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TopicAccession #Description Summary
A Cappella Choir: News Releases and Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/147  A Cappella pre-1975: Clippings & news releases regarding performances and members.  
Academic AffairsMC2011/145 
  • Committees
  • FYC and FYC Luncheons and Workshops for various years.
  • Honors Convocations 1996-2000 and 2003-2007.  Background material and programs.
  • RATS!  2002-2005
  • Student Fellowships Handbook
  • Faculty Business Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Attachments.
  • Official Faculty Meetings
  • Back Copies of Faculty Meeting Minutes, Faculty Development Committee and the Faculty Executive Committee.
 
Academic AffairsMC2009/97a-d 

Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives July 2009.

 
Academic AffairsMC2010/2 Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives February 2010.  
Academic PoliciesMC2003/131 

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

  • Faculty meeting minutes 23 November 1920 - 6 November 1923.
  • Edward Kintner's faculty meeting notes,15 December 1925
  • Special requests by students, 1968.
  • Assortment of materials [circa 1956 - 1978] that include:
    • Changes within the Mathematics Department, 1978.
    • Credit Hours produced by Faculty Fall 1984 through Fall 1986.
    • Manchester College Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 through 1984-1985. 
    • Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration).
    • New secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements.
    • Journalism teaching minor and teaching major requirements
  • Pass/Fail Policy review 1973 and 1974. 
  • "The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's."
  • "Educational Frontiers Committee."

 

 
Academic Policies, Faculty Minutes, Kintner: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/131  

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

Faculty Meeting Minutes discussing policies on tardiness, absences, grading, credit hours, credit points, and incompletes (November 1920 - November 1923).

Faculty Secretary, Edward Kintner's, notes from faculty meeting dated 15 December 1925. 

Materials dated 1956 through 1978 including but not limited to: Proposed Curriculum Modifications in the Math Department (1978), 1972 reaffirmation to offer the course Politics and the Environment during (1972-73), 1969 Memo: Independent Study for Science Majors, 1987 review committee for Non-Western Culture list, 1970 Convocation Committee Proposals, 1968 adjustment to the new curriculum,1976 interim, proposal for a new course, Literature and Music, Summary sheet for Music department excluding private lessons and music organizations, Summary Sheet for the Sociology Department.1987 course changes from Sociology & Social Work,Proposal for Sociology major, "Specialization in Correction, "Credit Hours produced by Faculty fall 1984 - Fall 1986,  Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 - 1984-1985, Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration), Academic Standards, new secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements, Journalism teaching major and minor requirements.Student requests for grade changes or credit. 

  • Review of the Pass/Fail policy, 1973 and 1974. 
  • Recommendations from Ed Miller to Dean Book.
  • Grades of students Fall and Spring Term 1987.

"The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's." 

  • Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
  • Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
  • Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
  • Videotape and closed-circuit television.
  • From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
    • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
    • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  
  • Miscellaneous materials from the files 
  • An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
    • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
    • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
    • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
    • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
    • January Term Load.
    • Course Requirements for various majors.
    • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
    • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).
 
AdvancementMU2015/131 

2014 Holiday Open House at Tall Oaks - invitation.

2014 Holiday card sent by the McFaddens.

2014 Advancement Thanksgiving "Gratitude" cards -

2014  birthday cards - "From the students you put first ... and all of us at Manchester University."

2014 "Students First!" Campaign Celebration program and invitation.

Photographs:

David McCormick directing band at Morton West concert.

1954 or 1955 "workday" stage presentation.

1955 Convocation Planning Committee.

 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2002/2o 

March of Progress materials including

First phase information, with final reports, correspondence.

Second phase information, including final reports by Rufus King and J. Wiley Christie .   

Convocation materials.

 
Advancement: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

VHS tapes and cassette tapes documenting significant events on the Manchester College campus, including Step Up to the Future (1987) as part of the Centennial Campaign. Focus on the college's Centennial year.  Brochures on the Ministry Training Institute and Training in Ministry.  Church of the Brethren pamphlets, some authored by faculty or alumni of Manchester College.

 
Alford, SteveMC2002/104b 

Steve Alford: Biographical information, family photos, promotional cards, material from the "Community Awards Banquet, 2005," articles, 2014 VIA program and related materials.

 
Arnold's Grove: Big Meeting 1882BC2018/21 EDITORIAL: Comments at the Arnold's Grove Revisited Prayer Meeting, May 19, 1991. This article reflects upon Annual Conference 1882, when members of the German Baptist Brethren congregations gathered at Arnold's Grove. The Berlin Committee reported on charges against Elder Henry Holsinger, who had written an article comparing the Annual Conference Standing Committee to a non-Brethren set of institutions, e.g. secret lodges and societies.  More tension mounted over reforms such as salaried ministers, dress codes, missions, higher education, the Sunday School movement, and evangelistic meetings.  
Artist Lecture Series: Seating DocumentationMC2007/51 Seating Documentation and performance listings for Artist Lecture Series circa 1982 through April 1990.  One seating chart, undated. One 12 November 1988 payment receipt  to the Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre.  
Berrigan, Philp and McAlister, ElizabethMC2007/45 

Speeches by Philip Berrigan and Elizabeth McAlister, and photograph taken in Petersime Chapel . 

One Manchester College, "Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," August, 1976, Vol. 6, No. 2. containing adapted reprints of Liz and Phils' speeches given at Manchester College and Goshen College.

One magazine, "The Holy Cross Quarterly," Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1971 covering the convictions of blood brothers, Dan and Phil Berrigan.

 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Centennial: Humanities Symposium MC2007/177 Manchester College Humanities Symposium, April 30 - May 6, 1990. 
Centennial: Manchester CollegeMC2002/39  

Centennial Celebration Records; General material, including autographed program by Dr. William Sloane Coffin.

 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Chacour, Elias: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographMU2012/49 Photograph of Elias Chacour when he spoke on campus, 1993.   
Chapel vs. ConvocationMC2010/32a,b  

Change in name from "Chapel to Convocation."

Correspondence between Robert Mock, Director of Religious Life, and President Helman and Dr. Bollinger regarding, "Developing Concerns Regarding the Role of the Christian Faith and the Director of Religious Life on Manchester College Campus." 

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Civilian Public Service InterviewsMC2012/33 

Photographs, periodicals, correspondence, audio recordings, video and VHS recordings of Manchester College students who, as conscientious objectors, served in Civilian Public Service projects during WWII.

 
CommitteesMU2020/48 Committee for the Future:1969-1971 
Some issues:
Black speakers for Spring Convocation.
Philosophy of recruitment (black students and foreign students)..
Atmosphere re: Racial attitudes and human relations on campus.
20 October 1969 - the creation of of a special committee following the events of the night of October 8.

Convocation Committee 1967-1968 through 1968-1969: Discussion surrounding speakers and programs - Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory - convocation schedules.

Convocation Committee: 1969 -1972:. 
Chapel (Convocation) Committee: 1964-1967.
Chapel Committee: 1957-1964 
Chapel Committee: 1956-1957.
Communications Committee: 1956 - 1957.
Curriculum Committee: 1956 -1965.
Food Service: 1960 -1969.
Graduate Study Committee: 1966 - 1972.
Health Committee: 1954 -1965. 
Investment Committee: 1956 -1958.
Library Committee: 1954 - 1963.
Peace Corps Committee: 1964 -1968.
Public Programs Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Personnel Committee: 1956 -1965.
Readmissions Committee:1955-1956.
Recreation Committee: 1955 -1959.
Rural Life Committee: 1952 -1968
Traffic and Parking Committee: 1968.
Space Allocation Committee: 1958 - 1966.
Faculty publication of Materials for student use: 1966.
Expanding Educational Opportunities Committee: 1968 -1970.
Steering Committee: 1959 - 1964.
Social Committee: 1953-1959.
Student Life Committee: 1972-1973.
Student Personnel Services Committee: 1965 -1972.
Student Publications Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Teachers' Committee: 1955-1958. 


 
Conscientious ObjectionMC General File: Conscientious Objection  

This file includes a wide variety of materials related to conscientious objection including tax resistance, draft counseling, correspondence related to Indiana Draft Counseling (1950's and 1970's), and peace related events.

See also: Civilian Public Service; Conscientious Objection Citations in the Gospel Messenger; Compulsory Military service; Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Selective Service System.

 
Convocation #003: Young, Andrew - Address 10 May 1971MU2014/24 wave sound Audio recording of Andrew Young's address delivered at Manchester College 10 or 11 May 1971 and written transcription.  
Convocation #004: Rokeach, MiltonMU2015/135 wave sound Dr. Milton Rokeach addresses Convocation #4 on 4 October 1971.  His address is "Beliefs, Attitudes and Values." 
Convocation #018: Sharp, Gene, Focus on Issues for Social Change, 1975 and PhotographsMC2011/128 

Dr. Gene Sharp speaks on "Focus on Issues for Social Change," delivered on 2 October 1975.  Dr. Sharp has been described as the world's top theorist of nonviolent strategy.

 
Convocation #020: Kliman, AnnConvocation #20: Kliman, Ann, 1976 

Ann Kliman presents "Coping with Crisis," 14 January 1976.

 
Convocation #021: Thomas, ArthurConvocation #21: Thomas, Arthur, 1976 Dr. Arthur Thomas speaks on the topic of "Future Shock from a Black Perspective," 4 March 1976. 
Convocation #022 and 023: Berrigan and McAlister, "Prophecy is Life"MC2011/15 wave sound 

Peace Studies and Co-Curricular Departments of the College invited Elizabeth McCallister and Phillip Berrigan to speak of their convictions. The cassette tape is dated 11 March 1976.

