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45th Annual Conference of the North American Vegetarian Society

July 3 – 7 ★ Johnstown, PAConference Center at Pitt-Johnstown

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★ Our 45th Anniversary Celebration ★

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WEARABLES

NAVS LOGO SHIRTShow off your supportfor the North AmericanVegetarian Society. T-shirtsare 100% cotton andavailable in adult (regularor women’s cut) S, M, L, XL,XXL, XXXL and children’ssizes.$20

STOP GLOBAL WARMING:GO VEGAN!Awaken people to theenvironmental impact ofmeat production. T-shirtsare 100% cotton andavailable in adult (regularor women’s cut) S, M, L, XL,XXL, XXXL and children’ssizes.$20

Stop by and check out NAVS’ T-shirts at our Summerfest Bookstore and Information Table.The Bookstore is located in the Cambria Room of the Student Union. The NAVS Information Table islocated on the first floor of the Student Union.

NAVS members receive a 10% discount on all T-shirt and book purchases

PLEASE VISIT OUR EXHIBITORS & THE NAVS BOOKSTORE

ANNOUNCEMENTSSuch as class changes, will be posted on bulletinboards in the Student Union Building and LivingLearning Center. Please consult them daily.

NAVS’ INFORMATION DESK1st floor lobby of the Student Union Building.

SUMMERFEST BADGESMust be worn for admission to all sessions.

SUMMERFEST SESSIONS WILL BE HELDIN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Classes, Lectures, WorkshopsLiving Learning Center: Heritage Hall A and B,University Room, Campus Room, Scholar’s Room,College Room, President’s Room, Terrace Room;Engineering and Science Building: Auditorium andRoom 241

Plenary PresentationsPasquerilla Performing Arts Center

Food DemonstrationsHeritage Hall B & C, Living Learning Center

Morning YogaHeritage Hall A, Living Learning Center

Exercise ClassesStudio Theatre, Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center,Outside as designated

Children’s CenterLaurel Hall Lower Lounge

Youth ActivitiesLocations as indicated in the Youth/Child Program

Evening Social ActivitiesHeritage Hall, Living Learning Center

NAVS BOOKSTORELocated in the Cambria Room, Student Union.

EXHIBITS1st & 2nd floor corridors, Student Union Lobby.

MEALSMeals will be served Wednesday lunch throughSunday lunch in the following two locations in theStudent Union: the Cafeteria on the 2nd floor andthe Cambria Room on the 1st floor. The glutenfree, raw and oil free stations will be locatedonly in the cafeteria. Salad bars, entrees, sidedishes, desserts and drinks are available in bothlocations. Meals will be served at the followingtimes:

Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AMLunch: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMDinner: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMFarewell Dinner: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

We’re sorry, food and beverages may NOT be takenout of the dining hall.

Meals are prepared by the Food Service of theUniversity of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, under thedirection of Executive Chef Mark Reinfeld of VeganFusion and assisted by Chef Chris Jolly of Live JollyFoods and Chef Gail Patak with guidance fromNAVS. All food and meal related questions shouldbe directed to the NAVS staff members at the(signed) NAVS table, and not to the University’sfood service personnel.

MEAL TICKETSAre required to enter the cafeteria. Treat themas you would cash. You will be charged full pricefor replacement tickets.

SWIMMING & FITNESSZamias Aquatic CenterCheck for pool times at the Living LearningCenter front desk or by calling (814) 269-1900

Adults: Living Learning Fitness Center offers24–hour–a–day use of weight training machinesand cardiovascular equipment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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MARIBETH ABRAMS (CT) Certified NutritionConsultant, Holistic Health Practitioner, LifestyleEducator; author, The 4-Ingredient Vegan and Tofu1-2-3; NAVS board member

CHRIS ABREU-SUZUKI, PhD (NY) Co-author, TheVegan Guide to NYC (with scholar Rynn Berry),she and Rynn Berry performed his first vegan play,based on the life of Leonardo Da Vinci

ED ADAMS (WI) Has been line dancing for aboutten years and teaching it for about two years; liveson a tree farm in Wisconsin, with his wife; engagedin conservation projects benefiting native andmigratory birds, animals, and the environment

MARK AGRUSTI, E-RYT 200/RYT 500 (PA)Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga Teacher;co-founder of Yoga Lab; Collaborator onmindfulness-based interventions with the EdnaBennett Pierce Prevention Research Center atPenn State University; long-term practitioner ofmindfulness & self-inquiry; completed 1000+hours of yoga training across a variety of styles

AYSHA AKHTAR, MD, MPH (MD) Neurologistand public health specialist; on a mission toshow that what’s good for animals is also good forhumans; author Our Symphony With Animals: OnHealth, Empathy and Our Shared Destinies; fellowof the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics

JONATHAN BALCOMBE, PhD (MD) Animalbehavior expert; author, Pleasurable Kingdom:Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good andWhat a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of OurUnderwater Cousin

CHIP BALLEW (MO) Co-founder Veg. ClubOzarks; entertains/teaches juggling stix, top &bubble tricks & other toys/games; longtime vegananimal advocate

CAROL H. BARNETT, PhD, JD (NY)Co-Coordinator, Rochester Area Vegan Society;provides recipes, cooking and food sampling for asix-week course in Plant-Based Eating

TED D. BARNETT, MD (NY) Founder, CEO andMedical Director of Rochester Lifestyle Medicine,PLLC; teaches a six week course in Plant-BasedEating which is accredited for physicians by theUniversity of Rochester; Co-Coordinator RAVS

BRENDA T. BRADLEY, PhD (MD) Developed theprogram “The 21-Day Vegan Challenge”; authorof several books, including her prized cookbook,Kale Yeah It’s Good, No Meat Necessary; featuredin several magazines and has presented atTEDxJacksonville

MARK MATHEW BRAUNSTEIN (CT) Author of fivebooks, including Radical Vegetarianism, SproutGarden, and Microgreen Garden; writes aboutEuropean art; former art librarian at RISD and artcurator at Connecticut College; did the researchand videography for his slideshow “VeganVegetarianism in Art”

ROBERT BREAKEY, MD (MI) Graduate of theUniversity of Michigan Medical School; headof his medical group’s “IHA Lifestyle MedicineInstitute Disease Reversal” initiative; on the Boardof Directors of Plant Based Prevention of Disease;Co-Medical Director of the Plant Based NutritionSupport Group in Southeast Michigan

HAROLD BROWN (NY) President, Farm Kind, Ltd.;raised on a cattle farm in Michigan and spenthalf of his life in agriculture; appears in the film,Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home, where hetells the powerful story of his transformation from“beef” farmer to vegan farm animal advocate

JENNY BROWN (NY) Longtime animal rightsactivist and Founder of Woodstock Farm Sanctuaryin New York; Previously she had worked in filmand television, but an experience in Texas goingundercover to document stockyard conditionsled her to change course and dedicate her life tohelping these animals. author of The Lucky Ones:My Passionate Fight For Farm Animals.

CHRISTIN BUMMER (PA) Leads the ForeverDiet 14-Day Reboot Challenge; committed tohelping people take back control of their healthand rewriting family history; Director of HumaneAction, Pittsburgh’s Compassionate LivingCampaign

T. COLIN CAMPBELL, PhD (NY) Project director,China-Oxford-Cornell Diet and Health Project, themost comprehensive study of health & nutritionever conducted; author The China Study: StartlingImplications for Diet, Weight Loss & Long-TermHealth and WHOLE: Rethinking the Science ofNutrition

CHEF GW CHEW (CA) Food inventor/restaurateur; developed his own line of plantprotein, entitled Better Chew; founded The VegHub Restaurant, a social enterprise that providesaffordable and delicious vegan food, and freecooking classes; has his own Cooking Show,called Chew’s Challenge

JEFFREY COHAN (PA) Executive Director ofJewish Veg; writer of The Beet-Eating Heeb, a blogon theology-based veganism

SPEAKERS

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SHERRY F. COLB, JD (NY) Professor of Lawand Charles Evans Hughes Scholar at CornellUniversity where she teaches courses inanimal rights; author of Mind If I Order theCheeseburger?; co-author of the book BeatingHearts: Abortion and Animal Rights

FRAN COSTIGAN (PA) Vegan chef-educator;cookbook author and Director of Vegan Bakingand Pastry at Rouxbe Cooking School; cheffedin traditional and vegan pastry kitchens beforemoving into teaching 20+ years ago.

LEE CROSBY, RD, LD (MD) Dietitian with thePhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine;sees patients at the Barnard Medical Center;enjoys using plant-based nutrition to helppatients lose weight in a body-positive way,prevent and reverse diabetes and heart disease,and ease women’s health issues

MARTY DAVEY RD, MS (SC) Registered Dietician;spent 10 years in private practice specializingin weight loss, diabetes reversal and childhoodnutrition; working on her second vegan researchstudy, The NEW Soul Study, at the University ofSouth Carolina as the Nutrition Interventionist

JUAN DEGUARA, MS (MD) Long-time vegetarian;geographer; world traveler; presenter/authorof academic papers on world hunger and foodsecurity issues; founded the Maryland VegetarianUnion; as student traveled to five continents,dined in over 600 vegetarian and veganrestaurants

ANNE DINSHAH (NY) Co-author of PowerfulVegan Messages and Apples, Bean Dip, andCarrot Cake, author of Dating Vegans; VicePresident of American Vegan Society; lifelongvegan, third generation vegetarian

FREYA DINSHAH (NJ) Co-author of Apples, BeanDip, and Carrot Cake: Kids! Teach Yourself toCook and author of The Vegan Kitchen; lifetimevegetarian (over 60 years vegan); President ofAmerican Vegan Society

MICHAEL C. DORF, JD (NY) Robert S. StevensProfessor of Law at Cornell University Law School;graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law;co-author of the book Beating Hearts: Abortionand Animal Rights.

