Mid-term grades available on Self Service
2019-03-12 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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Spring break-no classes, Offices Closed
2019-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Wisdom and You Enterprises Presents “Yes! Still I Rise”
2019-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join us for the 8th annual celebration awards and workshops March 15 & 16!
You will enjoy great music, refreshments, and the power of God concerning you. There will also be a panel discussion on “The fight against the abuse of women and children”.
The celebration and awards ceremony will take place on Friday, March 15 at 7 pm in Fisher Memorial Chapel located at 5050 E. State St. Rockford. This event is free to the public and men are welcome.
This event is hosted by Evangelist Dianna Cole, founder and CEO of WAY enterprises.
For more information call 815-914-1487, email contactway@aol.com, or visit www.way4u.net.

Wisdom and You Enterprises Presents “Yes! Still I Rise”
2019-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join us for the 8th annual celebration awards and workshops March 15 & 16!
You will enjoy great music, refreshments, and the power of God concerning you. There will also be a panel discussion on “The fight against the abuse of women and children”.
The workshop and panel discussion will take place on Saturday, March 16 from 10 am to 2 pm in Fisher Memorial Chapel located at 5050 E. State St. Rockford. This event is for women and teen girls only, and requires a $20 registration fee.
This event is hosted by Evangelist Dianna Cole, founder and CEO of WAY enterprises.
For more information call 815-914-1487, email contactway@aol.com, or visit www.way4u.net.

Academic advising
2019-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Academic advising for the fall semester for all continuing graduate, undergraduate and BSMS students
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Nice Cream Social
2019-03-20 17:00 - 18:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Jane Addams Center would like to invite you to Nice Cream Social.
Enjoy almond milk ice cream and a vegan Q&A in the Den’s Fish Bowl from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Gallery Opening: 5 minute Drift by Melissa Leandro
2019-03-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Melissa Leandro 5 minute Drift presents the work of Chicago-based artist Melissa Leandro as she reflects on personal familial and cultural realities that coalesce experiences from her everyday life
and family histories. Leandro’s exhibition introduces a hodgepodge of domestic vignettes through the use of woven, quilted and embroidered textiles, uniquely upholstered furniture, collaged plastic tablecloths and plaster sculptures created by Leandro and her father. Her practice is shaped by past experiences and relationships; specifically family memories of her mother working as a
housekeeper in Miami, Florida; her grandfather’s farm house in Costa Rica; and her father’s living as a construction worker and builder. Through the process of cyanotype printing and drawing
techniques, Leandro documents her present day collecting of souvenirs, knick-knacks, and natural detritus during her travels within and outside of the U.S. She considered the ephemeral nature
of personal objects, both treasured and disposable, and seeks to recognize how they shape her sense of identity.

Campus Lock-In
2019-03-22 20:00 - 2019-03-23 03:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
An RU Lock-in is a late night featuring food, competition, and the chance to win a laptop! Receive a raffle ticket for every activity you participate in and/or win! Join your host, the Campus Activities Board, on Friday, March 22nd in the Burpee Student Center at 8:00 pm.

Registration for fall semester
2019-03-25 08:00 - 2019-04-19 23:59 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Registration for fall semester for all continuing graduate, undergraduate and BSMS students

Build Strategic Plan Open Meeting
2019-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is working to finalize the next strategic plan. Members of the Strategic Planning Steering committee include Vice Presidents Cascione, Custardo, Hawsey, Perry, Worden; three faculty – Kelly James (Library), Amy Martin (Psychology), and Jennifer Rea (English); and four staff – Maria Diemer (Global Affairs), Cheryl Henert (Advancement), Jen Saylor (Athletics), and Ed Tomaszkiewicz (Facilities).
The draft strategic plan is presented in four themes – Engage, Build, Grow, and Experience. There are theme teams that have worked to develop initiatives to support each of these themes. Each of the theme teams will hold two open meetings for faculty and staff to present the work done so far and to receive feedback. All sessions will be held in Fischer Chapel. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend at least one session on each of the themes.

Experience Strategic Plan Open Meeting
2019-03-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

FORUM: Holding Culture in the Body- Body Music and American Vernacular Dance
2019-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this hands-on seminar, Ladin (percussive-dancer, choreographer, singer, songwriter, banjo player and square-dance caller) and Terry (percussionist/rhythm-dancer/educator) will introduce you to the sonic exploration of the instrument we all share (the body), with skilled performances by the duo, and discussion of how the human arts shift and change with the political landscape.

Community Engagement Fair
2019-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement will be hosting the 2019 Community Engagement Fair on Wednesday, March 27 from 11am to 1pm in the Burpee Student Center.
Organizations such as the Peace Corps will provide students, community members, staff and faculty with volunteer, internship and CBL opportunities that you can be apart of.

