“Animal studies” is on the rise in academia, and it’s not just biologists and zoologists who are taking animals seriously in universities. A number of academic disciplines, including anthropology, communication studies, law, and philosophy, offer exciting opportunities to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of animals. Come learn from experts in these fields about how you can, and why you should, take animals seriously at UNLV!

Panel speakers include: C.E. Abbate (Assistant Professor of Philosophy), Bryan Blankfield (Assistant Professor in Residence, Honors College), Danielle Holt (Personal Injury Attorney for De Castroverde Law Group), Lada Mead (Juris Doctor Candidate & President of the UNLV Animal Legal Defense Society), and Ivan Sandoval-Cervantes (Assistant Professor of Anthropology).

Free food will be provided!