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Hispanic Heritage Festival

Hispanic Heritage Festival Hispanic Heritage FestivalThursday, September 125:00 – 9:00 p.m.📍 Warvel Park Celebrate Hispanic culture with an evening full of food, music, and community! Enjoy authentic dishes from local vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and live performances. Food & Drink Vendors:Amor Colombian Food · Franklin Mobile Bar · La Catracha · Guates Frescas · Tacos los Gordos · The Happy Taco · Nene’s Blooms y Comida · La Morenita · Keela Coffee Entertainment Schedule: 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Community Outreach Tables 5:30–6:00 p.m. | Folklor de mi Tierra & MCS DLI Dance Performance 6:15–7:00 p.m. | Cote – bilingual and family-friendly concert 7:00–9:00 p.m. | Clave Caribe Concert This free community event is presented by Manchester Alive and the Wabash County Diversity Coalition.MU students will get free food vouchers at the festival - sponsored by Student Involvement. Students must check-in at the MU tent and present their MU ID.

MU Sports Line-up – Home

Manchester University 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, United States

MU Athletics at HomeMen's Soccer | 1pm | Good FieldFootball | 1pm | Spartan Stadium WHITEOUT!!! - Be one of the first 100 students and receive a free t-shirt *At an MU Whiteout Event, be sure to wear white.Women's Soccer | 3:30 pm | Good Field

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Tours & Tailgate Visit Day

Manchester University 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, United States

Your Spartan Kickoff adventure starts at 9:30 a.m. in Admissions, where you’ll check in and get the inside scoop on Manchester. From there, you’ll: Take a guided campus tour Hear from current students during a lively student panel Get answers to all your questions in an Admissions session And that’s just the beginning—stick around for lunch at our Athletic Stadium! You’ll enjoy tailgate-style food, connect with students, faculty, and staff, and then cheer on the Manchester Spartan football team as they take the field. It’s the perfect mix of discovering your future and experiencing Spartan pride in action.

MU at the Indianapolis Colts

MU Goes to Indy 📅 Sunday, September 14🕓 Game begins at 4:05 p.m.📍 Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos Join Manchester University for an unforgettable trip to Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the Colts take on the Broncos! Trip Details: Bus departs MU at 12:00 p.m. Sign-ups open September 4 at 8:00 p.m. Students in Colts gear can participate in the on-field experience Included: game ticket, charter bus transportation, and bus snacks. Don’t miss this chance to cheer on the Colts with your fellow Spartans!

Constitution Day

Wine Recital Hall

A discussion of the state of American democracy in celebration of Constitution Day, sponsored by Manchester's political science program.

Car Show Extravaganza | Music at Manchester

Schwalm Parking 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, United States

Rev up your engines, cruise on over and support Manchester University Music Ensembles. Whether you're a car enthusiast, a music lover or someone who appreciates artisanal items, this event is for you! Featuring:  Stunning array of cars, live music vendors prizes food This is a free event open to the public. In the event of rain the event will be held Sept. 27.

In the Frame of Life – Life as an International Photojournalist

Wine Recital Hall

Markus Gilliar, photojournalist and founder of Sports Agency (GES), presents his journey across his career as one of the most notable sports photographers. His presentation will highlight four decades behind the lens at Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups, U.S. Open and Wimbledon, Formula 1 races, the Tour de France, and more. What does it take to reach such success in a very competitive career path?

My Survival Journey

Cordier Auditorium

Irene Miller, social psychologist and Holocaust survivor, will take you on a survival journey little written and known about. You will sleep in the winter under an open sky on the no man’s land; you will freeze in a Siberian labor camp where the bears come to your door front. In Uzbekistan, you will live on boiled grass or broiled onions, and shiver with malaria. You will spend years in orphanages. By the end, you will wonder how a child with this background grows up to become a positive, creative, accomplished woman with a joy of living and love to share.

Gorillas in our Midst

Wine Recital Hall

Ella Brown, University of Michigan Researcher at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, will share the results of her NSF-funded research with wild male mountain gorillas; specifically, how male gorillas become silverbacks, and why individuals may mature at different rates. Her findings bring us closer to understanding our shared evolutionary lineage. Her presentation will feature original footage of wild mountain gorillas nearly 12,000ft high in the volcanoes of Rwanda.  

