The primary goal of Boston College’s investments is to grow the University’s endowment, not to champion social or political causes like divestment, Lindsay Meier, environmental and sustainability policy coordinator, shared at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.
BC’s Divestment Scandal: A Rejection of the Catholic Faith
Yet, while BC seems so publicly driven by the Catholic faith, it is clear that the University’s administration does not place the faith first when it comes to fossil fuel divestment.
Posts Featuring CJBC, Divestment Removed During EcoPledge Takeover of BC’s Instagram Story
When EcoPledge Co-President Maureen Kelly took over the Boston College Instagram story at the Earth Day fair on Friday afternoon, no one gave her any restrictions about what content to post, she said. But when Kelly posted a video of Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) explaining its mission and advocating for BC to divest from fossil fuels, it was taken down immediately, she said.
CJBC Asks Leahy, Boston College to “Break Up” with Fossil Fuels
Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) urged the University to “break up” with fossil fuels in a Valentine’s Day–inspired divestment protest on Thursday and Friday.
BC Should Divest From Fossil Fuels
The Heights calls on Boston College to divest from fossil fuel companies. Divestment is an opportunity for BC to be an ethical leader among Jesuit and top-40 institutions, and investing in fossil fuels betrays BC’s Jesuit, Catholic roots and ethics. The University has maintained that its investments are not designed to promote social or political…
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.
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.
LTE: A Response to “Former President of Ireland Talks Climate Justice and Human Rights”
“Put simply: We are faced with a crisis, and on March 13th, a former president told us exactly what to do about it.”
CJBC Prepares for Largest Rally of the Semester
The rally comes after Laurie Zoloth’s talk earlier this week on the intersection of religion and environmental concerns.
Catholic Identity Requires BC’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels
On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio, S.J., became the first Jesuit to be elected as head of the Roman Catholic Church.