Dr. Scott Gravlee, associate professor of philosophy and religious studies and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Mount Union, recently presented “Biomedical Ethics at the Crossroads: New Directions and Connections” during the faculty lecture on campus.

On Saturday, October 30, University of Mount Union student organizations will be trick or treating for canned goods in the Alliance area. Collected canned goods will benefit the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter and the Alliance Community Pantry.

The University of Mount Union’s Department of Music will present Piano Keys, a piano recital featuring Dr. Maira Liliestedt’s students, on Saturday, October 30 at 8 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall on Mount Union’s campus.

The University of Mount Union will be celebrating Make a Difference Week October 23-30 by doing multiple service projects with various community agencies and organizations. This year’s theme is “Stand Up. Take Action. Make a Difference” and will focus on the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

Take Back the Night, a program developed to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be held at the University of Mount Union on Wednesday, October 27.

Lauren Speerhas and Dean Bradley were named the University of Mount Union’s 2010 Homecoming King and Queen during the halftime of the Mount Union vs Capital football game on October 23.

The University of Mount Union recently announced the 2010 Homecoming court.

Dr. William Cunion, associate professor of political science and associate dean for curriculum and student academic issues at the University of Mount Union, is one of 10 finalists inthe Washington Post’s America’s Next Great Pundit Contest.

The University of Mount Union Department of Music will be presenting its 2010 Fall Vocal Showcase on Sunday, October 24 at 3 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall.

Dr. Ann Ritchey, associate professor of mathematics at Mount Union will present “Students Are More Than Just Statistics” on Tuesday, October 26 at the LINC luncheon at Mount Union.