Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Meeting
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us for a three-week exploration of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most widely read and frequently performed comedies. Together, we’ll dive into its lively and chaotic plot—shipwrecks, mistaken identities, and unrequited love—while also touching on the play’s more than 400-year performance history and its relevance to contemporary social themes.
Sessions will take place on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hoff Room (upper Jo Young Switzer Center). A virtual attendance option is also available, with access details shared upon registration.
The series is led by Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Manchester University. Since joining the faculty in 2007, she has taught Shakespeare extensively and brings additional perspective from her work leading Shakespeare discussions with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and the Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility.
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Alumni Gathering | Denver, Colorado
2026-06-18 18:00 | Denver, CO, Denver, Colorado
Join us in the Mile High City
Denver, Colorado
Manchester University Alumni presents an evening event hosted by Laurie Kenealy, June 18th, from 6 – 8 p.m.

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Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join MU’s very own Shakespearean expert and enthusiast Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, for three weeks of discussion of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most read and performed comedies. We’ll have fun digging into the fun and chaotic plot — shipwreck! mistaken identity! unrequited love! — and also learn a bit about the play’s 400+ performance history, including contemporary social commentary.
Dr. Erickson-Pesetski has taught Shakespeare (and other classes!) at Manchester since 2007; she spends her summers reading Shakespeare with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport.
This event will be in-person and virtual. We’ll meet in the Hoff room in upper Jo Young Switzer Center on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and the link to join us virtually is shared when you register.
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Black & Gold Day 2026
2026-06-26 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Black & Gold Day Return to Manchester | Get Ready Spartans!
This summer orientation experience helps you arrive in the fall prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. During Black & Gold Day, you’ll receive a schedule of classes, learn what to expect academically, complete key next steps, and connect with advisors and fellow students. You don’t need to have everything figured out yet—Black & Gold Day focuses on what you need now, while Welcome Week in the fall continues your transition through community-building and campus life experiences. By the end of the day, you’ll have a clear academic plan, important tasks completed, and at least one connection to support you as you begin your college journey.

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Esports Summer Camp
2026-06-26 09:00 - 2026-06-28 18:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Director of Esports Garrett Schieferstein and the Manchester University Esports program invite students to their second annual Super Smash Bros. Summer Camp on the North Manchester, Indiana campus.
If you are registering for Overnight Camp: Friday June 26 – Sunday June 28:
The camp is $150 per student and includes individualized Super Smash Bros. instruction from the Manchester University Esports coaching staff, head-to-head tournaments, and on-campus dining for participating students. The camp is available to students entering their 7th grade year up to those entering their 12th grade year.
Check-in is scheduled for 8-9 AM, and check-out is scheduled for 6 PM. Campers must bring their own Nintendo Switch controllers.
To Register for Overnight press HERE
If you are registering for Daytime Camp: Saturday June 27:
The camp is $40 per student and includes individualized Super Smash Bros. instruction from the Manchester University Esports coaching staff, head-to-head tournaments, and on-campus dining for participating students. The camp is available to 3rd-6th graders. Campers must bring their own Nintendo Switch controllers.
Check-in is scheduled for 8-9 AM, and check-out is scheduled for 4 PM.
To register for Day camp press HERE

Week 3 Progress Report
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Week 3 Progress Report.

Online Session 1 Courses Last Day To Drop With W or Change To P/NP
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Last day to change courses with P/NP or drop classes with a W.

Grades due for Online Session 1
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Grades are due for Session 1 of MU Online.

Course Roster Verification for Session 1
2026-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Instructors confirm students are in class and participating.

Private College Week 2026
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Private College Week

Big Visit Incentives
Did you know that if you visit Manchester’s campus, you will earn a $500 visit incentive… just for visiting through the admissions office? For high school seniors, potentially up to $1000 per year!

