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We are a local animal rights group dedicated to promoting a peaceful and just world for all animals (humans included). SETA is run by UO students and is open to animal advocates from the community. Join us by contacting seta@uoregon.edu

Lauro Pizzo's blog with vegan recipes: http://veganpleasures.blogspot.com/ Megan McClellan's blog: http://sistersvegan.blogspot.com/



Listen up for the PSA that is playing on UO's campus radio, 88.1 FM that was made by fellow vegan and SETA member "Tim in the Morning" Tim Sutton - player of the lounge tunes - in support of educating students where they can get cage-free eggs on campus and why they should buy them.



The wikipedia article on veganism is pretty cool and full of a bunch of info. I hadn't previously known the origins of the word vegan til i read it.



Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant Guide. vegguide.org



See brief article about UO SETA with photos on dmitrivonklein.com.







Lauro Pizzo's blog with vegan recipes: http://veganpleasures.blogspot.com/ Megan McClellan's blog: http://sistersvegan.blogspot.com/



We are a local animal rights group dedicated to promoting a peaceful and just world for all animals (humans included). SETA is run by UO students and is open to animal advocates from the community. Join us by contacting seta@uoregon.edu



Listen up for the PSA that is playing on UO's campus radio, 88.1 FM that was made by fellow vegan and SETA member "Tim in the Morning" Tim Sutton - player of the lounge tunes - in support of educating students where they can get cage-free eggs on campus and why they should buy them.



The wikipedia article on veganism is pretty cool and full of a bunch of info. I hadn't previously known the origins of the word vegan til i read it.



Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant Guide. vegguide.org



See brief article about UO SETA with photos on dmitrivonklein.com.










We are a local animal rights group dedicated to promoting a peaceful and just world for all animals (humans included). SETA is run by UO students and is open to animal advocates from the community. Join us by contacting seta@uoregon.edu

Lauro Pizzo's blog with vegan recipes: http://veganpleasures.blogspot.com/ Megan McClellan's blog: http://sistersvegan.blogspot.com/



Listen up for the PSA that is playing on UO's campus radio, 88.1 FM that was made by fellow vegan and SETA member "Tim in the Morning" Tim Sutton - player of the lounge tunes - in support of educating students where they can get cage-free eggs on campus and why they should buy them.



The wikipedia article on veganism is pretty cool and full of a bunch of info. I hadn't previously known the origins of the word vegan til i read it.



Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant Guide. vegguide.org



See brief article about UO SETA with photos on dmitrivonklein.com.







Lauro Pizzo's blog with vegan recipes: http://veganpleasures.blogspot.com/ Megan McClellan's blog: http://sistersvegan.blogspot.com/



We are a local animal rights group dedicated to promoting a peaceful and just world for all animals (humans included). SETA is run by UO students and is open to animal advocates from the community. Join us by contacting seta@uoregon.edu



Listen up for the PSA that is playing on UO's campus radio, 88.1 FM that was made by fellow vegan and SETA member "Tim in the Morning" Tim Sutton - player of the lounge tunes - in support of educating students where they can get cage-free eggs on campus and why they should buy them.



The wikipedia article on veganism is pretty cool and full of a bunch of info. I hadn't previously known the origins of the word vegan til i read it.



Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant Guide. vegguide.org



See brief article about UO SETA with photos on dmitrivonklein.com.

We wil be leafletting at Fire N Spice Grill in the Hamilton Complex on campus on Saturday and Sundays (Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 10-11) from 10 AM - Noon to educate residents that Fire N Spice has the dorm's first cage-free egg option for breakfast. Please join us. If you can't, there will be other opportunities in our ongoing campaign to educate the students about avoiding factory farmed products in dining hall food services and requesting more vegan options or less-cruelly raised food options. Please see our Cage-Free campaign link (to the left) for detailed info.



