REFLECTIONS
REFLECTING ON OUR PAST AS WE APPROACH OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
CONTENTS 22 ON THE COVER: WICKES HALL – SVSU’S “OLD MAIN”
SVSU’s first significant architectural undertaking resulted in what is today called Wickes Hall. It’s the closest a university on the cusp of its 50th birthday can come to an “Old Main,” the most venerable and venerated building on much older campuses.
31 PROFILES
Our human interest stories in this issue provide insight into the people who are in various ways connected to this special place.
52 ARCHITECTURE AS ART
A photo exposé that visually represents the SVSU campus as a timeless work of art.
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SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT SUCCESS
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RED PRIDE
Five students pursue their passions, including a chemistry major who is preparing for doctoral studies; a confident vocalist who attributes much of her success to the people and opportunities at SVSU; and a trio of engineering students who created a “vermicompost dryer” for the SVSU greenhouse.
Read about your fellow alumni milestones.
svsu.edu/50 : Throughout 2013, special events, performances, programs and presentations will be part of SVSU’s 50th anniversary celebration.
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
In the spring issue of Reflections2013, the name in the photo caption of new cardinal Avery Marie Markey was incorrect.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Your fellow SVSU alumni are very interested in reading about the milestones in your life. Send your updates, photos and ideas to: Kevin Schultz, director of alumni relations, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center MI 48710; FAX (989) 964-7038; or e-mail alumni@svsu.edu. Like us on Facebook – facebook.com/svsualum REFLECTIONS2013 MAGAZINE 3