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Message from the Director of the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History
Recently, we received a gracious letter from the Director of the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History. We are pleased to share their kind words with our community. Dear President Stephen Beinke, Greetings! Upon reading your kind letter from across the ocean, I would like to extend, on behalf of all my colleagues at Zhejiang Museum…
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National History Day Receives Major Gift from Kenneth Behring
The following press release was originally published by the American Historical Association (historians.org). National History Day received a $1.9 million gift from philanthropist Kenneth E. Behring to “improve the teaching and learning of history at middle and high schools throughout the country.” “We are obviously delighted and grateful,” said Cathy Gorn, National History Day executive…
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Behring Pavilion in Walnut Creek: $20 Million Gift Fuels Fight Against Cancer
The following press release was issued by John Muir Health regarding their collaboration with Behring Global Educational Foundation. $20 Million Donation from Behring Global Educational Foundation for New BehringPavilion in Walnut Creek to Support John Muir Health’s Campaign to Conquer Cancer The Behring Pavilion will be home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center. Walnut…
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Kenneth Behring visits Beijing Museum of Natural History
On July 19, 2011, Mr. Behring together with several of his senior executives paid a visit to BMNH to check the exhibitions and the construction of BMNH’s new wing and held talks on future cooperation with BMNH leaders. Accompanied by Director Meng Qingjin and Deputy Director Li Jianwen, Mr. Behring visited the Beauty of Animals,…
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BGEF and Contra Costa Food Bank Announce Biggest Match in 47-year History
CONCORD, Calif. (March 21, 2022) – The Behring Global Educational Foundation (Behring Foundation), a global organization with local roots, is fighting hunger in the Bay Area by providing the biggest donation match to date–half a million dollars–in the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s 47-year history. The $500,000 match – named the “2 Million Meal Challenge” – comes at…
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Kenneth Eugene Behring 1928 – 2019
Kenneth Eugene Behring, June 13, 1928 – June 25, 2019, Resident of Blackhawk. Kenneth E. Behring passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 25, 2019. He was born on June 13, 1928, to Elmer and Mae (Priewe). Behring and was raised in Monroe, Wisconsin, and attended Monroe High School followed by one…
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Winners Announced for the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning National History Day® announced the winners for the 42nd annual Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest. More than 600,000 students from around the world competed in five categories: documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances, and websites. Less than 1% of those entries were awarded the opportunity to compete in the national finals at the Kenneth E. Behring…
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A Better World
This article appears in the Thailand Tatler June/July 2015 issue and is posted below in it’s entirety. The Global Health and Education Foundation works to change lives for the better and now its founder Kenneth E Behring aims to expand its efforts to Thailand. Philanthropist Kenneth E Behring has created learning opportunities through his Global Health and…
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The World Is His Museum
What does conservation awareness, a million wheelchairs, a private Jetliner, a US football team and a classic car museum have in common? The answer: this extraordinary man. By any measure, Kenneth E. Behring, 87, is a wealthy person. Among the many hats he has donned throughout his long and illustrious career are: Nationally acclaimed property developer,…
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Museum Donation by US Philanthropist – African Specimens Educate and Inspire
This story originally appeared in the China Daily newspaper and was written by Xhao Ruixue. You can view it by clicking here. More than 350 African wild animal specimens are on permanent free display at Shandong Provincial Museum. With LED screens and audio equipment, a special hall is decorated like an African savanna to show the…
