Fund benefits Hellenic studies and athletics

Drake Behrakis '86, president and chief executive officer of Markwich Associates, LLC, and his wife, Maria, have created the Maria E. and Drake G. Behrakis '86 Endowment Funds in Hellenic Studies and Athletics. The gift, which totals $300,000, is in honor of Behrakis's 15th class reunion.

"We wanted our gift to go toward something personally meaningful. I've always been a fan of BC athletics, and our Greek heritage is very important to us. We felt this was the best way to honor these two priorities in our life and make them more
available for others to enjoy."

The gift consists of $200,000 to establish the Behrakis Fund in Support of Hellenic Studies and $100,000 for the Behrakis Athletic Fund.

The Hellenic Studies Fund will help support a variety of activities related to Hellenic studies, including lectures, museum and scholarly exhibits, and international programs with a focus on the nation of Greece.

"Hellenic studies offer rich lessons in both culture and history. It is wonderful to have the support of the Behrakis family and to be able to bring Hellenic studies to an even broader audience," said John J. Neuhauser, academic vice president and dean of faculties.

The Athletic Fund will generate income to be used for specific needs of the athletic department. "Drake has been involved with Boston College athletics on a variety of levels," said Gene DeFilippo, director of athletics. "This generous gift will provide us with much flexibility in meeting the future needs of Boston College athletics and will greatly benefit our student-athletes."

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