The Campus Programming office invites everyone to hear Farwell Distinguished Lecturer Bryan Stevenson at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the CFL Main Hall. Stevenson will speak on "American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity, and Making a Difference." Earlier in the day, he will facilitate a discussion titled, "What can we do to foster racial justice?," at 4:15 p.m. in the CRH. Both events are open to the public with no charge for admission. The evening talk will be followed by a Q-and-A session, a book signing and a reception in the CFL lobby.

The founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, Stevenson is a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer who has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned. He is the author of "Just Mercy" and was named one of Time’s Most Influential People in 2015. The New Yorker named Stevenson's 2012 TED Talk one of five essential TED Talks. Connections with curricular planning are actively encouraged, supporting campus wide conversation. Questions? Contact Tanya Gertz, <gertta01>.

Interfaith Symposium March 2-3

An Interfaith Symposium will be held at Luther Wednesday and Thursday, March 2 and 3, offering lectures, interfaith worship services and an interfaith panel discussion. The symposium begins with chapel at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, then continues with a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m.; the afternoon features interfaith worship services from 1-6 p.m. in the CFL's Qualley Lounge, where religious leaders will take turns leading 60 minutes of worship.

Day two begins with a 9:45 a.m. informal discussion on feminist theology and concludes with the panel discussion, "Persons of Multiple Belongings as Agents of Peace," at 7 p.m. in Valders 206. Moderated by Wanda Deifelt, the panel will feature scholars and peacemakers Paul Knitter, Malcolm Nazareth and Najeeba Syeed discussing the phenomenon of multiple belonging and exploring how people of multiple belonging can contribute to inter-religious and intercultural understanding. All events are open to the public with no charge for admission. The full schedule is available online.

Spring Career Fair March 3 

Almost 50 organizations will attend the Spring Career Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in Dahl Centennial Union. Hosted by the Career Center, this will be Luther's largest ever career fair. Representatives will be available to visit with students from all majors about internships and full-time career opportunities.

Data Culture event March 3

Chad Zahrt, assistant dean of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Information Studies, will present "What is an ischool?" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the Hovde Room, Preus Library. This is the fourth installment of Data Culture, a Career Center and LIS collaboration highlighting career paths that combine technology and the humanities. Zahrt will share information about ischool programs and how graduates are using their information science degrees.

Oneota Film Festival March 4-6

Luther will host the 2016 Oneota Film Festival Friday-Sunday, March 4-6. More than 250 films were submitted for screening at the 2016 festival. Just 28 made the cut, including several with strong Midwestern ties. Films will be screened in Olin 102 and Valders 206, 262 and 362; the schedule is available online. The Oneota Film Festival is open to the public with no charge for admission, however attendees are asked to preregister on the OFF website.

Faculty Artist Series: John Cord, trumpet

John Cord will perform a trumpet recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, in the NRH. The recital is open to the public with no charge for admission. Cord will perform on six different forms of the trumpet, including the Bb, C, Eb and piccolo trumpets, the flugelhorn and the cornet. The recital will feature collaborations with Luther music faculty members Jon Ailabouni, Rebecca Boehm Shaffer, Du Huang, Kathryn Reed, Michael Smith, Cole Tutino and Benjamin Yates, as well as guest guitarist Robert Dunn from the University of Northern Iowa.

SAC Spotlight presents magician Peter Boie March 4

Magic may not seem real, but seeing a good magic show can make even skeptics question their convictions. With an act that makes audiences want to believe, magician Peter Boie will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, in Marty's. Tickets for the performance are $8 and may be purchased online at tickets.luther.edu or at the Ticket Office.

COMMUNITY

Celebrations this week

Birthdays

March 1: Geri Tlusty, David Peterson, Larry Sells
March 2: John Strauss, Steve Smith, Jennifer Flynn
March 3: Kathryn Mclntyre
March 4: James Buzza, Nan Hibbs
March 5: Lane Schwarz, Derek Hartl, Michael Elliott
March 6: Paul Mattson
March 7: AmyJo DeCarlo, Dean Vesperman