of nurses taking their final steps to becoming primary care family nurse practitioners. On August 28, 27 SVSU Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students received white coats and recited the white coat pledge, signifying their advancement into clinical work. The white coat ceremony reaffirms the science and healthcare community’s support of the educational process that prepares future health providers for practice. 

Soon, these nursing professionals will provide excellent patient care in our communities. We congratulate them and wish them well as they take the next steps in their nursing careers!

SVSU offers hundreds of study abroad opportunities to students. You can go abroad for as little as a week or as long as a year. We have programs for every student and for every budget. So come on out and discover the vast opportunities to study abroad! 

Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Time: 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Groening Commons

Free beverages and snacks

The SVSU Foundation Resource Grant and Community Engagement Grant programs are accepting proposals now through October 16, 2023.  

Learn more about program details / opportunities and to apply. 

The Resource Grants support projects led by faculty or staff that directly involve and benefit SVSU students and support one or more of the university's strategic goals. The Community Engagement Grants support projects led by faculty or staff that involve SVSU students and advance the university's engagement with — and service to — the regional community. 

For questions about preparing your grant proposal, contact Julie Marsh in Sponsored Programs at 989-964-4295 or jmarsh@svsu.edu. 

For questions regarding grant policies and eligible projects, contact Emmie Busch in the Foundation office at 989-964-7025 or busch@svsu.edu. 

'Sanest Person in the Room' is a full-length, one-act musical comedy by SVSU alumnus Logan Hahn about a small, young adult mental health therapy group and its inexperienced therapist. The show features songs and stories inspired by the author’s own struggles with mental illness and aims to provide representation and validation for individuals suffering from mental illness as well as awareness and communication strategies for those with mentally ill loved ones. The title itself refers to the contradiction of feeling as if you don’t need help while sometimes still feeling like your problems aren’t valid enough to require the same amount of care as those with more evident issues.

The play will be directed by communication/theatre education major Scout McCulloch.

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The SVSU football team rolled to a 31-8 victory over rival Northwood to win its fifth consecutive Axe Bowl title on September 9. The Cardinal defense was stout all evening as they held the Timberwolves to just six yards rushing and held them to 3-15 on third down while recording six sacks. With the win, SVSU football is now ranked No. 25 in the nation, according to the latest poll from D2football.com.

Stephanie Strong scored a goal and dished an assist on the game-winning tally to lead the SVSU women's soccer team to a 2-1 decision over Findlay on the road this past Sunday afternoon.

Strong scored her third goal of the season while leading the team with six shots, half of which were on target. Lauryn Fracassi was credited with the assist on Strong's score that gave SVSU the 1-0 lead in the first half. Jensen Taylor scored the game-winning goal off an assist from Strong.

The volleyball team hosts the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in a conference match this Friday at 5:00 p.m. at the Hamilton Gymnasium.

The men's soccer team earned a 4-2 victory over visiting Tiffin University at Braddock Field on Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals scored two goals in each half to pull away from the Dragons and improve to a 2-3 record for the season.

Jonathan Monney had a great day for SVSU as he scored a brace in the game that included the final goal of the day for the home team that put Saginaw Valley up 4-1. Jayden Cameron scored once, as did Shiekh Manneh. Chidie Nnolim recorded an assist on Monney's first strike that put SVSU ahead 2-0 in the first half. Cameron led the way offensive going 4-4 on shots while Monney finished a perfect 3-3 in the same category. Jack Simms (W, 1-0) secured the win by making eight saves, including a diving save and a crucial save in the 78th minute when a penalty kick threatened to reduce the Cardinal's lead to just one goal.

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