Fall 2010

 

 

Values, Ideas, and the Arts (VIA)

Values, Ideas, and Arts enhances the core general education program through cultural exposure and intellectual enrichment. Academic credit is earned through attendance.

Values, Ideas, and Arts Series brings to the campus speakers, musical and dramatic performers, and gifted persons from within the College community. The Cinema Series consistently has internationally acclaimed films selected to increase appreciation of artistic expression and cultural experiences in other nations and our own.

Application for VIA Credit

VIA Graduation Requirement



For a complete list of campus events, see the campus calendar

Tuesday, August 31
4 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Opening Convocation: Today’s the Day!
President Jo Young Switzer reflects on the opportunities the new academic year gives to each member of the Manchester College community. The A Cappella Choir will perform for this formal opening of the 122nd academic year, including procession by faculty in full academic regalia.

Tuesday, September 7
3:30 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Mike Emrick ’68: This Is Where It All Began
Ice hockey fans worldwide know well the voice of “Doc” Emrick, who is so respected for his NHL and Olympics play-by-play, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Emrick is the “E” in WBKE: As a Manchester student in the ’60s, he co-founded the campus radio station while fastidiously practicing play-by-play announcing into a tape recorder at MC games in hope of one day becoming a sportscaster.

Tuesday, September 14
3:30 p.m.
Wine Recital Hall

Classical pianist Karam Salem
Salem began playing the piano at age 7 in a church in Baghdad, Iraq. When his family took refuge in Syria, he continued his music studies there. Today, as a participant in the Iraqi Student Project in South Bend, Salem is still studying his passion.“I believe strongly that music has the ability to empower people and improve their lives," says Salem. More about Karam Salem.
Sunday, September 19
7 p.m.
upper College Union 		The Tenth Amendment: Trump Card or Truism?
This Constitution Day panel will discuss the Amendment's role in the Bill of Rights debate over health care and other recent "hot button" issues, and how the Amendment impacts national power.

Tuesday, September 21
3:30 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Don Peck: How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America
The deputy managing editor of The Atlantic predicts this era of high joblessness is just the beginning, and likely to warp our politics, our culture, and the character of our society for years to come. It certainly will change the life course of students today, he predicts. Articles by Don Peck.

Monday, September 27
7 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Comedian Wendi Fox: The Choice is in Your Hands

A funny and wickedly truthful look at the drunk and dangerous journey of a young high-risk drinker. Fox provides hysterical observation on unhealthy choices, dangerous circumstances, and lessons learned. It’s a rollercoaster ride of comedy and catastrophe, all slammed together into a shot of common sense. More about Wendi Fox.

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 8-9
7 p.m.
Wampler Auditorium

Sunday, October 10
3 p.m.
Wampler Auditorium

Fall Play: 1984

Manchester College is pleased to stage playwright Michael Gene Sullivan’s adaption of the novel 1984 by George Orwell. The production opened at Los Angeles' Actor's Gang Theatre in 2006, directed by Academy Award-winning actor Tim Robbins. Orwell’s 1984 is a nightmare about a totalitarian “Big Brother” society of government surveillance, war and mind control.

Thursday, October 21
3:30 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Stan Hooley ’80: The Iditarod
A business administration degree from Manchester can lead to the most amazing careers. Hooley is executive director of the Iditarod, the most extreme dog sled race in the world, across 1,150 miles of mountain ranges, desolate Alaskan tundra and ice-covered lakes. More about the Iditarod.
Sunday, October 31
3 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Family Fun Concert

The 50-member orchestra of community and College musicians presents a free program designed to introduce children of all ages to symphonic music. Children are invited to dress up in costume; rumor has it there may be a contest for best costume! More about the MSO.
Tuesday, November 9
3:30 p.m.
Wine Recital Hall

Classical guitarist Petar Jankovic

This international award-winning musician masterfully translates music into emotion, winning high regard within the world's classical music community as well as prestigious awards. Born in Serbia, Jankovic studied at Belgrade Music Academy and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where today he leads the Department of Guitar. His CDs include Romantico and Bogdanovic, Brouwer, Dyens. More about Petar Jankovic.
Thursday, Nov. 11
3:30 p.m.
Petersime Chapel

Focus on Faith with Chris Douglas

This 1974 Manchester alumna served more than two decades as director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Church of the Brethren. She now serves as director of the denomination’s Conference Planning Office. Douglas has a strong interest in spirituality and spiritual direction and has worked with a network of spiritual directors.

Sunday, December 5
3 p.m.
Cordier Auditorium

Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Concert
This free concert of music for the season has become a holiday tradition for the 50-member orchestra of community and College musicians. More about the MSO.