Rockford University

DACA Town Hall
2017-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Participate in Conversations That Matter! Sara Dady from Dady & Hoffman Law Offices will facilitate a conversation and answer questions about DACA and its potential implications for our community. She will also offer potential options and actions to assist those who this may affect. To submit questions prior to the event, please email equitytraining@rockford.edu.

International Day of Peace: Jennifer Jordan
2017-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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 schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan, but has left a legacy tarnished by scandal after accusations of using charitable funds from his Central Asia Institute for personal gain. In addition to the screening, President Dr. Eric W. Fulcomer moderates an on-stage Q&A-style interview with Jordan.

A Cup of Awareness
2017-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle’s Sexual Health week! Come get some free punch on the quad by Burpee and learn how you can be sexually healthy! We’ll have candy and condoms and information! It’s time to get smart about your sexual health! Also, wear blue on Friday and you can get your Rock Solid card punched and be entered into a drawing for prizes!

Art Gallery Reception for "Surface Elements" with Stephen Cartwright
2017-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Public reception for Stephen Cartwright’s solo exhibition, “Surface Elements” at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center from 6-8 p.m. The artist will also be giving a public lecture in Art History Room 111 in the Clark Arts Center at 5 p.m.
For 18 years, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the realms of science and art. Using this and other self-recorded data, Cartwright creates bold, minimal landscape sculptures and digital media projects that explore topography, temperature, light, and movement.

BYOLunch Faculty Lunches
2017-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for this academic year’s weekly Faculty Lunches on Mondays, noon-12:50 p.m., in the President’s Dining Room in Burpee. Please note that the October 23 and 30 lunches will take place in the Rare Book Room of Colman Library, and that we will not meet for Faculty Lunches on the Mondays before Fall Break and Thanksgiving. Please see the complete list of dates and locations below.
Fall 2017 – Mondays, Noon-12:50 p.m.
Sept. 11, 18, 25 – President’s Dining Room
Oct. 2 & 9 – President’s Dining Room
Oct. 23 & 30 Rare Book Room
Nov. 6, 13, 27 & Dec. 4 – President’s Dining Room
Spring 2018 – All of the spring 2018 lunches will take place in the President’s Dining Room – Mondays, Noon-12:50 p.m.
Jan. 29
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
Mar. 5, 19, 26
Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7
Thank you!

Art Gallery Hours
2017-09-25 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Visit the gallery from 3-6pm to see Stephen Cartwright’s solo exhibition, “Surface Elements” at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center.
For 18 years, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the realms of science and art. Using this and other self-recorded data, Cartwright creates bold, minimal landscape sculptures and digital media projects that explore topography, temperature, light, and movement.

Scholarship Day
2017-09-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to come.
View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18

Rock Valley College and Rockford University Job and Internship Fair
2017-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rock Valley College PEC Building, 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, 61114
This bi-annual career fair is set up to connect students with employers in their field of study. It provides opportunities for internships, full time and part time employment and attracts employers in numerous different industries. This fair has opportunities for students looking to gain valuable experience, obtain a job upon graduating, and make money to help pay for college, or a combination of these.

Lottery Entry Deadline for TAP & Content Test Voucher
2017-09-27 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Education Students – Submit your ILTS Lottery entry form to Elizabeth Johnson-Lovett, Lang 105, by Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. in order to possibly win a $25 Voucher to be used towards payment of a TAP or Content Test.

Student Campus Climate Survey
2017-09-28 00:00 - 23:55 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A campus climate survey for all students of Rockford University will be conducted September 28-October 26, 2017. Students who complete the survey will have the chance to win various giveaways. Meet members of the campus climate survey working group at outreach days during the survey administration period.

Get Lit For Fitness!
2017-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This week is Health and Fitness week for Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle! Come to the quad between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 to Get Lit for Fitness! There will be a series of stations and activities available to illustrate different ways that students can get fit. Each student has the opportunity to complete the stations, and you can even choose to compete against others. Those with the best times and records for each station will receive prizes. We will also have music and yard games available if students want to just come hang out! Students can come and go all day. It’s a great way to learn about fitness and have some fun while we’re at it.

Last day to file pass/fail forms
2017-09-29 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18

'Come-UNITY' Explosion: Free concert Sept. 29
2017-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Sounds of Good News, Inc. is presenting a “Come-UNITY” Explosion concert on Friday, Sept. 29, at Rockford University’s Fisher Memorial Chapel. Listen and sing along to jazz and choir numbers and enjoy light refreshments from 6-9 p.m.
Donations and sales from CDs and DVDs will benefit the Young Eagles Success (YES) Club’s programming and workshops for children to young adults in the greater Rockford region.
For more information, call 815-914-1487, or visit yesclubcep.us.

BSMS Fall Session 1 Ends
2017-09-30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Fall Session 2 Begins
2017-10-02 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Honor Killings in the Modern World: Laila Anwarzai Ayoubi
2017-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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 of the International Women Award. Her 2015 novel, inspired by a student’s interest in the topic, is based on the true story of a young Pashtun girl trapped by cultural traditions in her Soviet-controlled country. Dr. Ayoubi holds a Ph.D. in philosophy in international relations from Preston University, a master’s in near Easter languages and culture from Indiana University, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in English from Martin University, and a bachelor’s in French and journalism from Kabul University.

Staff Meeting
2017-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal
2017-10-05 15:00 - 16:15, 2017-10-06 14:30 - 15:45, 2017-10-12 08:30 - 09:45 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 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 harassment, discrimination, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be directed to Compliance and Title IX Officer, LaShun McGhee, 815-226-2842.

Xanadu
2017-10-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2017-10-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2017-10-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2017-10-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Don’t miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates, leg warmers, Venice Beach, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same name.

Responsible Employee Training: New Employees
2017-10-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 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 harassment, discrimination, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This session is for New Employees of Rockford University who participated fall new employee orientation. Additional training information will be provided when you register. Contact, equitytraining@rockford.edu if you have questions.

Midterm Exams
2017-10-11 00:00 - 2017-10-17 23:30 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal
2017-10-11 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 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 harassment, discrimination, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be directed to Compliance and Title IX Officer, LaShun McGhee, 815-226-2842

Homecoming@Reunion
2017-10-13 - 2017-10-14 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Save the date: Reunion 2017
October 13 and 14, 2017
When were you last on campus? Has it been 5, 10, 25 or even 50 years? However long it may have been, now is the time to start thinking about your return to Rockford for a weekend with fellow Regents, current students and favorite faculty.
We hope you will join us for a weekend of celebrating being a Regent! We look forward all the activities including campus tours, musical performances, sporting events, award presentations, Golden Grad celebrations, lectures, and an appearance from mascot Reggie the Regent. We hope you will be able to join us. Online registration and registration brochure will be available soon.
Special weekend activities will revolve around the classes listed below, but everyone is welcome! If you would like to become more involved and help create a fun-filled and meaningful time for your class, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu, 815-394-5111 or register online.
Class of 1967 celebrates their 50th reunion!
Class of 1992 celebrates their 25th reunion!
While the above classes will be celebrating specific reunion years, Homecoming@Reunion is open to everyone!

Rockford City Dance Festival
2017-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford City Dance Festival, now in its fourth year, brings together professional and pre-professional dance companies from Rockford and the surrounding area, performing original modern and ballet dance. Featured artists include Rockford University’s Orchesis Dance Company, Bad Wolf Dance Theatre, Without Shoes Modern Dance Company, Maria Castello and Jacques Saint-Cyr, and more.

Homecoming Game
2017-10-14 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
