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  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra Concert

    Honeywell Center 275 W. Market St., Wabash, United States

    The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents Music of England and Wales, featuring guest artist-in-residence Andrew Nesler, performing William Mathias' Piano Concerto No. 2. Nesler has performed throughout the United States, Canada, England, Wales, Germany, Czechia, and Austria. Specializing in post-World War II music, he earned a Master of Music degree from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he developed a particular interest in Welsh piano music. Dr. Debra Lynn will conduct the performance, which will also include Three Dances from Henry VIII by Edward German, Pavane and Gigue by William Byrd, and Penillion by Grace Williams. Tickets are $20, but MU students get in for free. Buy tickets here!

  • 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.

  • Chapel Event Series – Fall 2025

    Chapel Event Series – Fall 2025

    Petersime Chapel 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, United States

    Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, join us for a weekly chapel time starting November 3rd where we will discuss a variety of topics relating to faith and religion. - Nov. 3 & 10: Meet the pastors. Each week 3 area pastors will introduce themselves and share a brief testimony of their story and faith journey. - Nov 17: President Stacy Young will share her testimony and faith journey. - Nov 24: "Why Am I Here?" - One or two area pastors will share a message focusing on “Why Am I Here?” tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. - Dec. 1: "Where Am I Going?" - One or two area pastors will share a message focusing on “Where Am I Going?” tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. Christmas/Winter Break resuming Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13th.

  • Thanksgiving Recess – 2025

    Classes are dismissed at 6 p.m. on Nov. 25 and classes will resume at 8 am on Dec 1.

  • 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.

  • Chapel Event Series – Fall 2025

    Chapel Event Series – Fall 2025

    Petersime Chapel 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, United States

    Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, join us for a weekly chapel time starting November 3rd where we will discuss a variety of topics relating to faith and religion. - Nov. 3 & 10: Meet the pastors. Each week 3 area pastors will introduce themselves and share a brief testimony of their story and faith journey. - Nov 17: President Stacy Young will share her testimony and faith journey. - Nov 24: "Why Am I Here?" - One or two area pastors will share a message focusing on “Why Am I Here?” tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. - Dec. 1: "Where Am I Going?" - One or two area pastors will share a message focusing on “Where Am I Going?” tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. Christmas/Winter Break resuming Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13th.

  • Festival of Trees – 2025

    Student Activities Center 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, United States

    It’s time to get ready for a Manchester Holiday Tradition – The Festival of Trees! 🎄 Make sure to come vote for your favorite tree at our Festival of Trees Celebration on Wednesday, December 3 – 11am-1pm! Students can start decorating from November 18-25 and trees must be complete by 5pm on November 25. Prizes for the best tree by a student group! 1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $50 3rd Place: $25 Sign your group up here!

  • Blood Drive

    Student Activities Center 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, United States

    Our next Blood Drive is a month away! Sign up to donated blood or volunteer. Our goal is to collect 29 units of blood. Sign Up Here!

  • Music @ Manchester | Merry, Merry, Manchester

    Cordier Auditorium

    Join us for Merry, Merry, Manchester! Featuring performances from our Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Handbell Choir, Theatre Society and Brass Quintet, this program will surely leave you with festive cheer. This event is at 7:30 p.m. in our Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester Campus. The program is also free and open to the public! Livestream Here!

  • Oak Leaf Brass Recital – Fall 2025

    Wine Recital Hall

    Come listen to the Oak Leaf Brass perform their end of semester recital on December 5th at 7:00 PM in the Wine Recital Hall! The program will feature a variety of music from brass quintet and sextet pieces to popular tunes and holiday favorites. Livestream Here!

  • Jingle Rails Christmas Train

    1469 West Main Street 1469 West Main Street, Pleasant Lake, IN

    Celebrate the season with Manchester Alumni and families aboard the Holiday Train.

  • Final Examinations – Fall 2025

    Undergraduate Final Exam Schedule: For courses whose first class meeting time is: The final exam will be: Monday at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 10 8:00 a.m -- 9:50 a.m Monday at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 10 10:30 a.m. -- 12:20 p.m. Monday at 10:00 a.m. Friday Dec. 12 8:00 a.m. -- 9:50 a.m. Monday at 12:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 12 10:30 a.m. -- 12:20 p.m. Monday at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 9 3:30 p.m. -- 5:20 p.m. Monday at 2:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 11 3:30 p.m. -- 5:20 p.m. Monday at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Dec. 11 6:30 p.m. -- 8:20 p.m. Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 9 8:00 a.m. -- 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at 9:00 or 9:30 a.m. Thursday Dec. 11 10:30 a.m. -- 12:20 p.m. Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Dec. 10 1:00 p.m. -- 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 9 1:00 p.m. -- 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Thursday Dec. 11 1:00 p.m. -- 2:50 p.m. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 9 6:30 p.m. -- 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 9 10:30 a.m. -- 12:20 p.m. Wednesday at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 10 6:30 p.m. […]

  • Jeff Easley ’83 and the Medical Practicum

    We often say time spent here as a student will impact the rest of your life in amazing ways. Dr. Jeff Easley ’83 experienced that life-changing opportunity when he went on the second ever Medical Practicum Jan Term trip as a student. Join us as we hear from him about that experience and how it helped shape his career in medicine, including recently receiving Manchester’s Alumni Honor Award. Register today!

  • Connor Eichenauer and I-O Psychology

    Online Event

    Join us as 2019 graduate Connor Eichenauer will share about his journey navigating grad school, completing his Ph.D. at Michigan State University .  We ‘ll hear how his academic efforts in the field of Industrial-Organizational Psychology prepared him for his corporate career as a talent assessor with GE Aerospace.  And he will share how his time at Manchester continues to infuse his work in discovering and developing talent.  

  • Megan Pierce | Guinness World Record

    Online Event

    This busy student has the largest collection of The Joker memorabilia.  Megan will share some of her 2,318+ pieces from her collection during our time together! 

  • Reflections on Nepal

    Online Event

    Manchester students, staff, and faculty will embark on a trip to Nepal!  Join us as we hear from them about their recent adventures.

  • Spring Break – 2026

    Classes will be dismissed at 6 p.m. on March 16 and will resume at 8 a.m. on March 23.

  • 2026 Student Symposium

    Jo Young Switzer Center 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, United States

    The Student Research Symposium is one of the largest annual gatherings at Manchester University, beginning at 9am, in the upper JYSC.