BILL DRELLES (OH) Cleveland Animal RightsAlliance board member, Cleveland Vegan Societycommittee leader, runner and outdoor enthusiast,Lean Six Sigma practitioner

MYLAN ENGEL JR., PhD (IL) Professor ofPhilosophy at Northern Illinois Universityspecializing in animal ethics and environmentalethics; co-author of The Philosophy of AnimalRights: A Brief Introduction for Students andTeachers

JOANN FARB (KS) Author, Compassionate Souls –Raising the Next Generation to Change the Worldand Get Off Gluten; mother of two daughters, whohave been vegan since birth

SARINA FARB (NY) Life-long vegan; previousInternational Liaison for Tribe of Heart, where shefocused on making the award-winning animalfilms The Witness and Peaceable Kingdom: TheJourney Home understandable and accessible topeople in as many cultures as possible; foundedAACT, a vegan group at Grinnell College

BROOKE GOLDNER, MD (TX) Board certifiedphysician; graduate of Temple University School ofMedicine; developed a nutrition-based treatmentfor her own autoimmune disease, lupus; founderof veganmedicaldoctor.com, goodbyelupus.com;author of the best-selling books, goodbye lupusand green smoothie recipes to kick-start yourhealth & healing

JENNIFER GREENE (NY) Presenter for BeyondCarnism, the organization founded to expose andtransform carnism, the invisible belief system thatconditions people to eat certain animals; authorof Demonstrating Our Values through Eating

MICHAEL GREGER, MD (MD) Physicianspecializing in clinical nutrition; foundedNutritionFacts.org to provide informative dailyvideos and articles on nutrition research; authorof the NY Times best seller How Not To Die:Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Preventand Reverse Disease

LEE HALL, JD, LLM (PA) Lawyer and grass-rootsadvocate connecting vegetarianism with ecologyand animal rights; board member of Compassionfor Animals, Respect for the Environment (CARE)and co-facilitates Pennsylvania’s annual ChesterCounty Vegan Festival

HAL HAMER (MI) Board Member of NAVSand valuable volunteer at Vegan Summerfestfor decades; active volunteering at numerousVegFests

AMIE HAMLIN (NY) Executive Director of NewYork Coalition for Healthy School Food; responsiblefor first vegetarian public (non-charter) school inthe United States; founder of Growing Peace Farm,a veganic farm in upstate New York

SPEAKERS (con’t)


JULIA E. INGLIS, PhD, RD (NY) Registereddietitian; master’s degree in nutrition science;nutrition researcher in cancer at the Universityof Rochester Medical Center; taught nutritionscience at Florida State University; worked on thevegan and vegetarian meals-on-wheels

THOMAS JACKSON (PA) Award-winning filmmaker,photographer and musician; received his Mastersfrom Florida State University’s College of MotionPicture Arts; began his vegan journey in 2005

ELLEN JAFFE JONES (FL) Author of Vegan Sex:Vegans Do it Better: Dump Your Meds and Jumpin Bed; Kitchen Divided and Eat Vegan on $4a Day and co-author of Paleo Vegan; certifiedpersonal trainer and running coach

JEN KADEN (OH) Actively involved with theCleveland Vegan Society and Cleveland VegFest;has been a valuable volunteer at VeganSummeriest for many years

KATHLEEN KINSOLVING (VA) Vegan; earned aBFA in Film and TV; presented film appreciationclasses; teaches English at Centreville HighSchool where her students enjoy such literatureand films as the anti-hunting short story The MostDangerous Game, and the great avian rebellionin The Birds

JOANNE KONG PhD (VA) Speaker focusing onthe ethical, health and environmental impactsof veganism; author of If You’ve Ever Loved anAnimal, Go Vegan; A critically-acclaimed concertpianist; will appear in the upcoming documentary,Taking Note, about vegan musicians

GREG LAWSON (TX) Retired National ParkService ranger after serving 30 years; VicePresident of the Veg Society of El Paso; certifiedvegan lifestyle coach; has been vegan for 21 years

VANCE LEHMKUHL (PA) Vegan columnist of V forVeg for the Philadelphia Daily News; cartoonist;founding member of vegetarian pop band GreenBeings; author, Joy of Soy and V for Veg: The Bestof Philly’s Vegan Food Column

BOB LEROY, RD, MS, EDM (NY/NC) Founder &Coordinator, Plant-based Prevention Of Disease(P-POD) national conference; NAVS NutritionAdvisor; public health nutritionist, educator andfitness instructor

SALLY LIPSKY, PhD (PA) Certified in Plant-based Nutrition from the T. Colin CampbellCenter for Nutrition Studies; educates aboutways to implement and maintain plant-centeredeating habits; author of Beyond Cancer: ThePowerful Effect of Plant-Based Eating; leader of

the Pittsburgh Plant-Based Support Group inpartnership with PlantPure Communities

TERRY MASON, MD FACS (IL) Chief OperatingOfficer, Cook County Department of Public Health;board certified Urologist; advocates a whole foodsplant based diet to promote health; shares hisholistic approach to health on his popular radioshow “The Doctor in the House”JACK MCMILLAN (OH) Long-time animal rightsadvocate/activist; founding and board member ofthe Cleveland Vegan Society, which organizes theannual Cleveland VegFest, now moving into its 6thyear, with an attendance of over 13,000 people

MILTON MILLS, MD (VA) Associate Directorof Preventive Medicine, Physician’s Committeefor Responsible Medicine; co-author of PCRM’sreport on Racial and Ethnic Bias in the U.S.Dietary Guidelines

BAXTER D. MONTGOMERY, MD, FACC (TX)Founder of Montgomery Heart & Wellness,a cardiology practice and wellness center;developed a food prescription program thatenables individuals to reverse chronic conditionssuch as heart disease, hypertension, obesity, anddiabetes without medications or surgeries

VICTORIA MORAN (NY) Author of The GoodKarma Diet: Eat Gently, Feel Amazing, Age in SlowMotion, Main Street Vegan and The Love-PoweredDiet; founder and director of the Main StreetVegan Academy

DAVE NORRIS (VA) Member of the Board ofDirectors of VegFund a national foundation thatawards upwards of $2 million a year in grantsfor vegan awareness-raising activities; foundedthe Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival; served aslongtime Co-President of Voices for Animals

JOHN PIERRE (CO) Personal trainer to topcelebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs, his clientlist has included Ellen DeGeneres and EmilyDeschanel; vegan nutrition and fitness consultantteaching the principles of compassionate living;author of The Pillars of Health

KATHY POLLARD, MS (PA) Instructor in plant-based nutrition for the T. Colin Campbell Centerfor Nutrition Studies, through eCornell; serveson the Board of Directors for the Plant-basedPrevention Of Disease conference. Her upcomingbook, Climate Party! is about the connectionbetween food and climate change.

TIM RADAK, RDN DRPH MPH (NC) RegisteredDietitian; Academic Coordinator for the PublicHealth PhD and DrPH programs at WaldenUniversity; previously served as Director

PLE ASE VISIT OUR E XHIBITORS AND THE NAVS BOOKSTORE


of Nutrition for Physicians Committee forResponsible Medicine; earned his doctorate inPublic Health Nutrition at Loma Linda University

MARK RIFKIN, MS, RD, LDN (MD) RegisteredDietitian in private practice, who focuses onwhole-food, plant-based diets to prevent andtreat chronic conditions such as heart disease,diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, anddepression; MS in Health Education and hasbeen conducting presentations on food-relatedtopics since 1997

ALLISON RIVERS SAMSON (CA) SustainabilityExpert; Award-winning vegan chef and author;Nia First Degree Black Belt instructor; co-creatorof The Dairy Detox; mom to lifelong vegan Olivia;and Founder of Full Circle Sustainability

DAVID SAMSON (CA) Longtime vegan, dad tolifelong vegan Olivia; Engineer

ROBERTA SCHIFF, MS (NY) Has been presentingat Summerfest for over 10 years. She lives inRhinebek, NY where she is a health educator,nutrition counselor and coordinates HudsonValley Vegans, planning events and educationaloutreach activities.

RAE SIKORA (NM) Co-founder of Plant PeaceDaily, Vegfund and the Institute for HumaneEducation; leads compassionate living andethical consumerism programs internationallyfor diverse audiences ranging from schools andprisons to businesses and universities

KAREN SMITH, RD, CDE (MD) Registered dietitianand diabetes educator; co-facilitates lifestylemedicine group programs at Progressive Healthof Delaware; previously worked at the PhysiciansCommittee for Responsible Medicine and BarnardMedical Center; building a nutrition coaching andFood for Life business, Runs on Plants RD

KAY STEPKIN (IL) Founder of the NationalVegetarian Museum; vegan chef; recipe creator;ran Chicago’s first modern-day vegetarianbusiness; founded the legendary Bread Shop;host of ‘Go Veggie!® with Kay’

MICHAEL TAYLOR (MD) Business executive;experience selling complex and high-levelprojects to executives, engineers, influencers andusers; uses these same principals in successful“selling”/converting people to veganism andwith a high degree of success in keeping themvegan; contributes to VegWorld Magazine as therestaurant “critic”

MARCELLA TORRES (VA) Half of the husbandand wife team of competitive bodybuilders behindVegan Muscle and Fitness; co-owner of theplant-based personal training studio, Root ForcePersonal Training

DEREK TRESIZE (VA) Three-time naturalbodybuilding champion and WNBF probodybuilder; A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer, halfof the husband and wife team of competitivebodybuilders behind Vegan Muscle and Fitness;co-owner of the plant-based personal trainingstudio, Root Force Personal Training

ROBERT VICTOR (CA) Formerly Astronomer,Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University,and originator of their Sky Calendar, now in its50th year; received Clifford W. Holmes Award for“Major Contribution to Popularizing Astronomy”

ARIEL JING XU, BS, LMT, RYT (PA) Ariel is aYoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation teacher;Licensed Massage Therapist; co-founder of YogaLab Studio. Her classes combine functionalmovement, traditional Yoga postures, Pranayama(Breathing techniques), meditation, andmindfulness

