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Students express concern over CardMail performance

Questions about service outages, limitations receive discussion at Technology Open Forum

Director Ken Schindler and the rest of the Information Technology Services staff faced a battery of pointed questions from students on Thursday at a well-attended Technology Open Forum. »

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Performers entertain at annual Intercultural Night

A culturally rich range of drama, dance, fashion, and music filled the Malcolm Field Theatre for Performing Arts Thursday night for SVSU's fifth annual Intercultural Night event. »

Kochville resident planning to build bookstore near SVSU

While Hooters plans to break ground near campus sometime this spring, SVSU could also be getting a couple of new businesses catering to college students near campus - without controversy. »

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Changing of the guard

Yien recalls campus history, awaits first sabbatical

Anyone who has known Bob Yien the past 36 years he has worked at SVSU will more than likely say he is much more than a "common person." But that is exactly how Yien describes himself. »

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Police academy teaching began Bachand's journey to University

Don Bachand's childhood aspirations never included growing up to be a vice president for Academic Affairs.

Raised in Detroit, Bachand was exposed to a number of highly recognizable positions - police officer, firefighter, teacher. High ranking college administrator never made the cut. Regardless, Bachand will officially become VPAA on July 1 when he takes over for the retiring Dr. Robert Yien, a man who has held the position for the better part of the last three decades. »

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Students honored for campus involvement

Representatives from many of SVSU's organizations and other staff and community members gathered together for the Student Life Awards on Thursday night. »

Events planned for AIDS Memorial Quilt visit

RENT star Anthony Rapp will speak prior to the unveiling of 20 panels of the Names Project Foundation's AIDS Memorial Quilt at 7 p.m. tonight in the Ryder Center. »

Digital mural nearing completion

SVSU and Saginaw High School have joined forces to create a mural that celebrates the transitions from high school to college. The mural will be on display in the Writing Center and in the cafeteria at Saginaw High. »

Filing for office outlined at symposium

The second in a series of three symposiums geared towards running an effective political campaign examined on Wednesday how one wishing to run for office can get on the ballot. »

Forums to discuss fundamental religious questions

Does God exist? Are leaders born or made? Does the theory of evolution explain our existence?

The Ecumenical Campus Ministry, a Christian organization on campus, will be holding forums today and next Monday to explore these questions in the Multi-purpose room at 6:30 p.m. »

'Greek Fling' planned for tomorrow in Courtyard

Greek life on campus will be hosting the "Greek Fling" tomorrow in the Presidential Courtyard from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. »

Concert concludes SAFE week

Last week saw many students joining together on campus to celebrate SAFE (Students Acting For Equality) Week, its culmination coming Wednesday with Canadian folk/rock band Ember Swift playing a small concert on campus. »

RFoC theme night brings taste of carnival to campus dining

Dining Services held its first "Carnival Night" in the RFoC Thursday, an event to allow students and faculty to enjoy carnival foods, games, and prizes. »

Student writing honored

Six writers receive annual Braun Award, three given Tyner Prize at University reception in Emeriti Room

The ninth annual writing awards reception was held Tuesday, where six students received the Braun Award and three the Tyner Prize, both recognizing excellence in writing at SVSU. »