 
Convocation #024: West, PhilMC2011/45 wave sound Manchester College Alumnus (1960), Dr. Phillip West, a specialist in Chinese History, speaks on "The Future of Sino-American Relations" (26 April 1976). 
Convocation #026: Friedman, StantonMC2011/74: Convocation, Friedman Dr. Stanton Friedman, convocation speaker, talks on the topic of  physics, flying saucers, and space travel. 
Convocation #027: Cotton, ElizabethMC2011/20, Convocation Tape #27 Elizabeth Cotton C, composer of "Freight Train," and one of the country's top Folk Blues guitarists, presents a convocation titled, "Spirituals/Folksongs/Blues," at Manchester College on 4 October 1976. 
Convocation #028: Collins, A New Heaven and a New EarthConvocation Tape #28: Collins, Sheila Sheila Collins speaks on "A New Heaven and a New Earth," on 21 October 1976. 
Convocation #029: Terkel, Studs - Kermit Eby Memorial LectureMC2011/46 wave sound Convocation #29, the Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, is presented by Studs Terkel on 15 November 1976. 
Convocation #030: Aronson, "Jewish Value in Song"MC2011/14 wave sound A convocation presentation by Joe and Penny Aronson," Jewish Value in Song," 2 December 1976. 
Convocation #031: Oates, Dr. Wayne, "Signs of a Healthy Religion"Convocation Tape #31 In this 24 January 1977 convocation, Dr. Wayne Oates gives the presentation, "Signs of a Healthy Religion." 
Convocation #032: Haskins, Diary of a Harlem SchoolteacherConvocation Tape #32: Haskins, James James Haskins speaks on the topic of "Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher," 10 February 1977. 
Convocation #033 A: Lens, SidneyConvocation #33A: Lens, Sidney Mr. Sidney Lens speaks on "The Day Before Doomsday," 3 March 1977. 
Convocation #034: Baldwin, JamesConvocation #34: Baldwin, A Cappella Choir, 1977 Dr. James Baldwin and the A Cappella Choir, 21 March 1977. 
Convocation #035: Johansen, Dr. RobertConvocation Tape #35 Dr. Robert Johansen presents convocation program/address of 18 April 1977. 
Convocation #036: Powers, Dr. Charles, The Role of Multi-National Corporations in the Future, 1977Convocation Tape #36: Powers, Charles Convocation presented by Dr. Charles Powers on 25 April 1977. 
Convocation #037: Broderick, Dr. Calfred, "Managing Psychic Space"Convocation Tape #37 Convocation 18 September 1977, Dr. Calfred Broderick, "Managing Psychic Space." 
Convocation #038: Detrick, Ralph and MaryConvocation Tape #38: Detrick, Ralph and Mary Presentation by Ralph and Mary Detrick on 26 September 1977. 
Convocation #039: Novak, MichaelConvocation Tape #39: Novak, Jon Livingston Mock Memorial Lecture The Jon Livingston Mock Memorial Lecture by Dr. Michael Novak, 28 March 1977.  
Convocation #040: Howe, "Live All Your Life"Convocation Tape #40 Convocation tape dated 10 October 1977 entitled, "Live All Your Life." 
Convocation #041: Neville, Dr. Robert, "Body and Mind"Convocation Tape #41 Dr. Robert Neville presents the convocation address on 16 October 1977 on the topic of "Body and Mind." 
Convocation #042: Fuller, Millard, Rich AgainConvocation #42: Fuller, Millard 1977 Millard Fuller presents, "Rich Again." Millard Fuller is the founder of Habitat for Humanity International. 
Convocation #043: Wolf, Reverend John, Crazy Christians, 1977Convocation #43: Wolf, The Rev. John, 1977 

Reverend John Wolf delivers the convocation address on 14 November 1977.

 
Convocation #044: Imara, Growing, Dying, and Being BornConvocation #44: Imara, Dr. 1978 

The question of death. Life challenges deal with the question of rebirth. Death in fact is rebirth.

The archivist believes that this is the message of Dr. Mwalimu Imara, a contemporary and colleague of Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.

 
Convocation #045: Smith, Dr. Thad, Is Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Bare?Convocation #45: Smith, Dr. Thad 1978 Dr. Thad Smith speaks on the topic, "Is Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Bare: The Crisis of Global Resources"  He poses questions about global resources, economic and political issues and the future of the global standard of living. 
Convocation #047: Mohr, Mrs. Louis, Free To Be MeConvocation #47: Mohr, Mrs. Louis, Free to Be Me 1978 A "Christ"-ian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Mrs. Mohr talks about the innate desire of a little girl to be beautiful accompanied by the fear that she is not.  Mrs. Mohr speaks of God's love and acceptance and the taking off of personal masks to be one's real self. 
Convocation #048: Caldwell, Carl, "Faculty Series," 1978Convocation #48: Caldwell, Carl, 1978 

Dr. Carl Caldwell delivers a presentation as part of the "Faculty Series," on 3 April 1978.  He talks about witches, witchcraft and witch beliefs to see the implications of all of this for us.

 
Convocation #049: Harfield, Senator MarkConvocation Tape #49 Senator Mark Hatfield gives the convocation presentation on 19 April 1978. 
Convocation #050: Helman, A. Blair, "Opening Convocation," 1978Convocation #50: Helman, A. Blair, 1978 President A. Blair Helman delivers the opening convocation speech on 7 September 1978.  This recording is of the convocation service as well, including a welcome by campus minister, Robert Knechel, singing, prayer, a presentation about being students on campus, as well as President Helman's words. 
Convocation #051: Porter, Dr. Gareth, "U.S. Encounter with Viet Nam"Convocation Tape #51 

Dr. Gareth Porter speaks in convocation on 18 September 1978 on the topic of "U.S. Encounter with Viet Nam."

 
Convocation #052: Greenwood, Richard, "Disarmament & Conversion"Convocation Tape #52 Richard Greenwood presented the 16 October 1978 convocation on the topic of "Disarmament and Conversion." 
Convocation #054: Jackson, Colin, "The World in Crisis"MC2011/32, Convocation # 54 Colin Jackson presentation, "The World in Crisis," dated 2 November 1978. 
Convocation #056: Hartman, KenMC2011/26 wave sound 

This convocation tape is labeled, Ken Hartman.  He talks of life design and career decision making. The date is probably 5 February 1979.

 
Convocation #057: Chenault, Myron, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," 1979Convocation #57, Chenault, Myron, 1979 Myron Chenault gives the presentation, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," on 12 February 1979.   
Convocation #058: Firebaugh, Dr. Morris, "Nuclear Discussion," 1979Convocation #58: Dr. Morris Firebaugh, 1979 

Dr. Morris Firebaugh,  Manchester Graduate (1959). Raises issues behind nuclear energy, 26 March 1979.

Sister Burtell, expert on environmental health, responds to Firebaugh's presentation.

 
Convocation #059 a: Nuclear Discussion SeriesConvocation Tape #59a, 1 and 2: Nuclear Discussion, Panel 

Nuclear Power Discussion: One of 5 recordings in a series of panel discussions and workshops about nuclear power held on 27 March 1979 at Manchester College.

The first speaker is Kenneth Shank (spelling?).

 
Convocation #059 b: Seellman and Weaver, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 1Convocation Tape #59b Seelman and Weaver speak during the Nuclear Discussion Workshop on 27 March 1979. 
Convocation #059 c: Seelman and Weaver, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 2Convocation Tape #59c Seelman and Weaver continue their presentation during Manchester College's Nuclear Discussion Workshop, 27 March 1979. 
Convocation #059 d: Lens and WIlkensen, Nuclear Discussion WorkshopConvocation Tape #59d: Lens, Sidney and Wilkensen, Jim, Nuclear Discussion Workshop Sidney Lens and Jim Wilkensen of the State Department.  Mr. Wilkenson speaks on the social and political implication of nuclear energy. 
Convocation #059 e: Lens and Wilkensen, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 2Convocation Tape #59e: Lens, Sidney and Wilkensen, Jim, Nuclear Discussion Workshop Part 2 Convocation Tape #59e: Lens, Sidney and Wilkensen, Jim, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 2. 
Convocation #060: Johnson, Kathyrn, "Sex Roles," 1979Convocation #60: Johnson, Kathyrn, 1979 Dr. Kathyrn Johnson speaks on "sex Roles," 9 April 1979. 
Convocation #061: Hayes, Larry, "Mass Media-Values for Deciding Issues," 1979Convocation #61: Hayes, Larry, 1979 In Convocation #61, 23 April1979, Larry Hayes presents, "Mass Media-Values for Deciding Issues." 
Convocation #062: Wolkoff, Dr. Regina, History of Sexuality, 1979Convocation #62: Wolkoff, Dr. Regina, 1979 Dr. Regina Wolkoff speaks on the "History of Sexuality," ...with emphasis on the 20th Century, 17 September 1979.  Wolkoff's speciality is the history of the family in America.  
Convocation #063: Howard, Ted, Who Should Play God, 1979Convocation #63: Howard Ted, 1979 Ted Howard presents the convocation, "Who Should Play God?" delivered 24 September 1979. Discussion of the field of genetic evolution and the implications of the process of designing and creating life on our planet. 
Convocation #064: Forney, RobertConvocation Tape #64: Forney, Robert 

In this convocation of 1 October 1979 Dr. Robert Forney speaks on "Substance Abuse."

 
Convocation #064: Forney, Robert, 1969Convocation Tape #64: Robert Forney Robert Forney delivers a convocation on "Substance Abuse," 1 October 1979. 
Convocation #065: Fuller, Barb, "Healing the Wounds of the Vietnam War," 1979Convocation #65: Barb Fuller, 1979 Mrs. Barbara Fuller, a theologan and peacemaker, has traveled to Vietnam to work for reconcilliation.  She is a member of many boards and organizations that work for peace and justice. 
Convocation #066: Larson Bruce, To Live Is To Risk," 1979Convocation #66: Larson, Bruce, 1979 

Bruce Larson speaks gives the address, "To Live Is To Risk," on 12 November 1979.

 

 
Convocation #069: Knechel, Bob - Christmas 1979Convocation #69: Knechel, Bob - Christmas 1979 Campus Pastor, Robert Knechel presents a message at Christmas Convocation 10 December 1979. 
Convocation #070 B: Kaplow, Herb - ABC News CorrespondentConvocation #70B: Kaplow, Herb, 1980 ABC news correspondent, Herb Kaplow, speaks on 8 February 1980. 
Convocation #070A: Helman, President A. Blair - Opening Convocation - February 1980Convocation #70A: Helman, President A. Blair, 1980 President A. Blair Helman presents opening Convocation on 4 February 1980. 
Convocation #071: Strasman, Gavriel, "The Middle East Situation: Current Reflections," 1980Convocation #71: Strasman, Gavriel, 1980 Gavriel Strasman speaks on "The Middle East Situation: Current Reflections," on 18 February 1980. 
Convocation #072: Keen, Sam, "Spirituality and Sexuality," 1980Convocation #72: Keen, Sam, 1980 Mr. Sam Keen presents, "Spirituality and Sexuality," 21 February 1980. 
Convocation #073: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Brass QuintetMU2014/72 wave sound 

Convocation #73 - Professor John Planer describes the definition of chamber music and a concert follows. The date is 25 February 1980.

