Author, medical doctor, air force veteran and inspirational expert Clarence Lee provides encouragement and motivation to all students as they pursue their studies at RU. Dr. Lee, CEO of a personal development brand, is a frequent columnist with two published books, and has appeared as an on-air TV health expert in segments on ABC, NBC...
Rockford University commemorates the 1787 anniversary of the adjournment of the Constitutional Convention with a visit from 1987 RU alumnus Judge Iain D. Johnston, who serves the Northern District of Illinois’ Rockford-based Western Division. Judge Johnston was captain of the Regents soccer team and furthered his education at University at Buffalo and The John Marshall...
Award-winning author, filmmaker and screenwriter Jennifer Jordan joins RU for a screening of her new documentary “3000 Cups of Tea: The Mission and the Madness,” which addresses allegations made by television news magazine 60-Minutes against philanthropist Greg Mortenson. Author of bestselling book Three Cups of Tea, Mortenson rose to prominence on a mission to build...
Dr. Laila Anwarzai Ayoubi, associate professor at Martin University and adjunct professor at Butler University in Indianapolis, discusses her new book, Niki’s Honor, a powerful story about honor killing practices still occurring in many parts of the world against girls and women. The author, a former journalist and diplomat from Afghanistan, is a past recipient...
'War! What is it Good for?' Phi Beta Kappa Speaker Price V. Fishback Monday, November 13, 4 p.m. Fisher Memorial Chapel Is war good for the economy? Many people seem to think so, and they often cite the American experience during World War II as an example: “World War II brought us out of the...
Cash advancements and credit cards are readily available to us, but do consumers really understand the costs that come with convenience? We evaluate the true cost of borrowing by examining credit card offers, payday loans, and other fast-cash methods that are popularly advertised to college students. Judge Thomas Lynch, who in 2012 was appointed to...
Experts in sport and recreation management—including representatives from the Rockford Park District, Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority, Rockford sports teams like the IceHogs and Aviators, and brands beyond from Madison and Chicago—will answer questions and share their tips for career success. This annual event is organized by members of Professor Jason Hunter’s Senior Seminar...
Holocaust Memorial Day with Survivor Eva Kor Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m. Regents Hall - Burpee Center Rockford University’s Forum Series is partnering with the Jewish Federation of Rockford for a 2018 Yom Hashoah Memorial Observance program. Our featured speaker is Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of the Holocaust, a forgiveness advocate, and a revered...
Please join us for this year's Last Lecture, presented by Dr. Tara Wood, Assistant Professor of English.
Nationally recognized consultant, scientist, science educator, and higher education leader Dr. Karen Kashmanian Oates discusses how the power of science for our democracy has required us to shift from an inert learning environment to one that actively engages students.
