Rockford University

BSMS Spring Session 2 Grades Due
2017-04-17 | IL
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Guest Speaker on Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster
2017-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Scarborough Hall – Computer Lab D, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Laura Grube, Assistant Professor of Economics at Beloit College will visit Rockford University on Monday, April 17, and give a talk related to her book Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster: Lessons in Local Entrepreneurship. The talk will take place 2:00-2:50 in Scarborough 012. Everyone is welcome to attend!

From Tommy Guns to Tusks: 'Last Lecture' in Forum Series
2017-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Lynn Newhart will present “From Tommy Guns to Tusks: Organized Crime and the Exotic Animal Trade” on Tuesday, April 18, at 3 p.m. in Fisher Memorial Chapel.
While most of us know that organized crime is involved in drugs, weapons, and human trafficking, few of us realize the extent to which it is involved in trafficking of exotic animals. Dr. Newhart is going to discuss this lucrative trade for organized crime groups, explaining how they are involved, why they are involved and why this type of trafficking brings in billions of dollars a year.
The Last Lecture Series is meant as an honor to recognize a professor who is greatly admired by the campus community. By being honored, the professor is asked to give the lecture he or she would give if they knew it would be their last.
The forum series is open to the public and, with the exception of plays, are free of charge. Lectures and performances will take place on the Rockford University campus, 5050 E. State St., Rockford. Tickets are required for all events and can be obtained by contacting the Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu.

Student Showcase
2017-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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The Student Showcase is fast approaching on Wednesday, April 19! Do you need an academic poster printed?
We can do these large-format posters in Print Services for a very economical price starting at $10 for a 36″ x 48″ poster. Just visit the Print Services page on the Portal, choose the Large Format Printer form, make sure your poster is saved as a PDF sized accordingly, attach it to your form and submit. It’s that easy!
Please get your order in as soon as possible and do not wait until the last minute, as the volume of posters usually needed around this time is substantial.
Use your student ID as your account number on the form, and please allow us three to five business days for printing. We will email you when your order is ready for pickup, after which you may pay SAS and come get your poster!

Career Day 2017
2017-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A combination of Rockford University economics, business, and accounting faculty, community business leaders, and possibly some high school faculty members will rotate tables to enlighten high school students on how to build experience, prepare resumes, and discuss different types of positions within various types of businesses and industries.

Stress Free Zone
2017-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Lang Health Center for a stress relief workshop. Thursdays (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20) at 12 noon in the Lang Health Center. Join us each week for a different activity to relax and cope with stress. Ahhhhhhhhhhh I feel better already.

Register: Title IX Responsible Employee Training
2017-04-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Discrimination. This workshop will cover response, intervention, and referral for persons harmed or wrong as a result of sex and gender-based concerns, including harassment and retaliation. We will look beyond Title IX and other compliance areas to Creating a Responsive and Supportive Environment: Through Timely Responses, Equitable Processes and Support Services. Questions, contact Compliance and Title IX Officer, LaShun McGhee, 815-226-2842.

Before the Flood
2017-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
In this film Leonardo DiCaprio presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring due to climate change, as well as actions we can take to save the world!

BSMS Spring Session 3 Ends
2017-04-22 | IL

International Food Festival 2017
2017-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Save the date for this years International Food Festival which is a celebration of diversity of Rockford University where all students, staff , faculty and people from our community are welcome to attend to. There will be a lot of food from all around the world from good meat to vegetarian dishes. Also, you do not want to miss your chance to watch professional performances and live entertainment from different clubs and organisations.
Tickets for the festival on April 22 are $10 in advance or $12 at the event, with children’s tickets $5 in advance or $6 at the event. Doors open at 4:30 to whisk you around the world without leaving RU’s campus at 5050 E. State St., Rockford. For more information, contact 815-394-5112 or globalaffairs@rockford.edu.
