October 2, 2008 – Fundraiser for Sea Shepherd sponsored by Dirrt -
The Boyce Theatre, Calgary, Canada

This is a fundraiser sponsored by DIRTT Environmental Solutions, CresaPartners and Element Integrated Workplace Solutions. Captain Paul Watson and Executive Director Kim McCoy will give a lecture and discuss the Sea Shepherd campaigns to protect sharks and whales and present the Shark Angel Alliance. There will be silent auctions, raffles and SSCS merchandise for sale. The sponsors for this event were moved by the actions and commitment of Sea Shepherd to make this their benefit event of the year. And though Calgary is a land-locked city, it holds the record for most scuba certifications and boat licenses per capita in Canada. For those who care about the ocean – this is a cannot-miss-event.

	Where:	The Boyce Theatre, Calgary Stampede Round-up Centre
	When:	Thursday, October 2nd - 5:30 Reception - 7:00 Presentation
	Extra Information:	Tickets: - $50 (general admission, food) - $200 (+ VIP reception with Captain Paul Watson and reserved seating)
	Contact:	Purchase tickets through Ticketweb Canada Auction Item Donations:      Contact Patricia Lundstrom plundstrom@dirtt.net

October 6, 2008 – Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA

Captain Paul Watson will give a lecture and discuss his work at Sea Shepherd Conservation society.  The theme of the presentation will be making ethical decisions in regards to conservation work.  Focus will be on Sea Shepherd’s whale campaigns.

	Where:	Bridgewater College, Bridgewater VA
	When:	October 6, 2008
	Extra Information:	Presentation will be in Cole Hall, 7:30 pm presentation; Reception following the presentation
	Contact:	rcyoung@bridgewater.edu or www.bridgewater.edu

October 8, 2008 – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Join Captain Paul Watson for a lecture about Sea Shepherd’s campaigns.   Captain Watson will discuss his direct action high seas campaigns to defend ocean wildlife around the world.

	Where:	Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
	When:	October 8, 2008
	Extra Information:	Presentation at Indiana Memorial Union, 7 pm lecture; 7:45 pm question & answer session
	Contact:	lecture@indiana.edu or www.indiana.edu

October 17 - 19, 2008 – One Earth: Globalism & Animal Law
16th Annual Animal Law Conference – Portland, OR

The top minds in animal law from around the world meet to explore cutting-edge issues in the field of animal law and educate today and tomorrow’s lawyers about the legal challenges and opportunities in this growing area of specialization. This year’s conference explores animal law from diverse international perspectives. In addition to panels on animals in legal systems abroad, the conference will feature speakers on specific issues of global interest, including religion, oceans and the military. Panels will also cover domestic legislation, criminal law. . . and more!

	Where:	Lewis & Clark Law School Portland, Oregon
	When:	October 17–19, 2008
	Extra Information:	On Friday, October 17, 2008  from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in Room 8, Kim McCoy, Executive Director of Sea Shepherd will present: Troubled Waters: Bringing International Attention to the Ocean’s Plight. On Sunday, October 19, 2008  from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Room 7: Law Student Workshop will feature the following: Kathy Hessler, director, Animal Law Clinic at Lewis & Clark        Law School  Matthew Liebman, staff attorney, ALDF  Kim McCoy, executive director, Sea Shepherd  Nicole Pallotta, student liaison, animal law program, ALDF  Jami Pannell, staff attorney, Animal Law Clinic at Lewis & Clark       Law School
	Contact:	http://www.lclark.edu/org/saldf/conference.html

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