2015 - All News/Archive
October 1, 2015
SVSU partners with Healthway Compounding Pharmacy in research to improve lab safety
Saginaw Valley State University students and faculty will spend the next year helping a local pharmacist create a cleaner environment for the medicine formulated at his Saginaw Township-based compounding pharmacy laboratory.
October 2, 2015
Saginaw Valley State University’s leadership development program for local high school students kicks off its 10th year
The Great Lakes Bay Youth Leadership Institute will welcome 96 new high school participants during the program’s 2015-16 orientation session Friday, Oct. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on SVSU’s campus.
October 13, 2015
SVSU Board approves major investment to campus WiFi
The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved spending up to $2.7 million to upgrade the university’s wireless network during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 12.
October 13, 2015
SVSU program to offer free writing tutelage at Butman-Fish Branch Library
Saginaw Valley State University writing tutors will offer their expertise for free to members of the community beginning this month.
October 14, 2015
Links between leadership and mental illness explored in SVSU lecture
An academic psychiatrist who specializes in mood illnesses, especially bipolar disorder, will discuss the findings of his book, “A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness.” Nassir Ghaemi will deliver the 12th annual James E. O'Neill Memorial Lecture at Saginaw Valley State University Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts.
October 15, 2015
SVSU sees jump in interest for employment fair Friday
Saginaw Valley State University will host more than 120 employers during its fall University-wide Employment and Networking Fair Friday, Oct. 16. The event — open to the public — is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
October 16, 2015
SVSU Rhea Miller Concert Series features Baroque cellist and harpsichordist
Saginaw Valley State University will showcase internationally acclaimed Baroque cellist Rene Schiffer, who will be joined by renowned harpsichordist Joseph Gascho during the next Rhea Miller Concert Series installment Saturday, Oct. 24. The performance, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in SVSU's Rhea Miller Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
October 20, 2015
The power of music discussed in upcoming SVSU lecture
Renowned musician Vijay (Robert) Gupta will deliver a lecture titled “Music and the Mind” at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts. His talk is part of SVSU’s Fall Focus Lecture Series.
October 21, 2015
Chris Pryor: Having faith in community
The pastor at Victorious Believers Ministries in Saginaw helps others see the possibilities of a better life through a college education, earned perhaps, right in their own backyard.
October 22, 2015
SVSU graduate overcomes medical struggles, moves on to medical school
Micah Whitehead's career goal is to work as a cardiothoracic surgeon, helping patients experiencing problems with their hearts and lungs.