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Nearly 200 graduates attended Commencement ceremonies in O'Neill Arena, Monday, Aug. 22 and heard the honorable Thomas L. Ludington, chief judge of the 42nd Circuit Court deliver the keynote address. »
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Freshmen orientation extended to this weekend
Student Life provides 'Fresh Start' for all freshmen
A "convoy" to Northwood University for the Axe Bowl, transition to college activity and a Dining Services showcase will highlight "Fresh Start '05," a "next step" orientation initiative for the entire incoming freshmen body this weekend. »
Former S.A. rep. arraigned on felony charges
Former Student Association Representative Zachary C. Beach, 21, was arraigned on four counts of felony larceny July 8, two of which occured in Curtiss Hall. Trial is set for October 11. »
Bon Appétit
Campus dining returns with new facilities, meal plans
Dinner is served.
And brunch.
There's time set aside for snacks too.
RFoC has arrived.
The RFoC is officially here-the main course, if you will, of the many changes to dining services since the winter semester officially came to a close last April. The million dollar renovation to the Doan cafe has given birth to a new dining concept at SVSU, replacing the "all we want you to have" system with an "all you care to eat" concept that is sure to be popular among students and faculty alike. »
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Sexual assailant still at large
Police continue to search for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in the Cardinal Townhomes on Aug 1. The suspect is described as a white male, heavy set, with a raspy voice and bad body odor. Police say the suspect gained entry into the townhouse through a patio door. No further details are available as calls to the Sheriff's department were not returned. »
Rezoning encounters opposition
Nearly 25 Kochville Township residents along with various business and area leaders attended a recent Township conceptual plan meeting to discuss the logistics of rezoning additional land off Pierce and Davis roads. »
Carbonation inflation: Pepsi prices increase to $1.25
Students looking to purchase a 20-ounce beverage before class will quickly notice a difference this semester: the Pepsi products have risen to $1.25 a bottle. »
ITS upgrades computer labs
As is the case with each new academic year, the staff at Information Technology Services has upgraded the technology around SVSU. »
Health Services ready for busy first week of school
Anticipating loads of paperwork from new drop-in students, administering immunizations and advertising campus activities, such as a blood drive in September, the SVSU Health Services is prepared and ready to start the semester. »
Nursing program receives grants
State funding allows for additional staffing, smaller classes
SVSU has received two grants from the State of Michigan as part of Governor Granholm's MI Opportunity Partnership, a program designed to direct workers to high-demand career fields, such as health care. »
Board approves patent change
The SVSU Board of Control approved a change to the University's patent policy designed to foster more student innovation during its session on Monday. Under the revised policy, students will have ownership of the inventions they create while enrolled at SVSU. »
'05 Dow Lecture Series schedule announced
10th anniversary of Series will focus on popular culture, popular arts; seven performances planned
Popular culture is the topic of the 2005 Dow Visiting Scholars and Artists Lecture Series at SVSU. The series begins on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and will conclude Tuesday, Nov. 15. »
Prof aims to dispel beliefs on slavery
Eric Gardner believes the general assumptions about African Americans living in the slavery era in the United States are mostly inaccurate. »