 
Convocation #074: McManus, Bishop, "Transition Within Catholicism," 1980Convocation Tape #074: McManus, Bishop, 1980 Bishop McManus speaks upon "Transition Within Catholicism," 3 March 1980. 
Convocation #075: Kirkpatrick, Dow, "Latin American Contributions to North American Faith," 1980Convocation #75: Kirkpatrick, Dow, 1980 Dow Kirkpatrick speaks on "Latin American Contributions to North American Faith," 31 March 1980. 
Convocation #076: Gordon, Sol, 1980Convocation Tape #76: Gordon, Sol Dr. Sol Gordon speaks on sexual issues in this convocation presentation on 21 April 1980. 
Convocation #077: Discussion Day April, 1980Convocation 77: Discussion Day 1980 Recording of Manchester College Discussion Day 24 April 1980. 
Convocation #078: Tucker, Jerry - Faculty Series - 1980Convocation Tape #78, Tucker, Jerry, 1980 Dr. Jerry Tucker - as part of the Manchester Colleg Faculty Series - speaks in convocation on 28 April 1980. 
Convocation #079: Nelson, Dr. John Oliver, 1980MC2011/44 

Announcements by Bill Jones and Harriett Hamer: Discussion Day focusing on the Draft

Holly Pelking (MC Alumna) - offering free immunizations sponsored by the State Health Department

Ministry Conference - sponsored by the College Department of Religion and Philosophy and the Campus Ministry Program

Dr. John Oliver Nelson, keynote speaker of the conference, giving the address,  "The Role of the Church in the 80's."

 
Convocation #080: Helman, A. Blair, September 1980Convocation Tape #80: Helman, A. Blair, 1980 Manchester College President A. Blair Helman gives the opening convocation 3 September 1980. 
Convocation #081 A: Adams, Walter, "Inflation, Recession, and All That Stuff," 1980Convocation Tape #81A: Adams, Walter, 1980 Dr. Walter Adams gives a presentation, "Inflation, Recession, and All That Stuff," on 11 September 1980. 
Convocation #081 B: "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Iinvolvements," 1980Convocation Tape #81B: 15 September 1980 

Convocation 81B, "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Involvements," 15 September 1980.

 
Convocation #082: Butterbaugh, Ed, "Mono, Stereo, or Live," 1980Convocation #82: Butterbaugh, Ed, 1980 Ed Butterbaugh, who would become interim President of Manchester College, speaks on "Mono, Stereo, or Live," 25 September 1980. 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980MC2011/22 

During this 9/29/1980 convocation, Donald F. Durnbaugh receives the degree, Doctor of Humane Letters.  The degree is conferred by President Helman. Dr. Durnbaugh then gives the presentation, "Confessions of a Searcher."

 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald, "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980Convocation Tape #83: Durnbaugh, Donald, 1980 

Manchester College alumnus, Donald Durnbaugh, presents "Confessions of a Searcher," at the Academic Convocation 29 September 1980.

 
Convocation #084: West, M. S.,"One Woman's Journey..."MU2014/73 

Convocation #84 - (Sponsored by the Social Science Festival)  - is delivered by MC alumna,Martha Smeltzer West, on 2 October 1980.  Her topic is "One Woman's Journey Into the Legal Profession."

 
Convocation #084: West, Marty Smeltzer, "One Woman's Journey into the Legal Profession"MC2011/51 

Social Science Festival Speaker and Manchester alumna, Marty Smeltzer West,  talks about, "One Woman's Journey into the Legal Profession," and "Confrontation with Choice."  We as women are faced with many choices, and many different roles that we are asked to play and that we want to play. 

Professor Colburn (Psychology), introduces Ms. West.

 
Convocation #085: Mollenkott, VirginiaConvocation #85 wave sound Dr. Virginia Mollenkott speaks on "Sexuality and the Formation of Family," during Convocation on 6 October 1980.  She focuses on interrelationship as females and males. 
Convocation #086: Waldie, Anderson MU2014/74 wave sound In this Convocation #86 of 20 October 1980, Mr. Waldie Anderson performs a voice recital. 
Convocation #087: Wallis, Jim, Disciplining the Faith Response, Sojourners 1980Convocation #87, Wallis, Jim, 1980 

"Disciplining the Faith - Response - Sojourners," 10 November 1980, Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine.

 
Convocation #088 and 88A: Sibley, 17 November 1980Convocation Tape #88 and #88A: Sibley 

#88A: Dr. Sibley presents, "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom," on 12 November 1980.

#88: Dr. Sibley present a convocation on 17 November 1980 on the topic of "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom."

 
Convocation #088A and 88BConvocation Tapes #88A and #88B wave sound In November of 1980 Dr. Sibley speaks on the topic of "freedom."  He is part of a series of lectures examining contemporary images of Freedom.  More lectures on this theme will follow in weeks following.  
Convocation #089: Nyman, Dr. Melvin, 1 December 1980Convocation Tape #89 wave sound Dr. Melvin Nyman speaks as part of the Faculty Series on 1 December 1980. He speaks on the Solar Energy Research Institute, a national research and development laboratory. 
Convocation #090: Christmas Convocation, 1980Convocation Tape #90 wave sound Christmas Convocation of 8 December 1980 led by Bob Knechel, campus pastor. 
Convocation #091: Levy, Michael, 1981Convocation Tape #91: Levy Michael Levy presents, "2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology," 2 February 1981. 
Convocation #092 A and 92 B: Schomer, HowardConvocation Tapes #92A and #92B wave sound Howard Schomer delivers morning and evening convocation addresses, 9 February 1981, related to the topic of "freedom." 
Convocation #094: Helman, President A. Blair, 1981Convocation Tape #94: President Helman President A. Blair Helman gives an address on 16 February 1981. 
Convocation #095 A and 95 B: Boulding, KennethConvocation Tapes #95A and #95B: Boulding Dr. Kenneth Boulding presents morning and evening sessions on 16 March 1981 focusing on the questions, what do we mean by "freedom" and "how do we get it?  
Convocation #096: Community Council SpechesConvocation Tape #96: Community Council Community Council speeches delivered 19 March 1981. 
Convocation #097A and 97B: Kuhn, Maggie, 1981Convocation Tapes #97A and #97B wave sound Maggie Kuhn speaks upon "Growing Old In America," at Convocation on 23  March 1981. 
Convocation #099: Evans, Robert Mayer, 1981Convocation Tape #99: Evans Broadcasting journalist, Robert Mayer Evans, ends the 1981 Artist Lecture Series by speaking in Convocation on 15 April 1981.  The title of his lecture is, "The Politics of Oil." 
Convocation #102: Helman's Opening ConvocationMU2014/75 President Helman presents the opening convocation on 3 September 1981. 
Convocation #105: Baird, Arthur, "Bible in Electric Age"MU2014/76 Dr. J. Arthur Baird presents Convocation #105, "Bible in this Electric Age," on 21 September 1981. 
Convocation #106: Driftwood, JimmyMU2014/77 wave sound Jimmy Driftwood presents Convocation #106 on 28 September 1981. 
Convocation #107: Escott, Stan, 1981Convocation Tape 107: Escott Stan Escott leads Convocation on 5 October 1981. Several individuals express what an education from Manchester College means to them. The title appears to be, "Clarifying Values in a College Community."  
Convocation #110 a: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1989Convocation #110a: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1981 Discussion Day, 20 October 1981, tape number one.  The topic is the Reagan Administration's Economic Programs. 
Convocation #110 b: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, Part Two, 1981Convocation 110b: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1981 Discussion Day, 20 October 1981, tape number two.  The topic is the Reagan Administration's Economic Programs. 
Convocation #112: Tucker, Len "Reconciliation and Justice..."MU2014/78 Convocation #112 by Lem Tucker, who talks on "Reconciliation and Justice in the Church."  Mr. Tucker is part of the "Focus on Faith" campus observance. 
Convocation #113: Raimondi, Father Cosmos, "El Salvador"MU2014/79 waver sound Father Cosmos Raimondi speaks at Convocation #113 on 30  November 1981. His topic is El Salvador. 
Convocation #114: Knechel, Robert, ChristmasMU2014/80 wave sound 

Campus Pastor, Robert Knechel, Jr. leads the Manchester College Christmas program on 7 December 1981.

 
Convocation #115: Helman, President, Opening Convo 1982MU2014/81 wave sound President A. Blair Helman opens the Convocation series with an address on 8 February 1982.  Robert Knechel, Jr. serves as minister. 
Convocation #116: Carter, JaredMU2014/83 wave sound Indiana poet, Jared Carter, author of "Work, for the Night is Coming," makes a presentation in Convocation on 15 February 1982. 
Convocation #117 A: Angelou, MayaConvocation Tape #117A: Angelou, Maya 

18 February 1982 recording and video of Maya Angelou speaking at Manchester College and photograph with President A. Blair and Patricia Helman.