ENTERTAINMENTNATHANIEL BARNETT (NY) Choral composer,arranger, and director; lifetime vegan

REBECCA BARNETT (NY) Teaches music at MaryMcDowell Quaker school in Brooklyn; directs aprivate choir in Manhattan; lifetime vegan

BETH ERTZ (NY) Music director, pianist,composer, orchestrator / arranger for theatreand film

SKYLER LEHMKUHL (PA) Actor, singer, fiddleplayer, computer programmer

VANCE LEHMKUHL (PA) Cartoonist, songwriterand pianist

TIMOTHY RADLEY - DJ SHAMROCK (PA)Became a DJ at 12, began his Vegan lifestyle 10years ago. Music and dancing goes further backthan speech

OLIVIA RIVERS SAMSON (CA) Pianist, actor,speaker, life-long vegan, YouTube activist:bit.ly/VeganKid

SPEAKERS (con’t)


WEDNESDAY, JULY 310:00 AM – 10:00 PM – REGISTRATIONLiving Learning Center Lobby

2:00 – 2:35 PM – ORIENTATIONHeritage Hall AGuidance for all Vegan Summerfest “first-timers” and attendees who are new toveganism – Led by Maribeth Abrams

2:45 – 3:45 PMHeritage Hall AHow Not to Prevent Disease: DietaryRecommendations and the Politics ofFood (For many years, the official dietaryrecommendations set forth by the U.S. Dept. ofAgriculture have been a formula for “how not toprevent disease,” largely because of the corporateinfluence of animal agriculture. The latestguidelines, issued early in 2016, contain a fewsteps in the right direction! It still helps to be, asJohn Robbins once put it, “your own Departmentof Nutrition.”) – Ted D. Barnett, MD

Heritage Hall B10 Tips to a Healthy Diet that Will Save thePlanet (Learn the most effective ways to gethealthy and save the planet from devastatingclimate change at the same time. It’s not hardwhen you have a few simple but powerfulguidelines. These tips can not only change yourhealth but control your personal carbon footprintfor future earthlings.) – Kathy Pollard, MS

University RoomWhy We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows:An Introduction to Carnism (PsychologistMelanie Joy coined the term “carnism” to referto the invisible belief system that shapes ourperception of the animal products we eat. Learnhow carnism works, and find out about veganresources developed by/for those of us whoare poor or low-income, LGBTQ, and/or peopleof color. Updated for 2019, this slide showempowers vegans and non-vegans alike.)– Jennifer Greene

Campus RoomWhy Authentic Vegan Activism Matters MoreThan Ever (Vegan food is exploding, awarenessof veganism is spreading, and many activiststout these things as evidence that veganism iswinning. Yet other animal advocates are claimingthat vegan activism is failing and say we need anew approach. So what’s really going on? Why theconflicting rhetoric, and what is really most likelyto get us to a vegan world?) – Sarina Farb

Scholar’s RoomCOMMUNITY OUTREACH: MAKING ADIFFERENCE Changing How Schools FeedKids (If you’d like to create change in the schools

in your town or on a bigger level, attend thisworkshop and find out how.) – Amie Hamlin

4:00 – 5:00 PMHeritage Hall AWhy Vegans Need to Know about Gluten(updated for 2019) (Perhaps one of the biggestfactors contributing to, “Failed vegans” isundiagnosed gluten sensitivity. Gluten intolerancemay also explain why people embarking on anyof the popular carb-restricting diets becomeevangelical about these diets -- it may be thefirst time they have ever experienced relief fromthe mental-emotional symptoms that gluten cantrigger in some people.) – JoAnn Farb

Heritage Hall BWhy Dairy is Unsustainable and How You CanEasily Drop it from Your Diet (We’ll bust thecommon myth that because dairy isn’t made offlesh that it isn’t inherently cruel as we look atwhy we just can’t seem to break the cheese habit,how the demand for dairy was created, and whythere’s never been an easier time to ditch dairy.Even if you’re already vegan, this session will helpdistill the important points to make when peopleask you why you don’t eat dairy.)– Allison Rivers Samson

University RoomMind If I Order the Cheeseburger? And OtherQuestions for Vegans (Whether you’re new toveganism or an old hand, you probably get askedmany challenging and some not-so-challengingquestions. What about plants? Are your shoesleather? Where do you get your protein? Thisinteractive talk will focus on substantive answersto such questions and, equally importantly,understanding where the questions are comingfrom.) – Sherry Colb

Campus RoomThe Impact of Historical Racial Bias on theHealth Profiles of Communities of Color– Milton Mills, MD

Scholar’s RoomThe Biblical Imperative of Veganism (The Bibleis widely perceived to be one of the primary driversof animal exploitation. In reality, though, the Biblepoints very strongly toward a plant-based, animal-free diet.We dive into the Bible, examining eventhose sections which might seem to favor meat-eating.All questions will be welcome. Everyoneattending will receive a free copy of the Jewish VegInfographic, which concisely and visually explainsthe Biblical /Torah imperative of a vegan lifestyle)– Jeffrey Spitz Cohan


President’s RoomGratefulness (Could gratefulness be our wayof finding some peace in a world that places somany challenges before us? Being vegan witha holistic way of seeing the world sometimesputs us at odds with others. We will explore howgratefulness can help us be better at what we do,and perhaps be better activists and friends toothers.) – Harold Brown

STUDIO THEATERPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterLine Dancing for Health, Fitness, and Fun(Line dancing regularly can improve flexibility,balance, and endurance. It can also reducestress and depression, strengthen bones andboost cardiovascular health. Come and learnsome basic line dances while getting exercisethat doesn’t feel like exercise. No prior experienceis required and you don’t need a partner. You’lldance individually to country music within agroup). – Ed Adams

Meet in front of Living Learning CenterMindfulness Nature Walk (This pleasant naturewalk is an invitation to step back from the bustleand to enjoy the peace found when living fullywithin our present-moment experiences. Walkingmindfully through nature, we are reminded ofour interconnection with all things. This hikeincludes simple, guided mindfulness practicesthat assist us in experiencing the sights, sounds,and sensations of our journey. If rain, gatherat the meeting point for an indoor meditationsession. Note: Portions of this activity may not bewheelchair accessible.) – Mark Agrusti

7:00 PM - MUSICAL PRELUDEPasquerilla Performing Arts Center– Performed by Rebecca Barnett

7:15 PM – OPENING PLENARY SESSIONEmcee: Maribeth Abrams

The North American Vegetarian SocietyWelcomes You

Guide to Summerfest, Announcements

Brilliant Bees, Einstein Elephants: Fabulous truestories of our extended animal family and theirability to think and care – Rae Sikora (30 min)

No Prescription Necessary Anymore: Excessiveweight and preventable illnesses are cripplingour society – Brenda T. Bradley, PhD (15 min)

Meat Eating & Mind Games: Exploring why wehave to disguise meat to make it desirable –Milton Mills, MD (60 min)

9:00 PM (or immediately after the plenarysession)Heritage Hall - Living Learning Center

GET ACQUAINTED PARTYTime to have fun, meet other attendees

9:20 PM – EVENING SKY WATCHINGBegin near flagpole, east of Blackington HallBinoculars may show thin, 30-hour Moon, withMercury, Mars, and Twins nearby, as depicted onSky Calendar. Jupiter in SSE with four Galileanmoons, and Saturn with its rings, are showpieces!Seven bright stars, easy: Summer Triangle in E,Arcturus and Spica in SW, red Antares 8° lowerright of Jupiter, and Regulus in W. AT 10:45 PM,WE WALK TO ATHLETIC FIELDS for spectacularMilky Way, and views of star clusters and otherdeep sky objects through telescopes andbinoculars. – Led by Robert Victor


THURSDAY, JULY 46:00 – 7:15 AM - BIRD WALKMeet in front of the Living Learning CenterEmphasis will be on identifying birds by sightand sound (Binoculars optional, but desirable.)– Ted Barnett and Jonathan Balcombe

6:30 – 7:30 AM - YOGAHeritage Hall AThe Yoga Lab: An Exploration of Strength,Balance, and Joy. (Join Mark in the “Yoga Lab”for a mindful practice session that combinestraditional Yoga with elements of Westernkinesiology. Through the course of the practice,you will learn more about your human experience

as you explore your body, mind, & spirit throughmovement & stillness. We will investigate commonmuscular imbalances and learn to improve themin order to realize more comfort & integrationin life and yoga. You may want to bring a mat,blanket or towel.) – Mark Agrusti

8:45 - 9:45 AMHeritage Hall AAre Humans Designed to Eat Meat (Part I)– Milton Mills, MD



THURSDAY, JULY 4 (con’t)

Heritage Hall BThriving as a Plant-Based Athlete – (Learn howathletes interested in top performance can getthe edge they are looking for by adopting a wholefoods plant-based diet.) – Robert Breakey, MD

University RoomSwitching to Vegan—Without Reinventing theWheel (Since food represents far more than justnutrition, changing dietary habits isn’t necessarilythe easiest task. But a few tricks minimizes thechallenge and helps us complete this transition.Designed for those who are either skeptical ofthe vegan diet’s practicality, struggling on thevegan path, or those who guide or counsel others.Registered Dietitian and 33-year vegan MarkRifkin will demonstrate we don’t need to reinventthe wheel when switching to vegan.)– Mark Rifkin, MS, RDN

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241The Social Damage of Factory Farms (Thistalk examines the large-scale damage inflictedby factory farms, beyond the brutal violencecommitted against animals. Factory farm workersare exploited on many levels – through high ratesof bodily injury, psychological trauma, and harshconditions often leading to domestic violence,PTSD, and substance abuse, perpetuating amassive disconnect from cruelty that affectssociety as a whole. - NO graphic imagery)– Joanne Kong, DMA

