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United Kingdom: 'Greatest university' curbs fossil fuel investment in endowment
2015-05-19 18:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: Oxford University said it would curb some of the most polluting fossil fuel-related investments in its 1.7 billion-pound ($3.3 billion) endowment, making it the most prominent institution to join the growing campaign for divestment from the industry. The university's governing board said it will avoid direct investments in coal and oil sands companies, of which it currently has none, and that it will also steer clear of sectors with high social and environmental risks, according to a statement released...
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National Gallery of Canada Foundation sets Biennale endowment with donation
2015-02-25 07:49:50| Grocery - Topix.net
The Donald R. Sobey Family Foundation has donated $2 million to the National Gallery of Canada Foundation to establish the Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment. A major space in the gallery will be named after the Sobey family in recognition of the gift, which is an "unprecedented" move, according to a gallery foundation press release.
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Henry Ford College gets $1M endowment gift for scholarships
2015-01-28 15:45:58| Automakers - Topix.net
Henry Ford College has received a $1 million endowment gift from the estate of Arthur Kochoff to help fund scholarships for students. The Dearborn school announced this week that the bequest is one of the largest gifts in the college's more than seven-decade history.
DeBrew Endowment to Benefit 4-H Program
2014-12-04 00:19:34| Livestock - Topix.net
The Cleveland County Extension Center is pleased to announce the creation of an endowment to honor the memory of Carl DeBrew, who left a legacy of service to youth and the livestock industry. A lifelong educator, Carl was known for his calm demeanor and practical advice.
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Insider Selling: Lilly Endowment Inc Sells 210,000 Shares of Eli Lilly and Stock
2014-10-08 04:58:31| Agriculture - Topix.net
Eli Lilly and major shareholder Lilly Endowment Inc sold 210,000 shares of the stock on the open market in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.63, for a total transaction of $13,782,300.00.
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