Manchester University

Manchester Symphony Orchestra
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cordier Auditorium
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Invocation
MSO presents “Invocation” — the 3rd concert of our 87th season. Repertoire includes “Invocation” by Gustav Holst, the US premiere of “Mighty River” by Errollyn Wallen, “Elegy for Matthew” by David Conte, and “Te Deum” by Baroque Wunderkind Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
This concert features several choral ensembles: Manchester Symphony Chorus, Manchester University A Cappella Choir, and University Singers and Choral Union choirs from Purdue University Fort Wayne. We also welcome Dr. William Sauerland as guest conductor for one piece, and five soloists for the “Te Deum.”

How a Drug Is Made: A Pharmacist’s guide to the Research Development, and Innovation Behind Modern Medicines
2026-03-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Kristina Zick. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

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.

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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 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Applications must be received no later than Nov 1

Chapel Event Series - March 2026
2026-03-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Petersime Chapel, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, 46962, United States
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, join us for a weekly chapel time starting on March 9th where we will discuss a variety of topics relating to faith and religion.
– Mar. 2: Chapel Service with Father Koehl – Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church.
– Mar. 9: What is Truth? – With Pastors Luke Hunt and Paul Rupert.
– Mar. 23: Worship Night – Hosted by Simply Brethren.
– Mar. 30: Monday Night Chapel Service – Hosted by the Psychology Department.

Gen Z Rising
2026-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Academic Center 101, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
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.

Florida Alumni Gathering
2026-03-01 | Lawnwwood Complex, 1302 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, IN, 34950, United States
Manchester University invites alumni and friends to join President Stacy Young ’96 to cheer on the baseball team at a double header against Elizabethtown College. First pitch will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 10 a.m. at the Lawnwood Complex, 1302 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce, FL. Following the game (approximately 3 p.m.) we will meet up at Big Apple Pizza, 2311 S 35th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34981, to enjoy pizza and reminisce about Manchester.
Can’t make it Sunday? Watch the Spartans in action these other times (admission is free):
Monday, March 2 Spartans vs. Susquehanna University, 10 a.m.
Spartans vs. Misericordia University, 1 p.m.
Spartans JV Game vs. Alvernia University, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3 Spartans vs. Alvernia University, 10 a.m.
Registration Link: https://manchester.advancementform.com/event/florida-alumni-gathering/register

Chili Cook Off!
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Come and Join us at our Chili Cook Off Event!

The Molecular Mechanisms of the Iron Regulatory Protein Erythroferrone
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Jacob Mast. Using the link Microsoft Teams

Howard Zinn's "Marx in SoHo"
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Wine Recital Hall
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.

Black Trivia Night
2026-02-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round at 8 p.m. for Black Trivia Night in honor of Black History Month!

Chapel Event Series - February 2026
2026-02-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Petersime Chapel, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, 46962, United States
Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, join us for a weekly chapel time starting on February 2nd where we will discuss a variety of topics relating to faith and religion.
– Feb. 2: MLK Jr. Commemoration Chapel. Hosted by the Black Student Union.
– Feb. 9: Discerning Truth Pt. 1 With Pastors Luke Hunt and Tom Morbitzer.
– Feb. 16: Discerning Truth Pt. 2 With Erin Huiras and Kent Harting.
– Feb. 23: Worship Night. Hosted by Simply Brethren.

Health Sciences Career Conference
2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Cordier Auditorium
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 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
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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A Deeper Dive into Epigenetics: How Trauma is Transmitted, Expressed, and Transformed Within the Lineage
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Leah Hollon Using the link Microsoft Teams

Haist Takeover Thursday
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in Haist Commons from 5 to 7 p.m. for the Haist Takeover Thursday in honor of Black History Month!

Women's Basketball Black Out Game
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Physical Education and Recreation Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the PERC arena at 7 p.m. in black for the Women’s Basketball game in honor of Black History Month!

Black Culture Tags and Game Night
2026-02-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round at 8 p.m. for a black culture tags and game night in honor of Black History Month!

2026 Arizona Alumni Gathering
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Alumni Gathering, Scottsdale, AZ
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.

Blood Drive - February 2026
2026-02-16 10:30 - 16:00 | Student Activities Center, 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
The Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage!
Sign up to donated blood or volunteer.
Our goal is to collect 27 units of blood.
Sign Up To Give Blood Here!
Sign Up To Volunteer Here!

Biologics and Biosimilars
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Austin Mondloch. Using the link Microsoft Teams

Crafts and Cinema Night
2026-02-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Round, 701 E College Ave, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us in the Toyota Round at 8 p.m. for a crafts and cinema night in honor of Black History Month!

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.

Pharmacy Residence Research
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Research and Innovative Practice Seminar Series
Pharmacy Residency Research—What’s That All About?
Friday, February 6
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Wayne Campus, Room 153
Virtual Option: Microsoft Teams
As part of the Research and Innovative Practice Seminar Series, Dr. David Lee will present an overview of research within pharmacy residency programs and its role in modern clinical practice.
This seminar will explore how residency-based research differs from traditional pharmaceutical science research, with an emphasis on practice-driven inquiry, clinical decision-making, and patient-centered outcomes. Attendees will gain insight into how research is integrated into residency training and how it supports innovation across clinical and community pharmacy settings.
Presenter
Dr. David Lee, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital
Dr. Lee earned his PharmD from Ohio Northern University in 2024. After practicing as a community pharmacist, he returned to residency training to pursue a career in critical care. His interests focus on blending community pharmacy experience with clinical research to support holistic patient care.
A recording of the session will be available upon request.

Reflections on Nepal
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
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
