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ITS installs new e-mail spam filter

"Do you want to know how you can consolidate your debt?"

"Do you want to claim your free trip to Hawaii that you just won as the one-millionth customer?" »

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Planning brings success

President Gilbertson gives State of the University address

On Thursday, Jan. 13, Saginaw Valley State University, students, administrators, staff, campus police, alumni and other guests watched President Eric Gilbertson give an informative State of the University address. »

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Bell to discuss 'Dream'

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration features dinner speech

Dr. Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell will deliver the keynote address for SVSU's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration Thursday. The Dartmouth College professor will provide the speech "What has Become of the Dream?" during a 6 pm dinner in the Curtiss Hall seminar rooms. »

Cuts will affect 2,200 students

Government reduces Pell Grants

Saginaw Valley State University awards approximately $22 million in Stafford Loans and $5.5 million in Pell Grants per year.

But even with such high figures, students struggle to pay for tuition, books, room and board, and other expenses. »

Legislators aim to take away benefits

Passing of Proposal 2 causes rift between government, unions

After the outcome of the elections in November, some of the approved initiatives are continuing to be hot button issues, with their effects being felt here on campus. »

Quiznos says "Thank you" in its own way

Sandwich chain gives away $1,000 in gift certificates for successful semester

Quiznos said "thank you" to the students of SVSU and let their money do all of the talking.

On Wednesday, Jan. 12, Quiznos National Account Director BJ Makooi was on campus to hand out $1,000 worth of Quiznos gift certificates. The certificates, which came in $5 coupons labeled "Quizdough," were a way of thanking all of those who have supported the sandwich chain since it first opened in Doan Café last semester. »

Program Board unveils new logo, searches for larger membership

Earlier in the school year, Saginaw Valley State University's Program Board spent countless hours planning, restructuring, and compromising on a new constitution. »

On the Job with Elisa Hodge

TCF gives fourth-year student much needed, enjoyable, convenient job

Moving off campus often calls for an immediate need for a source of income. This is why Elisa Hodge from Detroit now works for the Saginaw Valley State University Branch of TCF Bank. »

Possible weather cancellations vary

SVSU faculty and staff have acknowledged dangerous weather conditions by making an adverse weather policy.

Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs James Muladore was given the power to make the decision to cancel classes and/or close the main campus. According to the policy, the decision will always be made prior to 6:30 am for daytime classes (those beginning before 4 pm) and by 2:30 pm for evening classes. On occasion, classes and the opening of campus may only be delayed. »