Manchester University

Reprogramming Microglia Activation in Neuroinflammation
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Shamma Rahman. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

End of Spring Semester Classes - 2026
2026-05-08 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Manchester University classes are complete as of May 8, 2026. Join us for graduation on May 16.

Psychology Data Blitz
2026-05-07 12:30 - 15:30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Get a Closer Look at Psychology within MU
During the Data Blitz, current psychology students will offer 5-minute oral presentations about their advanced research projects with topics ranging from motivation in the classroom to maladaptive eating habits in college. This high-energy event offers fast-paced overviews of student research accompanied by visually compelling and concise PowerPoint presentations.

Reserve Your Spot

Pharmacy Dearborn, MI: Cancelled
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Habib’s Cuisine, Dearborn, MI
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
You are invited to join fellow pharmacy alumni in Dearborn! Gather with us for an opportunity to reconnect and hear about the exciting future of the Pharmacy program.
Habib’s Cuisine
14316 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn, MI 48126
May 6, 2026 | 6 -8 p.m.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra - Take Flight
2026-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Eagles Theatre, Wabash, IN
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Take Flight
Join us at the Eagles Theatre, located in Wabash Indiana at 3pm. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents an eclectic program of modern works featuring the world premiere of The Flock, a new concerto for nyckelharpa and bass by the dynamic string duo Warren & Flick. The piece blends elements of folk, jazz, and classical genres for a fresh perspective on art music in the 21st century. Dr. Debra Lynn will conduct the program, which also includes William Bolcom’s “Inventing Flight,” combining classical, jazz, and ragtime styles to convey the history of airplanes, and Seóirse Bodley’s ethereal “A Small White Cloud Drifts Over Ireland.” The performance concludes with the flying theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, composed by John Williams

Consensus Recommendations for Standardization of Pharmacogenomic Testing Practices
2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Carrie Hoefer. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

MAY DAY 2026
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-02 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Spartans,
Get your teams ready! It’s time to get signed up for our 105th May Day celebration!
Events for May Day include: Kickoff Bonfire on April 30th, Trike Race and Airband on May 1st, Mud Volleyball and the Drag Show on May 2nd.
Please note: Only one person needs to sign the team up and you can only be on one team per event!
Sign up by 4/22 for a May Day t-shirt!
Email MUOMAC@manchester.edu with any questions!

Parkview Field
2026-04-29 17:30 - 23:30 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
MU Student Involvement is pleased to offer a fan bus as Manchester University takes on Trine University at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne.
Deadline to register is 4.27
Bus departs MU @ 5:30pm. Limited seats available – first come, first served!
When: Wednesday, April 29 @ 7:00pm
Where: Parkview Field – TinCaps Stadium
Who: Manchester vs Trine
Ticket cost will be covered for those who utilize this transportation option.
Please email SAC@manchester.edu if you have any questions!

Scholars Day
2026-04-29 15:00 - 17:00 | MU Fort Wayne
Please save the date for Scholars Day 2026, a special event held on our Fort Wayne campus dedicated to celebrating student scholarship, research, and academic achievement across our program.
The afternoon will feature student poster presentations, a keynote address by Dr. Frank Aerts, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, and recognition of outstanding student accomplishments.
📅 Tentative Schedule
3:00 – 4:00 PM – Student Poster Presentations
4:10 – 4:30 PM – Keynote Address: Dr. Frank Aerts
4:30 – 5:00 PM – Student Awards Ceremony
📌 Poster submission deadline: April 15, 2026
Additional details regarding submission guidelines, event logistics, and participation will be shared in the coming days.
We look forward to celebrating your hard work and achievements together.

Acorns to Oaks: Manchester Giving Day
2026-04-28 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
So much has changed since your days on campus. Careers have evolved. Homes have expanded and contracted. Life has taken you in directions you may never have imagined.
But some things never change.
The friendships you formed.The values that shaped you.The confidence you gained.The pride you still feel when you say, “I went to Manchester.”
Those experiences didn’t end at graduation. They became part of the foundation you’ve built your life on.
On April 28, Manchester’s Giving Day brings our community together again. It’s a chance for alumni of all ages to give back to the place that gave us so much.
A gift of just $20 honors your degree and helps ensure today’s students experience the same support, opportunity, and lifelong connection that defined your Manchester years.

Donate on Giving Day

Mike Staudenmaier - White, Black, Brown
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
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.

Empty Bowls Fundraiser - 2026
2026-04-26 12:30 - 15:00 | Petersime Chapel, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, 46962, United States
Empty Bowls is a joint effort between the Campus Interfaith Board and Student life to raise funds for World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen provides food for victims of natural disaster, conflicts, and humanitarian crises around the world. The bowls painted on April 14th will be cured/sealed and can be bought on April 26th in the Petersime Chapel! Purchasing a bowl will also include complimentary soup. The event runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and will have live music!