Our next general meeting is this coming Wedneday at 7pm in the bottom floor of the EMU near the Women's Center, the Craft Center, and the Survival Center (same place for those of you who have come before). We will be discussing our plans for the cage-free campaign including tabling and flyering as well as organizing a bake sale. Additionally we will be speaking about passing on leadership positions. Perhaps you'd be interested in heading up SETA next year? In the meanwhile please check out these 6 bullets on how you can help build some momentum in this campaign as the end of the term approaches: 1. Write a polite letter to Food Services Director Tom Driscoll in support of UO going cage-free (email him at driscoll@uoregon.edu ) and make sure to CC seta at seta@uoregon.edu so we have a copy 2. Write a supportive email to the editor of the following local media: letters@dailyemerald.com and letters@eugeneweekly.com 3. If you live in the dorms, ask your R.A. to vote for the Residence Hall Association to collectively support buying cage-free eggs. 4. Go to the campus dining halls and fill out feedback forms saying you will only buy cage-free eggs and you want UO to switch. 5. Avoid buying any eggs or food containing eggs from dining halls or through university catering until they have switched to cage-free. 6. Make a personal pledge to stop buying battery-cage eggs in your personal shopping and dining. There are egg substitutes for when you are baking, such as using a small mashed banana or 1/4 cup applesauce per egg.



A PETA representative will be coming to town this Friday on her Oregon tour to promote awareness of the current national campaign by PETA to demand that KFC require basic animal welfare guidelines from their chicken suppliers. The protest will take place at 3175 W 11th Ave in Eugene (on the corner next to CD World and Fred Meyers). It's short and sweet: 11:30-12:30. Spread the word! We'll provide signs though we encourage you to make your own as well. Hope to see you there! Give Alec a call at 206-954-0539 if you want to carpool. To learn more about this campaign check out kentuckyfriedcruelty.com. We pushed out one KFC from Eugene, now let's let them know they aren't welcome on West 11th either!



Defending Activists: Teach-In on Knowing Your Rights Animal Rights Attorney Christine Garcia speaks about Knowing Your Rights, How Laws Have Changed and How to Protect Yourself When Confronted April 26, 2006 at 7pm The University of Oregon in Lillis 182 *this event is free and open to the public*



“Bizarro Baloney Show: Comedy For A Cause” will be appearing in Eugene at The University of Oregon on April 24th. The Bizarro Baloney Show features Dan Piraro, animal welfare advocate and famous cartoonist, and is a multi-media show, including stand-up comedy, original songs, puppets, audience participation, and onstage improv. The Bizarro Baloney Show is a self-funded tour, and all proceeds after travel expenses are donated to select animal welfare organizations. What: Bizarro Baloney Show: Comedy For A Cause, featuring Dan Piraro When: April 24th, doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm Where: Eugene OR, at The University of Oregon, PLC #180, Kincaid at 14th Tickets are $8 general admission, $5 for students, and can be purchased in advance at the UO Ticket Office in the EMU Building, Monday through Friday, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. For more information, please call 343-8055



Please read all of our new info about the ongoing campaign to get the university to switch to cage-free eggs! click the link at right or here.



George Eisman, R.D. is considered one of the nation's foremost educators on vegetarian nutrition. He has served as a faculty member in Dietetics and Nutrition at several universities and colleges and created the first accredited program in Vegetarian Studies. He has worked in a children's hospital, a nursing home and for public health agencies in four states. Eisman has spoken at numerous events and conferences and is the author of two books, The Most Noble Diet (1994) and A Basic Course in Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition (2003). EVEN is proud to host Eisman on the 2006 Great American Meat Out day. He will be presenting “The Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet” which offers a greater understanding of the health benefits of a vegetarian or vegan diet as well as an overview of the other important reasons to move towards meat-free living---compassion towards animals, respect for the environment and concern for world hunger. Monday, March 20, 7pm, University of Oregon, Erb Memorial (EMU) Building, on University between 13th & 15th, Fir Room. Parking is free J on streets and on all lots (except lots 16 and 6A) after 6pm! Go to http://www.uoregon.edu/maps.shtml and click on map to zoom in. Eisman is based in New York and his free lecture in Eugene is part of a national speaking tour sponsored by Farm Sanctuary. Don’t miss this highly informative, inspirational presentation!



