BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rockford University - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rockford.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rockford University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20260203T214238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T214521Z UID:10011935-1770138000-1770145200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:IFTAR Dinner DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Ramadan with the Rockford University community at our Iftar Dinner\, an evening of connection and shared tradition. Join us from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in Regents Hall. This event is free and open to all students\, faculty\, and staff. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/iftar-dinner/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RAMADAN-2026-11-x-8.5-in.jpg GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20250220T144604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T144604Z UID:10011326-1741282200-1741287600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Ramadan Iftar Dinner - Breaking the Fast DESCRIPTION:Rockford University Arabs United and the Saudi Club invite the RU community to a special Ramadan Iftar Dinner on March 6 at 5:30 PM in Regents Hall. \nIftar is the evening meal where Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan\, a time of spiritual reflection\, fasting\, and community. This free event will feature a delicious buffet of authentic Middle Eastern dishes\, offering a chance to experience the traditions of Ramadan together. \nWe hope you’ll join us for an evening of good food\, cultural exchange\, and community! URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/ramadan-iftar-dinner-breaking-the-fast/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Iftar-March-6-1.png GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20240930T152348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152348Z UID:10010938-1728298800-1728306000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Japanese Origami Day DESCRIPTION:Students can stop by the origami table in the Den hallway to learn how to make an origami design from one of RU’s international Japanese students. \nAuthentic Japanese snacks and tea will also be available. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/japanese-origami-day/ LOCATION:Burpee Lower Hallway CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20240814T144156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T144156Z UID:10008442-1727110800-1727118000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Saudi National Day DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a celebration in honor of Saudi National Day. Students will share their culture\, holidays\, and delicacies with the campus. Admission is free for Students\, Staff\, and Faculty. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/saudi-national-day-3/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20191210T172158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T193955Z UID:10007875-1580403600-1580410800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Lunar New Year 2020 DESCRIPTION:The Rockford University Chinese Club and Office of Global Affairs will host Lunar New Year 2020 in Regent’s Hall\, Burpee Center on Thursday\, January 30 from 5-7 p.m.  \nThis year’s celebration promises some special treats with a gallery of hot pot\, hot and cold Chinese beverages\, paper cutting\, dumpling making\, and Chinese puzzles and games. Enjoy a sample of authentic Chinese food with beef\, chicken\, pork\, seafood\, and vegetarian options. Listen to live music sung by our very own Rockford University students. Learn about Chinese culture.  \nIn case of inclement weather\, the event will be held on Wednesday\, February 5.  URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/lunar-new-year-2020/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20190725T182330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T182330Z UID:10007821-1573585200-1573592400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:FORUM: The Human Library DESCRIPTION: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”.  \nThe Human Library is\, in the true sense of the word\, a library of people. Since 2000\, Human Library events have featured human beings serving as open books\, allowing interactive conversations that the audience would not normally have access to. Every human book from our bookshelf represents a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice\, stigmatization or discrimination because of their lifestyle\, diagnosis\, belief\, disability\, social status\, or ethnic origin. This interactive event will last at least 90 minutes; please plan accordingly.  \nPresented by volunteers from the Northern Illinois Chapter of The Human Library and in collaboration with the Office of Global Affairs and the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/forum-the-human-library/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Forum Series,Jane Adams Center for Civic Engagement (JACCE),Office of Global Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Forum-Series-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagment":MAILTO:jacce@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20181129T150721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T161923Z UID:10007761-1554570000-1554580800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:International Food Festival DESCRIPTION:Come join the International students at Rockford University as they prepare a wide variety of international dishes for the University’s annual International Food Festival. \nThis event will take place on Saturday\, April 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.\, doors open at 4:30 p.m.\, in Regents Hall\, 2nd floor\, Burpee Center. \nSponsored by Rockford University’s Multicultural Club and the Office of Global Affairs\, the International Food Festival features authentic recipes from over 33 countries like Denmark\, Germany\, Philippines\, Japan\, China\, Sweden\, Turkey\, Syria\, Italy\, Saudi Arabia\, Mexico and France. Members from the Multicultural Club will prepare foods so that visitors can taste home cooked meals from their countries. International entertainment is also planned so that guests can enjoy traditional song and dance while they eat. Rockford University is currently home to more than 112 international students representing 23 countries. