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Investing in Human Rights: The case for investment reform at the University of Iowa
The Campus Greens (Coalition for Investment Reform) will lead a presentation and discussion about the possibility of investment reform of the University of Iowa's funds. Frank Schmidt, a professor in the College of Business, will present findings supporting the feasibility of profitable mutual funds that screen for social and environmental responsibility among their holdings. The presentation will be followed by discussion about what the university should do with their funds.
Date: Wednesday February 2, 2005
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Shambaugh Auditorium, UI Main Library
Past Events
Amnesty International Candle Light Vigil
Thursday, December 9, 9-11 PM
For International Human Rights day, Amnesty International is holding a candle light vigil in the Ped Mall to remember prisoners of conscience around the world. The vigil will include music and maybe some poetry. All are welcome.
UIEC Meeting
Thursday, December 9
6:30 PM in the BHC South Commons
The next UIEC meeting (for the uiec.org group) is Thursday. If you're unable to make the meeting, check the minutes on uiec.org.
Progressive Bar Crawl
Friday, December 3, 2004: 5 PM - ?
What: A bar crawl around downtown Iowa City that will include 50-75 people (maybe more--that depends on you!) from University Democrats, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Campus Greens, Students for a Sensible Drug Policy, Students Against Sweatshops, Progressive Hip-Hop/A Scene Evolving, Students for Nader, and more.
Theme: Graffiti Party, wear white long-sleeve or short-sleeve t-shirts. Permanent markers as well as huge-ass cups will be provided to you. All you have to do is use your pen to make friends and your cup to get drunk.
Where: "light up and be somebody" preparty-- 5-6pm at 830 East Jefferson Street Apt 2. I will provide the party favors as long as supplies last. Donations welcome. Following the pre-party, bars include Diamond Dave's, Bo James, The Que, 808, Studio 13, Fieldhouse, and Brothers.
Benefit Concert
for the Iowa City Crisis Center and the Iowa City Anti-Violence Project
Iowa City Yacht Club Presents:
Hip-Hop Open Mic Night
The Rent Party Mixtape Sessions
Thursday October 28th, 2004
10-close
doors open at 9
$5 at the door
Hosted by DJ Commando with feature performances by 456, Gravity, DJ O'Mattic, and the breakdancing clique the Distinctive Nobodies.
Spooky Sprint 5K Charity Fun Run
The UI Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers will host the 1st annual Spooky Sprint 5K Charity Fun Run on Halloween Day. Proceeds will be donated to EHP of Iowa City. The race will commence at 10:00 AM on October 31 at the Seaman Center on the University of Iowa Campus. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume. Prizes will be given away for the winners of the race as well as for the best costume. Costumes will be judged by UI President David Skorton and the Dean of the Engineering School P. Barry Butler. A free breakfast will also be provided to participants beforehand.
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