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The FIU President’s Council and Secure Wrap, a Miami-based corporation specializing in check-in baggage security, hosted “Vintage Cuban,” a private fundraising event to benefit the Dr. José A. Marqués Endowment, on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall.
Jose, Javier and Amalia E. Marqués
The endowment was created in honor of Dr. José A. Marqués to ensure that qualified students are financially able to pursue a higher education degree as well as support FIU students in the Department of Criminal Justice and the College of Law in perpetuity.
Javier Marques presents a plaque to Donors Henry Ramos and Radames Villalon from Secure Wrap for their generous donation of $20,000 to the Vintage Cuban event.
Henry Ramos and Radames Villalon from Secure Wrap donated $20,000 to sponsor the event. That night they also pledged $10,000 to the endowment to continue the Marqués legacy of inspiring future criminal justice professionals.
Grammy Award winner Nestor Torres performed with students from the School of Music during throughout the evening.
Nestor Torres performs with School of Music students, Hector Hernandez, Alejandro Larumbe, Michael Davis and Cesar Martinez.
For more information on how you can support the Dr. José A. Marqués Endowment, please contact Lillian A. Abreu at labreu@fiu.edu or 305-348-0130.
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