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MU | A r c h i v e s
Thanks to the Ulreys, Manchester constructed a new men’s
dormitory on the west side of campus, large enough to house
100 students. With Miriam’s blessing, Manchester named it Calvin
Ulrey Hall in honor of her husband.
The building served as a men’s dormitory until 1975 when it
was designated as the Living-Learning Center – an intentional
community for 36 men and 36 women designed to foster brother-
sister friendships in a family atmosphere. Living-Learning
Center residents often shared meals and participated in special
programming in which they explored human relationships and
timely social issues.
No longer a residence hall, “CU” now houses offices for
Human Resources, Advancement, Communication, Marketing,
Information Technology and others.
“The great private and church-related colleges of America owe
their life and existence to benefactors like Mr. Ulrey,” said an article
in the MC Bulletin, the precursor to Manchester magazine. “The life
and culture of America have been universally enriched by these
institutions.”
Help solve the mystery
We couldn’t get anyone to fess up to two campus pranks depicted in
our mystery photos in the Spring 2019 issue. Now we’re curious who
can provide more information about these photos: The top image
is from the 1950s and the other pictures four students looking at a
magazine in a residence hall room. If you have any information about
either photo, please let us know.
Contact Jeanine by email at [email protected] or by postal mail
at:
Jeanine Wine
Manchester University
Funderburg Library
604 E. College Ave.
North Manchester, IN 46962
By Melinda Lantz ’81
Opposite page: A young
Calvin Ulrey poses for a
photograph with relatives.
Left: Miriam Buck Ulrey
admires a rendering of Calvin
Ulrey Hall, a residence hall for
men constructed after World
War II. Manchester named
the building for Calvin, who
died in 1942.
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