Rockford University

Virtual Bachelor’s Degree Completion Information Sessions
2020-11-10 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host Bachelor’s Degree Completion Information Sessions via webinar on Tuesday, November 10 from 12-12:45 p.m. or 5:30-6:15 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Rockford University’s Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs in Business Management or Accounting Studies is encouraged to attend.
Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the programs helps advance career opportunities, including details on program and admission requirements, and testimonials.There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/busnsession to reserve a spot today.
The session will be a webinar through Zoom. The Zoom Meeting Room link will be provided after registration.

Virtual Career Fair Prep Zoom Workshop
2020-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Get help with Resume Writing, Tips & Tricks for a Virtual Career Fair, and Q&A from Career Services experts at Rockford University and Rock Valley College! Attend a workshop and prepare for the upcoming Virtual Career Fair on Monday, November 16.
Wednesday, November 4 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 995 7264 4642
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Tuesday, November 10 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 982 4793 8417
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ACI Virtual Work and Life Skills Boot Camp
2020-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) Virtual Work and Life Skills Boot Camp: Who am I? Where am I going? How will I get there?
Friday, November 13, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
FREE to all RU Students, Faculty, Staff, & Alumni! Attend part or all of the event; it is Zoomed to you!
Understand how liberal arts studies translate into the workplace, how campus activities build a marketable resume and how to create your job search toolbox.
• Workplace Uses of Your Liberal Arts Education: Nancy E. Arnesen, PhD, Professor of English, North Park University considers how liberal arts education interacts with a satisfying career, why employers often value liberal arts graduates, and how to leverage the workplace competencies that a liberal arts education provides.
• Your Career Path Tool Box – College Experiences that Promote Job Search Success: Melissa Muth Martinez, Student Success Coordinator, Maria Gutierrez, Associate Director of Career Development & Student Success, Dominican University, explore the group activities, leadership positions, jobs, coursework and projects that can translate into a winning resume for entry level work.
• Your Career Path Tool Box – Resumes, Elevator Speeches and Other Tools of the Career Development Process: Emmanuel Ndifor, Head of Growth at Upkey, will walk participants through Upkey’s resume building resource and other useful tools from Upkey’s web-based, interactive service, designed to support professional success and dramatically improve the chances of career placement after graduation.
• Becoming – Growing Beyond the Labels of “Low-Income, First-Generation or Student of Color” to Career Success: Jessica Brown, Dean of Student Services, Engagement & Leadership, Eureka College, moderates a panel of early career men and women who explain how they decided who they were, what they wanted, and how to get it.
• Financial Literacy Session: Building Credit: PNC Bank’s financial wellness team explains the how’s and why’s of credit – so students are ready to take charge of their “credit life” even before they graduate.
Attend all or part of the day as your schedule permits. Sessions will be “locked” 10 minutes after they begin, so please be prompt. All sessions will be recorded and will be available to students at ACI member institutions after the Boot Camp.
Register by November 11 at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EerxfxTFTR-8IHyu6ejJpg
For more information, contact: cmorales@acifund.org or careers@rockford.edu

Virtual Job and Internship Fair
2020-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University and Rock Valley College present a Virtual Job & Internship Fair! Join us on Monday, November 16 from 2-4pm at rockvalleycollege.edu/careerfair to research career and internship opportunities and chat LIVE with employers!

Full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities are available
Meet employers LIVE over Zoom – a great networking opportunity
For all RU majors and career paths – it’s easy, interactive, and rewarding
The full event will occur at rockvalleycollege.edu/careerfair
Preview all job opportunities and apply on-the-spot

Attendees are strongly encouraged to have a resume ready to send and dress in professional attire if they plan to chat (live) with an employer.
Resume assistance is available by contacting RU Career Services at careers@rockford.edu.

