Death Penalty Forum

Several schools, programs and departments at Indiana University Bloomington worked with community organizations to create an interdisciplinary series of events on death penalty issues for the week of Oct. 11-18, 2002. The series, "Two Views: An Engagement of the Community on the Death Penalty," examined opposing views on the controversial issue, including the use of artwork, film, music and forums to explore the feelings and emotions behind it. Sister Helen Prejean, author of the book Dead Man Walking, participated in a forum with Indiana Deputy Attorney General, Tom Perkins, on Oct. 15, 2002. IU Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Stephens Brehm moderated the discussion at the IU Auditorium. The forum was organized by the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions and the Indiana Memorial Union Board.