Because of restrictions imposed by COVID-19, most VIA events for fall semester will be online. Details are in the works. In the meantime, questions can be emailed to the committee. Please include VIA in the subject line.
Values, Ideas and the Arts presentations enhance the Manchester Core program in the liberal arts through cultural exposure, artistic experience and intellectual enrichment. VIA features speakers, musicians and dramatic performers from the University community, across the country and around the globe. Manchester students earn academic credit through attendance. Members of the University community and the public are also invited to attend all VIA events. All events are free of charge unless otherwise noted.
The goals of the VIA program are to:
- broaden students' cultural experiences,
- enrich students intellectually and aesthetically,
- provide opportunities to experience the arts,
- promote dialogue about ideas and values, and
- embody in its programs the values expressed in the University Mission.
Students are required to take part in the program to receive VIA credit. Almost all VIAs in fall 2020 will be followed by a test for credit. Events last approximately one hour unless noted otherwise.