Mr. Robert (Bob) Sidney has been a community leader in the Saginaw area for many years. Mr. Sidney is the Senior Vice President of Saginaw Bay Underwriters, one of the most premier insurance firms in this area. Mr. Sidney believes much can be accomplished through...

Ronald Schlicker was born in Saginaw in September, 1935. He was a lifelong resident, and was living in Saginaw Township at the time of his death in January 2006. Mr. Schlicker served in the U.S. Army during the 1950’s. He was a special tool maker for General Motors...

Russell H. Smith’s career with Bay City Bank (now Chemical Bank) spanned 56 years of distinguished service. He began as a messenger in 1923, and later became president before his retirement in 1979. Mr. Smith, and his wife, Maxine, were life long residents of Bay...

The Saginaw Bay Underwriters Employees Endowed Scholarship in honor of Kurt Ewend was established under the leadership of Kurt Ewend, President of Saginaw Bay Underwriters in 1997. It was renamed to honor him following his death in June 2000. Founded in 1863,...

The American Association of University Women is a national organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The AAUW’s vision is to be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research,...

The mission of the Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Michigan is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. The organization’s vision is to be the leading advocate for all working women. To further this...

Saginaw Business Incubator, Inc., a non-profit organization, was established to promote and nurture the growth of new businesses founded by local entrepreneurs. The Saginaw Enterprise Center was to house a number of fledgling companies, providing them with space and...

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is a national association for managers in the construction industry. Since 1981, CFMA has developed a network of over 6,000 members and 80 chapters across the country that provides the only source of education...

In 1998, this scholarship was established by donations from the SVSU faculty and administration. The faculty and staff members wanted to establish an endowed scholarship program that would assist full-time junior and senior students seeking degrees in the Carmona...

The Allen Scholarship was established in 1966 by Samuel and Marth Allen. It was among the very first endowments at SVSU, established just three years after the college was founded in 1963. Mr. and Mrs. Allen resided in Saginaw and wanted to assist students in the...

Sara Margaret Leki was born in 1915 and passed away in November 1997. She left 25% of her estate to fund scholarships for students at SVSU. Mrs. Leki resided in Saginaw, and wanted to assist students from the mid-Michigan area in achieving their educational goals....

Mr. Carmona is an Engineering graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and, with his wife, Nancy, is the owner of Sunrise National Distributors, based in Bay City, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Carmona are dedicated to helping attract outstanding students to SVSU, and...

Bay Cast, Inc. was acquired in 1987 by Scott L. Holman, who also founded Bay Cast Technologies. Uncommon among many foundries today, Bay Cast, Inc. has remained profitable from its inception, is without long-term debt burden, and maintains a high current ratio. Bay...

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Wilson of Midland, Michigan established a scholarship to encourage first generation and veterans to attend and provide financial assistance to students pursuing degrees at Saginaw Valley State University. The scholarship is named on behalf of...

The Sigma Pi Alumni Association of Saginaw was established in January 2001 and is a chartered alumni chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International. Membership is comprised mostly of alumni from Theta-Beta chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity, International at Saginaw...

Spence Brothers is a family-owned corporation, with headquarters in Saginaw. The company was founded in 1893 by brothers Hugh and Matt Spence, in response to the need to rebuild much of the East side of Saginaw, which had been lost in a devastating fire. During the...

The Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship was established in 2011 by the staff and community of Carrollton Public Schools. Deborah Schneider, and SVSU alumna and teacher in the Carrollton Public Schools, organized the fundraising effort. The donors strongly...

In November of 2021, what was formerly known as the Pride Center at SVSU became rebranded as LGBTQ+ Programs and Services. LGBTQ+ Programs and Services at SVSU is housed within the Multicultural Student Center in SC111. LGBTQ+ Programs and Services hosts a support...

Douglas Spooner was the only son of Roger and Connie Spooner. He was a student at SVSU who was known for his humor and well-liked by his friends and fellow students. Doug battled a nervous system disorder known as Friedreich’s Attaxia, that compelled him to use a...

Stephen Wirt was the president and founder of Wirt Financial and Leasing Services. The company provides leasing services for a wide range of products and equipment, from fax machines to airplanes to hot air balloons. Mr. Wirt earned his B.S. Degree in Business...

Stephen H. Anderson, a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, endowed The Ida Mae Anderson scholarship in memory of his mother. His hope in establishing the scholarship is that somehow a spark of desire to keep exploring human foibles just like his mother did...

Dr. Erickson began his university teaching career at Dallas Baptist University in 1981, serving as director of technical theatre and subsequently department chair. In 1991, Dr. Erickson came to SVSU as Associate Professor of Theatre and was the coordinator of...

The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at SVSU is proud to sponsor occupational therapy students as they pursue higher education to achieve their goals of becoming occupational therapists. It is SOTA’s belief that education, even at the post-graduate...

Barbara Ann Divine received scholarships when she was pursuing her degree in Nursing and was very grateful for the help they gave her in meeting her goals. Her daughters, Susan Crane and Karen Hubner, established this scholarship as a tribute to their mother and her...

In 1986, this scholarship fund was established to recognize achievement and provide assistance to SVSU students. The fund was created and is supported by gifts made by donors in memory of family and friends. Gifts of any size may be directed to the fund, and are from...

The SVSU Alumni Association of Saginaw Valley State University hosts a number of events each year with activities for the whole family, including family fun days, golf outings, and celebrations. The mission of the Saginaw Valley Alumni Association is to engage our...

Bob Becker was Athletic Director at SVSU from 1980-1998 and while under Mr. Becker’s leadership, the SVSU Athletic Department experienced solid growth and many athletic successes. Mr. Becker served the University in various roles for over 30 years. In consultation...

Cardinal Athletics has played an important role in the history of SVSU. Former varsity athletes had an opportunity to “pave the way” for current and future Cardinal student athletes to continue on a great tradition through the Varsity Walk Brick Program. This Brick...

The purpose of the Biology Club is to promote study in the biological sciences through campus and community involvement. The Biology Club provides a social outlet for new students to become acclimated to SVSU and the Biology Department. The also provides students...

Dr. John A. Fallon was Vice President for Public Affairs at Saginaw Valley State University. Dr. Fallon was known for his outstanding leadership skills, and for sharing them with many community organizations. He believes strongly in community involvement as well as...