Manchester University

Manchester Madness - 2025
2025-10-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Physical Education and Recreation Center, East St, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, 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.

Community and Shakespeare in an Indiana Prison
2025-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

MAC Costume Bingo - 2025
2025-10-24 20:08 - 23:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, 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.

Xcommunicada: Comics and Graphic Novels as Social Critique
2025-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Preview Week
2025-10-20 09:30 - 2025-10-24 17:00 | IN
Get a Sneak Peek During Preview Week
Want a closer look at life as a Spartan? Preview Week gives you the chance to explore Manchester in a small-group setting, with flexible morning and afternoon options.
Morning Session (9:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Admissions info session

Guided campus tour

Student panel

Financial aid overview

Complimentary lunch

Afternoon Session (1:50 – 4 p.m.)

Admissions info session

Guided campus tour

Student panel

Financial aid overview

Light snack

Make it your own: On your visit form, request to meet with a professor, coach, or other campus partner—we’ll do our best to accommodate!
Have questions? Reach us at admitinfo@manchester.edu or 800-852-3648—or connect directly with your Admissions Counselor by text, call, or email anytime.

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Manny's 10th Birthday Celebration
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Wabash County Museum, 36 E. Market Street, Wabash, 46992, United States
Come Celebrate!

Manny is Turning 10 and you’re invited to join us to celebrate! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us at the Wabash County Museum on Wednesday, October 15

Pop-Up Haunted Mini Golf
Come and go as you please
9 holes may take up to 45-60 minutes
MU students get in FREE with MU ID
Photos with Manny
Cupcakes

Tickets are priced at $2 for an individual or $10 for a Family.

Spartan Choices Zen Den
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Clark Computer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Have you wanted to check out the Zen Den? Are you uncertain about what it offers or how you can use it?
Come for an introduction to this great space on campus!

Fall Break - 2025
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-14 | IN

Homecoming 2025
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 | IN
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Gorillas in our Midst
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
Ella Brown, University of Michigan Researcher at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, will share the results of her NSF-funded research with wild male mountain gorillas; specifically, how male gorillas become silverbacks, and why individuals may mature at different rates. Her findings bring us closer to understanding our shared evolutionary lineage. Her presentation will feature original footage of wild mountain gorillas nearly 12,000ft high in the volcanoes of Rwanda.

Haircuts with Groovy & Monty's Cuts
2025-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Intercultural Center, 701 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN 46962, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Sign up to get $5 haircuts from Groovy & Monty’s Cuts. You can sign up for a cut with Groovy OR Monty’s Cuts, but please don’t sign up for both. Plan to bring your $5 with you when you arrive at your scheduled time. You can pay with cash or Venmo!
Sign up here!

Residential Life Texas Round Up
2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round in your best western attire for a fun time, games, Texas Roadhouse rolls and more!

Honors Program - Power Packs... Period!
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Come to the Jo Young Switzer Center on September 23rd, 24th, and 25th to help end period poverty. You can donate time, money, or period products to help end period poverty.
You can donate products from 11am to 1pm and 5 to 6pm on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th in the Jo Young Switzer Center. Packing the products into kits will then follow on the 30th from 6 to 8pm in the Honors Lounge.

My Survival Journey
2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Irene Miller, social psychologist and Holocaust survivor, will take you on a survival journey little written and known about. You will sleep in the winter under an open sky on the no man’s land; you will freeze in a Siberian labor camp where the bears come to your door front. In Uzbekistan, you will live on boiled grass or broiled onions, and shiver with malaria. You will spend years in orphanages. By the end, you will wonder how a child with this background grows up to become a positive, creative, accomplished woman with a joy of living and love to share.

MAC at the Drive-in
2025-09-26 19:00 - 22:30 | Wabash 13-24 Drive-In, 890 IN-13, Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Grown Ups at the Drive-in

Manchester Activities Council is hosting an event at the Wabash Drive-in watching Grown Ups. Gates open at 7pm and the movie starts at 8pm.
Students can check in at the event to claim a free, $10 concession ticket.

MU Blood Drive
2025-09-25 10:30 - 16:00 | Student Activities Center, 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Our next Blood Drive is coming soon! There are still plenty of available times to sign up to donate.
The blood drive will be in the Student Activities Center (SAC) which is on the bottom floor of the Chinworth Center.
Sign Up Here!

Farmers Market Comes to Campus
2025-09-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
North Manchester’s Farmers Market

Join the Farmers Market on North Manchester campus in the JYSC parking lot.

In the Frame of Life - Life as an International Photojournalist
2025-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
Markus Gilliar, photojournalist and founder of Sports Agency (GES), presents his journey across his career as one of the most notable sports photographers. His presentation will highlight four decades behind the lens at Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups, U.S. Open and Wimbledon, Formula 1 races, the Tour de France, and more. What does it take to reach such success in a very competitive career path?

Car Show Extravaganza | Music at Manchester
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Schwalm Parking, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, 46787-1224, United States
Rev up your engines, cruise on over and support Manchester University Music Ensembles. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a music lover or someone who appreciates artisanal items, this event is for you!
Featuring:

Stunning array of cars, live music
vendors
prizes
food

This is a free event open to the public. In the event of rain the event will be held Sept. 27.

Residential Life Song Bingo
2025-09-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us on September 19th for Residential Life’s song bingo! The event starts at 8pm and will be in the Upper Jo Young Switzer Center. The event is open to everyone but only residential students can earn prizes.

Constitution Day
2025-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
A discussion of the state of American democracy in celebration of Constitution Day, sponsored by Manchester’s political science program.

MU at the Indianapolis Colts
2025-09-14 | IN
MU Goes to Indy
📅 Sunday, September 14🕓 Game begins at 4:05 p.m.📍 Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos
Join Manchester University for an unforgettable trip to Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the Colts take on the Broncos!
Trip Details:

Bus departs MU at 12:00 p.m.

Sign-ups open September 4 at 8:00 p.m.

Students in Colts gear can participate in the on-field experience

Included: game ticket, charter bus transportation, and bus snacks.
Don’t miss this chance to cheer on the Colts with your fellow Spartans!

Tours & Tailgate Visit Day
2025-09-13 09:30 - 19:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Your Spartan Kickoff adventure starts at 9:30 a.m. in Admissions, where you’ll check in and get the inside scoop on Manchester. From there, you’ll:

Take a guided campus tour

Hear from current students during a lively student panel

Get answers to all your questions in an Admissions session

And that’s just the beginning—stick around for lunch at our Athletic Stadium! You’ll enjoy tailgate-style food, connect with students, faculty, and staff, and then cheer on the Manchester Spartan football team as they take the field.
It’s the perfect mix of discovering your future and experiencing Spartan pride in action.

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MU Sports Line-up - Home
2025-09-13 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
MU Athletics at Home

Men’s Soccer | 1pm | Good Field

Football | 1pm | Spartan Stadium
WHITEOUT!!! – Be one of the first 100 students and receive a free t-shirt
*At an MU Whiteout Event, be sure to wear white.

Women’s Soccer | 3:30 pm | Good Field
