International Animal Liberation Conference, Syracuse University

The Syracuse Animal Rights Organization is pleased to announce the First Annual Student Association Conference on April 23-25, 2004 on the Syracuse University Campus. This two-day conference will feature guest speakers, panel discussions and presentations of papers by students--graduate and undergraduate. The conference is multi-disciplinary and encourages students from any course of study to submit proposals. Since presentations are limited to graduate and undergraduate students, the CALA Student Conference is an ideal place for a first conference presentation in an academic setting, especially for undergraduate students moving into graduate work.

Hosted by

The Student Environmental Action Coalition, Syracuse Animal Rights Organization, and The Center on Animal Liberation Affairs

Sponsored by:

www.getvegan.com, My Body Is My Temple, Cleveland Chapter of the American Indian Movement, Bite Back Magazine

Registration

On behalf of Syracuse Animal Rights Organization (SARO) and the Center on Animal Liberation Affairs (CALA), I am very honored to announce that this national event, which will unite activists and academics together and include both outstanding figures involved with social justice struggles and members of the academic community, will be brought to you FREE OF CHARGE! As this event will not be aided by grants, private donations, or financial endorsements of any kind, we will be relying upon the tireless efforts volunteered by our above sponsors.

Consequently, there will be a number of chances throughout the two days -- tables will be set up off-campus at the show on Friday night and at the dinner on Saturday -- to make a donation to Syracuse Animal Rights Organization, and I do ask that you consider making a donation if possible to this worthy cause, of:

$10.00, if you are attending the conference (FREE FOR ALL)

At this time, we are not asking donations of invited speakers because we are simply honored to host you.

Again, please note, per university policy these are not charges for conference admission. Additionally, because SARO and CALA presently lack non-profit tax status, I am writing to ask that any and all donations be provided either in cash, or as a personal check addressed directly to me.

Deadline: April 1, 2004

Fee: At this time, there is no fee to register. Subject to change.

Accommodations: Reservations are the responsibility of all attendees. Remember to make reservations early for the best rates.

Syracuse Hotel Directory

Please download the MS Word registration form, fill out the information requested, and e-mail it as an attachment to register@cala-online.org. If you do not have MS Word, or you have difficulty downloading or sending this form, please contact us at the above address, or e-mail our webmaster.

Thank you.

Speakers

Ashanti Alston, former Member of the Black Panther Party & Black Liberation Army Prisoner of War

Matt Ball, Co-founder of Vegan Outreach

Steve Best, Chair of the Philosophy Department, University of Texas, El Paso

Joel Capolongo, long-time Animal Defense League activist

Karen Davis, founder and President of United Poultry Concerns

Laura Duccesch, Director of Education at Animalearn

Lauren Eastwood Sociology Department, Syracuse University

Dr Joshua Frank, Executive Director of FIREPAW, Inc.

Josh Harper, Filmmaker and Activist, reclaimmedia.com

Brian Heck, Syracuse Animal Rights Organization (S.A.R.O.)

Kevin Jonas, organizer of SHAC/USA (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty)

pattrice jones, cofounder of the Eastern Shore Sanctuary and Education Center

Erik Marcus, vegan writer and animal rights advocate

Anthony J. Nocella II, Syracuse University, Doctorate Student

Lawrence Sampson, American Indian Movement

Maxwell Schnurer , Professor of Debate, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York

Andy Stephanian, former Animal Liberation Front prisoner and member of Animal Defense League Long Island

Jeff Watkins, co-founder of Animal Defense League

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Paper Presentations

Kevin Pielusczak, Syracuse University, Undergraduate Student

Erin Fitzgerald, Syracuse, University, Undergraduate Student

Billy Prusinowski, Syracuse University, Undergraduate Student

Matthew Walton, Syracuse University, Graduate Student

Jeffrey Sebo, Texas Christian University Undergraduate Student

Nicholas Ryan, Syracuse University, Undergraduate Student

Rachel Wechsler, Cornell University

Tabling Update

The following is a list of the groups and people that will be tabling at Animal Liberation Student Association Conference.

AAVS-the American Anti-Vivisection Society

AIM-American Indian Movement

CALA-Center on Animal Liberation Affiars

Gourmetcruelty.com

Green Anarchy

Lantern Books

Leonard Peilter Support Network

SARO-Syracuse Animal Rights Organization

SEAC-Student Environmental Action Coalition

SHAC- Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty

SPAN- Student Peace Action Network

If you would like to table for the Conference please e-mail Amber Coon: toneuteriscuter@msn.com