Generate a Buzz on Campus

Posted by Calvin on September 11, 2024

Whether you’re in high school or college, your school campus is a perfect place to raise awareness of animal rights issues among students, faculty, and community members. Think of it this way: When else will you have the opportunity to be surrounded by hundreds (sometimes thousands) of open-minded future leaders who are ready to make a positive difference in the world every day? 📣👊

So follow these tips from some of our most active peta2 organizers to generate a buzz on campus!

Host a Tabling Event

Tabling is an effective way to get information out to lots of people at once. Find a high-traffic area like a cafeteria or dining hall, a hallway between classes, a library, or outside the student union, and set up a table with resources about animal issues.

Contact peta2 to order free animal rights leaflets and stickers to hand out to passersby.

peta2 organizer Anna M. from New York says, “When I was first seeking people to join my hub, I set up an information table. I was even able to get my table announced on my school’s student website. My primary goal was gathering students’ e-mail addresses to create an e-mail list. After that, I sent out e-mails about my agenda for the hub and what it will look like on and off campus.”

Host Eye-Catching Outreach Events

Whether it’s a protest, a vegan food giveaway, or something else, an eye-catching outreach event is sure to create a buzz on campus!

peta2 organizer Alexis C. from Orlando, Florida, says, “The most important thing is to spread awareness about your hub and make it fun and inviting to join by hosting engaging events that impact animals and introduce veganism in a positive way! There are so many students who would want to join and just don’t know there is an animal rights organization they can be a part of or what they can do to help.”

Alexis also says, “Our hub loves hosting ‘Change My Mind’ tabling events in the middle of campus to spark conversation and plant seeds in students passing by. Once we draw students in, we make sure to always have news about our upcoming events, animal rights literature, stickers, vegan samples, and other free items that they can take home to learn more and share with friends.”

Hang Informational Posters

Have you ever stopped to read an informational flyer on campus? peta2 organizer Alex N. from Pittsburgh (below) encourages his school to be speciesism-free by hanging posters. E-mail [email protected]  to order some to put up around your school.

You can also create your own posters to spread the word about speciesism. Look for community boards in coffee shops, libraries, student unions, and other places to hang them up!

Host Social Meetups

Protests and outreach events dedicated to speaking up for animals are important, but meetups focused on getting to know your fellow advocates are also vital.

Building community through meetups gives advocates an opportunity to spend time with like-minded individuals and learn more about the issues. Set up a social event, like a meeting at a local park or a vegan-friendly lunch spot, before or after protests or between events so you can get to know each other better.

Connect With Supportive Teachers and Professors

Finding supportive teachers to help endorse campaigns and gather support from other staff members can help build a bridge between students and faculty. Many teachers enjoy helping their students speak up for what they believe in, so don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers you have a positive relationship with, even if they aren’t yet vegan or involved with animal rights.

peta2 organizer Anna M. offers some advice: “My number one tip would be to work hard to find as many vegan professors as possible. Chances are, if you find one vegan professor, they’ll be able to tell you who all of the others are. Even if you can’t find a vegan professor, your favorite professor may know some other vegan students they can connect you with.”

peta2 Is Here to Help!

Have questions or need more personalized help getting your advocacy up and running? E-mail us at [email protected] for additional tools and resources.

Don’t forget to have fun! And remember why you’re there: to help end speciesism.