Homecoming Weekend

Homecoming Schedule

*Please note the schedule is subject to change. Please continue to check back for updates and further information!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

9:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.| CLASSES OPEN.
Full schedule at check-in.
Join current RU students for class with a variety of options available.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.| “BEHIND-THE-SCENES” TOUR OF MADDOX THEATRE.
Clark Arts Center
Meet in the Maddox Theatre lobby.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.| SPANISH COFFEE HOUR.
Hispanic and Cultural Lounge, Scarborough Hall 205
With Dr. Yoandy Cabrera Ortega, Chair of the Department of Languages, Philosophy, Religion, and Cultures & Assistant Professor of Spanish and Classics.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

8:30 a.m. | CHECK-IN & HOSPITALITY CENTER OPEN.
Lobby of Burpee Center
Get your check-in packet, gift bag, and complimentary snacks and beverages.
Signage with alternative registration locations outside of this time slot will be available on-site.

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | CLASSES OPEN.
Full schedule at check-in.
Join current RU students for class with a variety of options available.

12:00 p.m. | GOLDEN GRADS LUNCHEON.
Regents Hall
Join us to celebrate current and past Golden Grads with President Dr. Patricia Lynott. Current and previous Golden Grads (those of classes 1975 and older) join us for free. All other alumni and guests are $20. Registration required.

2:00 p.m. | OFFICE OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS OPEN HOUSE.
Office of Global Affairs, Second Floor of Burpee
RU alumni will have a chance to see the world through the eyes of RU international students.

3:30 p.m. | STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY WITH PRESIDENT LYNOTT AND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING.
Maddox Theatre
University President Dr. Lynott gives a State of the University address, along with the brief Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association.

5:00 p.m. | COCKTAIL HOUR.
Regents Hall
Mingle with alumni and guests at this cocktail hour with cash/card bar. Registration required.

6:00 p.m. | ALL-ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER.
Regents Hall
Join Alumni and Friends at our annual Awards dinner. Celebrate the accomplishments of RU Alumni while visiting with friends old and new. Registration required. $40.

8:00 p.m. | CLASS OF 1975 “TAPE DANCE.”
Regents Hall
*Start time is flexible. Following the Alumni Award Dinner, join the class of 1975 for a “Tape Dance” in Burpee featuring dance hits from the 70s! Event is free to attend with a cash/card bar.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

10:00 a.m. | MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Fisher Chapel
Come and remember those alumni who are no longer with us. A complimentary coffee and tea service will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. | HOMECOMING TAILGATE.
Parking Lot A
Join the party! Multiple departments and clubs from across campus will hosts tents full of food, fun, and games at this massive tailgate party to celebrate the Homecoming Football Game. (See Our Tailgating Policy)

1:00 p.m. | HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME.
Sam Greeley Field
Cheer on the Regents as they play against Lakeland University. $5 entry fee.

Saturday Evenings | CLASS REUNIONS!
Is your class celebrating a special year? Or just loves to hang out together? The Office of Advancement & Alumni would love to help you connect with your classmates to get together for dinner or drinks in Rockford to reconnect and remember. Email alumni@rockford.edu if you’d like to help organize something for your class.

OPEN ALL WEEKEND:

Disc Golf Course |  Enjoy the 19-hole disc golf course throughout the weekend! Course map available at Check-In.

Campus Spirit Shop | Stock up on all your Rockford University (and some Rockford College!) gear at Reggie’s Corner, located on the first floor of the Burpee Student Center.

Self-Guided Walking Tour | Tour books for a self-guided walking tour of campus are available at Check-In.