“Smith College officially divests from Talisman Energy,” February 26, 2000

Smith College Northampton, Massachusetts February 26, 2000 Smith College officially resolved, as of today, to own no shares of Talisman Energy Inc. while it remains a partner with the Government of Sudan in the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company. This decision reflects a moral resolve not to be shareholders in a company that is complicit [...]

Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts

February 26, 2000

Smith College officially resolved, as of today, to own no shares of

Talisman Energy Inc. while it remains a partner with the Government of

Sudan in the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company. This decision

reflects a moral resolve not to be shareholders in a company that is complicit in ongoing human destruction and suffering without equal in the world.

The decision was made by the Smith College Investor Responsibility Committee, comprised of Trustees, senior members of the College administration, and College faculty. Deliberations were made in the context of abundant materials solicited from prominent specialists on the Sudan crisis, as well as materials provided by Talisman Energy.

Though the College presently owns no shares of Talisman Energy, formal instructions to all College endowment investment managers will be sent

out forthwith, insisting that Talisman shares not be acquired in any form.

Eric Reeves

Professor of English

Smith College

Northampton, MA 01063

413-585-3326

ereeves@sophia.smith.edu