UVSC Holds Second Annual Death Penalty Symposium

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For the second consecutive year, the Integrated Studies Program at UVSC is holding a symposium on the Death Penalty. This year's keynote speaker is Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walk ing . Her book, now made into a film (starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn) and an opera, tells the true story of how she became involved in trying to stop the Death Penalty.

In addition to Sister Helen we're excited to have Robert Johnson, Professor of Justice, Law, and Society at American University, Michael Radelet, Professor of Sociology and Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Colorado, Boulder, Mark Warren, Director of Human Rights Research and Daniel Medwed, Professor of Law at the University of Utah.

A conference organizer, Alan Clarke, Associate Professor of Integrated Studies at UVSC, feels that this years conference will be even more exciting than last years. Sister Helen Prejean's insights into this nations system of capital punishment is sure to draw a large crowd. Be sure to get your seat early! Immediately after her keynote address there will be an opportunity to meet Sister Helen, purchase one of her books and get it signed.

In addition to several panel discussions and presentations from the various participants there will be two film screenings. We'll be treated to "After Innocence" and "Dead Man Walking". The 2nd Annual Death Penalty Symposium has been organized by Alan Clarke, Laurelyn Whitt and Sandy McGunigall-Smith, all of Utah Valley State.