Ludacris coming to SVSU

SVSU Program Board is bringing Atlanta-based rapper and Grammy award winning artist Ludacris to the Ryder Center Friday, April 22 at 8 pm with doors opening at 6 pm. »

Board to vote on future

The Board of Control will vote today on resolutions planning the future and proposing more housing construction.

The Strategic Plan of Continuing Excellence: 2004-2008 will be voted on as a resolution developed by SVSU President Eric Gilbertson. »

Camp endorses Bush's plan

Congressman visits to explain Social Security reform

U.S. Congressman Dave Camp was on campus discussing President Bush's plan to privatize Social Security during a "Pizza and Policy" Luncheon on Monday, Mar. 7. »

Dedication set for today

Dedication of Kullgren Conference Suites to be announced in Pioneer Hall

Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren stepped down from his prominent position at SVSU to be more involved with teaching. Now, the students he wanted to work closer with will be able to study in a library dedicated to their professor. »

U.S. Army recruiters struggle to meet quota

Recruiters wishing to visit SVSU must sign equality agreement

A 27 percent drop in volunteers caused the U.S. Army to fall short on its monthly quota for February, something that hasn't happened in almost five years. »

Jones Soda to thank SVSU students with free drinks

The Jones Soda Company will be on campus Thursday to give away free samples in an appearance set to promote the sale of the soft drink on campus. »

ACM holds computer programming contest

The Heritage Christian Academy of Kalamazoo won the annual Association for Computing Machinery's High School Programming Contest Friday, March 11, according to a release by the ACM's SVSU chapter. »

Periodicals manager aims to teach old elementary school

On the Job with Erika Hare

On the second floor of the Zahnow Library, periodicals are always changing. Yet one thing in the department that remains constant is Freshman Erika Hare and her willingness to assist anyone in need. »

Police headquarters to be reduced in size

The University Police Department & Parking Services offices will be going under construction, believed to start in April. Although the building will be downsized by about a third of its current size, the police department will not be losing any officers. »

SA resolutions passed addressing future

The Monday, March 7 Student Association meeting saw the passing of two resolutions that look to affect SVSU students in the future. »

Attempts at Habitat for Humanity chapter persist

There have been some unsuccessful attempts to establish a Habitat for Humanity chapter at SVSU in the past, but according to Keri Sorenson, Teacher Education professor, the school is not giving up. »

University partners to advance welding

Armed with a grant and the assistance of three other companies, SVSU is improving welding technology over the next two years. »

Law scholar discusses China

Chinese law scholar Yves Dolais visited SVSU on Monday, March 7 to discuss the evolution of China's legal system over the past half-century. »

First philosophy prof to retire

Professor David Rayfield's time with SVSU started in 1970 and will come to a close at the end of this school year with his retirement. »

Night honors cultural diversity

Representatives from a variety of nations colorfully illustrated the folk and pop traditions of their homelands at Intercultural Night 2005 Thursday, March 17. »

Considering the co$t of living

C-Store offers competitive prices

Students may hear fellow classmates complaining about the prices at the C-Store, usually to the refrain of "That's too high!" or "What a rip-off." Indeed, the on-campus convenience store has gained quite a reputation for having exorbitant prices. »