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Students Urge Darfur Divestment

Abstract:
A group of students urged a UConn Foundation investment manager Monday to consider withdrawing investments from the genocide-plagued country of Sudan, which they said would help restrict cash flow to its oppressive government.

About 15 students, all members of Professor Robert Luyster's INTD 250: "Global Militarization" class, met with the UConn Foundation's Associate Vice President of Treasury Services Kevin Edwards at the Foundation building Monday to voice their ethical concerns about the Foundation's investment strategy....

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Tim Salem

posted 2/21/07 @ 9:19 AM EST

Perhaps it would be beneficial for Mr. Edwards and the UCONN Foundation to take a look at the brief documentary that ultimately led to State Treasurer Denise Nappier's decision for the State of Connecticut to divest last spring. Congratulations to the UCONN student body for taking this important step. Millions of lives hang precariously in the balance while the world continues to hedge on what to do next. Please take an opportunity to view our 8 minute documentary @ www.dhsthepromise.com. Thank you.
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