Manchester University offers annual Empty Bowls event

North Manchester, IN (04/17/2024) — Manchester University will host its annual Empty Bowls event on Sunday, April 21.

Each year Empty Bowls raises money for a local organization or cause. This year, funds raised will go toward restoring the roof of Manchester's historic Petersime Chapel. The event will be held in the Chapel from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Soup will be served in bowls hand painted by Manchester students. The cost is $5 for students and children, $10 for MU colleagues and community members.

In addition to the meal, there will be performances from MU students and faculty. See the schedule below:

1:00 p.m. MU Student Jazz Combo Set 1

1:30 p.m. Professor Beate Gilliar: Dance and Poetics

2:00 p.m. MU Student Jazz Combo Set 2

This event is organized by Manchester's Peace Studies Institute.

For the media

The organizers are Katy Gray Brown, director of peace studies, and Libby Kreps, peace studies coordinator. They can be reached at klgraybrown@manchester.edu or eakreps@manchester.edu.

Manchester University, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., offers vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.

Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.

Manchester University

Manchester University offers annual Empty Bowls event

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