Charter Day Convocation Ceremony
2025-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Charter Day Convocation Ceremony presents: We Are A College At War, featuring a dramatic reading from the chapter entitled, “Rescue Stories.”

Ramadan Iftar Dinner - Breaking the Fast
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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.
Iftar 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.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of good food, cultural exchange, and community!

Faculty Workshop: Social Emotional Learning
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Map Room – Howard Colman Library
Calling all faculty: join us on Wednesday, March 19th at 12pm in the Howard Colman Library Map Room as Dr. Mallori Sage hosts a workshop on Social Emotional Learning.

Volleyball Tournament presented by Fellowship of Christian Athletes
2025-03-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
FCA will be hosting our volleyball tournament on Sunday, March 30 from 7-10 pm in Seaver Gym. Each team will be guaranteed two games in a double elimination bracket style competition. Teams will need minimum of 2 women and no more than 3 RU volleyball players. Sign up for teams will be done using the QR code on our Instagram (link will also be in our bio) or the TVs around campus. You can also show up and be put on a team. We will be printing posters out for around campus. We will also have pizza, chips, and water. There will be random raffles at the end of the night with gift cards worth a total of $1000. All are welcome to join us for some fun!!!

International Food Festival
2025-04-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Rockford University Burpee
This annual and signatory event will feature over twenty countries represented by RU students, staff and faculty. Visitors will celebrate the Historical Events and Eras of each country in Around the World. Enjoy cuisine from many countries around the globe prepared by RU’s very own Chef David at the international dinner. Participate in the joy of the flag parade as each country representative waves their flag to the sounds of their national anthem.

Brown Bag Presentation: Cybersecurity for Everyone
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Map Room – Howard Colman Library
Cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for IT professionals; it’s a personal responsibility for anyone using digital tools and platforms. 95% of cybersecurity incidents are primarily due to human error. Attacks include phishing scams, weak passwords, or sending sensitive data to the wrong person. This training will provide practical strategies to identify and effectively respond to common online threats. The primary objective is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself in the digital environment.

Finishing Strong - Final Exam Success Tools
2025-04-09 12:00 - 12:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
50 minute Success Workshop to help students begin their preparation for their final exams, papers and projects. Hosted in The HUB (library) – Map Room.

Honors Day
2025-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Choir Concert
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Choir Concert
May 2, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Timm Adams
More details to be announced! These once-a-semester concerts feature Rockford University choirs.

2025 Commencement
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford, 61101, United States
Congratulations to our 2025 Graduates!
Rockford University’s Graduation Ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 10, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.
The ceremony will be live-streamed and will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Graduates confirmed to walk in the ceremony should visit Reggie’s Corner to obtain their regalia.
Ticket pick up for confirmed walkers will be available beginning April 30 in Nelson Hall.
Please see the commencement website for more specific details.

Master of Science in Data Science Information Session
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
During this virtual information session learn about the new Master of Science in Data Science and your next steps to earn it.
Use the link below to register. You will receive an email the day of the session with the log-in information.

Graduate Programs in Education Information Session
2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
During this virtual information you will learn about how to become a teacher if you already have a Bachelor’s degree or if you are already a licensed teacher learn about earning a Master’s degree or an additional Endorsement.
Use the link below to register. You will receive an email the day of the session with the log-in information.

Groundbreaking Press Conference
2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for a press conference to officially break ground on our new multipurpose turf athletic field! The press conference will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sam Greeley Field.

RU Online Information Session
2025-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
During this virtual information session learn about how to complete your Bachelor’s degree with our 100% online degree programs.
Use the link below to register. You will receive an email the day of the session with the log-in information.

MBA Virtual Information Session
2025-07-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
During this virtual information session learn about how to earn a Master of Business Administration degree at Rockford University.
Use the link below to register. You will receive an email the day of the session with the log-in information.

Graduate Programs in Kinesiology Information Session
2025-07-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
During this virtual information session learn about the new Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and the new Master of Arts in Sports Management and Leadership. Then learn about your next steps to earn it.
Use the link below to register. You will receive an email the day of the session with the log-in information.

UNIVERSITY OPENING CONFERENCE (STAFF AND FACULTY)
2025-08-15 08:00 - 13:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Save the date!
More information to come.

President's Opening Convocation 2025
2025-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The 2025-26 Rockford University academic year begins with a formal convocation and remarks by president Dr. Patricia Lynott. Held since 1851, this longtime tradition includes a faculty procession in full academic regalia.