These panels might be enjoyable for all you little animal rights kids: FRIDAY LATE AFTERNOON PANELS 3:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. To Graze or Not to Graze? The Fiscal, Economic and Social Dimensions of Public Lands Grazing (Law 184) There are two principal views on federal public lands grazing. One is that grazing is not only ecologically benign, but also economically, fiscally, and socially desirable. The other view is that public lands grazing is ecologically harmful, economically useless, and an impediment to the public’s goals for a healthy environment. Come here a debate between these views. Andy Kerr, Director, National Public Lands Grazing Campaign Stacy Davies, Ranch Manager, Roaring Springs Ranch, Frenchglen SATURDAY EARLY MORNING PANELS 9:00 A.M. – 10:15 P.M. Animal Law 101 (Metolius-Owyhee EMU) Inspirational speakers will describe the "how to's" of Animal Law, what a typical case load is and how even non-lawyers can bring animal law cases or become involved in evoking change for animals legally. Christine Garcia, The Animal Law Office Scott Beekstead, Law Office of Scott Beekstead Laura Ireland Moore, National Center for Animal Law LATE MORNING PANELS 10:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. Ocean Fish Farming’s Effects on Aquatic and Forest Ecosystems (Law 241) The rapid growth of marine fish farming has raised numerous questions about the long term ecological and social effects of this food production practice, both to the ocean and to the up-stream ecosystems. The Bush Administration has introduced new legislation that will expand ocean fish farming. These threats, and the coalition that is being organized to resist intensive marine fish farming, will be discussed. Chris Williamson, Aquaculture Specialist Becky Clausen, Master’s Student, University of Oregon Mitchell Shapson, Policy and Litigatin Analyst LATE AFTERNOON PANELS 3:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Stop Factory Farming Now! (Walnut EMU) This panel consists of animal rights activists and advocates. Come hear their stories, learn why factory farming must stop, and find out what you can do to help. Dave Bemels, Action for Animals Karen Davis, PhD, President, United Poultry Concerns Christine Garcia, Attorney, Animal Law Office Lauren Ornelas, U.S. Campaigns Director, Viva! USA SUNDAY EARLY MORNING PANELS 9:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M. Environmental Impact of Our Food Choices (Law 142) Our personal food choices affect the quality of the earth’s environment and have a dramatic impact on the lives of people in third-world countries.Learn ways to be easier on the environment, save money, enhance personal health. Dale Lugenbehl, Instructor, Lane Community College Sandy Aldridge, Instructor, Lane Community College .......and of course there are a zillion interesting panels. Go to one! And then help us table!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can read more about the conference at www.pielc.org. Hope to see your faces! (all of the food is vegan too)



If you are a vegan who, like me, sometimes consumes the energy drinks that are so popular among my age group and are unsettled by the rumors about taurine being from animal sources, fear no more. For Red Bull, at least. I decided to look into the truth of this rumor, and as far as I had to look was the FAQ on redbull.com they gave me the following information:
"Red Bull Energy Drink does not contain any animal products or substances derived from animals. The taurine in Red Bull Energy Drink is purely a synthetic substance produced by pharmaceutical companies and is not derived from animals or animal materials."
So there you have it, Red Bull is vegan, and it is left to be assumed that the taurine in other energy drinks probably comes from the same nonanimal sources. the straight-edge-ness of the drinks, however, remains to be determined.



