Posted: 4/27/16

Wells Fargo Offers $15,000 Gift Supporting TAMIU

Wells Fargo of Laredo has provided gifts to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) targeting enhanced awareness of the importance of higher education.

Wells Fargo provided a generous gift of $10,000 to help sponsor the University's annual outreach event, Discover TAMIU, a free family-friendly event with 90 interactive booths focused on learning at “The International U” attended by over 3,000 visitors Saturday, March 19.

Wells Fargo also provided a gift of $5,000 in support of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Alliance, an initiative lead by Congressman Henry Cuellar, '82, aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to pursue STEM studies. Wells Fargo representatives shared important information to participants on financial literacy, emphasizing the importance of saving for their futures and education.

For additional information, contact Rosanne Palacios, TAMIU vice president for Institutional Advancement at 956.326.2178, click on www.tamiu.edu/vpia, email rosanne.palacios@tamiu.edu, or visit offices in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, Suite 260.

Dr. Pablo Arenaz, Rosanne Palacios, Cindy Fidalgo, Yolanda Gonzalez, Dr. Ray Keck, Jesus Valdez, Gina Gonzalez, Cathy Colunga, Dr. Minita Ramirez

Dr. Pablo Arenaz, TAMIU Provost; Rosanne Palacios, Vice President of Institutional Advancement; Cindy Fidalgo, Wells Fargo, N.A. Store Manager and Community Advocate; Yolanda Gonzalez, Wells Fargo, N.A. District Manager; Dr. Ray Keck, President; Jesus Valdez, Wells Fargo Store Manager; Gina Gonzalez, Associate Vice President of Student Success; Cathy Colunga, Director of University Sponsorships; and Dr. Minita Ramirez, Vice President of Student Success.