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A new grass-roots campus campaign, urging seniors to sign a pledge to think seriously about the "social and environmental consequences" of the jobs they accept, helped make up Danagan's mind.
The campaign's organizers--an adhoc committee of about 10 students, including Danganan--have been e-mailing a "senior pledge" to personal and student group mailing lists in an attempt to sway the entire graduating class to consider the social ramifications of their careers and the companies they join.
As of last Thursday, 56 seniors have expressed interest in the pledge and will be sent packets containing pledge sheets, as well as green ribbons to be worn on Commencement day.
Mariko L. Yono '99, a member of the organizing committee, said wearing the ribbon is a sign of solidarity between people who believe in the pledge's ideals.
With the $25,000 pledge possibly on its way back to the council treasury, Cohen says the council's efforts are better spent finding space within current Harvard buildings rather than continuing to push for a new center.