We recently got our hands on a copy of a contract between Bank of America (by way of its subsidiary, FIA Card Services), the Alumni Association, and GUASFCU, which reveals a seven-year agreement that pays out up to $2.8 million in royalties to the Alumni Association and GUASFCU.

As per the agreement, the Alumni Association and GUASFCU provided customer lists to Bank of America, which were then used to market credit cards to students and alumni. According to GUASFCU CEO Arjun Mehta (SFS ’11), the credit union only passed along a list compiled by the University Registrar’s Office.

Want to know more? We’re got more details and the contracts after the jump.

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After a marathon production night, the first Fall issue of the Voice hit stands this earlier today.

In Features, a whole bunch of staff members ran down the best of Georgetown. Curious to know where you should barricade yourself in the event of a zombie apocalypse? Or how about the best food station at Leo’s? It’s all there—and more.

News details a seven-year, $2.8 million contract between Bank of America, the Alumni Association, and GUASFCU.

Leisure previews the Breakthrough Art Organization’s September exhibition of German, Cold War-inspired art.

Sports recaps how the basketball team handled the Kenner Summer League.

The Ed Board weighs in on this summer’s UIS wireless announcement.

In Voices, some mopey fool laments the plight of being a transfer student.

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Leslie Gordon found that the prep follows you wherever you go.

Alexa Rozell reunited with an old foe.

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