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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

New scholarship program offered in district

Students in Wayne-Westland schools will have the
opportunity to apply for an $80,000 scholarship at
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) among several
other benefits offered as part of a new partnership
between the district and the university.
The partnership, called the Blue Devil Wayne-
Westland Scholars Program, includes the opportunity to
earn a college degree in science, technology, engineering,
arts, or math (STEAM). The Blue Devil Wayne-Westland
Scholars program will provide scholarships to 50 Wayne-
Westland students from John Glenn and Wayne Memorial
High School and the William D. Ford Career-Technical
Center. Each scholarship is worth $80,000.
“This new partnership accomplishes several of our
goals as a school district. We want to create more STEAM
scholars to fill the huge talent gap in those disciplines.
This gap is especially severe in Southeast Michigan,” said
Dr. John Dignan, superintendent, Wayne-Westland
Community Schools.
In addition to the Blue Devil Wayne-Westland Scholars
program, LTU will also design middle school summer
camps in the STEAM disciplines that will provide educa-
tional and career exploration for students in the middle
schools. College staff will also host students in its
“Extreme Science Saturdays” program and establish a
focused STEAM exploration day for Wayne-Westland
middle schools. Lawrence Technological University will offer $80,000 scholarships to 50 Wayne-Westland students as part of a new
Campus tours of Lawrence Technological University program.
will be available to Wayne-Westland students and the uni- careers that can help solve some of society's biggest prob- sity founded in 1932 that offers more than 100 programs
versity staff will also provide workshops for Wayne- lems, from sustainability to better health care,” LTU pres- through the doctoral level in Colleges of Architecture and
Westland teachers in teaching techniques known as ident Virinder Moudgil said. “Higher education improves Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and
Active Collaborative Learning and Project-Based people's lives in profound ways, and we're happy to part- Management. The Brookings Institution ranks Lawrence
Learning. ner with the Wayne-Westland Community Schools to offer Tech fifth nationwide for boosting graduates' earning
“The programs and degrees Lawrence Tech offers in more opportunities for their students.” power. The 107-acre campus is located in Southfield. For
the STEAM disciplines lead to exciting, well-paying Lawrence Technological University is a private univer- more information, visit https://www.ltu.edu/ .
8th annual veterans’ holiday meal program available

Local veterans have until pound turkey, stuffing, mashed ” 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
noon Nov. 17 to register for the potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, To take advantage of this donation, 20 at the Wayne Ford Civic
8th Annual Holiday Meals for corn, green beans, cranberry League.
Wayne Westland Veterans and sauce, and heat and serve rolls military veterans or active duty members Special arrangements or
Active Duty Families program. for a family of six to eight people. and families must register delivery options are available for
The effort is led by Westland To take advantage of this those families needing special
Mayor William R. Wild, Wayne donation, military veterans or by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 17. assistance. Notify either mayor's
Mayor John P. Rhaesa, Wayne- active duty members and fami- office of any special needs at the
Ford Civic League President Vic lies must register by noon on time of registration. Families
Barra, and local elected officials. Wednesday, Nov. 17. Register at (734) 722-2000. ofwayne.com who are unable to receive the
The program is for veterans and using our online form at Completed online forms Completed forms can also be meals during the scheduled day
families of active-duty service https://www.cityofwestland.com/v should be emailed to Wild at submitted at either Wayne or or hours should contact the
members. Once registered, etmeals or call Wild's office at mayor@cityofwestland.com or Westland city hall building. Wayne Ford Civic League at (734)
recipients will receive a 12-16 (734) 467-3200 or Rhaesa's office Rhaesa at jrhaesa@city- Meals will be distributed from 728-5010 for other arrangements.