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2016 Vegetarian Summerfest
6th July 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 10th July 2016 @ 12:00 pm EDT

Jonathan will give several talks and sign books at this fabulous annual event staged at the Johnstown, PA campus of the University of Pittsburgh.
Campus of The University of Pittsburgh,
Johnstown, PA
Dates & Times:
Jul. 6, 2016, 12:00pm to Jul. 10, 2016, 12:00pm
More Detailed Daily Info:
THURSDAY, JULY 7
7:15pm: PLENARY:
PASQUERILLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Emcee: Vance Lehmkuhl
Lifestyle Medicine: Reaching out to Corporate America – Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH with Dexter Shurney, MD, MPH (40 min)
“Vegan on a Jet Plane” and “Dear Vegan!”
Original songs performed by David Madow, DDS (15 min)
The Lives Of Fishes: Highlighting breakthrough discoveries from scientists around the world – Jonathan Balcombe PhD (30 MIN)
Why I am a Plant-based Dietitian – Brenda Davis, RD (30 min)
FRIDAY, JULY 8
6:00 – 7:15 am: Bird Walk:
MEET IN FRONT OF THE LIVING LEARNING CENTER
Emphasis will be on identifying birds by sight and sound (Binoculars optional, but desirable) – Ted Barnett and Jonathan Balcombe
1:45 – 2:45 pm
BLACKINGTON HALL 131
The Inner Lives of Birds: In 2005 a team of scientists overhauled the naming of structures in the avian brain. They had to, because the old description of a “bird brain” fell so far short of what birds are now known to be capable of. This presentation will bring you up to speed on the lives of our glorious winged cousins – Jonathan Balcombe, PhD
SATURDAY, JULY 9
6:00 – 7:15 am: Bird Walk:
MEET IN FRONT OF THE LIVING LEARNING CENTER
Emphasis will be on identifying birds by sight and sound (Binoculars optional, but desirable) – Ted Barnett and Jonathan Balcombe
3:oo – 4:00 pm: BLACKINGTON HALL 131
The Inner Lives of Animals: How do dogs view us? Do lizards anticipate a good meal? Can a fish find stress relief? Do chickens deceive? Would a prairie dog call you out for carrying a gun? Can a crocodile use tools? Learn the answers to these and other alluring questions from the inner world of animals – Jonathan Balcombe PhD
Contact:
Roz Ostler
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