 
Convocation #119: Stevens, Leigh HowardMU2014/84 wave sound Musician Leigh Howard Stevens performs in Convocation on 1 March 1982. 
Convocation #120: Dushkin, Dr. RonaldMU2014/85 wave sound Dr. Donald Dushkin presents, "Fully Healthy/Fully Alive," in Convocation on 8 March 1982. 
Convocation #121: Community CouncilMU2014/86 wave sound Community Council election speeches during Convocation on 11 March 1982. 
Convocation #123: Bielesiak, "Poland in Crisis," 1982Convocation #123: Jack Bielasiak,1982 Dr. Jack Bielasiak delivers an address, "Poland in Crisis," on 29 March 1982.  At this time he was Assistant Professor of Political Science at Indiana University.  Born in Poland, he lived there through his teenage years and then came to the United States with his family. 
Convocation #124: Viehweg, StephenMU2014/87 wave sound Stephen Viehweg presents a Senior Series Convocation on 5 April 1982. 
Convocation #125: Murray, AndyConvocation Tape #125: Murray, Andrew Andy Murray's 1982 convocation presentation.  At the time of the presentation Andy was campus minister at Juniata College, Director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Department, Assistant Professor of Religion, as well as a musician and storyteller. 
Convocation #127: Ewing / Bathrick Memorial Service, 1982Convocation #127: Ewing / Bathrick Memorial Service A recording of the memorial service held on campus for students, Tom Ewing and Dawn Bathrick, 28 April 1982. 
Convocation #128: Teegarden, MattMU2014/88 wave sound Matt Teegarden presents a Senior Series Convocation on 3 May 1982. 
Convocation #129: Statler, AmyMU2014/89 wave sound Amy Statler presents a music oriented Senior Series Convocation on 10 May 1982. 
Convocation #130: Helman, A. BlairMU2014/90 wave sound President A. Blair Helman speaks during Opening Convocation 1 September 1982. 
Convocation #131: Bartlette, Dr. DonMU2014/91 wave sound Dr. Don Bartlette presents Convocation on 6 September 1982. 
Convocation #133: Keller, LisaMU2014/92 wave sound Lisa Keller presents a Senior Series Convocation on 20 September 1982. 
Convocation #134: Brown, DaleConvocation Tape #134: Brown, Dale "Who are the Brethren?" by Dale Brown. 
Convocation #137: Barr, JohnMU2014/93 wave sound John Barr presents an organ recital in Convocation on 8 November 1982. 
Convocation #139: Dramatic ReadingMU2014/94 wave sound 

A dramatic reading of "The Gospel According to St. John," is presented during Convocation 18 November 1982.

 
Convocation #140 Clarke, JamesMU2014/95 wave sound Jim Clark presents a Senior Series Convocation on 19 November 1982. 
Convocation #141: Christmas ConvocationMU2014/96 wave sound Christmas Convocation is presented on 6 December 1982.  Robert Knechel, Jr. is campus pastor. 
Convocation #142: Moscowitz, RaymondMU2014/97 wave sound Raymond Moscowitz, former instructor of journalism at Manchester College, presents a Convocation on 31 January 1983, "A Tiny Flame For World Peace." 
Convocation #143: McFadden, Dr. Wilbur, "The Last Epidemic"Convocation #143: McFadden, Wilbur The tape is labeled so that the listener expects to hear a presentation by Dr. Wilbur McFadden, 7 February 1983, "The Last Epidemic."   However, there are several presenters and Dr. McFadden is not identified (but he might be if someone listens to the entire recording).  A presenter gives a physical description of what happens during nuclear war.  He uses San Francisco as an example and projects what would happen if the city suffered a nuclear strike. 
Convocation #144: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theatre, 1983Convocation Tape #144: AAFRO Club, Reader's Theatre A recording of the 14 February 1983 Reader's Theatre Presentation by the AAFRO Club. 
Convocation #144: AAFRO Program Reader's TheatreMU2018/101 AAFRO Program, Reader's Theater, 14 February 1983. Dramatic acts and readings illustrating literary contributions of African Americans and the talents of students on campus. 
Convocation #145: Pettit, Dr. Robert, The Golden Age of Radio, 1983Convocation #145: Pettit, Dr. Robert, The Golden Age of Radio, 1983 

Part of the faculty convocation series with Dr. Robert Pettit presenting "The Golden Age of Radio," on 21 February 1983.

Radio is a mirror of our American culture.

Radio is a neglected art form, a medium no longer utilized.

 
Convocation #146 a: DeIrio, Dr. Judy, Women and the New Right, 1983Convocation #146a: DeIrio, Dr. Judy, 1983 Dr. Judy DeIrio speaks on "Women and the New Right," or "Women Versus the New Right."  The date of the presentation is 28 February 1983. 
Convocation #146 b: Jones, Dr. Sam Jr., 1983Convocation #146b: Jones, Dr. Sam Jr., 1983 1969 Social Worker of the Year recipient, Dr. Sam Jones, Jr., speaks on "The High Cost of Maintaining Two Societies," on 14 March 1983. 
Convocation #147 b: Jewett, Dr. Robert, Super-Heroison and the Bible,1983Convocation #147b: Jewett, Dr. Robert, 1983 Dr. Robert Jewett presents, "Super-Heroism and the Bible: From Paul to Batman," on 11 April 1983. This talks focuses on Biblical interpretation as it applies to modern American culture. 
Convocation #147A: Crovello, TheoMU2014/98 wave sound Dr. Theo Crovello presents Convocation on 7 March 1983, "Computer Technology and the Teaching of Values." 
Convocation #148: Opening Convocation by HelmanMU2015/71 President A. Blair Helman presents Opening Convocation on 31 August 1983. 
Convocation #149: Barber, JohnMU2015/54 Dr. John Barber presents "Community and Conflict," at the 5 September 1983 Convocation. 
Convocation #150: Klein, Gerda WeissmanMU2015/147 

Gerda Weissman Klein speaks on the topic of "The Holocaust and Renewal," in Convocation on 12 September 1983.

 
Convocation #151: Bernstein, Thomas P.MU2015/146 Convocation #151 is presented by Thomas P. Bernstein on the topic of "Marxism in China," on 29 September 1983. 
Convocation #152: Bredow, Wilfried vonMU2015/145 wave sound Fulbright Scholar in Exchange, Dr. Wilfried von Bredow, presents, "A European View on the Current Debates in International Politics," in Convocation on 3 October 1983. 
Convocation #153: Arlinghaus, EdMU2014/144 Introduced by President A. Blair Helman, Dr. Ed Arlinghaus speaks on "The Future of Health Care in America," on 3 October 1983. 
Convocation #155: Hasse, JohnMU2015/74 Dr. John Hasse presents Convocation on 24 October 1983, "Back Home Again in Indiana," in which he speaks about Indiana Ragtime music and plays Ragtime songs. 
Convocation #157: McCracken, PaulMU2015/72 Dr. Paul McCracken presents, "Economics and Public Policy," during Convocation on 7 November 1983. 
Convocation #158: Reid, Dr. SteveMU2015/73 Dr. Steven Reid presents Convocation on 14 November 1983, "Faith and Courage in a Post-Industrial World." 
Convocation #159: Halasz, MaryMU2015/56 Senior Series presentation by Mary Halasz on 21 November 1983. 
Convocation #160: Keller, DeeMU2015/66 

Professor Dorothy Keller presents the 28 November 1983 Convocation as part of the Faculty Convocation Series.

 
Convocation #161: ChristmasMU2015/67 Christmas Convocation with Advent Celebration by Tim McElwee presented on 5 December 1983/ 
Convocation #162: Helman, A. BlairMU2015/65 

Manchester's president A. Blair Helman presents the opening Convocation on 30 January 1984.

 
Convocation #163: Thomas, JohnConvocation Tape #163: Thomas, John 

Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of  "Olympic Harmony," or what makes an olympic champion? The date of the address is 6 February 1984.

Convocation #163: Thomas, John, 1984Convocation Tape: Thomas, John Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of "What Makes an Olympic Champion?" The date of the address is 6 February 1984. 
Convocation #164 Faculty Series:Caldwell, CarlMU2015/64 In this Convocation "Faculty Series," Dr. Carl Caldwell makes a presentation on 20 February 1984. 
Convocation #165: Morrison, EleanorMU2015/63 Rev. Eleanor S. Morrison presents Convocation on 27 February 1984, "Sexuality, Faith and Values." 
Convocation #167: Richards, HowardMU2015/80 Dr. Howard Richards presents, "Nonviolent Economics,"  during Convocation on 12 March 1984. 
Convocation #168: Bennett, LeroneConvocation #168: Bennett, Lerone, 1984 At the time of the address on 26 March 1984, Lerone Bennett was the Senior Editor of "Ebony" magazine.  He was here because the Eby family ordered him to come to the College that day.  This reference is in regard to Kermit Eby Senior, and Kermit Eby, Jr.  He knows of the marvelous work that the Church of the Brethren has done in the area of peace and social justice and in trying to make sure that there is a world tomorrow. He will speak on black history and the multicultural educational challenges of the 1980's.  
Convocation #169: Stapleton, Dr.MU2015/79 Dr. Stapleton presents Convocation on 9 April 1984, "The Myths of Technology: Historical Perspectives." 
Convocation #170 A: Brown, Robert McAfeeMU2015/75 Convocation #170A is presented by Dr. Robert McAfee Brown on 30 April 1984, "But What About the Russians?" 
Convocation #170: Helman, A. BlairMU2015/55 Opening Convocation 5 September 1984 with Manchester University President, A. Blair Helman. 
Convocation #171: Haffner, TerryMU2015/76 Terry Haffner presents Convocation on 10 September 1984, "More Than Show and Tell" focusing on handicaps and disabilities. 
Convocation #173: Asher, Dr. H.MU2015/57 Dr. H. Asher presents, "The Mass Media and the Presidential Selection Process," in Convocation on 17 September 1984. 
Convocation #176: Dilling, Yvonne, The Christian's Response to Current Central American Events, 1984Convocation Tape #176: Dilling, Yvonne Yvonne Dilling, peace activist and 1979 Manchester College alumna, speaks on the U.S. government's policies in Central America, 8 October 1984. 
Convocation #177: Bowman, ClayMU2015/58 Clay Bowman presents a Senior Series Convocation on 15 October 1984. 
Convocation #178: Fountain Square FoolsMU2015/59 "The Fountain Square Fools" make a presentation to Convocation on 22 October 1984. 
Convocation #179: Brethren Colleges AbroadMU2015/78 Brethren Colleges Abroad students present Convocation on 29 October 1984, "How to See Europe and Get an Education Too." 
Convocation #180: Gerzon, MarkMU2015/68 Mark Gerzon presents Convocation on 5 November 1984, "Neither Warrior nor Pacifist." 
Convocation #181: May, MelanieMU2015/62 Melanie May addresses Convocation on 11 may 1984, "Christian Unity: Women, Men and the Bible." 
Convocation #182: Harroff, S.MU2015/60 

Alumnus, Steve Harroff presents "Experimente im Lab des Herr Professor Dr. Wuerli," on 19 November 1984.