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/international-food-festival-2/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20190305T220733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T220733Z UID:10007319-1552046400-1552050000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:International Women's Day DESCRIPTION:Think equal\, build smart\, innovate for change. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made\, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. \nPlease join the Rockford University UN Chapter in welcoming Judge Rosemary Collins who will speak on March 8 from 12-1 pm in Regents Hall. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/international-womens-day/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Jane Adams Center for Civic Engagement (JACCE),Office of Global Affairs,Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagment":MAILTO:jacce@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20190207T163307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T163307Z UID:10007779-1549904400-1549911600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Lunar New Year Celebration has been moved to Monday\, February 11 from 5-7 pm in Regents Hall.  \nDiscover the traditions\, dishes\, and drinks that are part of China’s most important holiday\, the Chinese New Year\, or Spring Festival. \nThe event includes authentic Chinese food\, including hot pot! \nOur Chinese students will give an amazing presentation and there will be performances and demonstration.  \nPlease join us for this FREE event! All are welcome. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/lunar-new-year-celebration/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Global-Affairs.jpg GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20181129T150950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T162851Z UID:10007248-1549558800-1549566000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Lunar New Year- Rescheduled Due to Weather Conditions DESCRIPTION:Lunar New Year event has been rescheduled to Monday\, February 11 due to weather conditions.  \nDiscover the traditions\, dishes\, and drinks that are part of China’s most important holiday\, the Chinese New Year\, or Spring Festival. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/lunar-new-year/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Global-Affairs.jpg GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20180927T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T183520Z UID:10007208-1541091600-1541102400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join Rockford University Spanish and Multicultural for a Day of the Dead Celebration. \nThis event is FREE to all Rockford University students\, faculty and staff. \nThere will be authentic Mexican food and a presentation on the history of the Day of the Dead Celebration. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/day-of-the-dead-celebration/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Clubs & Orgs,Office of Global Affairs,Student Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Global-Affairs.jpg GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20181012T135939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181012T135939Z UID:10007709-1540380600-1540386000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Sushi - Global Taste DESCRIPTION:Sodexo and the Office of Global Affairs have teamed up for a very special Global Taste on October 24 in the cafeteria from 11:30-1. \nSodexo is bringing a sushi expert to campus who will make 1000 pieces of sushi which will be served in the cafeteria during the lunch hour. \nOur two students from Japan will be on hand to demonstrate sushi making and will teach students\, faculty and staff how to make their own sushi. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/sushi-global-taste/ LOCATION:Cafeteria CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Office of Global Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Global-Affairs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20180420T150225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T151906Z UID:10007527-1524657600-1524661200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Council of Global Affairs Open Forum DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite the faculty to join us in a Council Global Affairs Open Forum on Wednesday\, April 25\, 12-12:50 p.m. in the Rare Book Room to discuss global initiatives in our classrooms and on campus. Please feel free to stop in for all or part of the discussion. We will cover these main areas: \n· The role of the Council Global Affairs (CGA) at RU. (5 min.)\n · Teaching a diverse student population in the classroom. (10 min.)\n · Integrating academics and co/extracurricular activities. (10 min.)\n · Facilitating global and cross-cultural experiences. (10 min.)\n · Questions and conclusions. (10 min.) \nIn preparation\, we ask that you please respond to the following two questions: ​ \nhttps://goo.gl/forms/yd0ROo6OvNO2jQeV2 \nWe invite you to respond to these questions even if you cannot make it to the Open Forum. Thank you. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/council-of-global-affairs-open-forum/ LOCATION:Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Office of Global Affairs GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T054342 CREATED:20180423T140655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T185101Z UID:10007529-1524589200-1524600000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Portillo's Fundraiser for RU Spain Trip 2018 - Tuesday\, April 24\, 5-8 p.m. DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, April 24\, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Portillo’s on State Street (6090 E. State Street) for a fundraiser for Rockford University’s Spain Trip 2018. Show this flyer on your smartphone for 20% of Tuesday evening’s proceeds to go to RU. \nTuesday\, April 24\, 2018\n5:00-8:00 p.m.\nPortillo’s\n6090 E. State Street\nRockford\, IL 61108 \nThank you! / Gracias! URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/portillos-fundraiser-for-ru-spain-trip-2018-tuesday-april-24-5-8-p-m/2018-04-24/ LOCATION:Portillo’s\, 6090 E. State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Office of Global Affairs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR