Online registration is now open for REC's fall conferences at www.endowmentethics.org!

Did you know that colleges and universities control over $340 billion dollars in investments? That's a lot of money that could do some good in the world! Yet, though our schools lay claim to strong social missions, few have responsible investment policies and keep investing in human rights abuses and environmental destruction.

But don't despair: students have the power to challenge schools to align their investment portfolios with their social values, using their influence as investors to improve corporate practices, invest in the local community and green energy,among other great opportunities.

As college students, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make possible the positive change we want to see in the world. Here's your chance to learn how you can further your activism by attending our conferences on responsible investing, where you will:

· connect with students from across the country working on responsible investing, corporate reform and community development
· learn from experts how responsible investing has lead to incredible victories for social justice
· workshop your campaign with top-notch student leaders and learn new campus organizing skills
· go on a sweet fieldtrip to see community investing in action ( Atlanta and Philly)

Registration fees vary by conference, but are no more than $15 and include all meals.
Travel and scholarships are available, first come first serve so register EARLY!
We will also raffle off hot prizes for early registrants…so why wait?

Here's the deal on the three events, for both undergrads and graduate students:

4th Annual National Conference
Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2007
Where: University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , PA.

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Conference
Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11, 2007
Spelman College, Atlanta , GA.

University of California Conference
Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2007
UCLA, Los Angeles , CA .

Get your school to sponsor you!!!

Because our travel scholarships are limited, to receive one from REC you must have already approached your school to see about getting support. This is much easier than it sounds: attached to this email are sample letters you can submit, customized for each conference--get this in asap if you want to come!

Contact us with any questions at 415.670.9REC, or morgan@endowmentethics.org, and we'll see you this fall!