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  • 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.

  • MAC Costume Bingo – 2025

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

    The Manchester Activities Council is once again hosting their annual costume bingo. Come out in your most stylish costume and play bingo to get the chance to win some serious prizes! Both playing bingo and participating in the costume contest can earn students chances at win prizes. To receive a bingo card, a canned good donation is required.

  • 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. Vincent’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 “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.

  • 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!