 
Convocation #183: Keller JohnMU2015/77 John Keller presents his Senior Series Convocation on 26 November 1984. 
Convocation #184: Boebel, CharlesMU2015/69 

Convocation on 3 December 1984  is presented by Professor Charles Boebel.  He focuses on "The Journalist as S. P.: Perspectives on the P. & S." 

 
Convocation #185: ChristmasMU2015/61 Christmas Convocation 10 December 1984 hosted by Tim McElwee. 
Convocation #186: Opening Convocation with HelmanMU2015/70 President A. Blair Helman presents Opening Convocation on 28 January 1985. 
Convocation #187: Wu, Wenzhong, "A Perspective on Life Within New China" Convocation #187: Wu, Wenzhong, 1985 Wenzhong Wu delivers the talk, "A Perspective on Life Within New China," on 4 February 1985.  At the time of the address Wu was a citizen of the People's Repulic of China was on a two year teaching exchange program. 
Convocation #188: Rankoe, Thandie, "Apartheid and the U. S. Role in South Africa"Convocation Tape #188 

Thandie Rankoe deliveres the address "Apartheid and the U.S. Role in South Africa," on 11 February 1985.  From South Africa, she and her family have fled the country.  Ms. Rankoe gives a woman's perspective to the issues of apartheid. 

 
Convocation #191: Deavel, Dr. Gary, "A Birthday Bouquest for Sebastian," 1985Convocation #191: Gary Deavel, 1985 A recital by Dr. Gary Deavel.  Not all pieces are by Bach, but the entire recital is in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach. 
Convocation #200: Harvey, ThomMU2015/118 Dr. Thom Harvey presents, "Some Notions about Creating Change," during Convocation on 30 September 1985. 
Convocation #201: On the Enjoyment of OperaMU2015/119 "On the Enjoyment of Opera," "A View from Germany," a recital given by Herr Doring and accompanist during Convocation on 7 October 1985. 
Convocation #202: Doug HallMU2015/120 President Helman introduces Dr. Doug Hall to present, "Stewardship: An Old Word, A New Challenge," as an extension of a conference on Stewardship and Brethren Values. This Convocation took place on 14 October 1985. 
Convocation #203: David BoothbyMU2015/121 The Rev. David Boothby presents, "To Feed or Not to Feed the Hungry," during Convocation on 21 October 1985 as part of "Focus on Faith Week." 
Convocation #204: Miller, Ed, Donde No Hay Doctor, 1985Convocation Tape #204: Miller, Ed Dr. Ed Miller's and students' experiences in villages of Central America or the Carribean following the 5th medical practicum. 
Convocation #206: ChristmasMU2015/122 Tim McElwee leads Christmas Convocation on 9 December 1985. 
Convocation #208: Senior Series - TrippMU2015/123 Alan Tripp presents his Senior Series Convocation on 10 February 1986. 
Convocation #209: AAFRO CLUBConvocation #209: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theater, 1986 AAFRO Club, Reader's Theater, 1986. 
Convocation #210: Siders, RonMU2014/99 wave sound Ron Sider presents Convocation on 3 March 1986, "Would Jesus Kill Communists to Defend Democracy?" 
Convocation #211 A: Discussion DayMU2015/103a 

Discussion Day #1 was held on 10 March 1986.  Discussion centered around a film, "Bread and Life."  It appears as if this approaches the problem of population balance and food supply.

 
Convocation #211 B: Collins, JosephMU2015/103b 11 March 1986 Discussion Day presentation by Dr. Joseph Collins. 
Convocation #211 C: Discussion Day WorkshopsMU2015/103c Discussion Day #3, workshops on 10 March 1986 - World Hunger. 
Convocation #212: Planer, John and Traxler, JaninaMU2015/106 Professor John Planer and Professor Janina Traxler present a Faculty Series Convocation on 14 March 1986. 
Convocation #213: Senior Series - BishopMU2015/124 

Student, Becky Bishop, presents her Senior Series Convocation on 21 March 1986.

 
Convocation #215: JamesonMU2015/125 Dr. Penny Jameson, psychologist, presents, "Piecing Us Together: A Feminist Vision of Human Relationships,"during Convocation on 5 May 1986. 
Convocation #216: President RobinsonMU2015/126 

Manchester College President, Dr. William Robinson, presents Opening Convocation on 3 September 1986.

 
Convocation #217: Congressional DebateMU2015/127 Debate of candidates for the House of Representatives from the North Manchester, Indiana District. Butcher (Republican) Senator Jontz (Republican). This debate takes place during Convocation 8 September 1986. 
Convocation #236 A and BMU2015/117a,b 

Convocation #236 A and #236 B focus on AIDS.

 
Convocation #237: Klingler, CharlesMU2015/116 Manchester Professor, Dr. Charles Klingler, presents Convocation on 13 April 1987, "Things Fall Together: A Sabbatical Journal." 
Convocation #284: Cotton, Dorothy - Tribute to Dr. KingMU2015/105 Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Dorothy Cotton. 
Convocation #285: Robinson, PresidentMU2015/107 President Robinson presents "Opening Spring Convocation" on 6 February 1989. 
Convocation #289 A, B: Helman, A. Blair and Coffin, William SloaneConvocation Tape #289A and B sound wave A) President Emeritus A. Blair Helman gives an overview of Manchester College's history in preparation for the College's "Faith Centennial Lecture" to be presented by Dr. William Sloane Coffin. B) Presentation by Coffin at Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Convocation #289: Coffin, Dr. William Sloan, "Inaugurate Peace in 1989"Convocation Tape #289 wave sound 

In this 6 March 1989 presentation, Dr. William Sloane Coffin, Pres. of SANE/FREEZE speakes on , "Inaugurate Peace in 1989."

 
Convocation #290 A: Social Science Symposium Convocation - Sowles, MarciaMU2015/85 MC alumna, Marcia Sowles, presents, "The Evolution of the Public Interest Law" during a Social Science Symposium Convocation on 13 March 1989.   
Convocation #290 B: Chenault, Gehres, Mann, RixlerMU2015/86 "Law and Social Change" is the topic of a Social Science Division Centennial Symposium on the evening of 13 March 1989. Speakers include alumni, Myron Chenault, Dan Gehres, Pat Mann, and Barry Ritzler. 
Convocation #291: Student SenateMU2015/87 Student Senate electoral speeches are presented during Convocation 3 April 1989 as well as various programs initiated within the campus community.  
Convocation #293: Sherpa, Wangdi, Senior SeriesMU2015/88 Wangdi Sherpa presents his "Senior Series Convocation" on 17 April 1989.  The topic is "Nepal." 
Convocation #294: Caine, Virginia MDMU2015/89 Virginia Caine, M.D. presents, "An Approach to STDs" during Convocation on 24 April 1989. 
Convocation #295: Baldwin, FerneMU2015/90 Alumna and MU professor, Ferne Baldwin, presents, "Manchester at One Hundred Years, Illustrations of Manchester's Story." 
Convocation #296: Glassford, Barb - Senior Series MU2015/91 Barb Glassford presents a Senior Series Convocation on 8 May 1989. 
Convocation #297: Robinson, President WilliamMU2015/92 

Manchester's President William Robinson presents the Opening Convocation address on 30 August 1989.

 
Convocation #298: Lindeman, LeslieMU2015/96 Leslie Lindeman presents, "With Russia, From Love," in Convocation on 4 September 1989.  He focuses on the 1987 Soviet American Peace Walk. 
Convocation #299: ChinaMU2015/84 A gathering of individuals who have visited or lived in China, sharing their impressions of and experiences in China.  This Convocation took place on 11 September 1989 and is titled, "Changes in the Peoples Republic of China.". 
Convocation #300: Brown, CherieMU2015/93 Cherie R. Brown speaks on "Welcoming Diversity in Relationship'" during Convocation on 18 September 1989. 
Convocation #301: Arnett, RonaldMU2015/94 Dr. Ronald Arnett, MC alumnus and Manchester's Dean of Academic Affairs, presents Convocation on 25 September 1989, "Academic Issues for the 90's." 
Convocation #302: Smith, Todd - Senior SeriesMU2015/95 Todd Smith presents his "Senior Series" Convocation on 2 October 1989. 
Convocation #303: Hispanic HeritageMU2015/108 "Our Hispanic Heritage" is the topic of the 9 October 1989 Convocation. The Latin American Music Ensemble presents a program. 
Convocation #325: Ningkun, Wu 1990MU2014/19 

A video recording of Manchester College's opening Convocation 29 August, 1990, featuring Dr. Wu Ningkun.

 
Convocation #372: "Understanding Human Diversity," 1992MU2014/35 MP4 video Convocation #372, "Understanding Human Diversity" (16 March 1992) presented by Manchester College faculty and students. 
Convocation #431: Student Senate and Activities CouncilMU2015/109 The Manchester College Student Senate and Manchester Activities Council present Convocation on 11 April 1994, "Working for Manchester Students" featuring highlights of the academic year. 
Convocation #432: Hess, EarlMU2015/110 Dr. Earl Hess presents, "Ethics in the Marketplace," during Convocation on 18 April 1994. 
Convocation #433: Gustin, TomMU2015/81 MC alumnus and musician,Tom Gustin, presents Convocation on 25 April 1994, "Musical Heritage of Indiana." 
Convocation #434: Honors ConvocationMU2015/82 Closing Convocation for the 1993-1994 academic year was an "Honors Convocation" in which students were recognized and awarded. 
Convocation #435MU2014/57 Video of Opening Convocation 31 August 1994  #435] in which Jo Young Switzer introduces the new MC President, Parker Marden. 
Convocation #435: Marden, ParkerMU2015/83 President, Dr. Parker Marden, addresses the Manchester College community during Opening Convocation on 31 August 1994. 
Convocation #442: Ningkun WuMU2016/32 Dr. Ningkun Wu presented Convocation on 31 October 1994 during International Week. 
Convocation #540: Cultural DiversityMU2015/111 Convocation 540 is titled, "Synergy from Others: Cultural Diversity on Campus."  It was presented 20 April 1998. 
Convocation #551: Peace StudiesMU2015/129 "A Celebration of 50 Years of Peace Studies at Manchester College," is presented during the 5 October 1998 Convocation. A synopsis of the lives of Andrew Cordier and Gladdys Muir is given.  Andrew Cordier's portrait is presented. Bob Johansen, MU alumnus, gives his perspectives of Peace Studies at MC. 
Convocation #551: VHS Tape and Digital CopyMU2013/152, #27 A Celebration of FiftyYears of Peace Studies at Manchester College, Convocation #551, presented on 5 October 1998.  This convo followed a presentation made by Dr. Arias, former president of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, on 2 October 1998. 
Convocation #579: A Century PastMU2015/112 Manchester College Faculty present Convoction #579 on 1 November 1999, "Reflections on a Century Past." 
Convocation #657: Remembering World War IIMU2017/92 

"Remembering World War II," was presented on 11 November 2002. Professor Katherine Tinsley gives an overview of "Armistice Day" and "Veterans Day," and intervies three MC alumni about their experiences during WWII; Gene Stone, Onita Johnson, Gilbert Weldy.

