Climate Justice Boston College participated in a protest last week calling for divestment, though the University still opposes divesting in fossil fuels.
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Students Protest Koch Foundation Funding Proposal
Climate Justice at Boston College organized and led the protest, which featured students, faculty, and outside speakers.
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Student Groups Come Together for ‘Divestment 101’
The talk was presented by BC’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America, Climate Justice at BC, the GLBTQ+ Leadership Council, FACES, and Students for Justice in Palestine .
Opinions, Column
Moving Straws Is Great, but What About Divestment?
“Climate change is real, and it is the University’s responsibility to become a leader in fighting one of the most pressing issues facing its students’ generation.”
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Student Assembly Passes Resolutions on University Investment, New Structure
Student Assembly passed a resolution calling upon the University to release reports listing mutual funds in the endowment. SA also passed a resolution altering the body’s size and structure.
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BC Hesitant About Fossil Fuel Divestment
After a non-binding referendum on the Undergraduate of Government of Boston College elections ballot asking if BC should withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry received 2,005 “yes” votes and 374 “no’s,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said the school’s stance on divestment has not changed.
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Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot
This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: CJBC Responds to “With Investment Returns of 13.4 Percent, BC’s Endowment Hits $2.4 Billion”
“While we in Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) support BC’s right to increase our university’s endowment, we fervently believe that investing in fossil fuels is in direct opposition to BC’s Jesuit Catholic values.”
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Climate Justice Will Flip Classroom, Teach Faculty About Divestment
CJBC will encourage professors not only to incorporate divestment into their classes, but also attend their rallies.
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Without Naming BC, O’Malley Calls for Broad Divestment at Tuesday Rally
“Maybe next year at BC we can give up fossil fuels for lent,” O’Malley said.
