Manchester University

Good Friday Holiday 2026 - No Classes
2026-04-02 18:00 - 2026-04-06 08:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Classes will be dismissed at 6 p.m. on April 2 and will resume at 8 a.m. on April 6.

Life Imitates Art
2026-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Life Imitates Art: A Couple’s Journey to Creativity
Kate Black and Bob Haluska A look backstage at the community theatre experience. Travel with Kate Black and Bob Haluska through auditions, casting, rehearsal, and performance. Consider how the work resonates over time.

Megan Pierce and The Joker
2026-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Where does (s)he get those wonderful toys?
MU senior, Megan Pierce shares a 10-year journey of collecting memorabilia of the DC Comic’s villain, The Joker. As of 2025, Megan’s collection was officially recognized by Guinness World Records, as being the “Largest collection of the Joker memorabilia.

Spring Break - 2026
2026-03-16 18:00 - 2026-03-23 08:00
Classes will be dismissed at 6 p.m. on March 16 and will resume at 8 a.m. on March 23.

Redefining Religion
2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Challenging Eurocentric Narratives through Conjure
Love argues that reexamining Conjure traditions exposes how African American spiritual practices have been sidelined in Eurocentric religious studies. Highlighting Conjure’s history of resistance and Black women’s agency, the essay challenges Western categories that separate religion, magic, and science. Love ultimately urges a decolonized approach that honors the resilience and creativity of African American folk traditions.
Guest speaker: Naomi Love

Manchester Symphony Orchestra
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Invocation

Admitted Student Day 2026
2026-03-06 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Welcome Admitted Students
This exclusive event for admitted students is your chance to experience life on campus before making your final decision. It kicks off with brunch and opens the door to meaningful connections, real conversations, and a closer look at what your future could be like here.
What’s included:

🍽️ A welcoming brunch to start the day

🤝 Meet and connect with future classmates

🏫 Explore campus and get a feel for student life

🎤 An inspiring keynote from a proud alumnus

👋 A chance to meet President Young

📚 Optional class visit to sit in on a real course

🎓 Time with faculty, coaches, and staff

✨ And more surprises along the way

You’re welcome to attend on your own or bring up to two parents or guardians.

Register for this Event

Event Schedule

⏰ Check-in: 10–10:15 a.m.
Early arrival options available for:

Visiting a class
Taking a full Campus Tour

Conclusion: Begins as early as 2:30 p.m., depending on your selected afternoon activities.
It’s relaxed, informative, and designed to help you picture yourself here — more than a visit and just for you.

Spring 2026 Physical Therapy Application Deadline
2026-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
Applications must be received no later than Nov 1

Gen Z Rising
2026-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Generation Z Rising: Youth Power and Political Change in Nepa
Dr. Anuj Gurung and MU students of Jan 26 This presentation, led by MU students who have visited Nepal, explores the unprecedented role of Nepal’s Generation Z in challenging entrenched political systems and catalyzing a change of government. Drawing on on-the-ground accounts, social media campaigns, and youth-led organizing, it examines how a digitally connected, socially conscious generation transformed frustration into coordinated action. We will trace the movement’s origins, tactics, and leadership, highlight the cultural and political context that gave rise to it, and consider its implications for democratic participation, governance, and intergenerational power dynamics across South Asia and beyond.

Health Sciences Career Conference
2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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
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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2026 Arizona Alumni Gathering
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00
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.

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.

Reflections on Nepal
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00
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

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

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

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

Pharmacy Happy Hour in Vegas
2025-12-08 17:00 - 18:30
Manchester School of Pharmacy | Happy Hour | Las Vegas

Join Dr. Tommy Smith for a happy hour at Midyear! All Manchester students and alumni are welcome to connect during this time at the conference. Appetizers and the first round of drinks are provided. We can’t wait to see you in Vegas!
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (PST)
Rí Rá Irish Pub in the Shoppes at Mandalay Place
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Undergraduate Reading Day - Fall 2025
2025-12-08
No classes or exams.

Jingle Rails Christmas Train
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | 1469 West Main Street, 1469 West Main Street, Pleasant Lake, IN
ALL ABOARD THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN
Celebrate the season with Manchester Alumni and families aboard a seasonal, 1.5-hour holiday journey through the snowy countryside.

Visit from Santa
Cheerful music
Warm drinks
Festive experiences.

December 6, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.
1469 West Main Street
Pleasant Lake, Indiana
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Oak Leaf Brass Recital - Fall 2025
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Wine Recital Hall
Come listen to the Oak Leaf Brass perform their end of semester recital on December 5th at 7:00 PM in the Wine Recital Hall! The program will feature a variety of music from brass quintet and sextet pieces to popular tunes and holiday favorites.
Livestream Here!

End of Fall Semester Classes - 2025
2025-12-05

Music @ Manchester | Merry, Merry, Manchester
2025-12-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Cordier Auditorium
Join us for Merry, Merry, Manchester! Featuring performances from our Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Handbell Choir, Theatre Society and Brass Quintet, this program will surely leave you with festive cheer.
This event is at 7:30 p.m. in our Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester Campus. The program is also free and open to the public!
Livestream Here!

Blood Drive
2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Student Activities Center, 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Our next Blood Drive is a month away!
Sign up to donated blood or volunteer.
Our goal is to collect 29 units of blood.
Sign Up Here!
