ISSUE 08


June 3-4 , 2009

Class reunions
'39, '44, '49, '54
'59 (50-year)

New Date!

Homecoming 2009

Oct. 3, 2009






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$375,000 grant fortifies MC student

internships with Indiana employers

A $375,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. is clearing the path for more Manchester College students to test drive career opportunities in Indiana next summer ... more


Alumni Spotlight

Manchester's Jim Gaier '74 rockets

to NASA acclaim, takes students along

Dr. James Gaier '74 has spent nearly half his life studying the  moon -- especially how lunar and Martian dust affects spacesuits, spaceships and lunar equipment. This fall, NASA honored Dr. Gaier with its Exceptional Achievement Medal for his work ... more


Make connections ... for life

Manchester College is about making connections for life.  A new online community for alumni is about reconnecting for life, too. Connect here!


Four Spartans join former MC president

in 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame

Wrestling, football, basketball, tennis ... and the College presidency are represented among 2008 inductees into the Manchester College Athletic Hall of Fame ... more


Students visit the "Hot Zone"
with Manchester's 2008
Innovator of the Year
Journalist Kevin Sites takes us into the warzones of the world, alone, cameras and microphones in his backpack. Now that's innovation! ... more

IRA tax breaks extended for your

Manchester gifts

Once again, you can give to Manchester College directly from your IRA without incurring income tax on the distribution. Thousands of Manchester College alumni and friends qualify! ... more

As the 2008 calendar (and tax year) ends, click here for details about how to make your gift count for The Manchester Fund.


Meet Spartacus, the new mascot!
A newcomer is whipping up Spartan spirit. Sami Spartan has retired, making way for a fit, fiery Spartacus ... more

Get your copy of the new Alumni Directory

You'll want Connections for Life, with more than 26,000 Manchester College alumni listed alphabetically, by class and by state. Contact the Alumni Office to receive your copy in the mail ($27) or visit the Alumni Office ($22).

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my Manchester College online community for alumni

Stephanie Rion
Schaumburg, Ill.
Class of '09

"I have created a network of people and professionals in the field that I am going into. I knew I would get a great education here, but with traveling to conferences and working at area high schools I have met so many people and really started getting my foot in the door for future career opportunities!"

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