Manchester University

Chili Cook Off!
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Come and Join us at our Chili Cook Off Event!

The Molecular Mechanisms of the Iron Regulatory Protein Erythroferrone
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Jacob Mast. Using the link Microsoft Teams

Howard Zinn's "Marx in SoHo"
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Wine Recital Hall
Performed by Bob Weick | Marx in SoHo
Marx in Soho is Howard Zinn’s one-person play in which Karl Marx returns to modern-day New York’s Soho to defend his ideas, critique contemporary capitalism, and show the human side of a figure often reduced to caricature.

Black Trivia Night
2026-02-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round at 8 p.m. for Black Trivia Night in honor of Black History Month!

Chapel Event Series - February 2026
2026-02-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Petersime Chapel, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, 46962, United States
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, join us for a weekly chapel time starting on February 2nd where we will discuss a variety of topics relating to faith and religion.
– Feb. 2: MLK Jr. Commemoration Chapel. Hosted by the Black Student Union.
– Feb. 9: Discerning Truth Pt. 1 With Pastors Luke Hunt and Tom Morbitzer.
– Feb. 16: Discerning Truth Pt. 2 With Erin Huiras and Kent Harting.
– Feb. 23: Worship Night. Hosted by Simply Brethren.

Health Sciences Career Conference
2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joshua Kline ’98 is the Chief Medical Officer for Parkview Physicians Group. Join us for this Health Sciences Career Conference.

A Night with the Indiana Pacers
2026-02-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
A Night with the Indiana Pacers
Let’s join other Manchester alumni at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 22nd at 5pm for tipoff! The Indiana Pacers play the Dallas Mavericks. It’s Family Night! With each purchased ticket you get a voucher for a hotdog, chips, and a soft drink, and you get a Pacers cap! And after the game you can go down onto the court to shoot a free throw! See you there!
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A Deeper Dive into Epigenetics: How Trauma is Transmitted, Expressed, and Transformed Within the Lineage
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Leah Hollon Using the link Microsoft Teams

Haist Takeover Thursday
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in Haist Commons from 5 to 7 p.m. for the Haist Takeover Thursday in honor of Black History Month!

Women's Basketball Black Out Game
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Physical Education and Recreation Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the PERC arena at 7 p.m. in black for the Women’s Basketball game in honor of Black History Month!

Black Culture Tags and Game Night
2026-02-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round at 8 p.m. for a black culture tags and game night in honor of Black History Month!

2026 Arizona Alumni Gathering
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Alumni Gathering, Scottsdale, AZ
Welcome Arizona Spartans!
Alumni and friends are invited to join Manchester for the annual Arizona Alumni Gathering on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy a complimentary dinner at Roaring Forks Scottsdale. Catch up, hear exciting updates on what’s new at MU, plus what lies ahead. We look forward to an evening of conversation and new connections!
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Probability and Our Intuition
2026-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Our ability to correctly determine the probability, or likelihood, of a particular outcome occurring guides the many choices we make each day. This talk will explore examples of where our innate intuition about the world and these probabilities can lead us astray. Dr. Kyle Besing is the Associate Provost for Curriculum and Instruction and an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Kentucky Wesleyan College.

Blood Drive - February 2026
2026-02-16 10:30 - 16:00 | Student Activities Center, 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
The Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage!
Sign up to donated blood or volunteer.
Our goal is to collect 27 units of blood.
Sign Up To Give Blood Here!
Sign Up To Volunteer Here!

Biologics and Biosimilars
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Austin Mondloch. Using the link Microsoft Teams

Crafts and Cinema Night
2026-02-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round at 8 p.m. for a crafts and cinema night in honor of Black History Month!

What Fortune 500 CEOs Want
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
What Fortune 500 CEOs Want from AI: Value, Risk, and Practical Execution
Dr. Elewitz, who heads the Enterprise AI Lab at McKesson (a Fortune 10 pharmaceutical distribution company, presents on what major enterprises are trying to achieve with AI. His presentation will highlight how CEOs think about value, how to build AI products with reasonable risk, what AI/data scientists really do and how they spend their time, and identifying legitimate concerns with AI.

Pharmacy Residence Research
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Research and Innovative Practice Seminar Series
Pharmacy Residency Research—What’s That All About?
Friday, February 6
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Wayne Campus, Room 153
Virtual Option: Microsoft Teams
As part of the Research and Innovative Practice Seminar Series, Dr. David Lee will present an overview of research within pharmacy residency programs and its role in modern clinical practice.
This seminar will explore how residency-based research differs from traditional pharmaceutical science research, with an emphasis on practice-driven inquiry, clinical decision-making, and patient-centered outcomes. Attendees will gain insight into how research is integrated into residency training and how it supports innovation across clinical and community pharmacy settings.
Presenter
Dr. David Lee, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital
Dr. Lee earned his PharmD from Ohio Northern University in 2024. After practicing as a community pharmacist, he returned to residency training to pursue a career in critical care. His interests focus on blending community pharmacy experience with clinical research to support holistic patient care.
A recording of the session will be available upon request.

Reflections on Nepal
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Enjoying the View – Reflections on Nepal
Manchester students, staff, and faculty will embark on a trip to Nepal! Join us as we hear from them about their recent adventures. They will share about their understanding of grassroots peacebuilding, pursuit of justice, and agency from different vantage points, outside of the context of the United States. We will hear how their perspectives and worldview has changed during this trip.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Reckoning With the Past: Museums, Memory, and the Moral Vision of Dr. King
Jim Kelly, historian and historical interpreter at the Whitney Plantation and consultant on numerous film projects, will discuss the way history is written and represented, and the lessons we may take from this today

Start of Spring Semester - 2026
2026-01-28 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Megan Pierce | Guinness World Record
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Alumni Event Series | Megan Pierce
Senior Megan Pierce has accomplished something few people are able to do. She has a Guinness World Record! Join us as she shares about her unique hobby, how it started, and navigating the process of getting the record. 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!
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January Session 2026 Ends
2026-01-23 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Connor Eichenauer and I-O Psychology
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Alumni Event Series | Connor Eichenauer and I-O Psychology
Join us as 2019 graduate Connor Eichenauer will share about his journey navigating grad school, completing his Ph.D. at Michigan State University [the other Spartans]. 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.
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Martin Luther King Day 2026 - No Classes
2026-01-19 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Jeff Easley and the Medical Practicum
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Jeff Easely | 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.
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January Session 2026 Begins
2026-01-05 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
