BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manchester University - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.manchester.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manchester University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20250925T143630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T143630Z UID:10000095-1778457600-1778543999@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Undergraduate Reading Day - Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:No classes or exams. URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/undergraduate-reading-day-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20250925T143744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T153855Z UID:10000096-1778544000-1778889599@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Final Examinations - Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate Final Exam Schedule: \n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 8 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Wednesday\, May 13th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 9 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Tuesday\, May 12th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 10 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Tuesday\, May 12th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 11 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Thursday\, May 14th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 12:30 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Wednesday\, May 13th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 1:30 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Wednesday\, May 13th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 2:30 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Thursday\, May 14th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 6:30 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Monday\, May 11th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Monday at 7:00 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Monday\, May 11th – 7 to 8:50 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Tuesday at 8 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Thursday\, May 14th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Tuesday\, May 12th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Tuesday at 11 a.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Wednesday\, May 13th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Tuesday\, May 12th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Tuesday at 2 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Thursday\, May 14th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Tuesday\, May 12th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.\n\n\nFirst class meeting: Wednesday at 6 p.m.\n\nFinal Exam: Wednesday\, May 13th – 6 to 7:50 p.m.\n\n\n\nExams are given in the regular class meeting location.\nFinal exams for 0.5\, 1 or 2 semester-hour courses are given during the last week of classes.\nOnly final exams for courses worth 3 or more semester hours are given during final exam week URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/final-examinations-spring-2026/ CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20250925T143913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T160426Z UID:10000097-1778889600-1778975999@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies DESCRIPTION:Schedule of Events\n10 a.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Undergraduate & Concurrent UG and Master of Business Administration\n2 p.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Graduate & Professional \nImmediately following each ceremony\, graduates\, family\, friends and faculty gather on the mall to celebrate together. \nAdditional Information\nADA Compliance\nFacilities for Commencement are fully accessible. Those needing special seating should call 260-982-5050. \nPhotography\nProfessional photographers will record Commencement and take individual photographs of students with their diplomas. Information on these individual photos will be sent to students’ families. Other photography of students on stage with their diplomas during the ceremony is strongly discouraged. Manchester University is proud of the graduating class and will be capturing photographs and video for publicity and advertising. By attending\, you may be photographed and/or filmed\, and waive the rights to any claims for compensation in connection with these materials. \nShopping\nThe University Gear Shop\, located in the Jo Young Switzer Center\, will offer two shopping options: \nUniversity Store: 9am – 4pm\nPop-Up Store:  11am – 2pm \nProhibited\nNo latex balloons or noisemakers allowed. URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/undergraduate-and-graduate-commencement-ceremonies-2026/ LOCATION:Cordier Auditorium CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20250725T145338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T145434Z UID:10000021-1780300800-1780333200@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:2026 PharmD Application Deadline DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/2026-pharmd-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Admissions,Application Deadline END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260611T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260611T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20260317T210639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T210639Z UID:10000206-1781173800-1781181000@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. 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. \nThis 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/alumni-book-club-the-twelfth-night-by-william-shakespeare/2026-06-11/ LOCATION:Jo Young Switzer Center\, 604 College Avenue\, NORTH MANCHESTER\, IN\, 46962\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20260319T170218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T170218Z UID:10000210-1781222400-1781308799@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:FOMGO DESCRIPTION:Friends of Manchester Golf Outing June 12\, 2026 Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn\, IN URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/fomgo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260618T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260618T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20260317T210639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T210639Z UID:10000207-1781778600-1781785800@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. 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. \nThis 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/alumni-book-club-the-twelfth-night-by-william-shakespeare/2026-06-18/ LOCATION:Jo Young Switzer Center\, 604 College Avenue\, NORTH MANCHESTER\, IN\, 46962\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260625T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260625T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20260317T210639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T210639Z UID:10000208-1782383400-1782390600@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. 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. \nThis 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. \nRegister Here! URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/alumni-book-club-the-twelfth-night-by-william-shakespeare/2026-06-25/ LOCATION:Jo Young Switzer Center\, 604 College Avenue\, NORTH MANCHESTER\, IN\, 46962\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20260212T193704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T165744Z UID:10000179-1785456000-1785542399@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees DESCRIPTION:Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees! \nJuly 31\, 2026 \n1:20 p.m. CST \nYou 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! \nIndividual Ticket: $100 \nVIP Experience: $140 – includes bus ride to/from the game \nBus stops with departure and approximate return times: \nNorth Manchester Departure: 8:30 a.m. EST \nNorth Manchester Return: 10:30 p.m. EST \nWarsaw Departure: 9:15 a.m. EST \nWarsaw Return: 10:00 p.m. EST \nChesterton Departure: 10 a.m. CST \nChesterton Return: 6:30 p.m. CST \nLunch in Chicago is on your own. You can grab dinner in Chesterton on the way back or you can pack food for the bus. \nGet your Cubs tickets HERE (https://manchester.advancementform.com/event/2026-chicago-cubs-game/register) URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/chicago-cubs-vs-new-york-yankees/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Student Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260928T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154619 CREATED:20260331T192319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192324Z UID:10000240-1790586000-1790607600@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Regional Student Environmental Conference DESCRIPTION:Regional Student Environmental Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions? Reach out to ECI Resiliency Coordinator Kathryn Lisnicchia at kathryn@earthcharterindiana.org or ECI Intern CoCo Rosales at coco@earthcharterindiana.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here!\nThis event requires registration in advance. Registration is free and open to all high school and college students in the northeast Indiana region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Conference Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Day Agenda:– Welcome– Sessions to INSPIRE– Plenary Session\, entomologists and award-winning educators\, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker\, a.k.a The Bug Chicks! \nLunch:– Bring a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from Manchester University cafeteria \nAfternoon Agenda:– Sessions to take ACTION– Optional campus tour and outdoor learning workshop \nEvening Agenda:– Professional Development for educators with the Bug Chicks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Conference Sponsorship\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Registration Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship Payment Form URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/regional-student-environmental-conference/ CATEGORIES:On-Campus Events,Student Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261016T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154620 CREATED:20260317T202724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T211748Z UID:10000205-1792137600-1792256400@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Homecoming 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Homecoming on October 16th and 17th! \nView Full Schedule URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/homecoming-2026/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,On-Campus Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601 DTSTAMP:20260403T154620 CREATED:20260113T204418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T181028Z UID:10000157-1809648000-1811807999@www.manchester.edu SUMMARY:Manchester Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul\, South Korea DESCRIPTION:Esports and Esports Management Trip to Seoul\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Manchester University Esports and Esports Management trip to Seoul\, South Korea with Gen G. \nWhat You Can Expect\nDuration: 21 daysCost: $6\,400 per student and includes: \n\nairfare\ntravel\nhotels\nGen.G tuition\nmost meals.\nReceive course credit for BUS 202 International Business(Core) or BUS 430 Esports Management\n\nExpectations: Students must sign up for class for the 2027 spring semester. \nThis is your chance to meet\, tour\, and learn from some of the greatest Esports minds within the renowned esports organization Gen.G.\, all while living in downtown Seoul. You’ll gain experience working at Gen.G headquarters while exploring South Korean culture! URL:https://www.manchester.edu/event/manchester-esports-and-esports-management-trip-to-seoul-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:Esports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.manchester.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GenG.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR