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Time to cue “Pomp and Circumstance”: Graduation day is just around the corner.
Winter 2013 soon-to-be graduates attended SVSU’s semi-annual Graduation Fair on April 2 and 3. The fair, held at the SVSU Barnes & Noble bookstore, takes place six weeks before every commencement ceremony.
Students had the opportunity to pick up their cap and gown, as well as order graduation announcements, class rings and diploma frames from vendors.
“This is a one-stop-shop for students to get everything they need before the commencement ceremony,” said Jeremy Frye, assistant bookstore manager.
Vanguard photo | Lauren Wietchy
Athletic training senior Kristen Tomczyk purchases graduation announcements at the Graduation Fair.
As an incentive to attend the fair, students received coupons for 20 percent … Read More…
Professional profiles, resumes, networking and job searching can seem overwhelming for the job-seeking college student.
Nearly 30 professionals gathered at a seminar titled, “How to develop, define and build a personal brand (that matters)” with Hajj Flemings, renowned expert on personal branding, to learn strategies to better identify their own brand in today’s job market. The session was hosted by the White Pine chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) on March 19 at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw.
Vanguard photo | Alyssa Ellis
Last Wednesday’s Wellness Fair featured local vendors who offered attendees free services such as glucose, cholesterol and blood sugar level tests.
Flemings founded Brand Camp University, the largest personal branding company in the … Read More…
The term “branding” is often used for companies and organizations, but job-seeking students can benefit from a lesson in personal branding, as well.
The White Pine chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will be host a lunch and learn with a renowned expert on personal branding 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw.
Hajj Flemings, founder of Brand Camp University, is slated to present strategies on how to effectively manage personal and organizational brands in a workshop titled, “How to develop, define and build a personal brand (that matters).”
Whether communicating for an organization or applying for a new job, Flemings will show participants how to cut through the … Read More…
The term “branding” is often used for companies and organizations, but job-seeking students can benefit from a lesson in personal branding as well. The White Pine chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will host a lunch and learn with a renowned expert on personal branding 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw.
Hajj Flemings, founder of Brand Camp University, is slated to present strategies on how to effectively manage personal and organizational brands in a workshop titled “How to develop, define and build a personal brand (that matters).”
Whether communicating for an organization or applying for a new job, Flemings will show participants how to cut through the clutter of … Read More…
Although the semester is not yet half over, students are gearing up for next year’s housing arrangements.
In February, more than 1,300 current residents submitted materials to secure on-campus housing for the 2013-14 academic year.
Dawn Iseler, director of auxiliary operations, said all students who applied by Friday, Feb. 15, were guaranteed a space. A separate lottery takes place for third and fourth-year students versus second-year students.
“(This year) 777 second-year students signed up for the upcoming fall,” Iseler said. “This number is comparable to the 805 second-year students who signed up for fall 2012 and 790 for fall 2011, respectively.”
Iseler said many students waited until the last week of the four-week housing campaign to sign up, but the … Read More…
Nearly 800 students, community supporters, and business and civic leaders from the Great Lakes Bay Region packed SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre on Wednesday night for the fourth annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
“We are very fortunate to host the event as a regional celebration,” said Mamie Thorns, event co-chair and special assistant to the president for diversity programs. “We come together tonight to remember, celebrate and act on the dream and legacy of Dr. King.”
SVSU and the Saginaw, Midland and Bay Area Community Foundations collaborated to host the celebration, replacing individual community events that have annually commemorated Dr. King.
Vanguard photo | Sean Dudley
Journalist and radio host Michele Norris spoke at the Great
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Nearly 800 students, community supporters and business and civic leaders from the Great Lakes Bay Region packed SVSU’s Malcolm Field Theatre Wednesday night for the fourth annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
“We are very fortunate to host the event as a regional celebration,” said Mamie Thorns, event co-chair and special assistant to the president for diversity programs. “We come together tonight to remember, celebrate and act on the dream and legacy of Dr. King.”
SVSU and the Saginaw, Midland and Bay Area Community Foundations collaborated to host the celebration, replacing individual community events that have annually commemorated Dr. King.
The event not only honored Dr. King and his dream, but was a celebration of youth … Read More…
Class is not the only thing beginning on campus this week. Students will also receive application materials for on-campus housing for the 2013-14 academic year.
Dawn Iseler, director of auxiliary operations, said the housing sign-up process will remain the same as the past two years. Housing information will be distributed on the first day of classes, and students have four weeks to submit materials and obtain a lottery number.
All second-year students who apply by Friday, Feb. 15, will be guaranteed a space. A separate lottery will take place for third and fourth-year students. Fifth-year and off-campus students will be eligible to apply on Monday, Feb. 18.
Vanguard photo | Alyssa Ellis
Applications for 2013-2014 housing will be due in
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In the 10th year of battle, SVSU claimed victory against Grand Valley State University in both the football game and the fundraising competition, raising a total of $30,224.60 for the Great Lakes Bay Miracle League.
Grand Valley raised $1,100 for the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.
“The SVSU population truly came together this year to raise funds for our charity,” said Sean Khatib, Student Association campus events director and Battle of the Valleys chairman. “It is great to see everyone united for a mission to make an impact for chil dren in need.”
Battle of the Valleys (BOV) events began Sunday, Nov. 4, with a campuswide scavenger hunt and kickoff party. The kickoff party promoted the upcoming events and … Read More…
In the tenth year of battle, SVSU claimed victory against Grand Valley State University in both the fundraising competition and football game. SVSU raised a total of $30,224.60 for the Great Lakes Bay Miracle League, and won the football game by a close score of 55-52.
Grand Valley raised $1,100 for the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan.
“The SVSU population truly came together this year to raise funds for our charity,” said Sean Khatib, Student Association campus events director and Battle of the Valleys chairman. “It is great to see everyone united for a mission to make an impact for children in need.”
Battle of the Valleys (BOV) events began Sunday, Nov. 4 with a campus-wide scavenger hunt and … Read More…