 
Convocation #689: Dr. Marable, Manning, 1988MC2002/154a  

Convocation 689, Dr. Manning Marable's lecture on Martin Luther King Jr., took place on January 19, 1988. 

 
Convocation 166: Sharp, Gene, Gandhi's Challenge to Modern PoliticsConvocation #166: Sharp, Gene 

Gene Sharp presents, "Gandhi's Challenge to Modern Politics," on 5 March 1984.  Nonviolent ways of solving problems in the world today.

 
Convocation 2007: Triptych MU2014/142 DVD and MP4 video "Triptych." DVD of 19 February 2007 Convocation.  Professor James. R. C. Adams explains symbols used in paintings created for display in the Science Center lobby.  
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/95 

Photographs of Convocation and Public Programs sponsored by Manchester College (identified by speaker/performer and/or year).

 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/98 

Photographs of Convocation and Public Programs sponsored by Manchester College (identified by speaker/performer and/or year).

 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

A listing of Convocation cassette tapes and recordings.  Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information . 

 
Convocation, Artist Lecture, Cinema Series, Public Programs, Values, Ideas, and the ArtsMU2019/90 

Schedules and media lists for: Convocation, Artist Lecture, Cinema Series, Public Programs, and Values, Ideas, and the Arts.

1986 (c) handout for Convocation #261 - Discussion Day 22 March 1988 - "Total Productive System of an Industrial Society," and Economists vs. Futurists.

19 February 2001 Convocation presentation, "Understanding the African Woman: A Historical Perspective," by Dr. Akosua Perbi, Fulbright-Scholar-in-Residence.

 
Convocation, Opening: 2012MU2012/107 Program for the 124th Year of Manchester University Opening Convocation, 28 August 2012. 
Convocation: Hamilton, Dr. Charles, "Black Power, Theory and Practice, 1968" MC2010/195 Three copies of Dr. Charles Hamilton's Convocation address, "Black Power: Theory and Practice," delivered 11 November 1968. 
Convocation: Harris, Sydney, "On the Topic of Communication"MC2011/25 Author and newspaper columnist, Sydney Harris talks about "Communication" during convocation. 
Convocation: Kozol, Jonathan, 1980MC2011/29 8 April 1980 Convocation with Jonathan Kozol, a public schooteacher who spoke out about inadequate conditions for learning. He authored, Death at an Early Age: The Destruction of the Hearts and Minds of Negro Children in the Boston Public Schools,first published in 1967.   
Convocation: Lens, Sidney,1967 and Schedule for Convocation and Fine Arts Series, Summer 1969MC2010/150 

Schedule for Convocation and Fine Arts Series, Summer 1969.

Transcript of Sidney Lens Convocation, 6 April 1967.

 
Convocation: Mow, Anna, Circa 1974MC2011/42 

Dr. Anna Mow graduated from Manchester Collage in 1918.  A Church of the Brethren icon, Anna speaks on "Spiritual Vitality and the American Family."

 
Convocation: Photograph CollectionMC2004/123 

A photograph collection of convocation participants and events.  Most individuals in the pictures have been identified.

 
Convocation: Snyder and McGonegal, RecitalMC2011/43 Elaine Snyder, vocalist, and Rian McGonigal, guitarist present a convocation recital. 
Convocation: Social Science Symposium, Sowles, Marcia, 13 March 1989MC2011/75, Convocation, Sowles This Social Science Symposium Convocation took place on 13 March 1989.  The speaker was Marcia Sowles. 
Courses: Newspaper clippingsMU2017/68 

Clippings include but are not limited to:

1923? Dr. Charles Morris and O. W. Neher plan student trips to Chicago.

1953 - "Liberat Arts School puts Emphasis On Religion."

1960 - Independent and Honors Study Programs - Public Programs series offering more programs - Driver Training - Nutrition - Russian History.

1961 - Summer terms - College to utilize Airborne TV  - Income Tax course.

1963 -  Summer offeres courses in 8 areas - Home Economics Workshop - Saturday classes begin 26 January 1963.

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

1973 - "College to Offer Two-year Degree Program in 1974."

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

1976 - College offers a variety of summer workshops and courses - Modern Dance - Reading Workshop.

1973 - 1978 circa) - teacher education students experience the-instrument families.

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

1992 - Greg Shoup teaches seminar to design weather curriculums for teachers.

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

2000 - Social Work and Teacher Education program re-accredited.

2003 - Heritage Program at Koinonia  - MC celebrates its 115 year.

(undated ) Maximum 7 year accreditation of Teacher Education Program received  -

 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, Allen: Peace StudiesMU2021/19 Correspondence, articles by Deeter, Ken Brown, and others, 1969 sabbatical information, Peace Studies and Fellowship of Reconciliation materials (including "Dai Dong"), Humanities Core revision, "Heirs of a Promise," Peace Studies Syllabi, Environmental Studies at Manchester proposal, various symposiums, and more. 
Deeter, Allen: Personal - Research - TeachingMU2018/55 Box 3 

Diploma from Bethany Biblical Seminary -  India correspondence - Ken Brown/Al Deeter 1969 correspondence - "I'll never make the mistake gain of putting institutional hopes above people who can love, fear, laugh, and share, " (Ken Brown) -  materials and lectures related to January Term 1996 in India and the course, "THE RELIGIONS OF INDIA" - additional course materials: Confucian and Buddhist Worlds, Hindu and Muslim Worlds, Islam and it's Impact on Today's World, Introduction to the Old Testament  (Faith of Israel), Introduction to the New Testament, Religions and War, Christian Ethics, Religious Classics, World Religions (Universidad Veracruzana), Religion and Politics in the USA, (Universidad Veracruzana), History and Thought of Christianity I, History and Thought of Christianity II, Contemporary Christian Thought, Peace and the Non-Western World, Religious Classics, Conflict Resolution - Religions and War, SIMULATION: 'The Final Settlement,' World's Living Religions, Introduction to Philosophy, Peace Studies curriculum, Special January Term Peace Studies Courses.

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

Deeter articles: "India Report,"1995, on fulfilling study goals in India - "Teach-In" at Manchester College following 9/11 - "Muslims in the Middle East Conflict" - "Religion in America"- "Role of Religion in the Asian Work Ethic" - "Here I Stand Theologically, as of January 10, 1968" - "US and Next Door Neighbors," (Indiana Youth Camp, 1967) - "The University and Social Change," delivered at USIS Madras -  "The Necessity to Get Out of Vietnam and Re-Order Our National Priorities" - "Membership in the Body of Christ as Interpreted by Classical Pietism" - "The Anti-Cultic Tradition in Israel and the New Testament." 1970 letter to those interested in Non-Violent Social Change.

 
DiversityLarge Box 114  

Diversity: Oak Leaves, 13 Nov. 1998 issue, "Mel White to Speak to Upcoming Convo." 

Report from the Sub-Committee on Non-Traditional Concerns, 23 March 1988.

 

Non-Traditional = "The student who after a period of time returns to the educational setting."

Diversity: E-mail incident and response from Office of Academic Affairs, 1998. 

Assessment:  "Diversity at Manchester College, Results of the Campus-wide Diversity Assessment Conducted by the Manchester College Human Diversity Committee and Cox & Associates Consulting," Assessment Conducted: Spring 1999.

 
Diversity Photograph CollectionMC2004/130 Diversity Photograph Collection 

Diversity Photograph Collection.

 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs. Historical FoldersMC2012/35 Historical correspondence from the Department of Multicultural Affairs regarding the speaking engagements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dick Gregory, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Andrew Young at Manchester College. Invitations to Mrs. Coretta Scott King are also included along with her responses. 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

Materials from Bill Eberly's files that describe his educational history, the development of Manchester's Environmental Science and public school educational programs, the history of Koinonia, syllabi, student notes (confidential), research data on Indiana and other lakes, Cordier biographical material, Indiana history, and Manchester College quips.

 
Ebersole, JohnConvocation Tape 513 See: Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997). 
Faculty: "Why I Teach at Manchester College"MU2019/76b Notebook filled with faculty's answer to the question, "Why I Teach at Manchester College. Transcripts reflect presentations given at Honors Convocation, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 1005, 2006, 2007. 
Family: Groff, Warren and Mollenkott, Dr. Virginia, 1980MU2015/138 wave sound files 

During the Church Leaders Conference, October 1980, Dr. Warren Groff, President of Bethany Theological Seminary, speaks on family under the lordship of Christ. Dr.Virginia Mollenkott speaks on "Sexuality and the Formation of Family," October 1980. She deals with the Biblical basis for male and female equality within the covenant community. 

 
Firebaugh, Morris: PublicationsMU2012/59 

Publications of Morris Firebaugh, alumnus of Manchester College.

 
Friermood, David: CollectionMU2016/15 

Materials collected by and related to David Friermood. Also, information on campus buildings and presidents. Retirement photographs of Friermood, Pat Weller, and Linda Richards.

Videos: Eel River Dam Removal, 2005 Alumni Honors Banquet, 2004 A Cappella Alumni Concert, 2004 Wine Recital Hall Dedication, 2004 Honors Convocation 2004.