Virtual MBA Information Session
2020-11-17 12:00 - 12:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host two virtual MBA information sessions on Tuesday, November 17 from 12-12:45 p.m. and from 5:30- 6:15 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Rockford University’s MBA program is encouraged to attend. Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the University’s MBA program helps advance career and leadership opportunities, including details on available program concentrations, admission requirements, and testimonials.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the MBA information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/mbainfosession to reserve a spot today.
Zoom Meeting Room link will be provided after registration.

Cans Across Conference - Pie in the Face
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Coaches will be nominated by students during the week of November 9th – 13th.
The top 6 coaches will move forward with voting.
The top 3 coaches to receive votes (a vote is canned goods placed in a box at Seaver) will get a pie in the face on November 19th at 4pm at Regents Hall.

Virtual Thanksgiving Cooking Class
2020-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. CST for a fun seasonal cooking class! Rockford University & Sodexo Executive Chef Bryan will demo how to cook his family favorites for the upcoming holidays, including:
Teresa’s Sweet Potato Pie: Bryan’s mom’s own version of a Southern favorite. Traditional sweet potato pie but with a twist – buttery graham cracker crust.
Mommas Banana Pudding: A holiday staple made in his family’s own creamy and delicious way. So easy you won’t believe it!
Register today!

A Black Lives Matter Lesson Plan: One Teacher's Story
2020-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come listen to Burlington, WI teacher, Melissa Statz share her story from deciding to teach a BLM lesson to her 4th graders to community backlash and her ongoing work.
This event is not just for educators! We invite the entire RU community to listen to a story of anti-racist activism.
NBC Article
Join the ZOOM here

Thanksgiving Holiday-no classes/offices closed
2020-11-25 08:00 - 2020-11-27 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2020-21.

December Recognition
2020-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Holiday Break-no classes/offices closed
2020-12-24 08:00 - 2021-01-03 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
University offices will be closed from Thursday, December 24- Sunday, January 3 in observance of winter break.
Normal office hours will resume on Monday, January 4.

Martin Luther King Day-no classes/offices closed
2021-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The University offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King day.

Charter Day
2021-02-01 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This year’s Charter Day commemorates the 174th anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University.

Last Lecture: "Creativity, Crisis, and Why Our Imaginations Matter" by Dr. Marilen Loyola
2021-02-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on February 1 at 4 p.m. to hear Dr. Marilen Loyola present her “Last Lecture” via Zoom.
The Last Lecture is part of the Spring Forum series at the University and provides an opportunity for students to nominate a member of the faculty to deliver his or her ‘last lecture’ as the University nears the end of its academic year. Although this year, it’s the non-forum series, Dr. Loyola will present on “Creativity, Crisis, and Why Our Imaginations Matter.”
The Last Lecture series at Rockford University was inspired by Randy Pausch. Dr. Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University from 1997 to his death in 2008. Before his death, he was asked to give the students his Last Lecture. Dr. Pausch delivered a laugh-filled session of teaching stories, about going after your childhood dreams, and helping others achieve theirs. The Last Lecture Series has been made possible through the generosity of the Father Robert J. Verstynen Trust; honoring Rockford University faculty members for their years of teaching and example of lifelong learning.
Registration is not required for this event, just use this Zoom link on Monday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.

Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
2021-02-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Each Wednesday from 11 am – 2 pm, you are invited to come by the Burpee Student Center Den for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council. We hope to see you there! As always, masks and social distancing are required. Please bring your Student ID to check in to this event.

