Announcing: Brown Socially Responsible Investment Fund

Starting in the fall, BSRI will manage a $50,000 pool of University money, investing in companies and mutual funds that make a profit while bettering the world. Potential investments include green energy research firms, microfinance and community lending banks, medical and pharmaceutical companies, environmentally conscious retailers, and job training or education companies — and any firm that seeks to mitigate its environmental impact or improve the lives of its customers can qualify for consideration. The fund’s members will choose and evaluate potential investments, and ultimately all decisions will be made by Brown students.

Above all, the fund is designed to be a learning experience for everyone involved. Socially responsible investment (SRI) has gained great prominence in both the business and philanthropic communities in recent years. With the launch of this fund, Brown will become one of just a handful of universities to offer undergraduates hands-on experience in the field. Members will learn about a broad array of business and social fields, and gain skills essential for careers in finance, philanthropy, non-profit work, or business. Students with any level of interest and investment experience are welcome.

More information about the Brown Socially Responsible Investment Fund can be found on the Swearer Center website:   MORE

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We’re really excited to be able to open the group to the Brown community, and we’ll gladly welcome students with any level of knowledge or skill. Ultimately, our investments, strategy, and learning opportunities will be shaped entirely by our members. A number of leadership positions will become available in the fall — we’ll have more information on that soon — and we’ll be inviting anyone interested to apply.

Please join us for our first info session — Tuesday, April 7th from 8-9pm in Wilson 101. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like more information, please email us at bsrifund@gmail.com. See you soon!

Business Fights Poverty: ‘Peace through Commerce’ eConference

The World Bank Institute and Institute for Corporate Responsibility at George Washington University present ‘Peace through Commerce’- an eConference from 23rd March to 22nd May 2009.

“This eConference will explore the contribution that responsible business and economic development can make towards building peace. Watch the video presentations and join the world-wide discussion with international experts”

Register today at http://businessfightspoverty.ning.com/page/the-peace-through-commercer