Thanksgiving Holiday-no classes
2017-11-22 00:00 - 2017-11-24 23:59 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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Thanksgiving Holiday-offices closed
2017-11-23 00:00 - 2017-11-24 23:59 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Nursing Senior Seminar Presentation
2017-11-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please come to the Den this Wednesday, Nov. 29 to see the Nursing Senior Seminar poster presentations from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Rockford University and OSF Co-Sponsor Professional Title IX Workshop
2017-11-30 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | OSF Health Sciences on Mulford, 3301. N. Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL, 61114, United States
Rockford University, OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing and Husch Blackwell are partnering to offer a two-day, end-of-the-year Title IX training for local, state and regional colleagues. Day one, provided by law firm Husch Blackwell, will include current statutes, investigative report-writing and other key concepts. Day two training will be provided by local community experts surrounding intersectionality of domestic and sexual violence and alcohol.
Please see the links below for additional information. Audience: Title IX Teams, Title IX Officers/Coordinators, Campus Police, Support Staff (day two).

Training Registration is managed by Husch Blackwell.
Visit RU’s training event page.

Questions, please contact Office of Compliance and Title IX at TitleIXCoordinator@rockford.edu
or Pam Clark.

Sport Management Symposium
2017-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Experts in sport and recreation management—including representatives from the Rockford Park District, Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority, Rockford sports teams like the IceHogs and Aviators, and brands beyond from Madison and Chicago—will answer questions and share their tips for career success. This annual event is organized by members of Professor Jason Hunter’s Senior Seminar class.

Spanish Language Theater Production of NN12 (Jane Doe No. 12) by Gracia Morales
2017-11-30 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for Dr. Marilen Loyola’s Spanish 319 class production of NN12 (Jane Doe No. 12) by Spanish playwright Gracia Morales. We will have two shows, both in Severson Auditorium, Scarborough Hall, on Thursday (Nov. 30) and Friday (Dec. 1) at 7 p.m. The play is in Spanish but a synopsis of each scene in English will be included in the program. The students will hold a talk back after each show. This event is FREE and open to the public. Please contact Dr. Loyola (mloyola@rockford.edu) for more information.

Rockford University and OSF Co-Sponsor Professional Title IX Workshop
2017-12-01 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | IL

Campus Lock-In
2017-12-01 21:00 - 2017-12-02 04:00 (America/New_York) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come for a night of fun! Nerf gun battles, pool tournament, ping pong tournament, video game tournament, human bowling and more!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds
2017-12-02 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Performing Arts presents its first directing senior seminar, The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.

BSMS Fall Session 2 Grades Due
2017-12-04 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Dance Workshop and Coreographers' Showcase
2017-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department presents a Dance Workshop and Choreographers’ Showcase at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Winter Concert - Leonard Bernstein at 100
2017-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department presents its annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are free but required
815.226.4100 to reserve
Free will donations accepted at the door
BoxOffice@rockford.edu
Our choral/vocal concerts in December and May each year highlight the impressive work of our choral groups: Regent Singers, Vocal Collective, Women’s Ensemble, and Gospel Choir. These compelling programs feature a broad variety of music from classical choral repertoire and contemporary a cappella to jazz and musical theater works.
This December, students from the Musical Theater, Dance, and Acting/Directing programs will join the choirs in a celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, featuring selections from Chichester Psalms, Mass, West Side Story, On the Town, Wonderful Town, and others.

WINGO Night!
2017-12-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL

NAP ZONE
2017-12-07 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Take a break from studying and come to the nap zone in the library’s rare book room from 12-5pm. Air Couches provided.
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Last Day of Classes
2017-12-08 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Cookie Decorating and Ugly Sweater Contest
2017-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Come decorate cookies with OGA and Student Activities on Friday 12/8/17. Make sure to wear and ugly sweater as there will be a contest for the ugliest!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

December Graduate Recognition Ceremony
2017-12-09 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to come.
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Final Exam Period
2017-12-11 08:00 - 2017-12-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Late Night Breakfast
2017-12-11 22:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Get a hearty start to finals week with the annual Late Night Breakfast, served up by RU faculty and staff in The Den, Burpee Student Center. Be sure to bring your RU student ID.
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

BSMS Fall Session 3 Ends
2017-12-16 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

All final grades due in Registrar's Office
2017-12-17 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All final grades due by 11:59pm
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Degree Award Date
2017-12-22 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

January Interim Term (J Term)
2018-01-02 08:00 - 2018-01-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to make arrangements for tuition
2018-01-03 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Last day to make arrangements for Spring semester tuition.
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BSMS Fall Degree Award Date
2018-01-08 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Fall Spring Session 1 Begins
2018-01-08 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

ROAR Spring Registration
2018-01-09 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Regents Orientation and Registration (ROAR) is by appointment only. Sit down one-on-one with a faculty member from your intended major and select courses for the upcoming Spring semester. Then, check out myriad resources available to you including residence life, career development, student activities, health insurance, and take your ID picture. $100 tuition deposit required. Sign up with your admission counselor at 815.226.4050.

Orientation/Registration for all new students
2018-01-12 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Winter Welcome Day: January 12, 2018
Are you a new or transferring student to Rockford University?! Mark your calendars for Winter Welcome Day on January 12, 2018. Time is TBD and more details to come! Stay tuned!
Attendance is required of all New Students.
If you have questions regarding Welcome Day, please contact Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation, at apjohnson@rockford.edu or 815.394.5035.

Strategic Planning Community Engagement Day
2018-01-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information will be provided as the date nears.

Assessment Boot Camp
2018-01-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to follow. Location may change.