21st Century Scholars
Wednesday is 21st Century Scholars Day and includes an extra 30-minute session about the 21st Century Scholars program after the tour. If you are a 21st Century Scholar, please select from one of our Wednesday time slots. You’ll also have time to complete activities from your Scholar Success Program.

Registration Made Easy
Choose from one of our morning or afternoon timeslots, then submit your profile info to register.

Mon | July 20

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Tue | July 21

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Wed | July 22

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Thur | July 23

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Fri | July 24

9:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

Here’s Some of the Math We Think You’ll Like!
Visit Manchester University before September 1 = an extra $500 scholarship. Seriously. That’s it.
The math IS mathing:

Take a campus visit ✔️
Explore your future ✔️
Earn an extra $500 scholarship (Experience Award) & the $500 Visit Incentive ($1,000 PER YEAR at MU for high school seniors)✔️

While you’re enjoying your summer, take a day to see what life is really like at Manchester. Walk through our beautiful campus, meet current students, learn about your academic interests, check out residence halls, and discover what it means to be part of a community that believes in helping every student succeed.
Plus, that extra $500 scholarship can add up over your college career.
Summer won’t last forever, and neither will this opportunity. Schedule your visit before September 1 and make your college search a little more rewarding.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Dan Daggett and Jeff Stern-Gilbert: Life-saving reunion between friends of Manchester
2026-07-21 19:00 - 23:30 | Online Event
Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m. when we’ll hear from Dan Daggett ’88 and Jeff Stern-Gilbert ’88. They will share about their friendship, their time at Manchester, and how their paths crossed once again after graduation in a life-saving way.
Let’s hear from them about how their bond changed their lives forever.
Click Here to register for this virtual event.

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees
2026-07-31 | Chicago, Chicago, IL
Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees!
July 31, 2026
1:20 p.m. CST
You are invited to get your tickets first because you’ve gone to a Cubs game with us in the past. This event will be opened up to everyone next week!
Individual Ticket: $100
VIP Experience: $140 – includes bus ride to/from the game
Bus stops with departure and approximate return times:
North Manchester Departure: 8:30 a.m. EST
North Manchester Return: 10:30 p.m. EST
Warsaw Departure: 9:15 a.m. EST
Warsaw Return: 10:00 p.m. EST
Chesterton Departure: 10 a.m. CST
Chesterton Return: 6:30 p.m. CST
Lunch in Chicago is on your own. You can grab dinner in Chesterton on the way back or you can pack food for the bus.
Get your Cubs tickets HERE (https://manchester.advancementform.com/event/2026-chicago-cubs-game/register)

Football Club
2026-08-15 19:30 - 23:30 | Ruoff Mortgage Stadium, 6411 Bass Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46818, United States
Manchester University’s Office of Alumni Relations invites our alumni and friends to experience a soccer match at Ruoff Stadium! The Fort Wayne Football Club is playing the Chattanooga Red Wolves on Saturday, August 15th at 7:30 p.m. and we’re hosting this event for our alumni in our very own suite!
The cost for the event is $30 per person. Food and beverages are included. Your tickets will be sent electronically. Parking is an additional cost; a link to purchase parking is provided when you register.
MU Alumni Night at Fort Wayne Football Club
Saturday, August 15th
7:30 p.m.
$30/ticket, includes food and beverage
We can’t wait to see you at the match! Click Here to register.

Fall Athletics & Esports Move-In Day!
2026-08-18 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
On August 18, students who are doing fall athletics or Esports will be able to move in on this day!

Josh Hardman '00 And MU Wrestling!
2026-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Event
On Tuesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. we’ll hear from Josh Hardman ’00, former Spartan wrestler and Manchester University’s Director of Wrestling, who will share about his work with the wrestling program, which had a 4th place finisher at the Men’s 2026 DIII Nationals, and now includes a women’s wrestling team.

Register here

First-Year Move-In/ WoW Kick-Off
2026-08-20 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
First-years will move in on August 20th, and this day also marks the start to WoW (Week of Welcome) for all first years!

