From former presidents to Supreme Court Justices, world-renowned performers to social activists, Mount Union College is committed to enhancing the educational experience by bringing top-notch experts to campus. Each semester, Mount Union College is proud to sponsor a lecture series made up of several lectureships and fine arts events for students, faculty and community members to enjoy.

The Mount Union College Lecture Series is made up of a number of endowed lectureships, special event keynote speakers, convocations, music recitals, art exhibits and theatrical performances held on campus. These events provide learning across disciplines, bringing new perspectives and ideas to campus from places throughout the world. Information on upcoming events is provided on a semi-annual basis.

2008-09 Scheduled Lecture Series:

Fall:

Gordon Heffern Lecture in Business Ethics:
Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall

• Nancy Hill ’79, President and CEO of American Association of Advertising Agencies

Joseph M. Carr Lecture:   
Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Mount Union Theatre
“Christian Faith and Contemporary Culture”

• Dr. Tony Campolo, evangelist and sociologist
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Spring:

Mary W. & Eric A. Eckler Endowment in Literature and Drama:
Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.

• Paula Vogel, Pulitzer Prize winner

Myrtie Allen Kershaw Lectureship on Poetry and the Fine Arts:
Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Mount Union Theatre
Boys of the Lough, Celtic Band

• Lecture in coordination with Convocation and Music Department

Thelma Tournay Slater Lecture in Classics:  
Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall
“Freedom and Slavery, Ancient and Modern”

• Dr. Kurt Raaflaub, Professor of Classics, Brown University
• Dr. Seth Rockman, Assistant Professor of History, Brown University
• Haines House participation