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November 6, 2019
SVSU to host recital dedicated to late opera singer Jessye Norman
Saginaw Valley State University will continue its Rhea Miller Concert Series this week with a musical performance by LaToya Lain, a soprano singer familiar to the Great Lakes Bay Region, and Casey Robards, pianist. The performance is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
October 30, 2019
Student resiliency expert to discuss neuroscience and education during SVSU talk
A leader in the field of education will visit Saginaw Valley State University in November to discuss the role of neuroscience in education.
October 30, 2019
Trombone performance to put SVSU band director in musical spotlight
A Saginaw Valley State University educator perhaps most publicly known for directing SVSU’s marching band will share one of his other musical talents in an upcoming concert on campus.
October 30, 2019
Kochville Township's Cardinal Square street signage to feature SVSU branding
After decades spent as neighborly partners, Saginaw Valley State University and Kochville Township will continue to empower each other this week when crews install street signage — featuring the logo of SVSU’s cardinal mascot — in a developing commercial district known as Cardinal Square.
October 23, 2019
Judge, U.S. Army veteran among panelists for SVSU Alumni Authors Showcase
The panelists include Judge Marylin E. Atkins, R.S. Deeren, Adela Crandell Durkee, Bethany (Phipps) Goforth and Walter E. Kitter.
October 18, 2019
'Mad Feast' author to offer taste of his writing at SVSU reading
A critically-acclaimed author will read from his work in nonfiction and poetry during a visit next week to Saginaw Valley State University.
October 18, 2019
Education expert to discuss student engagement methods during SVSU talk
An expert in education will discuss concepts aimed at engaging learners in new ways during her visit to Saginaw Valley State University later this month.
October 17, 2019
SVSU panel to spotlight impact of female entrepreneurs in Great Lakes Bay Region, beyond
With women-led businesses on the rise, the need for role models, mentors and real-world training for female entrepreneurs is a demand that Rebecca Cox recognized clearly.
October 14, 2019
At SVSU event, former MIT president to discuss ‘living machines,’ technology of the future
‘Living machines’ and their role in the future of humanity will be the focus of a guest speaker’s talk this week at Saginaw Valley State University.
October 14, 2019
More than 130 businesses, organizations to seek prospective employees at SVSU fair
Saginaw Valley State University will host its annual Fall University-wide Employment & Networking Fair later this week.
October 3, 2019
SVSU fundraising tradition to boost Midland nonprofit's educational programs across region
Saginaw Valley State University students’ commitment to support the community remains as strong as ever. They are inspired to compete — now only against themselves — during a fundraiser next week that will support a nonprofit’s expansion of a developmental educational program already positively impacting Great Lakes Bay Region teens.
October 1, 2019
Bay City third graders to visit 'the world' — and many of its cultures — at SVSU
A group of third grade students from Bay City will drive a few miles from their school to take a tour of the world.
September 26, 2019
Former New York Mets manager to visit SVSU in October
A retired Major League Baseball manager and Midland native will return to the region next month to talk about his passion for leadership during a presentation at Saginaw Valley State University.
September 20, 2019
SVSU presentation to examine opioid epidemic’s reach in rural Michigan
A Saginaw Valley State University educator’s determination to fight the opioid epidemic in rural Michigan will be the focus of a public presentation at the campus next month.
September 17, 2019
Oh, 'Mamma Mia!' Ambitious regional production features tons of talent with SVSU ties
The director (a faculty member), lead actor (an alumna) and stage manager (a current student) are among 17 people with SVSU connections participating in the weeks-long run of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance-produced show.