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  • 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.

  • Manchester Madness – 2025

    Physical Education and Recreation Center East St, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, United States

    Join us in the Stauffer-Wolfe Arena in the Physical Education and Recreation Center for Manchester Madness. Hosted by sports management students, this event will have free giveaways and fun games in a Hawaiian theme.

  • ASC/MAC Pumpkin Event – 2025

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

    Join the Manchester American Chemical Society and the Manchester Activities Council in their combined event. Come to the Schwalm Parking lot to carve a pumpkin and then have it explode! Sign Up Here!

  • 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.

  • Residential Life – Haunted Forest 2025

    Cordier Auditorium

    Come join residential life in a spooky night of scares and frights. Residential Life presents their haunted forest event, which will take place in the Tall Oaks woods (behind Cordier Auditorium) on October 30th.

  • 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. Vincentโ€™s Hospital system, most recently serving as one of their select resident interns.

  • 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 โ€œWhy Am I Here?โ€ 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 โ€œWhere Am I Going?โ€ tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. Christmas/Winter Break resuming Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13th.

  • U Can Crush Hunger Chili and Soup Cook-Off

    Funderberg Library 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, United States

    Join us to support U Can Crush Hunger! Bring 5 canned goods to donate. Sign up your entry!

  • 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.

  • 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 โ€œWhy Am I Here?โ€ 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 โ€œWhere Am I Going?โ€ tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. Christmas/Winter Break resuming Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13th.

  • Spartan Day

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

    Youโ€™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! Donโ€™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.

  • 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 โ€œWhy Am I Here?โ€ 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 โ€œWhere Am I Going?โ€ tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. Christmas/Winter Break resuming Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13th.

  • 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 nutritionโ€”including efforts to bring local farm produce into the Manchester Junior-Senior High School cafeteriaโ€”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 โ€œWhy Am I Here?โ€ 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 โ€œWhere Am I Going?โ€ 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, creatingโ€”and reimagining how we connect with kids and communities? In this engaging presentation, discover how one childrenโ€™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 youโ€™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 โ€œWhy Am I Here?โ€ 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 โ€œWhere Am I Going?โ€ tying into topics such as purpose, identity, and doubt. Christmas/Winter Break resuming Chapel on Monday, Jan. 13th.

  • 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. […]

  • Spring Break – 2026

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