RU Career Closet Launch Day
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The RU Career Closet is presented by the Rockford University’s Career Development Department.
What is the RU Career Closet?
The Career Closet is a place where Rockford University Students can find professional clothing for FREE! The Career Closet is donation-driven and designed specifically for RU students who are looking for professional clothing to wear for an interview or for their first day on-the-job. The closet includes professional clothing of all types: dress pants, shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts, ties and MORE!
How does it work?
Each student will be allowed one outfit per semester and will need to show their Rockford University ID before looking through the Career Closet. Would YOU like to take a look at what the Career Closet has to offer? Make an appointment by emailing careers@rockford.edu or by attending our open hours during lunch.
When is it open, and where is it located?
The Career Closet is located in the Grace Roper Lounge of the Burpee Student Center. Visit it in February during the following dates and times:

Wednesday, February 3 (12-1pm) – Grace Roper Lounge, Burpee Student Center
Wednesday, February 10 (12-1pm) – Grace Roper Lounge, Burpee Student Center
Wednesday, February 17 (12-1pm) – Grace Roper Lounge, Burpee Student Center

Can I donate to the RU Career Closet?
Yes! We accept donations year-round. New or like-new professional clothing can be taken to the Student Life Suite of the Burpee Student Center. Please ensure that they are clean, unwrinkled, and in new or like-new condition. Dress shoes will only be accepted in new condition. Contact Career Development at careers@rockford.edu with any questions.

Innovation Israel Informational Session
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Burpee Regents, 5050 East State Street, Burpee, ROCKFORD, 61108-2311
Israel not on your “bucket list”? Maybe it should be…We are all entrepreneurs at heart, after all, we began as a country of hunters and gatherers.
On Wednesday, February 3, and Thursday, February 4, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. in Regents Hall, Dr. Renee Just will lead an informational session about Innovation Israel.
Please stop by to learn more about this amazing May 2022 study abroad opportunity!
If you use Google or the real-time driving app Waze, like amazing food, have out of the box ideas, enjoying exploring, have never been out of the country, think walking in history might be cool, or simply want to know more: join us next week to learn more!
You will quickly learn that the driving force behind every entrepreneur is their mindset. You don’t need to invent the next million-dollar product or even want to open a business to explore. Open your mind, tap into your wanderlust and join us!!

Online Brown Bag – Dr. Mary Weaks-Baxter and Dr. Belinda Wholeben present “Jane Addams’ Education at Rockford Female Seminary”
2021-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
On Monday, February 8, at 3 p.m., Dr. Mary Weaks-Baxter, Andrew H. Sherratt College Professor and Director of the Jane Addams Center, and Dr. Belinda Wholeben, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Founding Director of the Jane Addams Center, will present “Jane Addams’ Education at Rockford Female Seminary,” a talk on Addams’ education and experiences at Rockford Female Seminary (now Rockford University) and the influence of those years on Addams’ work at Hull House in Chicago.
Please use the following link: https://alumlc.org/rockford/5922.

Meet Our Community Partners: Heartland Hospice
2021-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
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 and Rockford University alum Pam Ward-Carr will join us to talk about the work of Heartland Hospice and ways we at RU can help support that work. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend to learn more about service, CBL, and internship opportunities with Heartland Hospice.
Follow this link for the Zoom invite to the event.
For more details, contact the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement at JACCE@rockford.edu.

RU Career Closet & Professional Headshots
2021-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The RU Career Closet is presented by the Rockford University’s Career Development Department. It is located in the Grace Roper Lounge of the Burpee Student Center.
What is a Professional Headshot?
A professional headshot is a photograph you use to create a personal brand of who you are. Professional headshots focus on your upper body, including your head and shoulders. Your professional headshot can be used for LinkedIn, your email account, your social media profile picture, online portfolios you may have, or your Zoom, Google, or Skype account for video interviews.
How can I get a Professional Headshot?
As a bonus for registering for upcoming Career Exploration & Job Fair, students can get a FREE professional headshot! To register for the fair, go to rockford.edu/careerfair or register on-the-spot during the RU Career Closet event.
What do I wear for my Professional Headshot?
Dress how you would for an interview for a job in your field.
What is the RU Career Closet?
The Career Closet is a place where Rockford University Students can find professional clothing for FREE! The Career Closet is donation-driven and designed specifically for RU students who are looking for professional clothing to wear for an interview or for their first day on-the-job. The closet includes professional clothing of all types: dress pants, shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts, ties and MORE!
How does it work?
Each student will be allowed one outfit per semester and will need to show their Rockford University ID before looking through the Career Closet. Would YOU like to take a look at what the Career Closet has to offer? Make an appointment by emailing careers@rockford.edu or by attending our open hours during lunch.
When is it open, and where is it located?
The Career Closet is located in the Grace Roper Lounge of the Burpee Student Center. Visit it in February during the following dates and times:

