Jingle Rails Christmas Train
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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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Undergraduate Reading Day - Fall 2025
2025-12-08
No classes or exams.

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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January Session 2026 Begins
2026-01-05

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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Martin Luther King Day 2026 - No Classes
2026-01-19

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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January Session 2026 Ends
2026-01-23

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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Start of Spring Semester - 2026
2026-01-28

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Protecting What Matters
2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Protecting What Matters: Civil Liberties, Democracy, and the Planet We Share
Andrea Warnke ‘79 was associate director of the ACLU of Vermont. She was recognized with the organization’s highest honor, which now bears her name. She is active with the organization Third Act, joining her concerns for the environment with her civil liberties background to safeguard our climate and democracy.

2026 Student Symposium
2026-04-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
2026 Annual Student Research Symposium

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Research, Scholarship, Performances and Demonstrations across all Disciplines
An all-day event, the Student Research Symposium is one of the largest annual gatherings at Manchester University. Beginning at 9 a.m. with a welcome from President Young and an address from an alumni speaker, it culminates in the afternoon with a student keynote address and awards.
Possible presentations:

Oral Presentation of Research
Poster Presentation of Research
Video Exhibit
Video Game Demonstration
Vocal or Instrumental Music Performance
Art Exhibit
Teaching Demonstration

Showcase Your Work at MU’s Student Symposium
Ready to share your ideas, creativity, and discoveries? Submit a proposal or abstract to present at MU’s Student Symposium! This is your chance to highlight your research, performance, or artistic work. Plus, you’ll gain valuable experience sharing it with the campus community.
You can choose from several presentation formats: oral or poster presentation, musical or artistic performance, video exhibit or demonstration, or even a teaching demo. Just include a short title and a 200-300 word abstract describing your topic, purpose, approach, and conclusions.
If your project involves human subjects, make sure you receive IRB approval before submission. You’ll also need to include any co-presenters’ names and your mentor’s contact info.
Whether you’re presenting research, performing, or displaying other skills, this is your opportunity to show what you’ve learned and how you’re growing as a student.

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Submit a Proposal or Abstract

Visit Our North Manchester Campus

Right now, students just like you are thinking about their future. Where will you be when school starts this fall? What’s the best way to decide?
Scheduling a campus visit is the fastest way to find out if MU feels like home. You’ll meet real students, faculty, and staff, and get to ask your biggest questions about life after high school. Thinking about transferring to MU? We hope you’ll visit too and discover your new best self.

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Howard Zinn's "Marx in SoHo"
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Cordier Auditorium
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.

Appeals on Wheels
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
“Appeals on Wheels” is an outreach program of the Indiana Court of Appeals that brings live appellate oral arguments to communities across the state. By holding sessions in high schools, colleges, and civic venues—and engaging audiences in Q&A discussions—the Court offers the public a rare, firsthand look at how an intermediate appellate court works. The program promotes transparency, strengthens civic education, and helps citizens understand how appellate decision-making differs from the trial court proceedings they may be more familiar with.

Tom Nielson - Resistance as Love
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Resistance as Love: Music as Social History
Tom Neilson is an award-winning folk musician and activist whose songs—rooted in his upbringing on a dairy farm and shaped by decades of international work in education, public health, and community organizing—give voice to movements for justice around the world. He draws on experiences from Colombia to Kenya, Somalia to Nicaragua, weaving humor, political insight, and storytelling into music that has been performed in more than twenty countries. Tom combines art and activism through concerts, residencies, and community engagement, offering audiences both sharp social critique and a generous dose of wit.

Mike Staudenmaier - White, Black, Brown
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
White, Black, Brown: The Past, Present and Future of Puerto Rican Chicago
The global fame of Bad Bunny has raised popular awareness of Puerto Rico and its people, millions of whom live in the United States. In Chicago, the Puerto Rican community has played a pivotal role in shifting understandings of identity and belonging over the past century. This talk will demonstrate how Chicago and the whole Midwest have generated elements of culture and politics that helped pave the way for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment, and it will suggest a possible future path for Puerto Ricans and their relationship with the USA.
