VIA

Students from Professor Beate Gilliar’s courses share their experiences navigating life through trials and tribulations—discovering how to create meaning and thrive as a young college student.

Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, Director of American Democracy Project at IU South Bend, is joined by Democracy Fellows to discuss the role, practices, and importance of the Constitution in today’s world.

Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, entomologists and educators, share their experience in facing fears, developing empathy, and social learning through the study of insects. Held in Cordier Auditorium.

Kathy Nimmer, educator and recipient of the 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Award, presents a reflective and motivating discussion of her experience with vision loss, teaching and more.

The Changing Role of the United Nations highlights the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Manchester’s participation in these endeavors.

Rachel Swank, seventh grade general music teacher and ordained minister at Elizabethtown (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, explores the legacy of Andy and Terry Murray’s rich theological and spiritual music.

Libby Kreps, 2023 MU graduate and street outreach specialist at Horizon House, shares complex issues of homelessness in Indianapolis, challenges faced by impoverished people trying to move out of poverty, and the impact of recent legislation.

Join us in Cordier Auditorium for a music presentation by Dr. Adam Mirza

Traditional ghost stories across the world and reflecting on how they relate to our fears and values within present society.

Raktim Roy, a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, uses his personal experiences to reflect on the modern landscape of a research career, underexplored research pathways, and the expanding role of AI in science.