[BIC-announce] Fwd: Animal Rights Activist alert

[Bruce Pike]

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> From: "Enza Ferracane, Ms." <enza.ferracane at MCGILL.CA>
> Date: March 18, 2008 1:53:07 PM EDT (CA)
> To: MNI-FACULTYSTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA
> Subject: Animal Rights Activist alert
> Reply-To: "Enza Ferracane, Ms." <enza.ferracane at MCGILL.CA>
>
> All MNI Faculty:
>
>
> You should be aware that the two largest animal rights organizations,
> PETA
> and ALF, are co-hosting a seminar at Concordia University next
> Wednesday.
> It is expected that this event may stimulate increased media activity
> around
> the area of animal experimentation.  We do not expect demonstrations
> here,
> but we may have members of the media or activist members probing for
> responses.
>
> I would like to remind you that the appropriate way to handle any  
> media
> requests is to refer them to our Communications office, Sandra  
> McPherson
> (398-1902).  It is strongly recommended that staff members not answer
> any
> questions from media themselves. The appropriate response is to ask  
> for
> the
> name and organization of the caller, and a phone number where they can
> be
> reached (for verification purposes).  Then refer them to the
> Communications
> office for an official MNI response.
>
>
> Professor Robert Dunn
> Associate Director Scientific Affairs
> Montreal Neurological Institute
> Room 636, 3801 University Avenue
> Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B4
> Phone: 514-398-5205
> email: rob.dunn at mcgill.ca

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