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Year of the Tiger unleashed
Thousands of years of tradition came alive in the Student Activity Room on Friday.
The International Programs office teamed up with the Chinese Student Association to bring the Lunar New Year Celebration to SVSU. »
Extra funds remain for student use in SA budget
Ask not what you can do for your Student Association, ask what your Student Association can do for you.
Although SA’s name is easily recognized on campus, many are puzzled when it comes to using its services. Since its budget comes from tuition payments, SA president Ryan Kanine says the association wants the money\ to be “used in the best interest of the students.” »
Events regularly planned on campus may surprise
SVSU brings in nearly a million dollars a year from renting out its facilities.
The University rents its space for dozens of functions, such as meetings for Dow Corning, conferences by Habitat for Humanity and the annual kickoff of the Relay for Life. And don’t forget the camps — cheer camps, fitness camps, Chinese church summer camps. »
President names staff members to new positions
When Robert Maurovich, longtime vice president for enrollment management and student services, announced last August that he would retire this spring, a search began immediately for his replacement. »
Students protest for higher-ed funds
The Michigan Promise Scholarship still has a pulse, but it will take creative solutions to revive a $4,000 pledge for nearly 100,000 students statewide. »
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Annual fundraiser to be held for cancer research\
The annual Relay for Life fundraiser with the American Cancer Society will kick off at 10 p.m. Monday in the Student Activity Room. Those interested in helping may also attend a meeting Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Unity Room. »
Caffeine addictions can cause unforeseen side effects
A day as a college student might sound something like this: wake up in the morning with a cup of coffee or two before class. Sometime in the afternoon, a grande cappuccino makes the perfect pick-me-up. »
Future of academic programs changing
As demands in the workforce change, so do the popularity of academic programs.
Donald Bachand, vice president of academic affairs, said that when he started at SVSU in 1968, business was the degree to get. Then it became teaching. Now, it’s nursing. »
Freshman gets funds to study chemical threats
While most students wait for college to start a research project, biochemistry freshman Tyler Beyett began his when he was a junior in high school. »
Volunteers to work with gay and lesbian issues
With spring break coming up, one Alternative Break group is excited to take on a controversy.
The group, dedicated to cultural awareness, will head to Columbus, Ohio, as part of the on-campus organization that sends volunteer groups around the United States and the world. There, they will work with a gay and lesbian rights organization. »
Program Board delays concert to fall semester
The Program Board has decided to postpone its planned spring concert until fall 2010.
“We ran into a couple snags with venues,” said John Reno, president of the event-planning organization. »