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2013 News Releases

December 2013

Passings: Services are Jan. 18 for Professor Emeritus Al Deeter and Jan. 4 for Viona Brown, widow of Professor Ken Brown

MU alumnus Garry Hamilton '85 is next Fort Wayne police chief

President Switzer receives top education honor for leadership

$1 million grant brings new degree in sales, internships and collaborations to bolster Indiana employment opportunities for graduates

December means Music at Manchester!


November 2013

Manchester lights campus with Dec. 2 celebration of community and giving

Blues, rap, folk songs, chants and more: Music of Social Change arrives Nov. 20 at Manchester

With new community pool down the street, Manchester plans swim team, seeks coach

MU theatre director offers a free helping of humbug on Nov. 21

Indiana private schools honor first-gen student Martin Garcia, who's "Realizing the Dream"

Manchester hosts Holiday Tea for area women Dec. 4

Young treble, dancers join A Cappella Choir for Nov. 17 "Music of the Americas"


October 2013

Junior Brian Kautz is "Outstanding Student" of Midwest health, physical education alliance

MU seeks community voices to audition Nov. 3 for The Mikado

MU begins search for new leader for College of Pharmacy

Manchester hosts Indiana Wesleyan piano quartet Nov. 3

Fort Wayne Ballet presents razzmatazz of Danza! on Nov. 7

Manchester President Switzer to retire, MU leader McFadden named successor

Manchester's small choirs perform Friday night, Oct. 18

Timothy McElwee '78 returns to guide fundraising, friend-making

It's Manchester Boo! on Oct. 30 for area youngsters

Manchester Symphony Orchestra opens 75th season Oct. 27 with spectacular lineup and $75,000 fund drive

ISTA president to talk about "The Politics of Teaching" Oct. 10

Interfaith activist Eboo Patel to receive MU's 2013-2014 Innovator of Year award Tuesday

Huge barn set, 60 characters turn MU theatre into The Laramie Project

MU sets Academic Days for prospective students to check out majors


September 2013

Arriving Sept. 27: MU gives 1,650 Wabash County youngsters a first-hand look at a college future

Commitment to affordable excellence brings more "Best College" praise

MU alumnus Gene Likens '57, discoverer of acid rain, featured on NPR

More than 40 schools gathering for Wabash County College Fair at Manchester on Oct. 8

Tibetan monks to share their culture with MU on Sept. 19

MU's Innovator of the Year, Eboo Patel brings lessons in bridging faith chasms to campus Oct. 8

Check out MU at fall Spartan Days for college-bound students

See you at Wilbur's, the new hot spot for study and friendship

Matthew 25 clinic becomes classroom for pharmacy students

Three recitals open MU's music performance year

Volunteers needed to help clean trash from Eel River


August 2013

Manchester's $1 million summer makeover is all about students

The Princeton Review declares MU a “Best in the Midwest”

Auditions are Aug. 28-28 for The Laramie Project

GrowerTalks magazine features MU marketing research class

Michael Salazar ’98 enjoys “experience of lifetime" as Cleveland Indians athletic trainer

Manchester receives $1,000 from Air & Waste Management Association

MU names 2012-2013 faculty of the year

National pharmacy leader tells MU's newest class: "Always serve your patients' needs first"


July 2013

Read all about it! MU to give away 1,000 children’s books at FunFest

MU’s economic report sheds light on ‘comparative advantages’
of Wabash County

73 more students to don white coats in College of Pharmacy ceremony

Master of Athletic Training program hitting its stride

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Manchester is a "Great College to Work For"

MU psychology research may help teachers understand children's memory skills

Manchester's Doctor of Pharmacy program receives "Candidate Accreditation"

Come see for yourself: Manchester University – and other independent colleges – during Indiana Private College Week

MU’s fund-raising VP leaving for similar role at Eastern Kentucky


June 2013

Pharmacy College assessor Kiersma is colleagues' pick for Scholar of the Year

Celebrate the 4th at Manchester!

College of Pharmacy announces Dean's List

Juried show of eight fabric artists debuts in Gallery G on June 28

Motivating lessons make drug information specialist Pharmacy Teacher of the Year

Jared Applegate connects time in blackboard exhibit in Link Gallery

College of Pharmacy honors Dr. Andrea Murray for outstanding service

305 students earn Dean's List distinction

MU honors 5 alumni, former president

Milford Elementary's Paige Keim is MU's 2013 Alumni Teacher of the Year


May 2013

Alumni Days reunites older generations on campus May 29-30

2013 graduates: Share your Manchester experience to make the world better

LEGO Camp at Manchester teaches engineering skills, too

A Cappella Choir embarks on spring tour

MU honors Nick Salupo, Brandon Curry as its top student leaders of 2013

MU business students raise $15,536 and visibility to homeless children cause

Grant helps Manchester start youth health initiative for Wabash County

Garland Martin Taylor's art in Gallery G


April 2013

Student Research Symposium is April 30

Former pro wrestler, author to talk about head injuries at Manchester U

Kauffman Awards send eight students on academic travel

Manchester's production of Nunsense April 26-28 is a community affair

It's free! Community youth get tips April 21 from Spartan athletes

Solar physicist Sarah Kurtz '79 to deliver Commencement address

MU presents Salaam Dunk film, its coach and a captain -- an MU senior today

Indulge in a taste of Manchester at the International Buffet on Sunday, April 14

It's time to register for June 7-9 Scrapbooking Retreat at Manchester


March 2013

Enrollment, marketing strategist joins Manchester University leadership

Fort Wayne campus, College of Pharmacy structure earn LEED Gold certification

MU plans huge Ad Building furniture, electronics auction Saturday, April 13

It's time to nominate MU's 2013 Alumni Teacher of the Year

New MU fundraiser Drew Flamm will focus on major gifts

Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 6

High school administrator, alumna to lead alumni affairs

Community spirit earns MU a berth on President's Community Service Honor Roll

Marx in Soho play returns March 26

Public invited to watch Indiana Court of Appeals hear oral arguments at MU


February 2013

Manchester hosts New Music Mini-Festival of 34 composers Feb. 22-23

Spring play is a comedy

Discussion Day focuses on human rights with workshops, documentaries

and best-seller David Zirin

Who's Who honors 60 more MU students

Multimedia concert brings Bach to life at Manchester Feb. 19

2012 MU grads find success in jobs, graduate school


January 2013

MU offers dinner and Puccini one-acts to warm the heart Feb. 9-10

Nunsense spring musicalauditions are Feb. 4-5

Dam removal leads annual meeting for Middle Eel River Watershed Initiative

268 students on fall 2012 Dean's List

Re-enactor to perform King's speech for 45th anniversary of Manchester visit

It's January, when MU students travelnear and far in pursuit of knowledge