US Humane Society Commends DePauw's New Dining Options

February 19, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — "DePauw University cafeterias are offering students something new," begins a news release from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). "After working with HSUS, the University is featuring a popular meat alternative on its menu-and recently ended its use of eggs from caged hens. Starting Feb.10, DePauw is offering students Gardein, a vegetarian chicken substitute, in selected entrees. Dining Services also recently began using cage-free eggs instead of eggs from hens confined in cages so tiny they can barely move."

"DePauw has a strong commitment to fostering social responsibility in our students, so we're proud to feature delicious vegetarian menu options like Gardein and end our use of cage eggs," says Steve Santo, dining services manager at the University.

"The Humane Society of the United States commends DePauw for offering its students vegetarian meals, as well as for helping prevent one of the worst factory farm abuses," states Paul Shapiro, senior director of HSUS' factory farming campaign.

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