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February - 2016

February 1, 2016

SVSU hosting leading speakers and other events for Black History Month

Saginaw Valley State University will feature workshops, guest speakers, cultural celebrations and other events as part of Black History Month.

February 3, 2016

SVSU's Berry honored as outstanding educator by regional athletic training organization

Saginaw Valley State University's David Berry, professor of kinesiology, recently was named the 2016 Outstanding Educator award recipient by the Great Lakes Athletic Training Association. The award recognizes educators for their work both with students and professionals.

February 3, 2016

SVSU welcomes author Julie Iromuanya for reading series

Writer Julie Iromuanya will speak at Saginaw Valley State University as part of the school's “Voices in the Valley” reading series Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in SVSU's Founders Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

February 3, 2016

SVSU ad expert Yelkur shares insights on 50 years of Super Bowl commercials

Rama Yelkur, Saginaw Valley State University's dean of the College of Business and Management, has been one of the world's leading experts on Super Bowl advertising for pretty much all of the 21st century.

February 3, 2016

SVSU students to analyze Super Bowl 50 commercials Sunday

A New Lothrop native once again will join one of the world's leading Super Bowl advertising experts in analyzing the trends and consumer impact of the ad lineup planned for this year's big game.

February 3, 2016

Gershwin, Bach, Mozart music featured in upcoming SVSU concert

Saginaw Valley State University's Department of Music will present "Music Majors in Recital" Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

February 8, 2016

SVSU to host ‘Heart of Teaching’ event

Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Education is hosting an event designed to increase interest in the teaching profession at a time when jobs in the field are on the rise. A “Heart of Teaching” panel discussion will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Gilbertson Hall, room GS 202.

February 10, 2016

SVSU hosts 2nd annual STEM teachers dinner on Thursday, Feb. 11, 4:30 to 7 p.m. in Curtiss Hall Banquet rooms.

Saginaw Valley State University will welcome some 100 K-12 teachers in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math) for the 2nd annual STEM teachers dinner Thursday, Feb. 11 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Curtiss Hall Banquet rooms.

February 12, 2016

SVSU to offer college credit to graduates of teacher cadet programs

Saginaw Valley State University has signed an agreement with the Michigan Department of Education that will allow high school students from approved teacher cadet programs to receive university credit.

February 12, 2016

SVSU vocalists combine with Saginaw Choral Society in concerts

Saginaw Valley State University's Cardinal Singers and Concert Choir will team up with Saginaw Choral Society to perform in the concert “The Valley Sings Saturday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. The performances in SVSU’s Rhea Miller Recital Hall are free and open to the public.

February 16, 2016

SVSU Board grants tenure to 17 faculty

The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approved tenure for 17 members of the SVSU faculty during the Board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 15.

February 17, 2016

Book examining the growth of Islam in Detroit wins SVSU literature award

The winner of the 2015-16 Saginaw Valley State University Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross Award for Literature is an author of a book tracing the roots of Islam in Detroit.

February 18, 2016

SVSU theatre to perform 'Terra Nova,' play based on doomed South Pole expedition

Saginaw Valley State University's Department of Theatre in February will present Ted Tally's play based on a real-life doomed expedition to the South Pole in the early 20th century.

February 22, 2016

SVSU students take home three first-place finishes at forensics competition

Saginaw Valley State University students delivered an inspired performance at a recent intercollegiate speech tournament, showing themselves to be among the top college public speakers and debaters in Michigan.

February 22, 2016

Survivor determined to beat cancer, joins fellow students at SVSU’s Relay for Life

With a clean bill of health, Olivia Hawley plans to showcase what perseverance looks like when she participates in Saginaw Valley State University’s annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society Friday, Feb. 26.

February 22, 2016

Bay City Handy students to visit SVSU for Day of Writing

Some 30 students from Handy Middle School in Bay City are scheduled to visit SVSU Tuesday, Feb. 23 as part of a “Day of Writing” event intended to reinforce the importance and value of writing.

February 23, 2016

SVSU Intercultural Night to feature ‘Olympics’ theme, showcase talent from across the globe

Saginaw Valley State University will host its 15th annual Intercultural Night Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall.

February 24, 2016

Historian to talk race, gender, ghosts during SVSU seminar

An award-winning author and historian will discuss her study of race and gender in southern ghost tours during a Saginaw Valley State University event.

February 26, 2016

Important Information for Pearson Users

For individuals using Pearson products that require a username and password, Pearson stores passwords in plaintext. This means that if you forget your password and request that it be sent to you, it is sent unencrypted without protection.

February 29, 2016

SVSU students assisting Village of Chesaning with marketing

A community-minded marketing class at Saginaw Valley State University hopes to help the Village of Chesaning reinvent public perception.