SVSU welcomed middle school students from across Michigan for a week full of technology and hands-on STEM experiences at Camp Infinity from July 28-August 1. Throughout the week, participants engaged in interactive programming in a variety of applications.
Camp Infinity is a collaborative effort led by the Michigan Council for Women in Technology, in partnership with SVSU, to provide youngsters with early exposure to computer science and coding concepts in a supportive, engaging environment.
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From August 22 to September 26, the Support Staff Association and University Police invite the SVSU community to come together for Pack the Pantry, a campuswide initiative to restock the Cardinal Food Pantry for the start of the semester.
The pantry provides free, anonymous access to nutritious food for SVSU students facing food insecurity. Last academic year alone, it served over 4,000 students and distributed more than 19,000 pounds of food — and demand continues to rise. With no recurring funding, the pantry relies heavily on donations from our campus community.
Whether you’re donating food items, kitchen supplies, hygiene items or dollars, your support helps ensure every Cardinal has what they need to succeed. The goal is to collect 4,000 total combined items and dollars, and every bit counts.
Learn more, find donation bin locations or make an online gift with the link below!
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SVSU Equestrienne Stands Out
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Morgan TerBush, a member of SVSU's equestrian team, rode to a sixth-place finish in the Beginner Western Horsemanship event at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association National Championship Horse Show in Mill Spring, North Carolina, in May. The competition featured the top collegiate riders in the country.
TerBush is a cell biology, molecular biology and biomedical sciences major from Clio. Equestrian is a club sport at SVSU.
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The nominations are open for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards! We encourage faculty and staff to nominate an SVSU graduate whose personal and professional achievements have positively affected their community and strongly reflect the values of Saginaw Valley State University.
More information on the Distinguished Alumni Awards event can be found here.
Nominations will close on Friday, August 15.
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Support Students Through Payroll Deduction
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Good news: Starting in early September, employees will be able to set up new payroll deduction commitments to make gifts to SVSU.
Payroll deduction is one of the simplest ways for SVSU employees to financially support SVSU students and their higher education dreams. Employee contributions also help boost student recruitment and retention, as well as inspire support from foundations and donors who value employee involvement.
While existing 2025 payroll deductions made before March have continued without issue, new deductions have been on hold due to the Workday transition.
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SVSU Riverfront, the university's facility in downtown Saginaw, has gained in popularity since 2020, when SVSU's Office of Professional Development began using the site for a variety of programs. In 2024, more than 200 classes, workshops, meetings and other activities took place at the center.
In 2019, the SVSU Board of Control approved spending up to $275,000 to renovate the building at 200 S. Washington Avenue. The location houses office space, a classroom and two breakout rooms.
SVSU Riverfront is available to use, at no charge, by university and community groups; an individual affiliated with SVSU must be present with outside groups.
To reserve space, contact Jamie Garcia, special projects coordinator at jlgarcia@svsu.edu or (989) 964-2520.
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Faculty/Staff parking permits for 2025-2026 are now available.
The 2024-2025 parking permits will expire on Monday, September 15. Faculty and staff may apply for 2025-2026 parking permits now. There is no charge for the permit, but you must have one displayed in your vehicle to park in designated faculty/staff areas.
To order your permit:
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- Navigate to the Parking Portal (link below).
- Click on Get Permits.
- Log in with your SVSU credentials.
- Confirm your information is correct to complete the process.
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Permits will be processed and sent by interoffice mail to staff and full-time faculty. Adjunct faculty permits will be mailed to the home address on file. Permits expire on September 15, 2026.
If you have questions, contact Parking Services at 989-964-4141.
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Stand Out With Our True Colors
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Early this year, the Office of University Communications introduced a refreshed brand identity, complete with updated colors and new logo sets.
Cardinal red is the primary color of SVSU, reflecting our Red Pride. Navy is our bold secondary color. The combination of red and navy is unique among Michigan's higher education institutions. Gold is an accent color and should only be used as a highlight.
For more information, including specific color codes, visit the Brand Standards section of the Creative Hub.
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Football Places Third in Preseason Coaches Poll
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The Saginaw Valley State University football team was selected to finish third in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Coaches Poll released July 31. The Cardinals finished with 38 points.
Ferris State topped the poll with 47 points, and Grand Valley State captured second with 41 points.
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Fall Sports Seasons Begin August 28
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SVSU football kicks off the fall varsity athletics season Thursday, August 28, with the Red Feather game, featuring the Cardinals vs. the Riverhawks of Northeastern State University. The Hall of Fame game follows on Saturday, September 6, against Gannon University. Both games will be played at home.
Women's volleyball travels to Detroit on Saturday, August 30, for the Warrior Invitational. The team will then play in the Walsh Invitational in North Canton, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6.
Men's soccer opens their season at home, taking on the University of Charleston (West Virginia) on Thursday, September 4. On Sunday, September 7, the team will play Illinois-Springfield in Illinois.
Women's soccer takes on Northwood University at home on Friday, September 5, then travels to Illinois to play McKendree on Sunday, September 7.
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SVSU does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical impairment, disability or veteran status in the provision of education, employment and other services.
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