Returning Student Move-In
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
All returning students who haven’t moved in early for sports will move in on the 22nd & 23rd weekend!

2026-2027 Academic Course Begins
2026-08-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
On this day, all classes will officially begin.

2026-2027 Academic Course Begins (Online)
2026-08-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Add/Drop Classes (Online)
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-26 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
During these 2 days, any student may be able to drop or add classes to their schedule. After these days, students lock in their schedule for the Fall Semester of 2026.

Add/Drop Classes (In Person)
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
During these 4 days, any student may add or drop classes. After these dates every student will lock in their schedule for the Fall Semester of 2026.

Course Roster Verification (Online)
2026-08-30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
This day is for instructors to report and confirm students are attending their classes.

Course Roster Verification (In Person)
2026-09-04 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States

Week 2 Online Session 1 Progress Report
2026-09-06 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Progress Report for Session 1.

Spartan Kickoff Visit Day
2026-09-07 09:50 - 13:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Join us for a College Visit

Your college journey starts here, and we couldn’t be more excited! We can’t wait to meet you, show you around campus, and help you find your place at Manchester University.
Did you know that if you visit Manchester’s campus, you will earn a $500 visit incentive… just for visiting through the admissions office? For high school seniors, potentially up to $1000 per year!

Tours and Tailgates 2026
2026-09-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Tours and Tailgates | College Visit

Big Visit Incentives
Did you know that if you visit Manchester’s campus, you will earn a $500 visit incentive… just for visiting through the admissions office? For high school seniors, potentially up to $1000 per year!

Come for the Tour, Stay for the Game
Starting at 9:30 a.m., explore your future, career paths, and an undergrad degree built with you in mind, then cheer on the Spartans as they take on The University of Olivet during the second home game of the season!

Register For The Event

Visits We Think You’ll Like!
While you’re on campus, see what life is really like at Manchester. Walk through our beautiful campus, meet current students, learn about your academic interests, drink a coffee from Sister’s Cafe, check out residence halls, and discover what it means to be part of a community that believes in helping every student succeed.
We can’t wait to meet you!

Midterm Grades Due (Online)
2026-09-20 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Midterm Grades for Session 1 due

Regional Student Environmental Conference
2026-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Regional Student Environmental Conference

Earth Charter Indiana
We are excited to announce the first Regional Student Environmental Conference hosted by Manchester University’s Center for Environmental Resilience and Social Engagement and Earth Charter Indiana.

This regional student conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues.

The Bug Chicks
The conference highlight is our plenary session with entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, The Bug Chicks! The Bug Chicks specialize in connecting STEM and social-emotional learning and use bugs as a tool to help people foster empathy for themselves, others and the natural world.

Questions? Reach out to ECI Resiliency Coordinator Kathryn Lisnicchia at kathryn@earthcharterindiana.org or ECI Intern CoCo Rosales at coco@earthcharterindiana.org

This event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region.

Register Here

Conference Agenda

DAY AGENDA9:15 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m. Sessions to INSPIREHigh school and college students will share success stories of environmental stewardship and community-wide initiatives such as campus gardens and restoration, community-cleanups, plastic reduction, conservation service, and more!
11 a.m. Plenary Session, entomologists and award-winning educators, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, a.k.a The Bug Chicks!12 p.m. *UPDATE* Lunch will be provided as a generous donation from our sponsors for all conference attendees.
1 p.m. Subject matter experts and local organizations will share their work and how you can get involved, work with legislators, school administrations, environmental careers, how to initiate environmental stewardship projects, and more!
2 p.m. Sessions to ACTIVATE – Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshop
7 p.m. Professional Development Workshop

Conference Sponsorship

Registration Form

Be an SEC Sponsor

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End of 1st Half of Semester
2026-10-09 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
End of the first half of the Fall Semester.

Fall Break (In Person)
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-13 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Fall Break is the 12-13 after these days classes begin as regular.
