Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Consumers Energy Foundation Provides $500,000 to Three Projects Protecting Michigan's Environment

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Monday, April 25, 2022

JACKSON, Mich., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Month today by providing $500,000 for three projects that will make a significant impact on Michigan's environment – preserving freshwater resources, planting 1,000 trees and protecting habitat for Michigan's wildlife.

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  • JACKSON, Mich., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated Earth Month today by providing $500,000 for three projects that will make a significant impact on Michigan's environment preserving freshwater resources, planting 1,000 trees and protecting habitat for Michigan's wildlife.
  • Our Planet Awards represent that commitment in action," said Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2021, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed over $17.5 million to Michigan nonprofits.

Community-wide Celebration Set to Inaugurate Dr. Washington as Kalamazoo Valley Community College President

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Friday, September 14, 2018

Community-wide Celebration Set to Inaugurate Dr. Washington as Kalamazoo Valley Community College President

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  • Community-wide Celebration Set to Inaugurate Dr. Washington as Kalamazoo Valley Community College President
    The formal installation of L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., as the third president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College will take place during a community-wide celebration scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19.
  • "President Washington is bringing a new energy to Kalamazoo Valley Community College," Patton said.
  • Most recently, Washington spent five years as president of New River Community and Technical College in West Virginia.
  • He also served as vice president and CEO of Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania and was formerly the vice president of Student Services at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek.