BankAtlantic’s Marta Armas Appointed Board of Directors of Amigos of the Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami

BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced today that Marta Armas, BankAtlantic’s Senior Vice President and Director of Professional Banking, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Amigos of the Cuban Heritage Collection (the "CHC” or "Collection”) at the University of Miami.

The Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami collects, preserves, and provides access to primary and secondary sources of enduring historical, research, and artifactual value which relate to Cuba and the Cuban diaspora from colonial times to the present. The Collection supports the teaching, learning, and research needs of the University of Miami and the broader scholarly community and the span of the University of Miami Libraries' Cuban Heritage Collection reinforces the University's commitment to a continuing relationship with its neighbors. In addition, the Collection hosts researchers from around the world who are interested in Cuban history, the Cuban exile experience, and the impact of Cuban Americans in South Florida and beyond.

The Cuban Heritage Collection is located in the Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion on the second floor of the Otto G. Richter Library, on the University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus. The Otto G. Richter Library's street address is 1300 Memorial Drive in Coral Gables, Florida.

The Cuban Heritage Collection’s regular hours are Monday and Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Thursday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The CHC is closed on Saturday and Sunday. For further information about the Cuban Heritage Collection, please visit http://library.miami.edu/chc/ , telephone 305-284-4900, email chc@miami.edu, or write the Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries, P.O. Box 248214, Coral Gables, Florida 33124.

"The CHC is one of the largest comprehensive collections of Cuban and Cuban materials in the world including rare books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, architectural drawings, prints, broadsides, posters, audio visual materials, newspapers and journals, and it attracts students, scholars and academics from all over the world to research Cuban history, culture and politics,” commented Jarett Levan, BankAtlantic’s CEO. "We are very proud of Marta’s accomplishments at BankAtlantic and her many contributions to the community, and we wish her and the Amigos of the Cuban Heritage Collection continued success.”

Ms. Marta Armas has been in banking since 1972. She started at SunTrust Bank and has been with BankAtlantic for 21 years holding many leadership positions and currently is the Director Professional Banking with offices at the Brickell Branch, in Miami. She is involved in many community organizations including the Board of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Honorary Board, Trustee Member of CAMACOL and Member of the Board of The Charlee Program. Ms. Armas also represents the bank at the Miami-Dade League of Cities. Marta has lived in Miami since 1960 when her family migrated from Cuba and is married, has two sons and two beautiful granddaughters.

About the Amigos of the Cuban Heritage Collection: The Cuban Heritage Collection enjoys the support of its AMIGOS, a group of friends interested in perpetuating and safeguarding Cuban cultural heritage. Since 1995, the AMIGOS organization has played an essential role in supporting programs, securing gifts, and funding CHC projects and acquisitions. The AMIGOS raise funds in support of the CHC’s collections and programs. Funds are raised through annual membership drives, special events, and the sale of commemorative items such as greeting cards and posters. Contributions are tax deductible as provided by the law. For further information about the AMIGOS of the Cuban Heritage Collection, membership, donations or to get involved, please telephone Gladys Gómez-Rossié at 305-284-4008, email: AMIGOS@miami.edu , write AMIGOS of the Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries, PO Box 248214, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-0320, or visit http://www.library.miami.edu/chc/community/amigos/index.html

About BankAtlantic:

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