Campus RoomThe Philosophy of Food (Most people interactwith food three times a day but rarely reflectionon food and its impact on our lives, animals’lives, and the planet. This talk addresses centralissues/questions in the philosophy of food: Whatis food? Food insecurity and social justice. Foodand sustainability. Food and animals. Discussionof ways to enhance food awareness in theclassroom.) – Mylan Engel Jr., PhD

Scholar’s RoomSustainable Activism (Whether you speak upfor animals, are the only vegan in the room, orfeel like you’re the only who cares, sometimes itcan feel overwhelming and exhausting. Helpingothers is an important part of advocacy, and yetto sustain all the wonderful work you’re doingin the world, it’s essential to first fill yourself sothat you’re able to give from a source of strength.Allison will share some of her favorite self-caretools and practices she uses on a regular basis.)– Allison Rivers Samson

President’s RoomPlanning Vegan Restaurant Events (Veganrestaurant events can be enjoyable for your group

and bring new business to restaurants. RobertaSchiff has been planning these events for most ofthis century and will share her experiences. Topicsinclude: selecting appropriate venues, workingwith owners,managers, serving options, makingsure menu choices are 100% vegan, pricing andpublicity. A comprehensive handout is included.)– Roberta Schiff

10:00 -11:00 AMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumDietary Fiber: The Lost Ark of Human Health.– Julia Inglis, PhD, RD

Heritage Hall AVegan Situations (Bring your most challengingvegan situations to this session and leave witheasy tools for handling any situation at home,work, school or with strangers.) – Rae Sikora

Heritage Hall BEasy Steps to a Plant-based Diet - How toTransition to a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet(Changing habits like what we eat can be hard inour meat-based world, even though plant-baseddiets are known to be health-promoting andcompassionate. This talk provides a road-mapwith practical strategies so people can make theplant-based life easy, sustainable and joyful in thelong-term.) – Kathy Pollard, MS

University RoomPutting on a VegFest - Part 1 (What To DoBefore) Panel – Hal Hamer, moderator – JenKaden, Dave Norris, Bill Drelles and Jack McMillan

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Animals and Women (The chief differencebetween veganism and vegetarianism as generallypracticed is that vegetarians don’t object to dairyand egg products. Yet dairy and eggs are distinctlyproducts of female reproduction. This talk willexamine the connections between feminism andfemale animals.) – Sherry Colb

Campus RoomOur Food Choices and Our Planet (We examineand quantify the impact that animal agricultureis having on our planet in the areas of climatechange, resource depletion, species extinction,pollution and natural-habitat destruction. Theemphasis will be on current scientific researchfrom the past two years.) – Jeffrey Spitz Cohan

Scholar’s Room2nd Annual Nutrition, Food, Nutrient andFood Family QUIZ! (Advanced fascinating brain-teasing questions. Guaranteed, you’ll learn newthings. Open participation in trying to answerquestions, BUT.... We will probably spend the


final 1/3rd or 1/4th of the class in “quiz show”competition format, if some attendees feelenergized for doing that! (The prizes would berenown and prestige.) – Bob LeRoy, MS EdM RDN

11:15 - 12:15 PMHeritage Hall APrevent and Reverse Diabetes With a Plant-Based Diet (The underlying causes of insulinresistance will be explained, and a plant-baseddiet will be presented as an evidence-basedapproach shown for decades to prevent andreverse this condition. Case studies from CureDiabetes, a group lifestyle medicine program, willbe shared.) – Karen Smith, RD, CDE

Heritage Hall BAsk the Kids: Growing Up Vegan (Learn aboutwhat it is like to be raised vegan. Bring yourquestions to ask this group of vegan kids, andyoung adults that were raised vegan, what worked,and what didn’t. How did they handle specificchallenges, and why they are glad they arevegan.) – Amie Hamlin (moderator)

University RoomPutting on a VegFest - Part 2 – (What To DoDuring and After) (Panel) – Hal Hamer, moderator— Jen Kaden, Dave Norris, Bill Drelles andJack McMillan

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Genes Don’t Determine Destiny (Her mom,aunt and both sisters had breast cancer. Theirfamily became part of the original BRCA1/BRCA2gene studies. All had heart disease, diabetes andAlzheimer’s. She almost died of a colon blockageat 28. Doctors said, “Do something different.” 40years later: 150 racing age group awards and anationally ranked sprinter. Find your way amongtough challenges.) – Ellen Jaffe Jones

Scholar’s RoomWorld Hunger/Food Security and the VeganDiet: Solutions and Challenges to FoodSecurity (Overview of world hunger/food securityin 2019. Also presented Ireland’s Great Hunger,the impact of different crops on food security.Carrying capacity of meat based diet vs. vegandiet. World population growth slowed, but meatconsumption creates completion for limited land.Method for achieving food security, effectivepromotion of selected fruits and vegetables usedfor increasing food security.) – Juan Deguara

Terrace RoomBalance, Coordination and Skill Training (JohnPierre’s most popular exercise class. Enhanceyour balance, reflexes and skill in this fun,

challenging and enlightening workout. All levels offitness welcome.) – John Pierre

STUDIO THEATERPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterLine Dancing for Health, Fitness, and Fun(Line dancing regularly has many health benefits.Come and learn some basic line dances whilegetting exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise. Noprior experience is required and you don’t need apartner. You’ll dance individually to country musicwithin a group). – Ed Adams

1:45 – 3:45 PM - FOOD DEMONSTRATIONHeritage Hall B & CEasy Recipes to Impress Anyone...even if youthink you can’t cook! – Anne Dinshah

1:45 – 2:45 PMHeritage Hall ANature versus Nurture in the Context of Aging(Industry wants us to believe that genes are thebiggest factor impacting functionality as we age,because patented genetically-targeted treatmentsare very profitable. But genes aren’t the wholestory and science shows that many things wehave control over can actually turn our genes onand off. Information is power.) – JoAnn Farb

University RoomConversations With Dog (Getting a clue about lifefrom some of our best teachers. Direct advise fromthe horse’s (and others) mouths.) – Rae Sikora

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Can This Relationship Survive? (Have youembraced vegan living but your loved one -partner, parent, child, other family member orclose friend - has not? Has this situation led tofeelings of frustration, loneliness, heartbreak?Find out how others have successfully navigatedthese difficult waters - and learn what mistakes toavoid!) – Jennifer Greene

Scholar’s RoomSpecieism in a Time of ism’s. (Farmer Brown willmake the case that agriculture, the domesticationof plants and animals, was the main driver of of thenegative isms we live with today.) – Harold Brown

Campus RoomDecolorizing Veganism (This class will discussthe obstacles, stigmas, and stereotypes thatminority groups experience when transitioningto veganism. We will seek to discuss solutionson how to be more effective in reaching thesecultures.) – Chef GW Chew



President’s RoomLearn to Produce Successful Vegan CookingClasses for Everyone (No matter how simple,cooking classes are a natural way to promoteveganism and empower people to go into thekitchen and cook healthy compassionate food.Learn the 5P’s to ensure a successful and excitingevent. Along the way, you, as the presenter willgain self-confidence, make friends and have theopportunity to change people’s lives.)– Fran Costigan

College RoomPennsylvania: Where American Veg AdvocacyStarted (Many vegans are unaware of how themovement they’re part of got started - well, inthe U.S. it started here in Pennsylvania. Withcartoons, anecdotes and character profiles, we’lllook at the early history of vegetarian advocacyin the U.S., including the fiery street theater ofBenjamin Lay, who lived in a cave in Abington,PA; the all-vegetarian community established atEphrata, PA; and how the Bible Christians, startingin 1817, and Sylvester Graham, starting in 1830,made Philadelphia the first hub of plant-basedadvocacy in the nation.) – Vance Lehmkuhl

3:00 – 4:00 PMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumReversing Autoimmune Disease withSupermarket Foods – Brooke Goldner, MD

Heritage Hall AHow Plant-based Diets Improve the Interactionbetween Our Microbiome & Physiology– Milton Mills, MD

University RoomWhy Do I Have Stubborn Belly Fat When IDo a Million Crunches A Day? ARRGH! (This“pouffer” that won’t go away! Stretch your mindaround the many reasons that cause annoyingbelly blobs. Learn simple, specific exercises thatactually work for people who can’t stand gyms,are over a CERTAIN age and don’t have time forfull workouts. Bring a mat or towel if you want toexercise with Marty.) – Marty Davey, MS, RD

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Environmental Consequences of a Meat-based Diet (Climate change, species extinction,water pollution, air pollution, soil erosion, lossof biodiversity, ocean dead zones - our country’smeat-based diet is a major cause of all theenvironmental problems we face. This session willexamine how a plant-based diet could help healour planet.) – Greg Lawson

Campus RoomMarketing Your Veganism, Your Vegan Brandand/or Your Vegan Business To Help CreateMore Vegans (If creating more vegans is a toppriority to you then learning how to market yourveganism is a must. Using validated businesspractices, we will explore how to more effectivelycreate a vegan brand, avoid the pitfalls and“plant the seeds” of veganism. From effectiveuse of social media, exhibiting, presenting andpromoting, your vegan brand will become morerecognizable and appealing to those non-vegansyou wish to convert.) – Michael Taylor

Meet in front of Laurel HallOUTDOOR COOPERATIVE GAME: (Fun andfriendly active games. Hackey sack, tracball,miyachi, netball,Waboba Flyer, paddleball. You willget tips and coaching to help you learn.)– Chip Ballew

Meet in front of Living Learning CenterMindfulness Nature Walk (This pleasant naturewalk is an invitation to step back from the bustleand to enjoy the peace found when living fullywithin our present-moment experiences. Walkingmindfully through nature, we are reminded ofour interconnection with all things. This hikeincludes simple, guided mindfulness practicesthat assist us in experiencing the sights, sounds,and sensations of our journey. If rain, gatherat the meeting point for an indoor meditationsession. Note: Portions of this activity may not bewheelchair accessible.) – Mark Agrusti

4:10 PM - PLENARYPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterEmcee: Vance Lehmkuhl

How Not to Die: Are Most of us Eating ourWay to an Early Grave with our Diet? (Doctor,nutrition specialist and author Michael Gregersays yes! He outlines why switching to a plant-based diet can not only help improve overallhealth, but can also reverse effects of commondiseases such as heart disease. Drawing parallelsbetween how we dealt with smoking in the past tohow we are dealing with nutrition today, this talkwill have you reaching for more plant-based foodoptions and not asking ‘where’s the beef?’)– Michael Greger, MD (60min)

7:00 PM - MUSICAL PRELUDEPasquerilla Performing Arts Center– Olivia Samson

7:15 PM – PLENARYEmcee – Maribeth Abrams

THURSDAY, JULY 4 (con’t)


Our Dysfunctional Medical System thatIgnores Plant-Based Nutrition, a HistoryLesson – T. Colin Campbell PhD (40 min)

Reducing Cancer Risk: A Plant-basedApproach (Learn how a plant-based diet canhelp reduce cancer risk and improve survival.)– Lee Crosby, RD (20 min)

The Food Rx for Cardiovascular Disease: TheIntegration of Nutrition in the Medical Practice– Baxter D. Montgomery, MD FACC (60 min)

9:10 PM (or immediately after the plenary session)Heritage Hall - Living Learning Center

EVENING SOCIALTime to meet and socialize with other attendees.Refreshments available.

