Gifts surpass $12 million for yearJuly 7, 2009 KALAMAZOO--According to a report at the July 2 meeting of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees, WMU received $12,070,958 in gifts during the first 11 months of the 2008-09 fiscal year, July 1, 2008, through May 31, 2009. The amount received represents a decrease of $2.8 million or 19 percent compared to the same period for 2007-08, but represents an increase of $276,000 compared to two years ago and $606,000 compared to three years ago. Media contact: Tonya Durlach, (269) 387-8400, tonya.durlach@wmich.edu WMU News |