Success Workshop: College 101 - Academic and Personal Success
2025-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Hosted in The HUB (library), main floor, The Map Room
50-minute workshops to provide RU students with the skills they need for success in college and the world.

Comprehensive Career Development Info Session
2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This opportunity includes PAID 3-CREDIT TUITION FOR COURSE CDEV 276 & PAID SHORT-TERM WORK EXPERIENCE@$16.00/HOUR
( Virtual event )
If you have any questions, please contact Ora Palmer: opalmer@rockford.edu

Success Workshop: Effective Note Taking
2025-09-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
50-minute success workshop focused on skills to build your academic and world success.
Hosted in The Map Room.

Battle of the Rock River
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Football Field, IL, United States
The Rockford University Regents defend their title in the “Battle of the Rock River” against the Beloit Buccaneers. Students, Staff, and Faculty get in free!

Success Workshop: From Good to Great - Study Skills
2025-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Success Workshops are built and designed to provide success tools for students academically and in life.
Each runs 50 minutes and are hosted in The HUB (library), main level, Map Room.

Anthony Robert Grasso Workshops
2025-09-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Anthony Robert Grasso is an award-winning actor, director, and educator, and the founder of ARG Studios, where his students work consistently in film, television, and theater. He served as Artistic Director of Breakthrough Studios for 16 years and teaches in-person, virtual, and international masterclasses for colleges, universities, and performing arts studios. Grasso trained at the British American Drama Academy at Oxford, The Actor’s Studio, and The Neighborhood Playhouse, studying under renowned teachers such as John Barton, Fiona Shaw, Arthur Penn, and Larry Moss. His television credits include recurring and guest roles on Jessica Jones, Gotham, The Sinner, FBI, Blue Bloods, Person of Interest, Sex & The City, and eight appearances in the Law & Order franchise. Deeply rooted in the indie film scene, he has acted in over three dozen films, with his work as an actor, producer, and director screening at festivals from Sundance to Cannes. Grasso is known for his versatility and passion for bold, character-driven stories.
Participation is free to the public. For further information please call 815-226-4108.

“815 Elevate: The Leadership Series” The Evolving Role of a Leader
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Tools and frameworks to help leaders balance performance oversight with team development, in a fast-paced and technology-enhanced world.
Hosted from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in the Puri School of Business.
Learn more about the series and register by contacting: CPEL@Rockford.edu!

Comprehensive Career Development Info session
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Map Room – Howard Colman Library
This opportunity includes PAID3-CREDIT TUITION FOR COURSE CDEV 276 & PAID SHORT-TERM WORK EXPERIENCE@$16.00/HOUR

Comprehensive Career Development Info session
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Forum Marquee Event: Constitution Day Celebration: “Who Controls Foreign Policy in the United States?”
2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
On September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was signed in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania state legislature—the same site that witnessed the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. This year is the 238th anniversary of that historic occasion.
Rockford University will celebrate Constitution Day with a shared classroom visit from Marquette University Law School Professor Ryan Scoville who will be meeting electronically with Dr. Ron Lee’s Current Issues in American Foreign Policy class (POLS 387). Please sit in with us to listen to an informative aspect of the US Constitution that is often less-explored, but increasingly critical in the 21st century.
Most Americans are aware of the central role that the president and the executive branch play in foreign policymaking. But has this always been the case? Find out what the Constitution tell us about the distribution of foreign policy powers and the foreign policy responsibilities of the other branches, especially Congress. Explore how we get to the point where presidents and the executive branch seem to have almost exclusive authority over foreign policy. Learn the part the courts can and should play in interpreting the law and resolving disputes as they relate to foreign policy. Understand how the fact that the US. has a federal system of government that divides power between the national government and state governments effects American foreign policy. With respect to current foreign policy matters, know the constitutional debates surrounding the Trump administration’s immigration and international trade policies and its use of military force. Come and learn more about our most basic governing document while celebrating its creation.

Regent Cabaret Broadway Through the Decades
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Cheek Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 7:30 pm.
Cheek Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Aiden Foreman
Assistant Director, Aubry Musfelt
Choreographer, Nora Eliff
Come and experience a night of dazzling music, storytelling, and theatre magic with Regent Players’ “Broadway Through the Decades”, a cabaret of traditional Broadway show songs. From the sweeping romance of Oklahoma!, the eerie complexity of Hadestown and the fairy tale fantasies of Into the Woods. The students of Rockford University and the wider community come together in this cabaret celebrating the songs that have captured the hearts of generations. Come see our performers and enjoy the drama, joy, and magic of Broadway right on campus!