9:30 PM – EVENING SKY WATCHINGBegin near flagpole, east of Blackington HallTonight’s crescent Moon is higher, thicker, andeasier to see, but quite low by 9:30 p.m. Our solarsystem’s biggest moon, Ganymede, is alone westof Jupiter, and three are east until Io moves infront of planet at 10:02 p.m. Saturn’s rings, nowtipped 24,° will disappear when edge-on in 2025.AT 10:45 PM, WE’LL WALK TO ATHLETIC FIELDSfor constellation tour, spectacular Milky Way, andviews of star clusters and other objects throughtelescopes and binoculars. – Led by Robert Victor

FRIDAY, JULY 56:00 – 7:15 AM - BIRD WALKMeet in front of the Living Learning CenterEmphasis will be on identifying birds by sightand sound (Binoculars optional, but desirable.)– Ted Barnett and Jonathan Balcombe

6:30 - 7:30 AM – YOGAHeritage Hall AYoga - Mindful Movement and Meditation(This slow and gentle Yoga and meditationclass, students are introduced to breathingtechniques, foundational Yoga postures, andSun Salutations, with detailed attention toproper anatomical alignment, body mechanics,functional movement, and mindful practices, thathelp to prepare the body and mind for clarity,health, and meditation. This class provides thegroundwork for a safe, sustainable, and life-longyoga practice. Students of all levels of Yogapractice are welcome. You may want to bring amat, blanket or towel.) – Ariel Jing Xu

8:45 – 9:45 AMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumA Research Journey in Nutritional Science(Connecting parts with the whole)– T. Colin Campbell PhD

Heritage Hall AFlying Solo (The biggest problem for veganseating alone is how to get a wide variety ofnutrients and not waste food. Hear and sharebest practices on how to prep recipes for 1-2servings versus usual recipe format which serves4 or more.) – Ellen Jaffe Jones

Heritage Hall BDespair Repair (With eyes wide open to someof the horrors of the world, many vegans facedespair and compassion fatigue. What tools doYOU have to be a positive healthy light in anoften dark sky? A few tweaks and tools will helpkeep you energized and living fully in the world.)– Rae Sikora

University RoomCan you Eat Birthday (Wedding, HolidayCake) and Be Healthy Too? (Chef FranCostigan, the “Queen of Vegan Desserts” teachesan online 90-Day Essential Vegan DessertsCourse, hands-on and demo dessert classes,writes vegan dessert cookbooks, yet shepromotes a whole foods diet with desserts astreats only. Join Fran to discuss this hot buttontopic and vegan sweeteners and other dessertingredients.) – Fran Costigan

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Building a Movement that Includes EveryBody (Having a fat body shouldn’t make onesubject to prejudice, but presently in our society,it does. Weight stigma contributes to depression,anxiety, social isolation. Vegans can challengethis injustice by changing the way we frameinformation about vegan nutrition. See howJennifer does this in her advocacy, and considerhow you might apply these lessons in your ownlife.) – Jennifer Greene

Campus RoomIssues in Raising Vegan Children (Panel)– Maribeth Abrams, MS, CNC (moderator) JoAnnFarb, Amie Hamlin, Allison Rivers Samson andDavid Samson



Scholar’s RoomOur Climate, Our Diets: What We Need toKnow in 2019 (What’s changing this year inclimate science? Explore current knowledgeand trends. And if you still eat flesh, dairy, andfishes, connect your own dots to those “naturaldisasters” resulting from the unnatural systemthat produces what goes in your grocery bags.It’s never too late to learn. And you won’t bealone on the journey.) – Lee Hall, JD, LLM

College RoomIt’s Never Been Easier to be Vegan (A reviewof the marketplace and guide to meal planningand daily living.) – Freya Dinshah

Meet in front of Living Learning CenterMindfulness Nature Walk (This pleasant naturewalk is an invitation to step back from the bustleand to enjoy the peace found when living fullywithin our present-moment experiences. Walkingmindfully through nature, we are reminded ofour interconnection with all things. This hikeincludes simple, guided mindfulness practicesthat assist us in experiencing the sights, sounds,and sensations of our journey. If rain, gatherat the meeting point for an indoor meditationsession. Note: Portions of this activity may notbe wheelchair accessible.) – Mark Agrusti

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - PLENARYPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterEmcee: Vance Lehmkuhl

DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGA Prayer for Compassion: This feature lengthdocumentary inspires and encourages thosealready on a religious or spiritual path, to expandtheir circle of compassion to embrace all life,regardless of species, and make choices inalignment with this value. (some graphic imagesare shown)

Question and answer session after the showing:Thomas Wade Jackson, Producer / Director andVictorian Moran, Producer

1:45 – 2:45 PM – PLENARYPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterEmcee: Vance Lehmkuhl

Keto Diets: What You Need to Know - Areketogenic diets healthy? Are they even safe? Joinregistered dietitian Lee Crosby to learn the truthabout keto diets. – Lee Crosby, RD (40 min)

The Future is Vegan: How Social ChangeHappens – Sarina Farb (20 min)

3:00 – 5:00 PM - FOOD DEMONSTRATIONHeritage Hall B & CLearn the Secrets of Creating DeliciousVegan Cuisine (Experience GW Chew’ssignature comfort foods that can be made in20 minutes or less) – GW Chew

3:00 – 4:00 PMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumThe Food Rx for Cardiovascular Disease:A defined, plant-based diet as a potentialtherapeutic approach in the treatment of heartfailure: a clinical case series– Baxter D. Montgomery, MD FACC

Heritage Hall ACan We Afford Not to Include at Least theRecommended Intake Levels in Our Diet?(Most Americans consistently fall short ofachieving recommended levels of fruits andvegetables and even following plant-baseddiets, this can be a challenge for some. Recentevidence suggests for optimal health we mayneed to double the recommended intakes. Wewill discuss reasons and benefits for meetingthe recommended amount, why this should bedoubled, why this is one of the most importantdisease prevention parts of our diet, and sharemany useful tips and cost saving strategies topack in the fruits and vegetables into our dailyroutine and not break the bank account in doingso). – Tim Radak, RDN DrPH MPH

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Are Humans Designed to Eat Meat (Part 2)– Milton Mills, MD

University RoomYou’re Not Dead, Yet: Nutrition for the over50 crowd (You are NOT getting older. You arebecoming a more prestigious vintage. BUT, guesswhat? Nutrition needs change. Stay your FAB selfwith the LaDiva of dietetics herself, Marty Davey.Guaranteed to let you see that you are the“Gold” in “Golden age.” Updated from last year.Same bad jokes.) – Marty Davey, MS, RD

Campus RoomHow to Combat Climate Change with YourFork (Your most immediate and effective wayto control climate change is personal, throughdietary choices. By eating a plant-based dietyou not only lessen your impact but can loseweight and get healthy at the same time. Weneed to understand that we have a responsibilitytowards both saving our planet and controllingout health. The solution to climate change is onour forks.) – Kathy Pollard

FRIDAY, JULY 5 (con’t)



Scholar’s RoomThe Sound of Silence (Sound is energy. Thespoken word and music have the power to heal.This fun and interactive session will explorethe ideas and theories of quantum energiesthat help us evolve. Come, sing, dance! FarmerBrown will share his experiences and how musichas been one of the anchors in his life and howlanguage is so important in our lives from ourhealth to our activism. Learn the Sufi dance ofpeace and how we connect with one another.)– Harold Brown

President’s RoomVegan Contests - A Growing Form ofAdvocacy (A key form of ‘food activism,’ that is,promoting vegan food as a mainstream choice,is citywide or regional contests allowing peopleto vote on vegan venues and vegan menu items.As the founder of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak inPhilly contest and cofounder of the Philly VeganAwards, I’ve learned a few things about whatmethods of promotion, engagement and overalllogistics work best in my area. Contests canbe generated that will generate a good amountof buzz within and outside the local vegancommunity, that will at least pay for themselvesand in some cases may be able to raise revenuefor vegan causes.) – Vance Lehmkuhl

College RoomAnimals in Modern Animal Agriculture (Best-selling author and Oxford-educated historialYuval Noah Hariri describes modern animalagriculture as the worst crime in human history.Using only minimal graphic images, we lookat the trend lines, for better and for worse, foranimals in our modern agricultural system.)– Jeffrey Spitz Cohan

Track at the Athletic FieldsBOOT CAMP: Fun & Effective Sports andConditioning for all Fitness Levels - Let’smove and laugh together! (Please bring waterand appropriate footwear) – John Pierre andAnne Dinshah

