Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join MU’s very own Shakespearean expert and enthusiast Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, for three weeks of discussion of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most read and performed comedies. We’ll have fun digging into the fun and chaotic plot — shipwreck! mistaken identity! unrequited love! — and also learn a bit about the play’s 400+ performance history, including contemporary social commentary.
Dr. Erickson-Pesetski has taught Shakespeare (and other classes!) at Manchester since 2007; she spends her summers reading Shakespeare with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport.
This event will be in-person and virtual. We’ll meet in the Hoff room in upper Jo Young Switzer Center on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and the link to join us virtually is shared when you register.
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Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Meeting
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us for a three-week exploration of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most widely read and frequently performed comedies. Together, we’ll dive into its lively and chaotic plot—shipwrecks, mistaken identities, and unrequited love—while also touching on the play’s more than 400-year performance history and its relevance to contemporary social themes.
Sessions will take place on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hoff Room (upper Jo Young Switzer Center). A virtual attendance option is also available, with access details shared upon registration.
The series is led by Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Manchester University. Since joining the faculty in 2007, she has taught Shakespeare extensively and brings additional perspective from her work leading Shakespeare discussions with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and the Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility.
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Black & Gold Day 2026
2026-06-26 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Black & Gold Day Return to Manchester | Get Ready Spartans!
This summer orientation experience helps you arrive in the fall prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. During Black & Gold Day, you’ll receive a schedule of classes, learn what to expect academically, complete key next steps, and connect with advisors and fellow students. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet—Black & Gold Day focuses on what you need now, while Welcome Week in the fall continues your transition through community-building and campus life experiences. By the end of the day, you’ll have a clear academic plan, important tasks completed, and at least one connection to support you as you begin your college journey.

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Opening Convocation
2026-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
President Stacy Young welcomes the student population to the new school year.

Regional Student Environmental Conference
2026-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Regional Student Environmental Conference

Earth Charter Indiana
We are excited to announce the first Regional Student Environmental Conference hosted by Manchester University’s Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana.

This regional student conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues.

This event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.

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Conference Agenda

DAY AGENDA9:15 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m. Sessions to INSPIREHigh school and college students will share success stories of environmental stewardship and community-wide initiatives such as campus gardens and restoration, community-cleanups, plastic reduction, conservation service, and more!
11 a.m. Plenary Session, entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, a.k.a The Bug Chicks!12 p.m. *UPDATE* Lunch will be provided as a generous donation from our sponsors for all conference attendees. Local groups will also be tabling throughout the day and lunch is the primary time for checking out the tables.
1 p.m. Sessions to ACTIVATE – Subject matter experts and local organizations will share their work and how you can get involved, work with legislators, school administrations, environmental careers, how to initiate environmental stewardship projects, and more!
2 p.m. Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshop

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Homecoming 2026
2026-10-16 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Manchester University Homecoming 2026
Welcome home Spartans. Get ready for Manchester University’s annual gathering of alumni, faculty, staff, and students on North Manchester’s campus.
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Matthew West in Concert
2026-10-16 18:00 - 23:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Live in Cordier Auditorium | Matthew West | Oct 16

Location – Manchester University | North Manchester, IN
VIP Access 5:15 p.m.
Doors Open 6:15 p.m.
Show Starts 7 p.m.

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