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Program
Liberation Now! features a program designed specifically for youth by youth with an emphasis on hands-on, interactive workshops on campaigns and organizing skills. The goal of our conference program is to help all conference participants to leave the conference more informed and empowered to take action in defense of animals.
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Below is a :: DRAFT :: program for the Liberation Now! conference, please note that it is subject to change and the final program will be available at the conference on the day of the event.
Travel Information Links:
All conference activities will be taking place at the
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. building
(King Student Union)
at the University of California - Berkeley campus
Campus map:
http://www.berkeley.edu/map/
Public transportation:
http://www.berkeley.edu/visitors/public_transit.html
Directions to campus:
http://www.berkeley.edu/visitors/traveling.html
Parking in Berkeley:
http://www.berkeley.edu/visitors/parking.html
STAYING in the Bay Area on Sunday night? Make sure you don't miss the
San Francisco Castro Halloween Parade for tons of ghoulish fun!
www.marchoflight.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2004
5:30PM to 7:00PM |
Check-In & Registrations
*Group & Vendors Tables*
*Animal Liberation Art Exhibit*
All activities will be held at University of California – Berkeley ’s Martin King Jr. Student Union |
7:00PM to 7:45PM |
OPENING ADDRESS
*John Robbins, author
Diet for A New America
*Ocean Robbins, founder
Youth for Environmental Sanity |
7:55PM to 8:40PM |
Animals & Politics: Beyond the 2004 Election
*Gene Bauston, founder
Farm Sanctuary
*Nancy Perry, Director of Government Affairs
Humane Society of the United States |
8:50PM to 9:35PM |
Screening of the Student Genesis Award winning film, Remembering Bob, and Q&A with Filmmaker
*Maria Brenner, filmmaker
Remembering Bob |
9:35PM |
Networking Reception & Snacks |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2004
8:30AM to 9:00AM |
Check-In & Registrations
All activities will be held at University of California – Berkeley ’s Martin King Jr. Student Union |
9:00AM to 10:00AM |
Taking Action for Animals
*Ingrid Newkirk, President
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals |
10:10AM to 11:10AM |
WORKSHOPS |
Humane Education As Activism:
Creating Lasting Social Change
*Dani Dennenberg, founder
Seeds of Change |
Using Videos & Public Access TV for Animals
*Gabe Quash
Veg Video
*Nathan Runkle, Director
Mercy For Animals |
Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training
*Josephine Bellaccomo, author
Move the Message |
11:20AM to 12:05PM |
Behind the Numbers: Birds & Sea Animals
*Robert Ovetz, Ph.D, Marine Species Campaigner
Sea Turtles Restoration Project
* Miyun Park , President
Compassion Over Killing |
12:10PM to 1:40PM |
LUNCH – YUMMY Vegan Food!!!
Check out the Exhibit tables! |
12:40PM to 1:25PM |
Brown Bag Lunch-Style Discussions
Bring your lunch, but please clean up after yourself! |
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So You Want to Work for an Animal Group
*Alka Chandna, Campaigns Manager
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
*Kristie Phelps
In Defense of Animals |
1:45PM to 2:45PM |
WORKSHOPS |
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Campaigning for the Birds
*Joel Bartlett
Wesleyan Animal Rights Network
*Carla Brauer, Campaigns & Promotions Coordinator
In Defense of Animals |
Organizing in Your School
*Patrick Kwan, founder
Student Animal Rights Alliance |
Feminism & Animals
*tba |
Planning Creative Actions
*Amanda Moeckel, Events & Action Coordinator
Student Animal Rights Alliance
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2:55PM to 3:55PM |
WORKSHOPS |
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Campaigning for Sea Animals
*Robert Ovetz, Marine Species Campaigner
Sea Turtles Restoration Project |
Campaigning for Animals in Circuses
*Nicole Paquette, Director of Government Affairs
Animal Protection Institute
*Kristie Phelps
In Defense of Animals |
Organizing in Your Community
*Nathan Runkle, founder
Mercy For Animals |
Working with the Media
*Karen Dawn, founder
DawnWatch
*Bruce Friedrich, Director of Vegan Outreach
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals |
4:05PM to 4:35PM |
Towards Humane Science
*Michelle Thew, Chief Executive
Animal Protection Institute |
4:35PM to 7:30PM |
LibNow Anti-Fur Rally @ Neiman Marcus
*Please bring $6 BART train fare* |
7:30PM to 8:30PM |
Dinner – YUMMY Vegan Food! |
8:30PM to 10:30PM |
*SPECIAL SCREENING*
EARTHLINGS and Q&A with Filmmaker
Shaun Monson, filmmaker |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2004
9:00AM to 9:30AM |
Check-In & Registrations |
9:30AM to 10:30AM |
The Sexual Politics of Meat slideshow
*Carol Adams, author
The Sexual Politics of Meat |
10:30AM to 10:40AM |
Evaluations |
10:50AM to 12:05PM |
WORKSHOPS |
Campaigning Against Vivisection
*Alka Chandna, Campaigns Manager
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals |
How to Pass A Dissection Choice Policy
*Crystal Spiegel, Senior Policy Analyst
American Anti-Vivisection Society |
Political Action for Animals
*John Goodwin, Grassroots Coordinator
Humane Society of the United States |
Vegan Advocacy in Your Schools & Communities
*Jack Norris, co-founder
Vegan Outreach
*lauren Ornelas, director
VIVA! USA |
12:15PM to 1:00PM |
Effective Advocacy & Effecting Change
*Bruce Friedrich, Director of Vegan Outreach
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals |
1:00PM to 2:30PM |
LUNCH - Yummy Vegan Food! |
1:30PM to 2:15PM |
Brown Bag Lunch-Style Discussions
Bring your lunch, but please clean up after yourself! |
Pre-Med? Med School? Becoming a Doc?
*Michael Greger, MD
Cornell University |
Veterinary School and Becoming a Vet
*Barbara Hodges, DVM
Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights
* Christi Payne , veterinary student
University of California - Davis |
Pre-Law, Law School , Animal Lawyer?
*Laura Ireland Moore, JD, Executive Director
National Center for Animal Law |
2:35PM to 3:20PM |
One Makes the Difference
*Julia Butterfly Hill, founder
Circle of Life Foundation |
3:25PM to 4:25PM |
WORKSHOPS |
Globalization & Animal Rights
*Michael Greger, M.D.
Boston Ecofeminist Action |
Fundraising for Your Group
*tba |
Campaigning Against Fur
*Camilla Fox, Director of Wildlife Programs
Animal Protection Institute
*Kristie Phelps
In Defense of Animals |
4:30PM to 5:00PM |
Closing Address
* Paul Shapiro , Campaigns Manager
Compassion Over Killing |
STAYING in the Bay Area on Sunday night? Make sure you don't miss the
San Francisco Castro Halloween Parade for tons of ghoulish fun!
www.marchoflight.org
:: Don't Forget to Pickup Your Liberation Now! Goodie Bag - Check it out! ::
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