Prior to his election as bishop, Rev. Anderson served as president of Luther College from 1982-96. For the past 10 years, Sister Prejean has been spiritual advisor to five death row inmates, accompanying three to the electric chair and witnessing their deaths. Her experiences have led her to speak out against capital punishment, and advocate wider public understanding of the death penalty. For details, contact the office of Institutional Advancement. Sister Prejean schedules public presentation Sister Prejean s visit to campus to receive an award in Pope John s honor, has created an opportunity for a public presentation which has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wed., May 12 in the FAC Main Theatre.
Admission is free but please donate a non-perishable food item for distribution to local agencies.
Sister Prejean s presentation is called, Reflections on Dead Man Walking, which chronicles the remarkable chain of events which led her to become a Death Row counselor. Her efforts have led to her nomination this year for a Nobel Peace Prize. In the wake of the film Dead Man Walking , Sister Prejean s days have been filled with a barrage of media and speaking requests. God s providence works through the people sent into your life. A number of instructors have rescheduled their final or are strongly encouraging students to hear this exceptionally gifted speaker.