 

 

 
Gordon, Sol: Coming to Terms with Your Own Sexuality, Convocation #20A, 1976Convocation #20A: Gordon, Sol Dr. Sol Gordon speaks on "Coming to Terms with Your Own Sexuality," 26 February 1976. 
Graduation 1983: Commencement Speaker - Hatfield, Senator MarkCommencement Tape: 1983, Hatfield, Senator Mark A recording of Senator Mark Hatfield presenting the 1983 Commencement address at Manchester College. 
Graduation 1986: Baccalaureate and Commencement: Dr. Durnbaugh, President HelmanBaccalaureate and Commencement 1986: Durnbaugh and Helman Baccalaureate Address 25 May 1986 given by Dr. Donald F. Durnbaugh and Commencement Address delivered by President A. Blair Helman 25 May 1986. 
Graduation 1987: Baccalaureate Address - Robinson, President Dr.Baccalaureate Tape 1987: President Robinson Sermon President Robinson delivers the baccalaureate address on 24 May 1987. 
Graduation 1987: Convocation Addres - Geisert, WayneCommencement Tape: 1987, Geisert, Dr. Wayne Recording of Dr. Wayne Geisert delivering the 24 May 1987 Commencement address. 
Graduation 1988: Baccalaureate Address - Robinson, PresidentBaccalaureate Tape 1988: Robinson, President Manchester College President, Dr. Robinson, delivers the 1988 Baccalaureate address. 
Graduation 1988: Commencement Address - Walter, FranklinCommencement Tape 1988: Walter, Dr. Franklin Dr. Franklin Walter delivers the Commencement address on 22 May 1988. 
Graduation 1989: Baccalaureate Addres - Robinson, PresidentBaccalaureate Tape 1989: Robinson, President 

Manchester College President, Dr. Robinson, presents the 21 May 1989 Baccalaureate address.

 
Graduation 1989: Commencement Speaker - Young, Dr. John F.Commencement Tape 1989: Young, Dr. John F. A recording of Dr. John F. Young speaking at Commencement, 21 May 1989. 
Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

Comedian and Civil Rights leader, Dick Gregory, spoke on the Manchester College campus during "Forum '69: An Experience in Soul," March 30 - April 1, 1969.  This is a copy of his presentation.

 

 
Hamer CollectionMU2019/70 Dr. John Hamer, Esther Hamer, and O. Stuart Hamer collection of Manchester College materials. 
Helman, A. Blair: Speeches and AddressesMC2011/167 Addresses authored and delivered by President A. Blair Helman.  
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
Honors Convocation: ProgramsMCGeneral File: Honors Convocation Honors Convocation: Programs for May 1994, 2005, 2006, 2007. 
How Viable is Capitalism?Convocation Tape #33b: Lens, Sidney 

How Viable is Capitalism? The presenter speaks on one out of five topics that included

  • New Directions in the Labor Movement and 
  • Socialism for the Rich
  • In what sense is business changing?
  • What's threatening Capitalism?
 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

Manchester College as experienced by Oca Howard, MC Class of 1932.  Also included are Alumni Association materials.

 
Jackson, Jesse: MC BulletinManchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8, June 1969  Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pictures from symposium, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus.  
Joke Leaves Large Box 106: Joke Leaves A spoof on the "Oak Leaves."  Various issues, including Volume LXX, 9 December 1983, Number 11 with the headlines, "Queen Elizabethh II at Convo, Monarch Discusses the Changing Role of Women in Constitutional Monarchies." 
King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.MU2017/28 Letters regarding preparation for Dr. King's visit to Manchester College in 1967. This visit had to be postponed due to bad weather. Copies of speeches delivered at Dr. King's campus memorial service  in 1968. Spoken tributes were made by: President Hellman, Robert Allen, Jr., Terry Pettit, and Professor Ken Brown. Letters written for and against King's appearance on campus. 
King, Martin Luther, 1968 Memorial: Convocation #2Convocation #2: King, Martin Luther, Memorial, 1968 The memorial in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held on 11 April 1968. 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Visit to North Manchester, 1968MC2002/154b Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Visit, 1968. 
Luce, Don: The Global Struggle for Human Rights, 1978Convocation #55: Luce, Don Don Luce presents the convocation, "The Global Struggle for Human Rights," presented 20 November 1978. 
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students.

"Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office.

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

 
Manchester College: Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth AnniversaryMC2002/247  

General information, brochures on the Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth anniversaries of Manchester College .

File assembled from the materials of Ferne Baldwin was added to MC2002/247 by Jeanine Wine on 21 April 2010. The file contains newspaper articles about the 75th celebration (1889-1964), script for the 90th Anniversary Presentation with memories of events and professors, description of the 75th Anniversay program.

 
Marden, Parker: SpeechesMU2018/53 

Speeches and articles by President Parker Marden: Vision 1991, Focusing on Growth and Excellence - Committing an Act of History (Manchester's 106th year) - To The Frontier. Again - Not Unto Ourselves Alone Are We Born - What makes up a strong sports team? - Have you spent that million yet?  - email exchange to Wartburg College - The President's Circle 109th Convocation Address - 2003 State of the College Address, "Life in the Winter of Our Discontent" - the appropriate educational environment.

 
Mathematical ModelingMC2011/16 wave sound and CD An unknown speaker talking on "mathematical modeling" with emphasis on the work of Ray Fulkerson.  This symposium highlights the life and work of mathematician, Ray Fulkerson. 
Merdock, Deroy: Convocation TapeConvocation Tape #199: Merdock, Deroy Rev. Deroy Murdock's presentation on 23 September 1985. 
Multicultural Affairs: Black Student UnionMU2019/94 Various Black Student Union historical materials dating back to the 1970's - 2000. 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
Music: The Lovin Sound, Independent Student Music Group, 1967-1969MC2011/207 

Ann Blair, Jan Deaton, Dodie Heiny, Ann Lawver, and Linda Zumbrun were the student artists who sang these songs.  This was an independent group of Manchester College students unrelated to the College's music program. 

 
Neff, Robert: Commemorating the Death of ChristConvocation Tape #175: Neff, Robert Speaker:  Dr. Robert Neff, who at that time was General Secretary of the General Board of the Church of the Brethren.  The speech was given on 1 October 1984. 
Nutt, Grady: ConvocationMC2011/48 Mr. Grady Nutt is a comedian and a minister.  He performed at Manchester College on 7 April 1975. 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets.  See "Scope and Content."

 
Opening Convocation MaterialsMU2019/60d Opening Convocation materials for 1994, 1995, 2001, including 2001 address by president Marden, "The State of the College, 2001: Or Chet Does Not Just Happen." 
Opening Convocation, 2017: ProgramMU2018/93 Program for the Opening Convocation of the 2017-2018 academic year, 29 August 2017. 
Opening Convocation: 2016MU2015/98 Program for the Opening Convocation of the 2015-2016 academic year. 
Peace Studies: Administration Office MomentosMU2012/67 

One VHS tape - The Vagina Monologues.

One book, "Gladdys E. Muir, Professor, Peacemaker, Mystic," by Herbert Hogan.

One notebook containing schedules for special convocations, events and Values Ideas and the Arts programs beginning Winter Term 1960 and ending Spring Term 1979.

 

 
Perkins, John, Going Through Samaria: Convocation #25, 1976Convocation #25: Perkins, John Rev. Mr. John Perkins gives the address, "Going Through Samaria," 13 October 1976. 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs of Conductor, Arthur FiedlerMC2010/102 Photographs of Arthur Fiedler on the Manchester College campus when he came to direct the Manchester College String Festival. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
Presentation: Wright, Dr. NathanMC2011/73 

Dr. Nathan Wright, African-American leader, educator, and activist presents, "What Black Educators Are Saying."

 
President Helman: History of Manchester CollegeMC2011/27 

Helman opening Spring Term of the academic year.   The box is dated 1/29/1978. This could be wrong. The actual date could be 1/29/1979.  Helman states that the College is opening an anniversary year and that During the 1979 calendar year, MC will be observing its 90th anniversary.  1979 is an anniversary year.

 
President's Files: CommitteesMU2020/32 President Helman's committee files - in alphabetical order: AAFRO Program through topics such as Peace Studies, Professional Studies Committee, PERMABIX (dorm maintenance issues), Professional Studies - and then - 
Educational Frontiers Committee through Teacher Educaton Committee.
 
President's Files: HelmanMU2020/31 

Helman files: Alumni awards, Director of Alumni Affairs (1964-1983), Alumni Awards (1960-1967), Alumni Citations, Constituency Concerns, Plans for Cordier (construction/financing through dedication) - Focus on the Seventies Campaign - Selecting Presidential Medallions - Fund-Raising Survey Report (March 1970) - Uperclass Honors Scholarship (1956 - 1974) - Honorary Degrees (Committee Minutes 1955-1969)- Scholarships, "Fund for Negroes" - Letters to Congress (1980 -1981.Study of Liberal Arts II College - 90th Year Anniversary Celebration - PERC Building and Planning Committees - The President's Club.

 
President's Files: MardenMU2020/33 

Parker Marden materials: Memos, reports, faculty/staff news, hate-email, commitment to diversity, thoughts about September 11, campus telephone directory, student activity calendar, alumni hometown tour invitations, and much more.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Office: AssortmentMU2012/103 Box 5 A vast assortment of materials from the Office of the President, some confidential. 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/120 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations. Most pictures are from 1994 and include students,professors, and campus events such as Homecoming, May Day Weekend and Graduation. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/124 

Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Many pictures of students, events, and faculty/staff circa the mid to late 1990's.  Pictures from other years offer campus scenes, Fall 2003 Service Day at North Mandchester Historical Society, Fun Fest and more.

 
Recognition EventsMC2002/307 

Recognition Events Program Collection:

MAC Recognition Banquet (1986), President's Recognition Dinner (1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986), Secretaries' Luncheon (1977, 1980, 1981), Recognition Celebration for Helmans' 25th Anniversary (1981), Senior Recognition Day (1947), Recognition Event for Emerson Niswander (1980), Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony (1955), Recognition Banquet for President and Mrs. V.F. Schwalm (1956), Recognition Service for Otho Winger (1936), Recognitions Day (1961), Awards & Senior Recognition Convocation (1969), Awards Day (1959), Recognitions Chapel (1960).

 
RegistrarMC2008/23 Registrar' Office, September 1969: academic regulations and new grading system, 1969. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit MU2015/47a 

Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded - 1993 through 1996.

