News
News items about Community Engagement at SVSU, which can include service learning, internships, community-based research, community service, global collaboration and distinctive programs. For a complete list of News, please go to the Newsroom. To submit an item, please contact JJ Boehm, director of media and community relations, at ext. 4055
May 10, 2019
SVSU to host summer literacy camp
Saginaw Valley State University will continue its commitment to community-minded educational opportunities by hosting a literacy clinic to improve students' reading skills for three weeks this summer.
May 8, 2019
SVSU students selected for leadership development program
Organizers of a Saginaw Valley State University program aimed at inspiring the next generation of leaders recently selected 10 students eager to develop their leadership skills.
May 2, 2019
Calendar established for SVSU's 'Battle' fundraiser; nonprofits encouraged to apply now
SVSU students' passion for philanthropy inspired Student Association leaders to quickly move to continue the fundraiser, now organized exclusively by SVSU and re-branded as Battle of the Valley.
April 18, 2019
The 'Battle' isn't over: SVSU students pledge to continue successful fundraiser
Newly-elected leaders of Saginaw Valley State University's student government promise to continue a fundraising competition that has raised more than a half-million dollars for nonprofits and charities statewide.
April 17, 2019
SVSU students break down barriers, advance to national forensics tournament
Jessica Carpenter refuses to let her social anxiety stand in her way. The Saginaw Valley State University student not only has overcome that challenge and embraced public speaking; she has competed in forensics tournaments and established herself among the nation’s best.
April 12, 2019
SVSU supports professors’ innovation with Dow Teaching Awards
Four Saginaw Valley State University educators will receive funding for their ideas to improve student learning after being selected to receive 2019-20 Dow Professor Teaching Awards from SVSU's Center for Academic Innovation.
April 10, 2019
Essayist to read from award-winning writings at SVSU event
Award-winning essayist Aisha Sabatini Sloan will read passages from her writing at Saginaw Valley State University on Wednesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. in Founders Hall at SVSU.
April 4, 2019
SVSU student-organized bowling fundraiser at Stardust Lanes to support assisted living facility
When Lindsey Mead in high school began volunteering at Community Village, an assisted living facility for senior citizens in Saginaw Township, she became fast friends with its residents.
March 20, 2019
SVSU to honor Great Lakes Bay Region business leaders, faculty members during awards ceremony
During its sixth annual Best In Business awards ceremony Friday, March 22, Saginaw Valley State University will recognize businesses and entrepreneurs as well as SVSU faculty, students and alumni dedicated to supporting the Great Lakes Bay Region business community.
March 19, 2019
SVSU to host employment fair this month
More than 125 employers and agencies next week plan to participate in Saginaw Valley State University’s annual Spring University-wide Employment and Networking Fair.
February 26, 2019
Pianist MiJung Trepanier returns for SVSU recital March 15
Pianist MiJung Trepanier will perform a solo recital Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Saginaw Valley State University's Rhea Miller Recital Hall.
February 6, 2019
SVSU’s Relay For Life fundraiser will feature survivor of rare bone cancer from Bay City
Haley Charbonneau doesn’t like to plan too many days in advance. A four-year battle against a rare form of bone cancer taught the Saginaw Valley State University senior that each day is best lived one at a time.
February 5, 2019
Musical duo to delight audiences at SVSU with euphonium, piano performances
A performance inspired in part by a steampunk superhero comic book series will be on the program for a classical music concert scheduled this week at Saginaw Valley State University.
January 17, 2019
SVSU theatre student wins regional award for vocal excellence
A Saginaw Valley State University student's vocal talents earned him a prestigious honor while several of his classmates were praised at a recent theater festival featuring the best collegiate performing artists in the Midwest.
January 15, 2019
Regional leaders to be honored as Drum Major Award recipients at MLK Celebration
An educator, an advocate for peace and the leader of a local NAACP branch will be honored at Saginaw Valley State University this month for community work that exemplifies the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision.
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