Overnight Visit
2026-04-24 17:00 - 2026-04-25 10:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Visit Our Campus and Stay Overnight
Get a true feel for life at Manchester University by staying overnight on campus! You’ll connect with a current student host, experience residence hall living, attend campus activities, and see what it’s really like to be part of the Manchester community. During your visit, join Student Life for a fun Trivia Night—bring your best random knowledge and get ready to compete! It’s the perfect way to explore campus beyond the classroom and imagine your future here.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday – 4/24Check-in: 5:00 – 5:15 PMDinner: 5:30 PMTrivia Night: TBD
Saturday – 4/25BreakfastLeave after breakfast

Register for this Event

The Role of Free-Fatty Acid Receptors in Renal Cell Carcinoma
2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Nader Moniri. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

Manchester Bands Concert - Spring 2026
2026-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Cordier Auditorium
Come and join the Manchester music for their spring concert in Cordier Auditorium! There will be fun games to enjoy which is entirely run by the students in band. Anyone is welcome to come and watch as we introduce this years program: A Melodious Mosaic.

April Blood Drive
2026-04-21 10:30 - 16:00 | Student Activities Center, 1205 East Street, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Our next Blood Drive is a coming up soon!
Sign up to donated blood or volunteer.
Our goal is to collect 30 units of blood!
April 21st 10:30am-4pm
Student Activities Center (SAC)
Sign up at links below:
Donate – Sign Up
Volunteer – Sign Up
Please email Kelsey Gower-Sweet if you have any questions.

Pot Succs - Spring 2026
2026-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join Spartan Choices and Dining Services in their “Pot Succs” event! Come to Haist Commons from 11 am to 1 pm to pot a plant or succulent while supplies last.

Tom Nielson - Resistance as Love
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
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.

Junior Preview Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
High School Juniors: Experience Manchester This April
If you’re a high school junior beginning your college search, Junior Preview Week is your chance to experience Manchester University in a meaningful way.

Join us April 20–24 for a full campus visit experience designed specifically for juniors who are exploring what comes next.
INCLUDED IN YOUR VISIT

Information from Admissions
Student panel
Campus Tour
Complimentary lunch

Choose Your Visit Day
All five days offer the same full visit experience. Choose the date that fits your schedule.

Mon | April 20

Tue | April 21

Wed | April 22

Thur | April 23

Fri | April 24

Empty Bowls Painting - 2026
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us on April 14th in Haist Commons from 6 to 8 p.m. to paint bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser! Empty Bowls is a joint effort between the Campus Interfaith Board and Student life to raise funds for World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen provides food for victims of natural disaster, conflicts, and humanitarian crises around the world.
The bowls painted on April 14th will be cured/sealed and can be bought on April 26th in the Petersime Chapel! Purchasing a bowl will also include complimentary soup.

Refreshers
2026-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States

Appeals on Wheels
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, 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.

Chicago Trip
2026-04-11 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Who can register?:
Current full-time undergraduate students on the North Manchester campus.
Sign up:
Registration opens 3/30 @ 12pm! Each student must sign up for themselves. This trip is open to 50 students. Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 3 @ 5:00pm.
Cost:
We are providing FREE transportation to and from Chicago. Students attending will need to cover the cost of any food/drink/activities/transportation while in the city, etc.
No Show Disclaimer:
Students that sign up for the Chicago trip who do not attend the day of will be charged the full amount for a seat on the bus.
Questions:
Email SAC@manchester.edu

Identification of N-benzyl-4-aroylpiperdines as Modulators of Neuroinflammatio
2026-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
All are welcome to join and listen to Dr. Dennis Brown. Using the link Microsoft Teams.

MUGS
2026-04-09 00:00 - 04:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Play video games or board games or just come to hang out!

FCA meeting 4/8
2026-04-08 23:00 - 2026-04-09 00:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
FCA meeting

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.

Learn More Now

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.

Schedule Your Visit

Manchester Catholics Weekly Meeting
2026-04-07 23:00 - 2026-04-08 00:00 | Petersime Chapel, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, 46962, United States
Join us for game night! Cookies will be provided; Come for Cookies Stay for Jesus! All are welcome!!

VIA: Protecting What Matters
2026-04-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Wine Recital Hall
VIA: Protecting What Matters: Civil Liberties, Democracy, and the Planet we Share With Andrea Warnke ’79 (Environmental Studies/Political Science) Former Director of the ACLU of Vermont

Protecting What Matters
2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Wine Recital Hall
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.
