'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...
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...
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...
The 2018-19 Rockford University academic year begins with a formal convocation and remarks by President Eric W. Fulcomer. Held since 1851, this longtime tradition includes a faculty procession in full academic regalia.
Alexander is a faith-driven young man who has dedicated his life to motivating and inspiring others. His drive and determination helped him become a college football player when many believed that dream was impossible due to a car accident that left him paralyzed. During the session, he will tell his story and challenge those in...
Dark money. The name itself carries ominous undertones, undertones that critics of this relatively new campaign-finance phenomenon of hidden contributions claim to reflect a genuine threat to democracy. Its defenders argue that the dark money approach to funding political campaigns is merely an extension of Americans’ basic right to free speech. In this Constitution Day...
Adapted from Stephen King’s novel, Carrie focuses on an awkward teenage girl with telekinetic powers whose lonely life is dominated by her mother, an oppressive religious fanatic. Carrie tries in vain to escape her unhappy home life and be accepted by her schoolmates but to no avail. When she is grossly humiliated by her classmates...
