On Thursday, May 14 at 6pm, we celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Ethical Leadership Walter Earl Fluker’s retirement from the Boston University School of Theology. The recording is available via the "Watch the Recording" button at the top of this page, and the full program, Dr. Fluker's biography, and his closing remarks are offered below.

Dr. Fluker's Biography
Read up on Dr. Fluker's biography, recent publications, and recent media appearances.
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Remarks from Dr. Fluker
Dr. Fluker offered thanks to faculty, staff, and students, and eloquently delivered his prepared remarks titled “And Ghosts Will Drive You On” at the end of his celebration of retirement on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
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Legacy to Legacy: A Celebration of Walter Earl Fluker
Host: Shively T.J. Smith
Panel of Colleagues and Collaborators
Panelists: Keri Day, Luther Smith, Peter Paris, Cheryl Townsend Gilkes
Musical Gift
Teddy and Jeremiah Hickman-Maynard
Panel of Colleagues and Mentees
Panelists: Brandon Crowley, Kathryn House, Hyebin Hong
Musical Gift
Teddy and Jeremiah Hickman-Maynard
Family Response
Clint Fluker
Presentation
Mary Elizabeth Moore
Response
Walter Earl Fluker