Wednesday, February 10 (12-1pm) – Grace Roper Lounge, Burpee Student Center
Wednesday, February 17 (12-1pm) – Grace Roper Lounge, Burpee Student Center

Can I donate to the RU Career Closet?
Yes! We accept donations year-round. New or like-new professional clothing can be taken to the Student Life Suite of the Burpee Student Center. Please ensure that they are clean, unwrinkled, and in new or like-new condition. Dress shoes will only be accepted in new condition. Contact Career Development at careers@rockford.edu with any questions.

Men Of Color Mentors Share "A Walk Through History"
2021-02-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
“Black History is American History.” Men of Color Mentors are excited to be celebrating historical black figures, events, and culture that have influenced American society.
Take a Walk Through History in the Burpee Student Center.

CCCI CareerFest
2021-02-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
As a part of the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCI), Rockford University students and alumni have access to CareerFest, its Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair.
About CareerFest 2021:
The 32nd Annual CareerFest is planned for Friday, February 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. via Handshake. CareerFest will include local and regional employers offering internships, and full-time positions in business, government, healthcare, manufacturing, non-profits, science, and social services.
Using an online platform, students will be able to meet with employers and hiring organizations at their virtual booths through 1-1 sessions and interviews.
If you are a student seeking full-time or internship opportunities plan to participate in CareerFest. With a chance to connect with employers in a variety of career fields including business, government, and non-profits who value the skills and experiences unique to students from small, private liberal arts colleges.
To Register (Registration Deadline is 2/10/2021):

Access the fair through Handshake’s Open Network: https://www.joinhandshake.com/
Complete your free profile; search for your institution (Rockford University)
You will now have access to jobs, internships, and public career events
Under Events/Career Fairs, search and register for CareerFest 2021 (CCCI- College Career Consortium of IL)
Review all employers and opportunities
Sign up for employer sessions in advance. You can only attend sessions you registered for. Learn more here.
If you sign up for employer sessions that conflict with a class, please check with your professor ahead of time.
Update your profile. Some employers set qualifications to define which students can register for their sessions. To ensure you qualify for employer sessions, make sure you have filled out the following fields on your profile:

School year, major and GPA, which can be found on your profile
Work authorization status, which can be found on the Privacy & Settings page

Questions?
Contact RU Career Development at careers@rockford.edu.

Non-Forum Series: "A Reckoning of Political Misperceptions: The Psychological Origins of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol" by Dr. Ian Anson
2021-02-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Ian Anson will present “A Reckoning of Political Misperceptions: The Psychological Origins of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol” as part of our Non-Forum Series for the Spring 2021 semester.
Join us on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. There is no formal registration.
Talk Description:
On January 6, 2021, a group of Americans stormed the U.S. Capitol, attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election by force. This event rattled Congress, captured headlines, and left many Americans with a newfound sense of dismay. How did it all come to this?
Political psychologists have devoted decades to understanding why and how Americans develop—and act upon—fringe political beliefs. In this presentation, I review recent advances in the fields of misinformation, polarization, and motivated reasoning. In doing so, I explain how ordinary Americans can develop dangerous misperceptions, why such misperceptions are difficult to correct, and what these trends portend for future political movements in the United States.
Bio:
Ian Anson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at UMBC in Baltimore, Maryland. He joined the department in 2015, after completing a Ph.D. in Political Science and an M.S. in Applied Statistics at Indiana University-Bloomington. Ian’s research primarily investigates partisan motivated reasoning, a phenomenon that causes Republicans and Democrats to maintain diverging views of political and economic reality. His other work addresses diverse topics in public opinion, political psychology, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Recently, Ian was honored to receive UMBC’s CAHSS Early-Career Faculty Excellence Award.