4:15 – 5:15 PMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumGet the Doctor’s Expert Opinion on YourHealth and Nutrition Questions– Michael Greger, MD

Heritage Hall APlant Based Pediatrics: Nourishing Kids forOptimal Health (Discussion of how many ofour most serious chronic diseases-- like obesity,diabetes, asthma, and coronary heart disease --start in childhood and how a whole foods plant-based diet right from the beginning will help todecrease the risk of many childhood illnesses

and set the stage for vitality and longevity wellinto adulthood.) – Robert Breakey, MD

University RoomWhy people sometimes fail on vegan Diets –and how to prevent this (Being a “failed vegan”can do wonders for one’s YouTube channel,but it’s a tragedy for animals, the environmentand future generations. Learn the science andthe psychology so that you can be the bestadvocate and mentor possible to others.)– JoAnn Farb

Scholar’s RoomStrength Training for Heart Health (DerekTresize will discuss why strength training is sobeneficial for heart health and cover specificstrategies for those seeking to build their heartstrength and how to train safely if you’re at highrisk for a cardiovascular event.)– Derek Tresize

Campus RoomReading Food Labels: Making Sense ofHealthy Eating (Labels on food packages can beconfusing and even misleading. With an eye towardmaintaining healthy, plant-centered food choices,you’ll receive guidance on how to read labels forcommon foods, including cereals, snack foods,frozen veggie burgers, and more. An interactive,hands-on workshop.) – Sally Lipsky, PhD

President’s RoomServing Appropriate Food to Non-vegans(Saving animals and our planet and healthconcerns are reasons to eat vegan. Non-veganscan be turned off by dishes that seem strangeor bland and uninteresting. We will discussinteresting and appropriate items to servefor meetings, informal gatherings, communityoutreach, parties and full meals. Some foodsamples will be offered.) – Roberta Schiff

College RoomAdvancing the Cause: Your New Career inVegan Nutrition (Are you interested in nutritionas a career? Individuals, health care providersand food service operators are increasinglyinterested in accessing or offering professionalvegan nutrition services. We’ll discuss thevarious education programs, implicationsof professional licensure, and how to find aprogram that fits—whether you are still earninga degree, or already have one. Advance themovement by converting your passion into yourprofession!) – Mark Rifkin, MS, RDN

Owen Library FieldCIRCUS TRICKS PLAYSHOPLearn to balance on a rola-bola, spin adiabolo, juggle (those who can juggle could


learn rings and/or clubs), do juggling stix andspin poi – Led by Chip Ballew

STUDIO THEATREPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterThe Nia Technique (Allison returns with thispopular and easy-to-follow fitness class thatincludes Dance + Martial Arts + Yoga. ExperienceFUN and JOY through holistic movement. In thissession, you’ll also learn the moves for our NiaFlash Mob at the Saturday night dance party!)– Allison Rivers Samson

5:00 – 11:00 PM – WEEKEND PACKAGEREGISTRATIONLiving Learning Center Lobby

7:00 PM - MUSICAL PRELUDE– Performed by Nathaniel Barnett

Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center

7:15 PM - PLENARYEmcee: Maribeth Abrams

Goodbye Lupus - How I became Lupus Freewith Supermarket Foods – Brooke Goldner, MD(30 min)

More Than Meats The Eye: The Impactof Our Food Choices on Animals and the

Environment, and Why a Growing Number ofPeople are Leaving Animals Off Their Plates.– Jenny Brown (30 min)

Why Plants Work? The role they have indecreasing inflammation and constipationwhich increases quality of life – Terry Mason,MD FACS (60 min - including time for questions)

9:10 PM (or immediately after the plenarysession)EVENING SOCIAL & DANCINGHeritage HallLiving Learning CenterMusic provided by vegan, DJ Shamrock – Lightrefreshments available.

9:30 P.M. – EVENING SKY WATCHINGBegins near flagpole, east of BlackingtonHallBinoculars show earthshine on Moon’s dark side,with Regulus, heart of Leo, 3° lower left. Enjoyviews of Moon, Jupiter and Galilean moons, twoor three east, one west, and Saturn’s rings! Julymap depicting sky at 10:20 p.m. tonight showsseven stars of first magnitude or brighter, andtwo planets. See them all! AT 10:45 PM, WE’LLWALK TO ATHLETIC FIELDS for constellation tour,spectacular Milky Way, and views of star clustersand other objects through telescopes andbinoculars. – Led by Robert Victor

FRIDAY, JULY 5 (con’t)

SATURDAY, JULY 66:00 – 7:15 AM – BIRD WALKMeet in front of the Living Learning CenterEmphasis will be on identifying birds by sightand sound (Binoculars optional, but desirable.) –Ted Barnett and Jonathan Balcombe

6:30 – 7:30 AM – YOGAHeritage Hall AYOGAThe Yoga Lab: An Exploration of Strength,Balance, and Joy. (Join Mark in the “Yoga Lab”for a mindful practice session that combinestraditional Yoga with elements of Westernkinesiology. Through the course of the practice,you will learn more about your human experienceas you explore your body, mind, & spirit throughmovement & stillness. We will investigate commonmuscular imbalances and learn to improve themin order to realize more comfort & integrationin life and yoga. You may want to bring a mat,blanket or towel.) – Mark Agrusti

8:45 AM – 9:45 AMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumPrevent and Reverse Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet (The underlying causes of insulinresistance will be explained, and a plant-baseddiet will be presented as an evidence-basedapproach shown for decades to prevent andreverse this condition. Case studies from CureDiabetes, a group lifestyle medicine program, willbe shared.) – Karen Smith, RD, CDE

Heritage Hall AWhat a Fish Knows (This richly illustratedpresentation focuses on the most underestimatedand maligned vertebrates on Earth. Fishes aresentient, aware, social, even Machiavellian.Highlighting discoveries from fish scientists andenthusiasts around the world, and ponderinghis own encounters with fishes, biologist andbest-selling author Jonathan Balcombe presentsa fresh look at these remarkable creatures in alltheir breathtaking beauty and diversity.)– Jonathan Balcombe, PhD


Heritage Hall BWhen I’m 64: Plant-Powered Living for Slow-Motion Aging (Learn the 4 types of aging andhow lifestyle choices can affect 3 of them, aswell as how to implement Victoria’s signaturelive-well program, MEND ~ Meditation, Exercises,Nourishment, and Detoxification.) – Victoria Moran

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Be Vegan, Yet Keep Friends/Family (Fun socialtips/stories you can use to gracefully handle anysituation with people who might not think like youdo.) – Anne Dinshah

University RoomVegan Poster Child Syndrome (Vegan meansnever getting old, fat, sick or tired, right? Wrong.Being a regular human as the only vegan in theroom isn’t easy. Being real in a non-vegan world.)– Rae Sikora

Campus RoomVegetarianism in Art (Art is rich with imageryof animals, including some art with underlyingvegetarian themes. While most artworks depictcutesy storybook animals, this slideshowwill explore the hidden meanings of iconsof European and American paintings whosenarratives unwittingly portray our exploitationof them for food. Thus some artworks depicthunting, fishing, butcher shops, and dairyfarming, but others portray the Ark and thePeaceable Kingdom. Artists notably includeBruegel, Bosch, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer, andEdward Hicks, plus some less popularly known,such as Arcimboldo, Aertsen, Bassano, and ourcontemporary Sue Coe). – Mark Braunstein

Scholar’s RoomNonviolent Communication (NonviolentCommunication, or NVC, is a communicationprocess developed by Marshall Rosenberg.Sometimes referred to as CompassionateCommunication, its purpose is to create humanconnections that empower compassionate givingand receiving. Learn why NVC helps our cause,and how to use it to get your point across and yourneeds met.) – Jennifer Greene and Amie Hamiln

President’s RoomIntersectional Veganism (Some social justiceactivists promote “intersectionality”—the ideathat various forms of injustice are connected.Intersectionality presents the vegan movementwith opportunities and challenges. By makingcommon cause with those who favor civil rights,women’s rights, LGBT rights, and others, webroaden our base. Yet given political polarization,intersectionality can also alienate potential allies.Let’s discuss our experiences.) – Michael Dorf

10:00 – 11:00 AM – PLENARYPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterEmcee – Vance Lehmkuhl

Vegan Perspectives on Cell-Based Meat (Lab-grown “slaughter free” meat is being promotedby some animal advocates as a way to producemeat without hurting animals. But is cell-basedmeat really better for animals, the environment,and a “solution” we should be promoting? Joina chemistry teacher, a doctor, a former farmer,and a lawyer for a discussion about the facts andrealities of the latest food industry trend: Cleanmeat.) – Panel discussion moderated by JoAnnFarb and panelists include Sarina Farb, MiltonMills,MD, Harold Brown and Lee Hall, JD, LLM

11:15 – 12:15 PMPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterCourageous Compassion (Through theeloquence of spoken words, imagery and musicperformance, this presentation focuses uponembracing the greatest gift we can give to otherbeings – compassion. The courage to transformour collective identity away from an egocentricview will reawaken the deep kinship we have withour fellow beings, and create a path to restore thesustainability of the natural world.)– Joanne Kong PhD

Heritage Hall AHealth is a Gift You Give Yourself (Overviewof why and how a whole food plant-based dietprovides optimal nutrition for people of all ageswho want to improve their vitality and avoidchronic disease.) – Robert Breakey, MD

Heritage Hall BCurrent Vegan Research - The NEW SoulStudy at the University of South Carolina (Aresearch study coupling Southern cooking, veganmeals and taught by a Northerner? Recipe fordisaster? Learn how cultures collide and cometogether in the NEW Soul Study, conducted atthe University of South Carolina. NEW Soul usesa WFPB approach to decrease heart disease inAfrican Americans in the Stroke Belt of the UnitedStates.) – Marty Davey, MS, RD