Homecoming 2025

Looking forward to seeing you October 10-11, 2025

Preview Week

Get a Sneak Peek During Preview Week Want a closer look at life as a Spartan? Preview Week gives you the chance to explore Manchester in a small-group setting, with flexible morning and afternoon options. Morning Session (9:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Admissions info session Guided campus tour Student panel Financial aid overview Complimentary lunch Afternoon Session (1:50 – 4 p.m.) Admissions info session Guided campus tour Student panel Financial aid overview Light snack Make it your own: On your visit form, request to meet with a professor, coach, or other campus partner—we’ll do our best to accommodate! Have questions? Reach us at admitinfo@manchester.edu or 800-852-3648—or connect directly with your Admissions Counselor by text, call, or email anytime.

Xcommunicada: Comics and Graphic Novels as Social Critique

Wine Recital Hall

Dr. Lizbette Ocasio-Russe, professor of creative writing at Southern New Hampshire University, discusses the power of comics and graphic novels and their role of problematizing canonic literature. Her webcomic "Xcommunicada" uses fictional storylines set in nonfictional places to critique heteropatriarchal hegemony that shaped political, economic, and social forces by colonizing and eradicating indigenous natives and their beliefs. "Xcommunicada" celebrates humanity and embraces diverse beliefs, as demonstrated by the protagonist who must get in touch with her ancestors’ native beliefs in order to defeat the evil plaguing her home.

Community and Shakespeare in an Indiana Prison

Wine Recital Hall

Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, professor of English & associate dean of academic affairs at MU, shares her experiences reading Shakespeare with incarcerated adults and juveniles in Indiana prisons and jails for the past 12 years. She suggests that programs like this are an important and needed piece of the criminal justice system and gives evidence that they increase literacy, promote community, and offer emotional outlets for those recovering from trauma and addiction. Paired with a screening of the 2024 film Sing Sing on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Sing Sing Film Viewing

Wine Recital Hall

In conjunction with the Oct. 27 program, join us for a showing of the 2024 film Sing Sing, followed by a discussion with Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski. The film's runtime is 1 hour 45 minutes.

Faith in the Field: Hospital Chaplaincy

Wine Recital Hall

Clarke Staton, chaplain resident at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, will discuss his work as a hospital chaplain. A former youth pastor, he has completed three Clinical Pastoral Education units at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital system, most recently serving as one of their select resident interns.

Alternative Dispute Resolution and F.E.M.A.

Wine Recital Hall

Tim Ruebke, former alternative dispute resolution deployable field advisor, will talk about his work as an alternative dispute resolution advisor (conflict mediator) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for which he has deployed to over 40 different disaster response locations in the U.S. He will explore the complexities of resolving conflict and explain key principles of effective conflict engagement.

Spartan Day

Manchester University 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, United States

You’re Invited to Spartan Day at Manchester University! High school students and their families are welcome to join us for an exciting, all-access visit to campus. YOUR DAY WILL INCLUDE: An information fair to explore programs and opportunities Academic sessions with our outstanding faculty A guided campus tour A financial aid session to help you plan ahead A complimentary lunch in our dining hall A lively student panel sharing real experiences Time to meet with coaches and admissions staff Bonus: Stick around after 1:30 p.m. to cheer on the Manchester Spartans at our home football game! Don’t miss this chance to discover campus life, meet the MU community, and picture yourself as a Spartan.

Senior Spotlight

Wine Recital Hall

MU seniors Carmen Reno and Payton Elsrod will share their distinctive ways of making the most of their college experience and becoming their best selves. Coming from two different disciplines, Reno and Elsrod will share foundational values relevant for all students.

Farmwise Indiana and MJSH Farm to School

Wine Recital Hall

Becky Landes, regional value chain professional with Farmwise Indiana and former school food service director, will share insights from her career in child nutrition—including efforts to bring local farm produce into the Manchester Junior-Senior High School cafeteria—and discuss her current work supporting local food systems and promoting social responsibility in food supply chains.

IMAGINATION AT WORK: FUSING ART & INNOVATION IN THE LIBRARY

Heidi Lovett, MLIS, is the Youth Services Manager of the St. Joseph County Public Libraries. What if libraries were more than quiet places full of books? What if they were spaces for painting, building, creating—and reimagining how we connect with kids and communities? In this engaging presentation, discover how one children’s librarian turned her passion for art into a series of innovative library projects that bring stories to life in unexpected ways. From hands-on art programs to interactive installations, learn how creativity can reshape what a library looks like and what it offers. Whether you’re into education, art, or just want to make a difference in your community, this talk will inspire you to think outside the bookshelves.