Manchester University

Homecoming 2025
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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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
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

Hispanic Heritage Festival
2025-09-12 17:00 - 21:00
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Hispanic Heritage FestivalThursday, September 125:00 – 9:00 p.m.📍 Warvel Park
Celebrate Hispanic culture with an evening full of food, music, and community! Enjoy authentic dishes from local vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and live performances.
Food & Drink Vendors:Amor Colombian Food · Franklin Mobile Bar · La Catracha · Guates Frescas · Tacos los Gordos · The Happy Taco · Nene’s Blooms y Comida · La Morenita · Keela Coffee
Entertainment Schedule:

5:00–7:00 p.m. | Community Outreach Tables

5:30–6:00 p.m. | Folklor de mi Tierra & MCS DLI Dance Performance

6:15–7:00 p.m. | Cote – bilingual and family-friendly concert

7:00–9:00 p.m. | Clave Caribe Concert

This free community event is presented by Manchester Alive and the Wabash County Diversity Coalition.MU students will get free food vouchers at the festival – sponsored by Student Involvement. Students must check-in at the MU tent and present their MU ID.

Leading the Race: Building Culture, Elevating People, and Winning Together
2025-09-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
Brian Cashdollar, Director of MU Cross Country/Track & Field | Coach Cashdollar will discuss his coaching philosophy, which has demonstrated remarkable success by setting achievable expectations with his athletes, with applications to the larger campus community.

Spartan Pop-up Shop
2025-09-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
The MU Gear Shop invites you to grab some of your favorite Spartan gear Sept. 6 from 12:30 – 2pm at the Spartan Pop-up Shop at Spartan Stadium. This is a cashless sale, please be sure to bring credit, debit, cash app, apply pay or google pay.

Constructing the Self: A Personal and Intellectual Journey
2025-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
Aaron Cook ’06, Medical Editor | A 2006 graduate and medical editor, Aaron Cook shares a personal and intellectual journey about navigating the challenges of college and starting a career.

Spartan Kickoff Visit Day
2025-09-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Join us on Labor Day, Monday, September 1 and kick off your college search and get a great introduction to Manchester. Your time on campus will include:
Schedule of Events:

9:50 am – Check-in
10 am – Campus Tour
11 am – Admissions Presentation
11:30 am – Student Panel
12 pm – Lunch
1 pm – Optional: coach and/or professor meetings as requested/available

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MAC on the Mall
2025-08-30 12:00 - 16:00
Join MAC on the North Manchester Campus Mall during the MAC Kickoff Weekend for all students at Manchester University.

MAC Presents Mentalist Tom Kennedy
2025-08-29 20:08 - 22:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Mentalist Tom Kennedy performs at 8:08 in Cordier Auditorium.

Float Around MUGS
2025-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Are you a gamer? Do you like root beer floats? Join the MU Gaming Society — MUGS — for some of these sweet treats in the Student Activities Center in CHIN 128. While you’re there, see if the club could be a good fit for you!
