@manchester Newsletter Winter 2016

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Manchester adds PGx online degree

Manchester’s commitment to pushing academic horizons took a mighty bound forward in May, when MU became the first school in the nation to offer a dedicated master’s degree in pharmacogenomics, the revolutionary science matching individual genetics to medication requirements. Now Manchester is adding an online PGx master’s degree. Read about it here

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A cache of creches

Just in time for Christmas, here’s a video about the wonderful collection of creches donated to Manchester by Max ’55 and Joyce Wheeler ’56 Douglas

Manchester lands grant

Manchester recently received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women to support efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, and to enhance victim support. It’s the only school in Indiana to be awarded such a grant this year. Read more

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First pharmacy grads make
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Forget beginner’s luck. It’s beginner’s skill that has put Manchester’s first class of pharmacy graduates either into the workforce or completing additional post-graduate work with almost complete success. Check out the impressive numbers here

Join us in Alaska

If you’re the adventurous type, this trip’s for you. The Manchester Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise is Aug. 1-13, 2017, and includes Fairbanks, Juneau, Denali National Park, Glacier Bay, a Tundra Wilderness Tour, a train excursion to Anchorage and a seven-night Princess Cruise. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 888-257-2586 or alumnioffice@xgcr.net

Shop online at the Campus Store

Make every wish list complete and pick up your Manchester spirit items online at the Campus Store. Then enter the promo code ALUMNI16 at the checkout for a 20 percent discount on items not already marked down. Good through Dec. 31! 

Make a gift

It’s not too late to make a gift to Manchester before 2016 runs out. It’s easy! Just click on this link and fill in the form! 

Show your colors

Display your Spartan parent pride with a Manchester University license plate! Purchasing a Manchester license plate not only enables you to show your pride in your student’s education, but $25 will support networking events with alumni, scholarships, job shadowing experiences, and other student experiences outside the classroom.

You can purchase or renew your plate online. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 260-982-5223 or 888-257-2586 (ALUM).