April - 2019
April 2, 2019
SVSU student to compete among nation's top college actors, follows in brother’s footsteps
Jared Kaufman is no stranger to the limelight, but landing the leading role in a Saginaw Valley State University production during his freshman year still managed to rattle his nerves leading up to opening night.
April 2, 2019
SVSU adviser receives top honor for work with future health professionals
Heidi Lang has spent two decades empowering college students seeking careers as medical professionals. Now members of that industry are shining a spotlight on her career guiding prospects at Saginaw Valley State University.
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.
April 5, 2019
SVSU student supports Kingston high school FIRST robotics team
As Saginaw Valley State University prepares to host the FIRST in Michigan state championship April 10-13, one SVSU student is doing all he can to help his former high school team qualify to visit his current campus.
April 8, 2019
SVSU students workin’ ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
Saginaw Valley State University student-actors next week plan to put a modern — and musical — spin on a beloved 1980 film following three working-class women getting even with their boss.
April 9, 2019
Bestselling novelist Devin Murphy to visit SVSU
Saginaw Valley State University will present a reading by bestselling novelist Devin Murphy on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in Founders Hall at SVSU.
April 9, 2019
Shakespeare-inspired concert to showcase 49 SVSU student-musicians
Saginaw Valley State University students next week plan to transform William Shakespeare's texts into music during a concert event on campus.
April 9, 2019
SVSU alum helps build robotics team at Bullock Creek
Jamie Forbes has helped forge a robotics dynasty during her time as a biology and algebra teacher at Bullock Creek High School in Midland.
April 10, 2019
SVSU Occupational Therapy program to host ‘Skills for the Job of Living’ camp for stroke survivors
Saginaw Valley State University faculty, staff and students in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program will lead a stroke camp on campus Monday, July 22 through Friday, August 2.
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 11, 2019
SVSU's Concert Band performs spring concert featuring original song composed by SVSU student
A Saginaw Valley State University student inspired to compose a musical theme for a superhero movie will see his work played by the SVSU concert band next week.
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 16, 2019
SVSU student receives scholarship to student teach in Argentina this summer
A Saginaw Valley State University student's passion for international educational experiences will lead her to return to an Argentinian city this summer.
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 18, 2019
Asian holiday observed with colorful powder and fun at SVSU event
An enthusiastic celebration of culture and color will return to Saginaw Valley State University this week.
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 22, 2019
Determined study results in medical school research opportunity for SVSU biology student
Saginaw Valley State University student Cole Pero has worked hard in the classroom and in the lab, and it has resulted in an extraordinary opportunity to continue his academic career.
April 25, 2019
Sociological study of Flint water crisis fallout part of SVSU student research symposium
A Saginaw Valley State University student turned her passion for understanding the human effects of the Flint water crisis into a nationally-presented research project that will be among about 80 research initiatives presented at SVSU this week.
April 25, 2019
SVSU student earns national title in collegiate forensics competition
Participating in only his third competition ever on the college forensics circuit, a Saginaw Valley State University senior this week became a national champion.
April 25, 2019
SVSU alumna, Dow chief sustainability officer to address students
Saginaw Valley State University students will have an opportunity to hear from a graduate who has risen to a leadership position for one of the nation’s leading companies. Mary Draves, vice president and chief sustainability officer for Dow, will serve as a guest speaker during SVSU’s Science and Engineering Symposium.
April 30, 2019
SVSU students honored for outstanding tutoring of peers
Four Saginaw Valley State University students who support their classmates have received the annual Mayme Hamilton Award in Excellence in Tutoring by Students.