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SUMMARY:Life Imitates Art
DESCRIPTION:Life Imitates Art: A Couple’s Journey to Creativity\nKate Black and Bob Haluska A look backstage at the community theatre experience. Travel with Kate Black and Bob Haluska through auditions\, casting\, rehearsal\, and performance. Consider how the work resonates over time.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/life-art/
LOCATION:Wine Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184134Z
CREATED:20260107T202647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T184134Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting What Matters
DESCRIPTION:Protecting What Matters: Civil Liberties\, Democracy\, and the Planet We Share\nAndrea Warnke ‘79 was associate director of the ACLU of Vermont. She was recognized with the organization’s highest honor\, which now bears her name. She is active with the organization Third Act\, joining her concerns for the environment with her civil liberties background to safeguard our climate and democracy.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-protect-what-matters/
LOCATION:Wine Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184339Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T184339Z
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SUMMARY:Appeals on Wheels
DESCRIPTION:“Appeals on Wheels” is an outreach program of the Indiana Court of Appeals that brings live appellate oral arguments to communities across the state. By holding sessions in high schools\, colleges\, and civic venues—and engaging audiences in Q&A discussions—the Court offers the public a rare\, firsthand look at how an intermediate appellate court works. The program promotes transparency\, strengthens civic education\, and helps citizens understand how appellate decision-making differs from the trial court proceedings they may be more familiar with.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-appeals-on-wheels/
LOCATION:Jo Young Switzer Center\, 604 College Avenue\, NORTH MANCHESTER\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184438Z
CREATED:20260107T204400Z
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UID:10000153-1776682800-1776686400@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:Tom Nielson - Resistance as Love
DESCRIPTION:Resistance as Love: Music as Social History\nTom Neilson is an award-winning folk musician and activist whose songs—rooted in his upbringing on a dairy farm and shaped by decades of international work in education\, public health\, and community organizing—give voice to movements for justice around the world. He draws on experiences from Colombia to Kenya\, Somalia to Nicaragua\, weaving humor\, political insight\, and storytelling into music that has been performed in more than twenty countries. Tom combines art and activism through concerts\, residencies\, and community engagement\, offering audiences both sharp social critique and a generous dose of wit.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-tom-neilson/
LOCATION:Wine Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T184253Z
CREATED:20260107T204613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T184253Z
UID:10000154-1777287600-1777291200@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:Mike Staudenmaier - White\, Black\, Brown
DESCRIPTION:White\, Black\, Brown: The Past\, Present and Future of Puerto Rican Chicago\nThe global fame of Bad Bunny has raised popular awareness of Puerto Rico and its people\, millions of whom live in the United States. In Chicago\, the Puerto Rican community has played a pivotal role in shifting understandings of identity and belonging over the past century. This talk will demonstrate how Chicago and the whole Midwest have generated elements of culture and politics that helped pave the way for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment\, and it will suggest a possible future path for Puerto Ricans and their relationship with the USA.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-mike-staudenmaier/
LOCATION:Wine Recital Hall
CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260217T203036Z
CREATED:20260107T205101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T203036Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Symphony Orchestra - Take Flight
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Take Flight\nJoin us at the Eagles Theatre\, located in Wabash Indiana at 3pm. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents an eclectic program of modern works featuring the world premiere of The Flock\, a new concerto for nyckelharpa and bass by the dynamic string duo Warren & Flick. The piece blends elements of folk\, jazz\, and classical genres for a fresh perspective on art music in the 21st century. Dr. Debra Lynn will conduct the program\, which also includes William Bolcom’s “Inventing Flight\,” combining classical\, jazz\, and ragtime styles to convey the history of airplanes\, and Seóirse Bodley’s ethereal “A Small White Cloud Drifts Over Ireland.” The performance concludes with the flying theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\, composed by John Williams
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-take-flight/
LOCATION:Eagles Theatre\, Wabash\, IN
CATEGORIES:VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152427Z
CREATED:20260818T152427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T152427Z
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SUMMARY:VIA: Fort Wayne Dance Collective
DESCRIPTION:A performance by the Fort Wayne Dance Collective.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-fort-wayne-dance-collective/
LOCATION:Cordier
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141313Z
CREATED:20260617T141308Z
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SUMMARY:Josh Hardman '00 And MU Wrestling!
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. we’ll hear from Josh Hardman ’00\, former Spartan wrestler and Manchester University’s Director of Wrestling\, who will share about his work with the wrestling program\, which had a 4th place finisher at the Men’s 2026 DIII Nationals\, and now includes a women’s wrestling team. \n  \n			\n				Register here
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/josh-hardman-00-and-mu-wrestling/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Alumni,VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260824T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260818T151300Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Convocation
DESCRIPTION:President Stacy Young welcomes the student population to the new school year.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/opening-convocation-in-cordier-auditorium/
LOCATION:Cordier Auditorium
CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T151708Z
CREATED:20260818T151521Z
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UID:10000705-1788174000-1788177600@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:VIA: Life Through Trials and Tribulations
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/trials-tribulations/
LOCATION:Cordier
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T151852Z
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SUMMARY:Allison Ackley | Ben & Jerry’s
DESCRIPTION:Allison Ackley shares her journey from graduating from Manchester to co-owning multiple Ben and Jerry’s shops in California. Ackley speaks on challenges\, successes\, and lessons learned while managing everything from leadership visions to day-to-day operations.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/allison-ackley-ben-jerrys/
LOCATION:Cordier Auditorium
CATEGORIES:VIA,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152027Z
CREATED:20260818T152027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T152027Z
UID:10000707-1789383600-1789387200@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:The Importance of the Constitution Today
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/the-importance-of-the-constitution-today/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152327Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T152327Z
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SUMMARY:Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker | Insects
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/kristie-reddick-and-jessica-honaker-insects/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152551Z
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SUMMARY:VIA: Kathy Nimmer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-kathy-nimmer/
LOCATION:Cordier Auditorium
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152702Z
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SUMMARY:VIA: The United Nations and MU
DESCRIPTION:The Changing Role of the United Nations highlights the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Manchester’s participation in these endeavors.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-the-united-nations-and-mu/
LOCATION:Cordier Auditorium
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152845Z
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SUMMARY:VIA: Rachel Swank | Theology & Music
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-rachel-swank-theology-music/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T152953Z
CREATED:20260818T152953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T152953Z
UID:10000713-1794222000-1794225600@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:VIA: Libby Kreps | Horizon House
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-libby-kreps-horizon-house/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T153122Z
CREATED:20260818T153122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153122Z
UID:10000714-1794826800-1794830400@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:VIA: Dr. Adam Mirza | What is Music?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Adam Mirza\, assistant professor of music composition at Emory University\, rethinks what music is\, sharing live electronic and multimedia work that transforms and expands the capability of music.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-dr-adam-mirza-what-is-music/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T153308Z
CREATED:20260818T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153308Z
UID:10000715-1795431600-1795435200@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:VIA: Ursa Miles | Ghost Stories
DESCRIPTION:Ursa Miles shares contemporary forms of traditional ghost stories across the world and reflects on how they relate to the fears and values of present society.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-ursa-miles-ghost-stories/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T153430Z
CREATED:20260818T153430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153430Z
UID:10000716-1796036400-1796040000@www.manchester.edu
SUMMARY:VIA: Raktim Roy | AI and Research
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/via-raktim-roy-ai-and-research/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, 46962\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIA
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