Week of February 17, 2025
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SVSU Moot Court Duo Reaches New Heights
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The team of Nik Baker and Diva Patel have set a new record for SVSU’s moot court program, placing fifth at the final round of the American Moot Court Association’s national tournament, which was held at Texas Tech Law School in Lubbock Feb. 14-15.
Baker, a political science major from Pinconning, and Patel, a December 2024 graduate (biology and political science) from Kawkawlin, qualified for the final round after competing in the preliminary rounds of the national tournament in January. SVSU’s moot court program was ranked No. 9 in the nation entering this year’s competition.
In addition to Baker and Patel’s success in the oral arguments competition, three SVSU teams already have received national recognition for their written appellate briefs:
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- Owen Bacigalupo, a sociology major from Bay City, and Noah Johnson, a political science major from Lake Orion, placed fourth with their respondent brief.
- Ethan Rose, a political science major from Ypsilanti, and Payton Stemmerich, a Spanish major from Clinton Township, placed sixth for their petitioner brief.
- Baker and Patel placed 12th for their respondent brief.
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Final results of the brief writing competition are not yet complete. SVSU’s team is coached by Kevin Lorentz II, assistant professor of political science, and Amy Hendrickson, associate professor of law.
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The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 4-5 p.m. in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall to learn more about SVSU’s strategic plan for 2025-2030. The town hall will also be live streamed; a link will be shared prior to the event.
In December, the SVSU Board of Control accepted the 2025-2030 SVSU strategic plan framework. Since then, planning teams have been working to define priorities and strategies and will share those during the meeting.
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Insurance for International Business Travel
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SVSU has secured a business accident travel policy that provides coverage for SVSU faculty and staff who travel internationally. Under this policy, international travelers have 24/7 access to medical and travel assistance services anywhere in the world.
For more information, contact Felicia McDonald, director of risk management and environmental health and safety.
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SVSU Night at the Saginaw Spirit
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Join your fellow Cardinals for an exciting night of hockey! Thursday, March 6, is SVSU Night at the Saginaw Spirit. Faculty and staff are invited to cheer on the Spirit, winners of the 2024 Memorial Cup, as they meet the Barrie Colts on the ice. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. at the Dow Event Center.
Reserve your tickets through the Saginaw Spirit group sales site.
Group ID: SVSU306
Password: Spirit
Tickets will be available the night of the game at the designated SVSU table in the Dow Event Center atrium.
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Saginaw Valley State University’s theatre department presents “Women Who Weave,” a play that draws on Greek mythology to present heroism as a choice vs. a destiny. Show times are Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. All performances will be held in SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre for the Performing Arts. This production is appropriate for ages 10+. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the box office one hour before showtime.
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SVSU’s “A Taste of Soul” celebrates 15 years of African American food and culture. Join culinary guests Men of Bethel/Sons of Allen and Saginaw Mayor Brenda Moore for a variety of soul food classics.
Enjoy “A Taste of Soul” on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Marketplace at Doan. The cost is $13 per person or one meal card swipe.
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Ongoing and Upcoming Events
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- SVSU Faculty Show: Featuring the work of SVSU art faculty and adjunct art instructors, Monday, Feb. 10-Friday, Feb. 28, University Art Gallery; reception/lecture: Thursday, Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m.
- Drop-In Cubist Sculpture: Create and take a Cubist sculpture, Saturday, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m., Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
- “Searching & Finding: Hidden Heritage”: Featuring works by Peter Bernal, opening, Saturday, March 8, Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
- William and Julia Edwards Lecture in Philosophy and Religion: “The Vetala and AI: Re-imagining Fantastical Exchange in Translation” with guest speaker Christi A. Merrill, Ph.D., Thursday, March 20, 6:00 p.m., Rhea Miller Recital Hall
- “Russell Prather: Lost in Space”: Monday, March 10-Saturday, April 5, University Art Gallery; reception/lecture: Thursday, March 20, 4-6 p.m.
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To help your program or department stand out, check out the Creative Hub! In the Department/Program Templates section, you’ll find templates you can use to create:
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- a department or program wordmark
- letterhead and envelopes
- memo pads
- a branded tablecloth
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Watch the template tutorial to learn how to use these resources.
Be sure to bookmark ucomm.svsu.edu. To request additional assistance, check out the Submit a Ticket section of the hub.
The University Communications team will continue to refine and update the Creative Hub, so check back often. If you need assistance, contact University Communications.
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Women’s Lacrosse Debuts, Basketball Returns Home
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The SVSU women’s lacrosse team is scheduled to make its debut next Thursday, Feb. 27, at Northwood. The home opener is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, against Dominican University of California.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams return home next week to take on Lake Superior State on Thursday, Feb. 27, and Ferris State on Saturday, March 1.
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