Rock Solid Success Workshop – Note-Taking Strategies
2021-02-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) is excited to present another Rock Solid Success Workshop titled: Essential Note-Taking Skills. The purpose of this workshop is to promote academic success through various note-taking methods. CLS will host this event on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a VIRTUAL event, and the Zoom Meeting ID for participants to join is 934 0567 7675.
The attached flyer provides more information on guest speakers who have shown student leadership across campus, as well as the date, time, and a QR code for the Zoom meeting. Speakers with diverse majors will share what they have found to work and will share note-taking strategies for a broad range of learners. Study table hours are available for participants who attend the entire session.

Black History Month Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
2021-02-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Each Wednesday from 11 am – 2 pm, you are invited to come by the Burpee Student Center Den for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council. We hope to see you there! Activities this week include coloring pages, stickers, and iron on decals which celebrate Black History, Hope, & Peace. Snacks this week will feature baked goods from a local Black-owned business. As always, masks and social distancing are required. Please bring your Student ID to check in to this event.

RU Career Closet & Professional Headshots
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Online Brown Bag - Dr. Kyle Stedman presents Writing Workshop (1 of 2): "Designing Informal, Exploratory Writing Assignments"
2021-02-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Kyle Stedman, Associate Professor of English, presents Teaching Writing Workshop 1 of 2: “Designing Informal, Exploratory Writing
Assignments.” This online event is free and open to the public. Please use the following link to register: https://alumlc.org/rockford/6229.
Contact Dr. Loyola (mloyola@rockford.edu) or Dr. Erdem (oerdem@rockford.edu) for more information.

Craft & Snack - Glitter Bottles
2021-02-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by the Burpee Student Center Den every Wednesday from 11 am- 2 pm for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council! On February 24th we will be making colorful glitter bottles to help you destress! We will also have free healing crystals for you to take home to help you set intentions for positive changes in your life. We hope to see you there! As always, masks and social distancing are required.

RU Career Exploration & Job Fair
2021-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
RU/RVC Career Exploration & Job Fair – Spring 2021

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 1-3PM via Zoom
Rockford University and Rock Valley College present a Virtual Career Exploration & Job Fair! Join us on Wednesday, February 24 from 1-3pm to explore career opportunities and chat LIVE with employers. Learn more about the event and participating employers by visiting www.rockford.edu/careerfair.

Register Here to Participate! (Zoom link for the event is sent after you register)

There are two parts to this virtual event:
1-on-1 Employer Appointments (1-2pm) – RU&RVC Students/Alumni Only

Pre-register for a 10-minute appointment with employers of your choosing
Pre-submit a resume for employers to review (optional!)
Scheduling an appointment is strongly encouraged for job-seekers, internship-seekers, and students/alumni looking to make a strong professional impression with attending employers
Appointment slots are limited; register early to secure your spot

Career Exploration Hour (2-3pm) – RU&RVC Students/Alumni, Community Job-Seekers

Meet employers LIVE over Zoom – a great networking opportunity!
Freely explore part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities
Learn more about industries you’re interested in
For all majors and career paths – it’s easy, interactive, and rewarding

Attendees are strongly encouraged to have a resume ready to send and dress in professional attire if they plan to chat (live) with an employer. Resume assistance is available by contacting RU Career Services at careers@rockford.edu.
PRE-REGISTER TODAY!
The Career and Internship Fair is open to all Rockford University and Rock Valley students and alumni, as well as job-seekers in the greater Rockford area. Pre-registration is required for scheduling a 1-on-1 Employer Appointment and for Career Exploration attendees.
Have a question? Contact Career Services at 815-226-4022 or careers@rockford.edu

Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847
2021-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847.
