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MEDIA CONTACT: Linda Holtz
561-297-0159, lholtz@fau.edu or
Hattie Hess
954-760-5383, hhess@BankAtlantic.com
BankAtlantic Presents $100,000 Check to FAU
BOCA RATON, FL (April 14, 2005) - A check presentation ceremony at Florida Atlantic University recently brought together leading representatives from FAU and BankAtlantic.
Supporters of FAU athletics and scholarship programs since 1997, BankAtlantic invested in FAU's future with a $100,000 check to help meet the greatest needs of the university.
"We are delighted to support FAU in its work educating students of all ages," said BankAtlantic CEO Alan Levan. "As we renew this partnership, we recognize FAU for all its accomplishments and gladly reinvest in its future."
Joining President Frank T. Brogan '81 and Alan B. Levan for the ceremony were Kenneth Jessell, vice president for financial affairs; Dennis Crudele, associate vice president for financial affairs; Dee Robinson, associate vice president, university advancement; and from BankAtlantic, Ned Shandloff, office of the chairman; Steve Hood, senior vice president, regional market manager; Nancy Robin '84, president, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast; Mark Sollenberger, market manager, FAU branch; Christy Zuluaga, customer service manager, FAU branch; and "7," BankAtlantic's mascot. Robin, a graduate of FAU, class of 1984, began her professional affiliation with BankAtlantic as part of a cooperative program sponsored by FAU.
"Bank Atlantic has been very gracious in helping FAU get to the next level," said President Brogan. "We are very glad to have them as a partner."
BankAtlantic has a strong presence on FAU's Boca Raton campus with its full-service store operation providing full time students, faculty and staff with free checking with a free gift, evening and weekend hours and totally free online banking and bill pay. In addition, BankAtlantic operates ATMs on FAU's Davie campus and John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter.
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About Florida Atlantic University: Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the university serves 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses strategically located along 150 miles of Florida's southeastern coastline. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts eight colleges - the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, and the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering & Computer Science, and Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs. The University is observing its 40th anniversary this year.
About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank," is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida and provides a comprehensive offering of banking services and products via its broad network of community stores throughout Florida and its online banking division - BankAtlantic.com. BankAtlantic has 74 stores and operates more than 200 conveniently located ATMs. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week* and offers holiday hours, extended weekday hours, including several stores open until midnight, Totally Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, 24/7 Customer Service Center, Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters and free retail and business checking with a free gift. Visit the BankAtlantic Web site for further information at BankAtlantic.com.
* A few locations have limited hours due to building restrictions.
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