University RoomVegan Reboot (Sometimes the best intentionsfalter. Bring your biggest challenge or obstacle andsee if there isn’t a way to hop back on the roadto success, however you define it. Identify andgain clarity with direction for your vegan goals. Docelebrity endorsements mean anything? How canwe deal with defections of others and on socialmedia? Should we care?) – Ellen Jaffe Jones



Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241Walking A Fine Line: Negotiating HealthCare as a Vegan (Physicians and other primaryproviders typically receive very little training innutrition, and many of us are concerned whetherand how to utilize such professionals in ourhealthcare. Are there times we should simplyagree to disagree? When should we separate?We’ll discuss how and why responsible veganscan and should engage the mainstream healthcare system - and find that proper sense ofbalance) – Mark Rifkin, MS, RDN

Scholar’s RoomWhat the Bible has to Say About Plant-basedDiets & Animal Rights (There is strong andextensive support for a vegan diet and animalrights in the Judeo-Christian Bible. This sessionexplores that evidence in an open discussionformat.) – Milton Mills, MD, Roberta Schiff andJeffrey Cohan

Campus RoomBringing Vegan Dining into the Mainstream:Host a ‘Vegan Chef Challenge’ to InspireMore Vegan Options at Local Restaurants inYour Community! (Learn about the Vegan ChefChallenge, a grass-roots movement designed tochallenge chefs and restaurants to offer morecreative, delicious plant-based menu options; andfind out how to start your own! Inspired by annualevents in Sacramento, CA and Raleigh-Durham,N.C., Vegan Chef Challenges have compelledhundreds of restaurants to add vegan items totheir menus year-round; and the program is nowexpanding across the country. Find out what’sinvolved in organizing a VCC, and how VeganOutreach can provide resources & support to getyou started.) – Bethany Davis

Terrace RoomHackeysack Playshop (Hackeysack (or footbag)is a fun and cooperative game and is also one ofthe oldest around. It has been in many culturesand forms around the world. Challenging to learnand takes much practice, but tips and coachingmake it easier.) – Chip Ballew

STUDIO THEATREPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterThe Nia Technique (Allison returns with thispopular and easy-to-follow fitness class thatincludes Dance + Martial Arts + Yoga. ExperienceFUN and JOY through holistic movement. In thissession, you’ll also learn the moves for our NiaFlash Mob at the Saturday night dance party!)– Allison Rivers Samson

1:45 PM – 2:45 – PLENARYPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterEmcee: Vance Lehmkuhl

Do Animals Hold the Key to Your Health?– Aysha Akhtar, MD, MPH (20 minutes)

The Smaller Majority: Surprising Insects– Jonathan Balcombe (40 Minutes)

3:00 – 5:00 PM – FOOD DEMONSTRATIONHeritage Hall B & CVegan Desserts For Everyone (Learn to makea few core recipes and you’ll have variationsgalore.) – Fran Costigan

3:00 – 4:00 PMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumEssential Fatty Acids: Health Effects,Controversies, and Recommendations forPlant Based Diets (Essential. Yes. But just howessential? We will define types and sourcesof EFA focusing on omega-3 and 6 pathways,what they make, ratio and conversion rates,health benefits, controversies, and despite mostrecommendations discuss whether vegansand vegetarians actually need to use a DHAsupplement.) – Tim Radak, RDN, DrPH, MPH

Heritage Hall ADementia – Whole Health Instead of Holein Head (Dietitian and researcher, Marty Daveypresents the latest findings on Alzheimer’s anddementia. Marty’s very funny presentations arealways insightful and leave you with the next stepsto better brain cognition and loving embracing lifeas an elder.) – Marty Davey, MS, RD

University RoomThe Environmental Impact of Eating Sea Life(What’s the current status of Earth’s aquatichabitats? What are we learning right now fromresults of the “sustainable seafood” marketsegment? Lee Hall, who has developed andtaught courses in Environmental Law and is nowwriting for the Encyclopedia of UN SustainabilityGoals, explores what we know, and how to sharethis information.) – Lee Hall, JD, LLM

College RoomGetting Started and Staying on Track With aPlant-Based Diet (Learn proven strategies foradopting a healthy vegan diet, how to preparesimple menus without recipes, and how to makeit sustainable when you return to the real world. Ifyou should find yourself off-course, learn how toget back on track quickly, without beating yourselfup!) – Christin Bummer

SATURDAY, JULY 6 (con’t)


Campus RoomLocal Vegetarian/Vegan Groups: StartingOne and Keeping It Alive (Panel) – Ted Barnett(moderator) Carol Barnett, Roberta Schiff, AmieHamlin, and Jennifer Greene

Scholar’s RoomVegans Go to the Museums: A History ofAnimals in Art, Music, and Literature (Allthroughout history there have been countlessexamples of animals captured in the world ofart; we’ll look closely at 10 examples, fromEdward Hopper to Pablo Picasso. We’ll also listento several songs which celebrate the animalkingdom, along with reading excerpts from literaryworks where our animal friends are featured.)– Kathleen Kinsolving

President’s RoomAll You Need Is Love (“I love my dog. I love mycat. I loved the vacation I took. I love a goodsteak.” How often do we hear these expressions oflove? Yet they each have a different connotationof what love is. We will look into this briar patchof what love means, how to make sense of it,and how to deal with the variances with a deeperunderstanding of love. A handy tool for anyactivist!) – Harold Brown

Track at the Athletic FieldsBOOT CAMP: Fun & Effective Sports andConditioning for all Fitness Levels – Let’smove and laugh together! (Please bring waterand appropriate footwear) – John Pierre and AnneDinshah

4:10 – 5:10 PMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumDiets & Health: How Plant-based DietsImprove Human Health and Longevity– Milton Mills, MD

Heritage Hall AThe Ethics of Animal Experimentation (Byresearchers’ own admissions, animal experimentscauses animals extreme pain, distress,injury, and death. The only serious purportedjustification for treating animals so badly is thebenefits argument: the benefits to humans areso significant they outweigh the interests ofthe animal victims. I explain why the benefitsargument fails and why animal experimentationshould be abolished.) – Mylan Engel Jr.

University RoomPractical Mindfulness & Stress Reductionfor our Busy Lives (This experiential workshopexplores the fundamentals of using Mindfulnessfor stress-reduction, with an emphasis onintegrating these skills into our everyday lives.

Mindfulness is the practice of fully “beinghere” now; simply observing present-momentexperiences with an attitude of openness andnon-judgement. These practices are proven toreduce stress and can help us find clarity andease during the challenges of our busy, productivelives.) – Mark Agrusti

Campus RoomBasics of Plant-based Eating (Workshopintended for the novice seeking practicalinformation or those wanting a refresher on plant-centered eating. Includes: What a plant-baseddiet is and is not. Why eating plants is importantfor overall health. Simple steps for preparingplant-based meals, including shopping lists andconvenience tips. Resources for continuing yourplant-based journey) – Sally Lipsky

Scholar’s RoomHow to More Effectively Convert Peopleto Veganism Using a Tactical BusinessApproach (The challenges of converting family,friends and acquaintances to veganism, thenhaving them stay vegan is formidable. Usingtested and validated business/sales practicessignificantly enhances your chances of success.Understanding the sales cycle and knowing howto overcome objections and offering post salesupport can greatly increase the odds of “gettingthe order”.) – Michael Taylor

President’s RoomLooking Back & Moving Forward (I opened theBread Shop in 1971, believing it was Chicago’sfirst vegetarian business. Little did I know thebreathe and depth of the vegetarian movement.We must utilize the wisdom, support andresources of those who came before. Let’s learnfrom the mistakes of the past to move towards agreener future. Knowing our history will strengthenour Great Movement.) – Kay Stepkin

STUDIO THEATREPasquerilla Performing Arts CenterPrehab and Rehab: Exercises to Support Pain-Free Long Term Fitness (The modern, sedentarylifestyle often puts us in unnatural positionsfor long periods of time, leading to muscularimbalances and reduced flexibility. In thistherapeutic fitness class, we will address commonweak areas such as the hip and shoulder joints,leading the group in exercises that will strengthenweak muscles and stretch overtight ones. You willwalk away from this class with new knowledgeand an arsenal of exercises to add to your dailyroutine that will keep you free of injury anddiscomfort for years to come!) – Derek Tresize andMarcella Torres



SUNDAY, JULY 76:30 AM – MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THEANIMALSWhalley Memorial Chapel(Inter-religious/Non-denominational)Inspirational readings and music – Beth Ertz

6:30 – 7:30 AM – YOGAHeritage Hall AYoga – Mindful Movement and Meditation(This slow and gentle Yoga and meditationclass, students are introduced to breathingtechniques, foundational Yoga postures, andSun Salutations, with detailed attention toproper anatomical alignment, body mechanics,functional movement, and mindful practices, thathelp to prepare the body and mind for clarity,health, and meditation. This class provides thegroundwork for a safe, sustainable, and life-longyoga practice. Students of all levels of Yogapractice are welcome. You may want to bring amat, blanket or towel.) – Ariel Jing Xu

8:30 – 9:30 AMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumThe Heart in Heath & Disease – Milton Mills, MD

Heritage Hall ABats: Myth and Reality (Misconceptions aboundabout bats. This illustrated presentation debunksthe myths and explores some of the remarkable

ways in which bats live, including how they findfood, communicate, parent, and cooperate. Withover 1,300 species, bats are second only torodents as the most diverse group of mammals,and their astonishing abilities make for an eye-opening tour.) – Jonathan Balcombe, PhD

Heritage Hall B“Planet” Based Living, Putting the EarthFirst. (Our actions away from the dining roomtable make just as important impact on theearth, humanity and the animals as do ourfood choices. Learn how to live according to theprinciples of Ahimsa and do the least amount ofharm.) – John Pierre

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241The Medically Supervised 15-Day WFPBJumpstart: A Formula for Success (Rochester[NY] Lifestyle Medicine has used highlymotivational instant-result lab testing bothbefore and after a 15-day whole-food plant-based diet program to inspire and supporthundreds of participants as they make lifestylechanges. Often the most dramatic improvementis found in those who need it most. Join us aswe march into the belly of the beast to helppatients, battle the traditional health care systemand heal the planet—all at the same time.)– Ted D. Barnett, MD

SATURDAY, JULY 6 (con’t)

5:30 – 7:00 PMFAREWELL DINNER (Serving until 7:00 PM)

7:15 PM – MUSICAL PRELUDEPasquerilla Performing Arts Center– Performed by Vance & Slyler Lehmkuhl

7:30 PM – SPECIAL PRESENTATIONEmcee – Maribeth Abrams and Vance Lehmkuhl

Musical Performance by the SummerfestChildren (10 min)

Evidence-Based Weight Loss (Dr. Greger ispremiering his brand-new talk based on hisupcoming book How Not to Diet) – MichaelGreger, MD (75 min)

Vegan Hall of Fame – Induction Ceremony

A special performance by some of ourSummerfest Speakers – coordinated by BethErtz. (15 min)

9:40 PM or Immediately following the SpecialPresentation – until 1:00 AMEVENING SOCIAL & DANCINGHeritage HallLiving Learning CenterIt’s our last night together, so you won’t wantmiss this chance to mingle, dance and see thenew friends you’ve made this week.Music provided by vegan DJ Shamrock. Lightrefreshments available.