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47b Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded, VIA Credit Awarded - 1996 - 1999. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47c Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submissions Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded - Fall 1999 through Summer and Fall 2001.


 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47d 

Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Form, Incomplete Grade Submission, NR Grade Submission Forms, Convocation Credit Change, P/NP Cards - January and Spring 2002 through Summer, Fall 2003 and January 2004.

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47e Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submissions Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded Sheets - Spring and SUmmer 2004 through Summer 2006. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47f Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, R Grade Submission Request Forms, NR Grade Submission Request Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submission Forms - Fall 2006 through Summer and Fall 2010. 
Robinson, William: President, Convocation 1992MC2003/258 President William Robinson: Text of convocation, dated February 1992. 
Rupel, Esther and Annabel: CollectionMU2019/60 MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel 
Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

Decades of correspondence between Vernon Schwalm and Andrew Cordier. Cordier gives detailed accounts of behind-the-scenes activity at the United Nations during the Cold War, and the reader can watch the situation in the Congo unfold.  Cordier's role in the Cuban missile Crisis is described to Schwalm as are events on the Columbia University campus during a period of student uprising in the the 1960's. Cordier is always in the thick of things and his descriptions of political figures and events are intriguing.

 
Schweiker, Rabbi Peter, The Jew in America: Convocation Tape #67Convocation Tape #67: Schweiker, Rabbi Peter Rabbi Peter Schweiker talks about "The Jew in America," 26 November 1979. 
Seelman, Weaver: Nuclear Power Discussion WorkshopConvocation Tape #59b: Weaver, Seelman, Nuclear Power Discussion Workshop 

59b: Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Seelman Weaver #1, 27 March 1979, representing the opinion of the National Council of Churches Study on nuclear energy and other alternative energies.

 
Senior Series ConvocationSenior Series: Information For information on the "Senior Series Convocation," see See Values, Ideas, and Arts.  See also:  Oak Leaves 8 October 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.1; 11 February 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.1; 18 April 1991, p.5; 9 May 1991, p.1. 
Senior Series Convocations: Miller, LisaSenior Series: Miller, Lisa and More Information 

Lisa Miller, Senior Series Convocation, VHS tape converted to DVD-R 2010, Media Cabinet, IIS.

Lisa Miller, Senior Series Convocation 21, September 1992.

For more material related to "Senior Series Convocations," see: Manchester College Bulletin October 1977 p.5; Photo Box 33 & 49.

 
Senior Series Convocations: Petry, DanMC2010/22 

Dan Petry Senior Convocation 14 February 1977, Recording.

 
Slides, An AssortmentMC2010/77 

This is a true assortment of slides including but absolutely not limited to:

Campus and building shots, recruitment and publicity photos, construction, students and January term trips 1996, theater, radio station, Homecoming 1994, High School Band Day, children's gymnastics, Planned Giving presentation, fountain, Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home, Historic black and white shots including football, track, fountain, student with globe.

 
Soul Review: MU2018/102 Indiana University(perhaps) presents, Soul Review, 20 February 1983. 
Speakers and Performers at Mancheser College: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/74 Newspaper clippings related to speakers and performers sponsored by Manchester College: Carl Holl brings General Electric Company's "House of Magic" (undated), African American baritone, William Warfield (1963), the Four Freshman  (1963), Andrew Cordier (1963), Elizabeth Eiselen  (1963), Stanton Evans (1963), Mulford Sibley (1963), Dennis Baley (1963),  Albert Ravenholt, Joe Nixon, Clay Syler (1963), Harry Zeller (1963), Ernest Simmons (1963), Bruce Ergood (1963), Rev. John Sadiq (1963), Hollis Summers (1963) Willard Hanna (1963), Rabbii Maurice Davis (1963), Henry Steele Commager (1963), George Norris (1963),  Albert Ravenholt (1963), Ralph Shively (1963), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Theodore Hesburgh (1967), "Sons of Thunder" (1973), Robert Guralnick (1975?), Floyd Fithian, Senator Gene Snowden(1981),  Alice Friman (1985), Dr. John Robinson, Kathy Kelly, Dr. Eugene Roop, Dr. Thad Godish (1991), "Sounds of Hope" European concert tour group (1992), "Redcliff" (1992), Robert Channing  (1992), Steve Geyer (1992), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Eli Chacour "Blood Brothers" (1993), The Modernaires (1993), Greg Smith Singers (1993),  Bill Pelke (1993), Governor Robert Orr, Carlos Barbera and Giandomenico Picco  (1995), Heather Forest (1995), Chuck Collins (1996), Dr. Derek Penslar (1996), Dr. William Thomas (1996), "Prayer for World Peace" presented by Tibetan Buddhist (2003), Holocaust survivors share accounts (2003), Ferenc Miczlivetz (2003),Clyde Prestowitz (2004), Scott Rutter (2004).Zia Mian (undated). Nels Ferre, (undated). 
Studebaker, Ted: Memorial and BiographyMU2013/126 digital recording 

A memorial biography in tribute of MC alumnus, Ted Studebaker, a pacifist killed in 1971 while working with the people of South Vietnam.

 
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

A group of slides titled, "A year in the Life of Manchester College," 1984, digitized in 2014. Many of the images probably from 1983.

 
Students in the NewsMC2010/114 

Copies of newspaper articles featuring Manchester College students in the news!  Included are awards and special events the students received and participated in.

 
Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
Tanimato, Kiyoshi: A Message of Warning and HopeConvocation Tape #135: Tanimato, Kiyoshi 

Rev. Kiyoshi was a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima and worked with victims of the bomb.  He raised funds for the Hiroshima Maidens project in which women, severly burned by the bomb, received constructive surgery. He also raised funds for a peace center in Hiroshima. His message was delivered on 11 October 1982.

 

 

 
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
Turkel, Studs: Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, PhotographMC2008/128 

Studs Terkel photograph 1976 - 1977, Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture Convocation Speaker.

 
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Gregory, Dick, PhotographsMC2008/129 

Photos, negatives, and contact sheet of civil rights leader, comedian, and speaker at MC campus event, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, 1969.

 
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Jackson, Rev. Jesse, PhotographsMC2008/130 

Jackson, Rev. Jesse:  Photos from "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus. Manchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8/June 1969.   Campus Pastor, Robert Mock, is also included in one of these photographs.

 
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Nutcracker, 2012MU2016/39 Program for Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," excerpts from Act 2, performed by the Fort Wayne Ballet at Manchester University (2012) 
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public Program SeriesMC2009/117a,b Public Program: "La Boheme," 1959, newspaper articles with photos.  
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public Program SeriesMC2009/174 1963, "Othello," presented by The National Players, newspaper articles.  
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public ProgramsMC2002/278g Public Programs materials
Values, Ideas, & Arts, Convocations, Cinema Series, Schedules, Programs including Martin Agronsky as well as Opening Convo 2004 MC2004/355 

Values, Ideas, & Arts, Opening Convocations, Convocations, Cinema Series: Schedules, Listings and Programs, including"

  • 1967, Martin Agronsky, Washington Correspondent for CBS Radio and Television and Moderator of "Face the Nation."
 
Values, Ideas, and ArtsMC2002/278h 

Values, Ideas, and Arts records.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocation CommitteeMC2002/278e 

Values, Ideas, and Arts Records - Convocation Committee.  Payments made to convocation speakers during the 1990-1991 academic year.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1956-1969MC2002/278a 

Convocations 1956-1969:

  • Values, Ideas, and Arts Records
 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1970-1975MC2002/278b Convocation records 1970-1975. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1976-1983MC2002/278c Convocations 1976-1983, including program for the 90th Anniversary Convocation. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1984-1999 MC2002/278d 

Convocation records 1984-1999.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Honors ConvocationsMC2002/278f Values, Ideas, and Arts Records - Honors Convocations. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Opening Convocation, 2003MC2004/354 Opening Convocation, 3 September 2003. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Opening Convocation, 2007MC2007/168 Opening Convocation, 29 August 2007. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Sloane, Dr. William CoffinMC2009/195 

Convocation photographs from Rev. Dr. William Sloan Coffin's visit to Manchester College, March 1989.

 

 
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

 
Wallin, Dr. Franklin: New Call To Peacemaking, Convocation, 1978Convocation Tape 21 April 1978: Wallin, Franklin 

Dr. Franklin Wallin, President of Earlham College, give an address at the New Call to Peacemaking conference at Manchester College. In the address he talks about the paper and ideas behind the paper produced by the New Call to Peacemaking.

 
Weaver, Nuclear Discussion, National Council of Churches StudyConvocation Tape #59c: Weaver, Seelman, Nuclear Discussion, Panel 59c: Nuclear Discussion Workshop, National Council of Churches study part 2 with Seelman Weaver. 
Why I TeachMC2011/213 

A collection of short faculty speeches on the topic of why they chose to teach at Manchester College.  The presentations are dated from 1993 forwards through 2003.

 
Wu, Ningkun: ConvocationConvocation Tape # 442: Wu, Ningkun 

International Week Convocation speaker, 31 October 1994, Dr. Ningkun Wu.  1948 Manchester Alumnus, author, profesor.

 
Young, Andrew: Address for Cordier Auditorium MC2011/1 wave sound and MP4 

A video of Andrew Young speaking at the dedication of Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester College campus 23 September 1978. 

 
Young, Andrew: Commencement Address, 2000MU2012/28b Dr. Andrew Young presents the Commencement address, 2000. 

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
China Relief: Church of the BrethrenBC2014/12 

Narrative and video documentation of the mission and relief work conducted by the Church of the Brethren in the country of China from 1908 through 1951.

 
Civilian Public Service: Weldy, GilbertBrethren People File: Weldy, Gilbert 

Articles in the Brethren People File related to Gilbert Weldy, Manchester College alumnus, 1949, and CPS Smoke-Jumper:

  • Member Profile, Gilbert Weldy, "The National Smokejumper Association, Smokejumper," Quarterly Magazine, October, 2003.
  • "Some of My Life's Memories," by Gilbert R. Weldy, Written in 1998, Bloomington, Indiana.

See Also:  Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Manchester College Bulletin November 1976 p.3

 
West, Dan: InterviewsBC2017/26 "Dan West, Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews individuals about the life, faith, projects, and witness of Dan West, founder of Heifer Project. A set of transcripts is also included. 
 


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