VegFest – A Compassionate Living Fair(Forwarded from NW Veg)Portland's second annual VegFest, a compassionate living fair in conjunction with the international Great American Meatout, will be Saturday, March 18, from 10 AM to 6 PM in First Unitarian Church, SW 12th Avenue and Main Street.Presented by the nonprofit Northwest VEG, the fair will feature free vegan food samples, chef cooking demonstrations, children's activities and speakers on nutrition and other vegetarian benefits. Admission is $5 or $15 for a family.Sponsors include the church's Community for the Earth, In Defense of Animals, Natural Awakenings magazine, and Blossoming Lotus-Vegan WorldFusion Cuisine.Five speakers and five cooking demonstrations will be scheduled throughout the day. Speakers include Howard Lyman, the "Mad Cowboy" who left a family cattle farming business to advocate for vegetarian life; nutritionist, educator and author George Eisman from Farm Sanctuary, and chef and cookbook author Bo Rinaldi of Blossoming Lotus.Dozens of vegetarian food companies will distribute samples. Northwest companies include Columbia Gorge Organics, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.,King Harvest Natural Foods, NatureBake, Toby's Family Foods, Turtle Island Foods Inc. (maker of Tofurky), and Turtle Mountain.If anyone is interested please contact Lindsay or Alec for carpool and departure info. We have signed up to volunteer form 8:30am to 11am on Saturday morning. We hope you can join as it should be fun!Alec 206.954.0539Lindsay 503.459.6347



There will be a festive demonstration taking place this weekend in celebration of the KFC on Willamette shutting down! After protesting here once a week for several months, the KFC is permanently “Closed for Cruelty”! The celebration will take place Saturday, February 4th, at 2 pm. The address is 1484 Willamette.Fo ride info contact Alec 206-954-0539 or Lindsay 503-459-6347.As you may know, PETA and SETA are currently campaigning against KFC, trying to get the company to adopt some minimal animal welfare guidelines for the chickens who are raised and killed for their restaurants. To learn more about the campaign, please visit www.KentuckyFriedCruelty.com.As a result of this local victory for animals, there will be a celebratory demonstration on Saturday, February 4th. I hope you can make it!All the leaflets, posters, and stickers needed for the demo will be provided, so all you’ll need to bring is yourself, your friends and family! I hope you can make time to attend this important demonstration and not only celebrate this victory, but also send a strong message to KFC that their cruelty to animals will not be tolerated.Please arrive 10-15 minutes early if possible!



SETA is currently working on a campaign to replace eggs used in the dorms and in event catering with free-range eggs. This campaign is in association with the Humane Society of the United States. As this is one of our strongest focuses this term we'd like to kick it off with a meeting this Friday at 5pm in the bottom of the EMU (in the common area next to the Women's Center, Survival Center, ASUO etc.). If you have ideas or would just like to be involved please come!



ASUO PFC (Programs Finance Committee) requests that groups show up 10-15 minutes earlier than the scheduled meeting. Let's assume the 15 minute early mark and get there at 9:15. See post below for the details. Thanks guys!



SETA’s budget hearing is scheduled for this month. This is a very important hearing where we briefly meet with the Public Finance Committee to secure our budget for next year. Considering SETA’s up and down activity level over the past couple of years we have a lot to defend and need people power to do so. The more people we can get to show at this hearing the more seriously our request will be taken. The budget request this year asked for a minor increase from around $850 to $1000.When: Jan. 24th @ 9:30pmWhere: Alsea River Room (located on the main floor of EMU. Walk towards the information office and go down the hall located next to the info office. The Alsea River Room is down that hall on the left)



Join us for a weekly protest at Kentucky Fried Chicken (3175 W 11th Ave, across the street from Blockbuster and Fred Meyer). The protest begins at 12pm every Saturday and ends at 1:30pm. Feel free to participate for the entire hour and a half, or come and go as you need. The chickens need your support! Too long have they suffered inhumane living and killing standards. Help us let KFC know that Eugene cares! For more information go to kentuckyfriedcruelty.com. A carpool will be available for those who need. Please contact Alec at 206-9540539 or Lindsay at 503-459-6347 for a ride or more information. We provide signs, stickers, and literature



Welcome to the new SETA website. We have weeded out old dead links, and have a more dynamic system in place designed to keep a fresh up to date feel with correctly updated dates so you know what is current. There is also a new SETA message board linked to on the left, where after quickly registering, SETA events can be organized and discussed as well as discussions on anything else. Stay tuned, thanks for visiting!