FALL SEMESTER 2008
All events are free and open to the public.
August 27, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Come help make plans for a new semester of advocacy and activism to protect animals. S.O.S has many exciting projects lined up and we need your help to be a voice of compassion for animals. All are welcome!
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
September 10, 2008
Student Activities Fair
Help staff the S.O.S table at the Activities Fair. This is a great opportunity to spread the word about S.O.S and reach out to students interested in getting active for animals! Free literature, stickers, and DVDs!
Tate Student Center Plaza, 10:30 am — 3:00 pm.
September 10, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
September 14, 2008
Ice Cream Social
SOS is hosting an Ice Cream Social on the UGA North Campus lawn near the Arch. Please come hang out and enjoy some soylicious vegan ice cream with the members of SOS before the summer weather is gone for good! We will be providing some varieties of soy ice cream, but feel free to bring your own or some special toppings, bowls, spoons, frisbees or blankets. Dogs are also welcome!
2:00 pm.
September 15, 2008
A Life Among Whales
S.O.S and Students for Environmental Awareness team up to present a free film screening of "A Life Among Whales." Weaving together natural history and biography, this award-winning
film is a fascinating
exploration into the unique relationship between humans & whales as
told by renowned whale biologist and activist Dr. Roger Payne. A passionate and charismatic individual, Payne has advanced the boundaries of science and activism over the last four decades
— beginning with his pioneering work on whale songs in the 1970s, to
his study of ocean pollution today. With beautiful and haunting
imagery, the film follows one scientist's dedication to saving the
whales, and forces us to question our stewardship of the Earth & our
co-existence with some of its most intriguing creatures.
2005, 57 minutes. Film discussion follows.
Student Learning Center, room 101, at 7:30 pm.
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September 24, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Come hear our exciting guest speaker JC Corcoran, who will give a fascinating talk on "How Healthy Can You Get?" The foods you choose can dramatically affect your health. Learn how you can easily lose weight, prevent and reverse disease, and bring more vitality into your life. JC Corcoran is a retired fire captain and paramedic who holds a BS degree in Emergency Medicine and is a certified fitness instructor. He also publishes “News for Life,” a popular national lifestyle newsletter. Come hear about the many ways that a plant-based diet can improve your health and well-being!
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
October 2, 2008
Feral Cat Presentation and Panel Discussion
Feral cats — the unsocialized descendants of unsterilized pet and stray cats — can be found in many locations where there is a food source and irresponsible pet owners, inlcuding the UGA campus and the Athens community. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is an internationally recognized method used to control the feral population through sterilization, vaccination, and active management of cats in colonies. However, some people disagree with TNR, believing it does harm to wildlife populations and the cats themselves. Dr. Julie Levy, a leading researcher on feral cat management and director of the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will give a presentation about TNR. A discussion focusing on feral cats in our community will follow, featuring a panel of local experts and activists. Come learn about TNR in the Athens community and share your views on this controversial topic.
Student Learning Center, room 213, at 7:30 pm.
October 3, 2008
World Farm Animals Day
This annual observance is dedicated to raising awareness of the needless suffering and deaths each year of 50 billion animals in factory farms and slaughterhouses. S.O.S will have a table at Tate Plaza with free literature, stickers, DVDS, and yummy vegan foods to demonstrate how we all can reduce the suffering of factory-farmed animals by choosing a cruelty-free compassionate lifestyle.
Tate Plaza, 9:30 am — 3:30 pm.
October 8, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
October 19, 2008
Dine Out
Join your fellow animal lovers for delicious veg food at The Grit!
199 Prince Avenue, 5:30 pm.
October 22, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Please join us for a fascinating talk by our guest speaker Dr. Maya Gupta,
president of Ahimsa House in Atlanta,
a nonprofit safehouse
that provides shelter and aid to animals caught in the cycle of domestic violence. Ahimsa House works with metro-Atlanta domestic violence shelters to provide shelter and care to the animal victims of violence while their families recover from difficult situations.
Dr. Gupta will speak about the connections between animal abuse and domestic violence, as well as the challenges and rewards of running a "safe haven" program
for animals caught up in an abusive situation.
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
October 26, 2008
Dawg Walk/Run 5K
SOS sponsors a 5K walk run to benefit the Athens Area Humane Society! The event will be held on the UGA campus starting at Stegeman Coliseum. Registration will begin at 7:00 am and the race will start at 8:30 am. Tickets are now available at the Tate Student Center ticket office or online through Active.com. Tickets are $20 for students or $25 for non-students. Tickets will be available for purchase until the day before the event, but you must purchase your ticket by October 16 if you wish to be guaranteed to receive a
t-shirt. Water & light snacks will be provided. Dogs are welcome at the event, but they must be on leash the entire time, must have a current rabies tag, and owners must clean up any and all messes their dogs create. Please show your support and come get active!
October 28, 2008
Thanking the Monkey
SOS is proud to welcome guest speaker Karen Dawn, world-renowned animal advocate and author of Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals. As a spokesperson for the animal rights movement, Karen has appeared on MTV, ABC, and NBC and hosted talk shows on major radio stations. Her opinion pieces have been published in leading newspapers including the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. In her first book, Thanking the Monkey, Karen Dawn covers pets, fur, fashion, food, animal testing, activism, and more. But as the title playfully suggests, this isn't like any previous animal rights book. Thanking the Monkey is a fun primer, presented in full color, offering not only facts and figures about the treatment of animals, but also whimsical cartoons, celebrity cameos, and feel-good stories. Publishers Weekly says Thanking the Monkey is "a cogent and thoroughly researched overview of all the major issues in animal rights" and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers says "This book is education with a smile and should be required reading for all college students!" You can learn more about Karen Dawn and the book and watch the fun video promo at www.ThankingtheMonkey.com. Don't miss this special event with a dynamic speaker and author!
Student Learning Center, room 248, at 8:00 pm.
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November 5, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
November 10, 2008
Get Political for Animals and Win the Laws they Need!
Join us for a free workshop led by Cheryl McAuliffe, Georgia Director for The Humane Society of the United States. Learn how to lobby your elected officials for better animal protection laws and help create a more compassionate world for animals. At this event, you will learn the basics of lobbying for stronger animal protection legislation through political action. It can be as simple as making a phone call or sending an email! As animal lovers unite and take action, what seems impossible to one is easily accomplished by a united group!
Student Learning Center, Room 213, 7:30 — 9:00 pm.
November 16, 2008
Thanksgiving Potluck
Join your fellow animal lovers for a festive feast! Come celebrate a cruelty-free holiday season with good friends and delicious animal-friendly food. Vegan dishes only please, in honor of a compassionate holiday for all, people and animals alike.
165 Oakridge Avenue, 4:00 pm — 8:00 pm.
November 19, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
December 3, 2008
S.O.S Meeting
Student Learning Center, room 253, at 7:30 pm.
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