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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Deciding divestment: Northwestern student activists face obstacles beyond their control

Deciding divestment: Northwestern student activists face obstacles beyond their control

May 22, 2015

On the night of Feb. 18, more than 400 people crowded into Norris University Center for an impassioned debate about a resolution asking Northwestern to divest from six corporations the resolution’s sponsors...

Weinberg sophomore Christina Cilento, Fossil Free NU's community outreach coordinator, talks about climate change and human rights. Fossil Free NU held a teach-in Monday on coal divestment to educate students and gain support.

Fossil Free NU teaches about coal divestment, plans for meeting with trustees

May 4, 2015

Fossil Free NU held a teach-in Monday night encouraging students to support divestment from coal companies. The teach-in was held in part in preparation for a meeting between the group and members of the...

Arnie Gundersen and Jordi Roglans-Ribas answer questions about nuclear energy at an event hosted by Fossil Free NU on Thursday night. Gundersen had issues with the safety and feasibility of nuclear power as an alternative energy source while Roglans-Ribas advocated for its use as a fossil fuel replacement.

Experts debate the future of nuclear energy at Fossil Free NU event

May 1, 2015

Experts discussed whether nuclear power could be a viable source of alternative energy at an event hosted by Fossil Free NU on Thursday night. The speakers told more than 50 students in Harris Hall...

Northwestern’s Chief Investment Officer William McLean discusses NU’s endowment and investments at the Roberta Buffett Center on Monday night. McLean addressed the investment committee’s response to recent divestment movements and the potential formation of a committee to examine the social implications of NU’s investments.

Northwestern considers creating a socially responsible investment committee

April 14, 2015

Northwestern may create a committee that would weigh the social implications of its investments to address issues brought up by Northwestern Divest, Fossil Free NU and other movements, the University’s...

Students march to a Board of Trustees meeting in November to ask Northwestern to divest its endowment funds from the coal industry. Students can voice their opinions on coal divestment through an ASG referendum in this year’s elections.

Coal divestment referendum added to ASG ballot

April 10, 2015

This year’s Associated Student Government ballot includes a referendum asking students whether they believe Northwestern should divest from coal companies. Fossil Free NU, which sponsored the referendum,...

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