2026 Student Symposium
The Student Research Symposium is one of the largest annual gatherings at Manchester University, beginning at 9am, in the upper JYSC.
The Student Research Symposium is one of the largest annual gatherings at Manchester University, beginning at 9am, in the upper JYSC.
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Dennis Brown. Using the link Microsoft Teams.
“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.
Tom 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.
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Nader Moniri. Using the link Microsoft Teams.
The 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.
Please save the date for Scholars Day 2026, a special event held on our Fort Wayne campus dedicated to celebrating student scholarship, research, and academic achievement across our program. The afternoon will feature student poster presentations, a keynote address by Dr. Frank Aerts, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, and recognition of outstanding student accomplishments. 📅 Tentative Schedule 3:00 – 4:00 PM – Student Poster Presentations 4:10 – 4:30 PM – Keynote Address: Dr. Frank Aerts 4:30 – 5:00 PM – Student Awards Ceremony 📌 Poster submission deadline: April 15, 2026 Additional details regarding submission guidelines, event logistics, and participation will be shared in the coming days. We look forward to celebrating your hard work and achievements together.
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Carrie Hoefer. Using the link Microsoft Teams.
The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents Take Flight at the Eagles Theatre at 3pm.
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Shamma Rahman. Using the link Microsoft Teams.
No classes or exams.