Manchester University

Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Meeting
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join us for a three-week exploration of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most widely read and frequently performed comedies. Together, we’ll dive into its lively and chaotic plot—shipwrecks, mistaken identities, and unrequited love—while also touching on the play’s more than 400-year performance history and its relevance to contemporary social themes.
Sessions will take place on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hoff Room (upper Jo Young Switzer Center). A virtual attendance option is also available, with access details shared upon registration.
The series is led by Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Manchester University. Since joining the faculty in 2007, she has taught Shakespeare extensively and brings additional perspective from her work leading Shakespeare discussions with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and the Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Register Here!

MU Fort Wayne: Summer Admitted Students Day
2026-06-17 | MU Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne Office of Graduate Admissions will be hosting Summer Admitted Students Day on June 17th. This RSVP only event is designed for committed students starting this fall and will include a welcome from our university president, program-specific presentations, Student Financial Services support, a Questa representative, campus tour, and lunch with faculty.

Questions or inquiries? Please send an email to gradadmissions@manchester.edu for further guidance.

Friends of Manchester Golf Outing
2026-06-12 | Bridgewater Golf Club, Auburn, IN
Friends of Manchester Golf Outing June 12, 2026 Bridgewater Golf Club in Auburn, IN

Alumni Book Club - The Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Jo Young Switzer Center, 604 College Avenue, NORTH MANCHESTER, IN, 46962, United States
Join MU’s very own Shakespearean expert and enthusiast Dr. Stacy Erickson-Pesetski, Professor of English and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, for three weeks of discussion of Twelfth Night (1601), one of Shakespeare’s most read and performed comedies. We’ll have fun digging into the fun and chaotic plot — shipwreck! mistaken identity! unrequited love! — and also learn a bit about the play’s 400+ performance history, including contemporary social commentary.
Dr. Erickson-Pesetski has taught Shakespeare (and other classes!) at Manchester since 2007; she spends her summers reading Shakespeare with incarcerated adults and juveniles at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne and Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility in Logansport.
This event will be in-person and virtual. We’ll meet in the Hoff room in upper Jo Young Switzer Center on June 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. and the link to join us virtually is shared when you register.
Register Here!

Potawatomi Zoo Alumni Day
2026-06-05 | Potawatomi Zoo, 500 S Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN, 46615, United States
Join us for a Manchester alumni day at the Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend on Friday, June 5th. We’ll meet in Pavilion #1 in Potawatomi Park next to the zoo between 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. to dispense tickets. You can explore the zoo on your own and you are invited to enjoy a provided lunch with us in Pavilion #1 at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $14 for ages 15 and up, $12 for children 3-14, and free for children 2 and under. Tickets only include zoo admission; you can purchase any add-ons at your own expense.
We can’t wait to see you at the zoo, rain or shine! Click to register.

2026 PharmD Application Deadline
2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Applications are due by June 1.

Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies
2026-05-16 | Cordier Auditorium
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Undergraduate & Concurrent UG and Master of Business Administration
2 p.m. | Cordier Auditorium | Graduate & Professional
Immediately following each ceremony, graduates, family, friends and faculty gather on the mall to celebrate together.
Additional Information
ADA Compliance
Facilities for Commencement are fully accessible. Those needing special seating should call 260-982-5050.
Photography
Professional photographers will record Commencement and take individual photographs of students with their diplomas. Information on these individual photos will be sent to students’ families. Other photography of students on stage with their diplomas during the ceremony is strongly discouraged. Manchester University is proud of the graduating class and will be capturing photographs and video for publicity and advertising. By attending, you may be photographed and/or filmed, and waive the rights to any claims for compensation in connection with these materials.
Shopping
The University Gear Shop, located in the Jo Young Switzer Center, will offer two shopping options:
University Store: 9am – 4pm
Pop-Up Store: 11am – 2pm
Prohibited
No latex balloons or noisemakers allowed.

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Final Examinations - Spring 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-15 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Undergraduate Final Exam Schedule:

First class meeting: Monday at 8 a.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 9 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 10 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 11 a.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 2:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 3:30 to 5:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Monday, May 11th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Final Exam: Monday, May 11th – 7 to 8:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 8 to 9:50 a.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Final Exam: Thursday, May 14th – 1 to 2:50 p.m.

First class meeting: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 12th – 6:30 to 8:20 p.m.

First class meeting: Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Final Exam: Wednesday, May 13th – 6 to 7:50 p.m.

Exams are given in the regular class meeting location.
Final exams for 0.5, 1 or 2 semester-hour courses are given during the last week of classes.
Only final exams for courses worth 3 or more semester hours are given during final exam week

Arcade Games on Campus
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-14 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Enjoy free arcade games around the JYSC on May 11-14!

Undergraduate Reading Day - Spring 2026
2026-05-11 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
No classes or exams.

Go Gray in May - 2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Manchester University, 604 E College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962, United States
Please join us for the student-organized Go Gray in May 5K Walk/Run on May 9, 2026, on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University!
With your $15.00 registration, you get a t-shirt and a portion goes to support the mission of the Elizabeth Schillng Adjust Your Sails Foundation, INC., a non-profit focused on (1) empowering people to face difficult challenges with a positive mindset AND (2) raising money for brain cancer research.
Register Here!

Reprogramming Microglia Activation in Neuroinflammation
2026-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

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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
