Spiritual Life Leader Melanie Nord announces fall lecture series. Four “Big Why” Lectures are planned for 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 29 through Nov. 19, in the Event Center. Enriching our lives by facing some of life’s and our community's big questions head on, we’ll host local leaders who will help us think deeply about topics that affect our personal lives and our Manhattan community. Session one is "Why is Grief so Complicated?" presented by Nate McClendon.