9:40 P.M. – EVENING SKY WATCHINGBegins near flagpole, east of Blackington HallMoon is one-quarter full, showing muchdetail! We’ll observe Saturn’s rings, and find allfour Galilean moons closely west of Jupiter, untilbrightest Ganymede disappears behind planetat 11:10 PM. THEN, WE’LL WALK TO ATHLETICFIELDS for constellations, Milky Way, and farewellviews of deep sky objects through telescopes andbinoculars. – Led by Robert Victor



University RoomMinimalist Plant-Based Eating for a HealthyBody Composition (Making plant-based eatinghabitual is key to reaping the maximum healthbenefits from this diet, and that motivate manyof us to stick with it. The key to making thediet habitual is making it so simple that it isn’ta burden. Here we will share our strategy forminimizing the mental burden (and cost) of mealplanning and eating plant-based while jugglingfamily, career, and athletic competition. We willalso have grocery and meal planning cheat sheetsto share!) – Derek Tresize and Marcella Torres

Campus RoomBut If We Didn’t Eat Them They Wouldn’tExist! (Some people say that veganism harmscows, chickens, and other animals that exist onlybecause they were bred to be eaten. Any goodresponse implicates the “nonidentity problem”that’s related to other important questions, likewhether societies owe reparations for historicalinjustices such as slavery and the Holocaust andwhether environmental damage today harmspeople in the future. Let’s discuss.) – Michael Dorfand Sherry Colb

Scholar’s RoomVegans Go to the Movies: A History ofAnimals in Cinema (This workshop will explorehow animals have been treated from the earlydays of film making to the present; how somefilms have influenced people to change theirthinking about animals, and how enoughconcern about abuse in the industry helpedlaunch the American Humane Association whichmonitors the treatment of animals in film.)– Kathleen Kinsolving

President’s RoomQuestlove’s ‘Vegan Cheesesteak’: Why WeNeed More Vegans in the Newsroom (Why didmainstream headlines mistakenly tout a newvegetarian cheesesteak as ‘vegan’? Because westill need more vegan journalists to counter theimplicit bias and ignorance of otherwise capablereporters and editors for whom veganism is anexotic annoyance. We’ll look at how vegan andanti-vegan news gets shaped by mainstreamoutlets, as gathered from decades at top regionaldaily newspapers. We’ll also look at maximizingmedia coverage of veg groups, and the value oflocalized social media.) – Vance Lehmkuhl

9:45 – 10:45 AMEngineering & Science Bldg. – AuditoriumThe Latest on The Vegan Dietary Patternand Other Lifestyle Factors on Cancer (Asa researcher in nutrition and cancer at theUniversity of Rochester Medical Center, I willpresent some of the latest findings on the

benefits of a vegan diet and other lifestylefactors in preventing cancer and addressing theimpact of cancer and cancer treatment in cancerpatients and survivors.) – Julia Inglis PhD, RD

Heritage Hall AEssential Fatty Acids (Recent research onfish and fish oil supplements for CVD: Why theresearch suggests no benefit and implicationsfor plant based diets. Fish and Fish OilSupplements have long been promoted widelyfor health benefits, particularly Cardiovasculardisease. This supposedly put vegetarians andvegans at a potential disadvantage as thesegroups did not consume these and typicallyhave lower levels of Longer chain Omega 3fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) anddocosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Yet, recent researchsuggests little to no benefit for fish or fish oils. Wewill discuss this along with implications for thosewho follow plant-based diets)– Tim Radak, RDN, DrPH, MPH

Heritage Hall BVegan Sex (Saying yes to no (nitric oxide) canimprove performance at marathons in and out ofthe bedroom. Erectile dysfunction is the leadingindicator of heart disease. When addressed withnitric oxide-rich foods, it is not uncommon for70 year old men to come off medications andfor women to enjoy life in a way never thoughtpossible.) – Ellen Jaffe Jones

University RoomHow Our Country’s Meat-based Diet ImpactsWildlife (Bison of Yellowstone Park are destroyedby the National Park Service when they pose athreat to cattle. The Bureau of Land Managementremoves wild horses from the prairies to appeasecattle ranchers. The USDA kills millions of wildanimals each year to protect the profits ofranchers. This session covers the government’s waron wildlife to support animal agriculture.)– Greg Lawson

Engineering & Science Bldg. – Room 241My Journey from Hunter to Vegan (Growingup in Alabama, I was taught to hunt and fish atan early age. I was also taught that eating meatwas necessary for good health. In this talk, Iretrace my journey from hunter to vegan activistand recount the process of “unlearning” thatempowered me to eat in a way consistent withmy fundamental ethical values.) – Mylan Engel Jr

Campus RoomCompassion & Self-Compassion Meditation(This session is an invitation for you to expandthe capacity of your heart by cultivatingcompassion, gratitude, and self-compassion.Several meditation practices and experiences of


authentic human interaction will be presentedincluding loving-kindness meditation, deeplistening, and speaking from the heart. Self-compassion is shown to improve emotional well-being and can help us become kinder and moreforgiving of ourselves.) – Mark Agrusti

Scholar’s RoomSustaining Plant-Based Eating: NavigatingFamily, Friends, and Social Situations (Themain reason vegans and vegetarians revert toeating animal foods is feeling isolated in theirsocial and family networks. This interactiveworkshop includes: Role of food in families andsociety. Ways to react to common social scenarios.Participating in plant-based communities—face-to-face and online. Resources for support,information, and sharing) – Sally Lipsky

College RoomWorkshop: Veganically Grown Food: Plantinga Seed for a New Movement (Veganic Farmingis growing food without animal inputs such asmanure and slaughterhouse by-products. Thisworkshop is for those who eat, not just thosewho grow food. We’ll talk about why veganicallygrown food is the “missing link” for vegans, andwhy it’s time to start a new movement to requestveganically grown food. Join the discussion onhow to move forward in creating a demand forveganically grown food.) – Amie Hamlin

President’s RoomVegan; Striving to Live a Morally ConsistentLife (There are serious questions we are notonly asked but we ask ourselves about beingvegan. Different people seem to have differentdefinitions of what a vegan is yet at the corethere are principles and values we can all agreeupon. Farmer Brown struggled for years trying tounderstand what being vegan means. Togetherwe will explore this wide ranging topic and learnthat none of us are perfect and that we are all inthis together.) – Harold Brown

10:45 PM – MUSICAL PRELUDEPasquerilla Performing Arts Center– Performed by Rebecca Barnett

11:00 – 12:15 – PLENARYEmcee: Maribeth Abrams

Plant-Based Healthcare: PrescriptionReversal – Robert Breakey, MD (35 min)

Igniting Your Passion To Change The WorldWith & to Veganism – Michael Taylor (15 min)

DRAWING: Would you like to attend VeganSummerfest 2020 for free? – At today’sdrawing we’ll give away one free package that

includes room, meals and registration. Enteringthe drawing is totally free

Loving The World, As It Is: Giving up hope ofa “different world”, a “compassionate world”, a“vegan world” to embrace the reality of the worldas it is. (15 min) – Rae Sikora

CLOSING REMARKS– Maribeth Abrams

2:00 – 3:00 PMHeritage Hall AChemistry for Understanding Nutrition: Protein(and why plant proteins are best!) – Milton Mills, MD

Heritage Hall BExploring the Teachings of the MedicalMedium (Anthony William, the Medical Medium,is making a huge impact in the alternative healthworld with powerful, plant-based suggestions forimproving health. In this enlightening overview ofWilliam’s work, we’ll cover the healing benefitsof celery juice, wild blueberries, and other fruits,vegetables, and herbs that can make a realdifference in the way we feel.) – Victoria Moran

Campus RoomBut It’s Too Expensive to be Vegan!”- NOT(The healthiest diet for everyone is also thecheapest. There’s a myth out there that vegan isexpensive. We’ll bust that, and talk about makingmeals affordable. Here we’ll learn affordableways to incorporate healthy, whole plant foodsinto your diet and budget, and also cover thehidden cost of bad food.) – Kathy Pollard

Scholar’s RoomAct With a Famous Vegan (Reading andperforming three of Rynn Berry’s short playsabout famous vegans.) – Roberta Schiff andChris Abreu-Suzuki, PhD

President’s RoomMaking a Positive Vegan Impact WhenTraveling (Presentation and open discussioncovers three themes: I Ways to make a positiveimpact when traveling with family/friends,letters to the editor, travel industry, sharing yourexpertise, presenting at local veg-festivals, veganbusinesses. II Resources for local and globalvegetarian events, small events, large events,local events, and more.III Methods for travelingless expensively) – Juan Deguara

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