On your way to the education building you will see...
Founders Hall
Founders Hall is a venue that is used for many things on campus. It is used for poetry readings, lectures, and theatre performances. It has seating for 146 guests, theatre style. SVSU's Conference & Events Center books wedding ceremonies here regularly. It is also used for church services.
Wetland Preserve
- The Wetlands Preserve, located near Founders Hall, covers a three to four acre area. The Wetlands Preserve has over 50 species native to this area (within 50 miles) of wildflowers, plants, scrubs, and trees. The Preserve provides a natural habitat for wildlife, including rare birds. It also serves as an educational facility for biology students and professors.
- The Wetlands Preserve was originally a grassy storm drain area. Planning for an area on campus that would promote native plantings began in 1999, and the major construction took place in 2000 and 2001.
- The preserve was planted with plants that were native to this area of Michigan only.
Overview of Pine Grove Apartments
- These are upperclassmen and international housing. There are 2 and 4 single bedroom units, all are fully furnished (including including beds, built-in study desks, beds, dressers, kitchen table and chairs, living room furnishings and appliances. Also wireless internet, cable, air conditioning and laundry facilities)
- Affinity Housing - This is an opportunity for Greek or other organizations to live together. While this is not mandatory, it is an option for students. For example, a specific group will be given a row of apartments for their organization.
- Global Communities - This is an opportunity for domestic students to live with international students. This allows students to get a global perspective, without leaving home. Two American students and two international students are paired per house.
- Pride Housing: Students whom are apart of the PRIDE center may also live together in Affinity Housing
Native Planting Project
Behind the Health & Human Services Building, students took part in a native planting day on October 5, 2010. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service donated 5,000 plants for this project to be planted on the 40-acre site. Faculty members from the biology department have also contributed to the design of the area and are planning on having some of their classes use this area for coursework. The Native Planting area will provide a great way to preserve the region’s genetic material in a setting that can be used as a laboratory as well as just for recreation.
Gilbertson Hall
Overview
- Einstein’s Bagels Bros: offers a tempting menu of espresso coffee beverages, fresh bagels baked on-sight, breakfast sandwiches and wraps, salads, deli sandwiches, parfaits, and more. Come in and enjoy breakfast all day! Seating area includes TV’s and a fire place. Students will use their declining balance at this location.
- College of Education Admissions & Certification Office: On average 110-115 students are accepted into the College of Education each semester. A major in teacher education was first offered in 1969.
- The COE received accreditation from the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in 1992, and receives reaccreditation every 4 or 5 years.
- Students in the education program will complete 150 hours of field work before student teaching
- The Early Education Program has a 100% job placement rate after graduation
- Allen Ott Auditorium: Used for lectures, classes, and conferences. There is a smart podium with latest, most extensive technology and mega-projection screen. Close to 200 seating capacity -- each seat features lap top hook up!
- Computer Lab:There are laptop computers in the library for students to use. There are now only 2 labs. One is located in Gilbertson Hall, the other is located in Curtiss Hall. Also, all students have a Print Balance that is included in their tuition and fees (400 pages per semester).
- Pride Center ( 2nd floor Gilbertson) The Pride Center at Saginaw Valley State University strives to better the lives of individuals who identify as gender/sexual/romantic minorities through education, awareness, advocacy and resources. The focus of the center’s service will be on members of the University community through participation and engagement in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Ming Chaun University
This is our sister school located in Tiwain, offering opportunities for both domestic and international students.
- SVSU students can study abroad through Ming Chaun for a very low costs. Most often, the price for this semester long program is the cost of a plane ticket. Further, many students work to teach English to students once they arrive in Tiwain.
- The center also puts on a variety of cultural events such as Free Mandarin lessons or cultural teaching (for example, a traditional tea ceremony)