FIU Legacy Society honored

Several university donors were recognized for including FIU in their estate planning at a luncheon at the Frost Art Museum at UP on May 19.

By Martin Haro

A group of FIU donors, including an alumna and an FIU dean, was recognized at the Legacy for Learning Luncheon held on May 19 at the Frost Art Museum at University Park in recognition of their generous future contributions to FIU.

“The primary purpose of this luncheon,” said Robert Conrad, vice president of Advancement, “is to say thank you for including FIU in your estate planning. It is our hope that you will tell your friends about your good experience with FIU. Your contributions make a difference.”

Among the event’s guests were former FIU President Gregory Wolfe, as well as June Harbett ’85, Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver, Glenn Hubert, Sanford Ziff and Kimrey Newlin, all of whom were presented with a certificate inducting them into FIU’s Legacy Society, which recognizes donors and friends of the university who have included FIU in their planned giving efforts.

Joseph L. Caruncho ’83, chair of the FIU Foundation, Inc., echoed the university’s recognition.

“I am an alumnus of FIU and I got involved for the same reasons you did,” he said. “FIU was the vehicle for me and for many alumni to get an education and accomplish everything that we have in our lives. Your support makes a difference and I thank you for your presence here and your generosity.”