• FORUM: The Human Library

    Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    Join the volunteers from the Northern Illinois Chapter of The Human Library on Nov. 12 at 7 PM and gain access to "The Human Library". 

  • Women’s Suffrage Centennial 2020 Program and Celebration Parade

    Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    The event will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 18 in Maddox Theatre inside Clark Arts Center. Due to COVID-19, only 50 persons--presenters and invited guests--will be allowed inside the theatre. The community at large is encouraged to watch the one-hour program via Facebook Live @WSC2020IL.

  • Jane Addams Day of Service

    Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    In celebration of Rockford University’s own Jane Addams and her September birthday and to recognize the National Day of Remembrance on September 11, the Rockford University campus is coming together for a Day of Service on September 11. The day’s service opportunities will benefit local organizations including Rockford Rescue Mission, Wesley Willows Senior Living Community,...

  • National Voter Registration Day

    Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    Not sure if you're registered to vote? Still need to register? National Voter Registration Day is a day set aside to help you prepare for voting in November on election...

  • The Power of Women

    Zoom IL, United States

    A talk to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s right to vote and the struggle of local suffragists. Join the Jane Addams Center and the Rockford branch of AAUW for...

    Free
  • Meet Our Community Partners: Heartland Hospice

    Heartland Hospice will be our featured community partner on Feb. 10 (Wed.) at 12 noon for the first Meet Our Community Partners event of Spring 2021. Heartland Hospice Volunteer Coordinator...

  • Blood Drive hosted by JACCE and Lang Health Center

    Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    The Jane Addams Center and Lang Health Center are hosting a Blood Drive in coordination with the Rock River Valley Blood Center. Join us on April 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Regents Hall. We encourage all students, staff, and faculty to sign up and help save a life. Sign up to donate...

  • Jane Addams Day of Service

    Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    The Jane Addams Day of Service is a day where Rockford University students have the chance to go into the community and volunteer to make a difference. It is designed to honor the legacy of Jane Addams. For more information on how you volunteer please message the Jane Addams Center at jacce@rockford.edu.

    Free
  • Courageous Conversations: Critical Race Theory

    Fisher Memorial Chapel - Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

    Courageous Conversations: Critical Race Theory What is critical race theory, really? Why is critical race theory being attacked with such great acrimony? In recent months, a number of states have...