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September 29, 1999
Socially Responsible Investing WorkshopContact:
Joe Dionisio
(516) 287 8313
Fax: (516) 283 4081Southampton, NY -- The Division of Professional Studies at Southampton College of Long Island University, in conjunction with A.G. Edwards & Sons of Port Jefferson, is co-sponsoring a lunch-and-learn workshop on "Socially Responsible Investing" on Wednesday, October 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Reservations are required for the seminar, which will be held in the Shinnecock Room, located in Southampton College's Wood Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Those interested should call 516-473-4300.
Paul Hilton, a portfolio manager for the Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, will serve as the keynote speaker.
Socially responsible investing integrates certain personal values and concerns for society with investment decisions. It allows people to invest in companies with a commitment to environmental protection, employee diversity and welfare, product safety, and supporting the communities in which they operate.
Areas to be discussed include: "How are social and investment criteria determined?" "What is the social and environmental investment criteria?" "Who performs the social research?" "Does responsible investing make a difference?" "Does social and environmental screening affect fund performance?"
The College's Division of Professional Studies is a newly named department which recently merged the Business and Gerontology divisions.