Spring Career Fair
2019-03-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Rockford University & Rock Valley College as they host their bi-annual Career Fair! This unique opportunity helps align our students and community with beneficial career opportunities. There will be approximately 50 employers visiting the Rockford University campus to offer students, alumni, and community various full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. Join us as we welcome employers from many industries ranging from education, nursing/hospitality, business/finance, IT/Tech, as well as many others!
The RU & RVC Career and Internship Fair will take place on March 27 from 1- 4 PM.
Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Job-seekers who pre-register will have their resume sent to employers before the fair. Walk-ins are welcome and registration at the door is free. This event is free to students, alumni, and the community. This event is open to all students, alums and job seekers in the surrounding community.

Engage Strategic Plan Meeting
2019-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Grow Strategic Plan Open Meeting
2019-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Comedy Night
2019-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Campus Activities Board welcomes Brent Pella and Feraz Ozel to campus for an RU Comedy Night!
Brent Pella is a comedian based out of Los Angeles, CA. His comedy sketches and music videos have gained millions of views around the world and have been featured on Funny or Die, College Humor, BroBible, The Chive, and Worldstar HipHop.
Feraz Ozel was recruited by the CIA, but turned it down for a life in comedy. Now, this LA based comedian tours internationally providing crowds with an energetic brand of insightful stand-up, often stemming from his perspectives as an Afghani-Pakistani American.
See you in the Kent Center on March 29th at 8:00 pm!

JACCE In Motion: Animal Sanctuary Visit
2019-03-30 10:00 - 14:30 | Heartland Farm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 45746, Madison, 53744
JACCE In Motion is visiting Heartland Farm Animal Sanctuary as part of our vegan and civic engagement initiative for Spring 2019 and Summer 2019 educating Rockford University Students, volunteering and providing them an opportunity to expand their knowledge.
Space is limited.
Try veganism, get your free starter guide at: tryveg.com/literature/vegan-starter-guide/

Hands Against Violence
2019-04-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Jane Addams Center in taking a stand against violence by placing your hand print on our large canvas for everyone to see and show unity.
Stop by Burpee Student Center near the den to participate between 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Push-ups Against Cancer
2019-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement and Be The Match would like to invite you to participate in Push Ups Against Cancer as we bring awareness to blood cancer and raise money by doing push ups.
Join the blood stem cell registry! Help us fight blood cancer! Pre-register online at join.bethematch.org/Regents
Perform more push-ups than our Be The Match Rep/Volunteer and win one of the many amazing prizes!
#bethematch #Regents #JACCE

Artist Lecture with Melissa Leandro
2019-04-03 17:15 - 18:15 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In conjunction with the current exhibition 5 minute Drift, at Rockford University Art Gallery, Melissa Leandro will be giving a talk.
When: Wednesday April 3, at 5:15
Where: Clark Art Center, Rm 111
After the talk, a mini reception with a donation bar will be held in the gallery so guests can have another chance to see the work.
Melissa Leandro 5 minute Drift presents the work of Chicago-based artist Melissa Leandro as she reflects on personal familial and cultural realities that coalesce experiences from her everyday life and family histories. Leandro’s exhibition introduces a hodgepodge of domestic vignettes through the use of woven, quilted and embroidered textiles, uniquely upholstered furniture, collaged plastic tablecloths and plaster sculptures created by Leandro and her father.
Her practice is shaped by past experiences and relationships; specifically family memories of her mother working as a housekeeper in Miami, Florida; her grandfather’s farm house in Costa Rica; and her father’s living as a construction worker and builder. Through the process of cyanotype printing and drawing techniques, Leandro documents her present day collecting of souvenirs, knick-knacks, and natural detritus during her travels aqua melt, Melissa Leandro, Jacquard woven cloth, dye, foil, 2018 within and outside of the U.S. She considered the ephemeral nature of personal objects, both treasured and disposable, and seeks to recognize how they shape her sense of identity.

FORUM: Page.Stage.Engage- An Introduction to Spoken Word as a Practice and Culture
2019-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Guante is an MC, two-time National Poetry Slam champion, activist and educator. He will discuss how across the globe, the spoken word movement has reignited poetry as a force for artistic expression, critical dialogue, and community-building.

International Food Festival
2019-04-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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.
This 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.
Sponsored 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.

FORUM: STEM and non-STEM Disciplines: Are They Mutually Exclusive?
2019-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Dr. Robbin Chapman on April 9 at noon in Fisher Chapel as she discusses “STEM and non-STEM Disciplines: Are They Mutually Exclusive?”.
Dr. Robbin Chapman is associate dean of diversity, inclusion, and belonging at Harvard Kennedy School. She previously served as associate provost and academic director of diversity and inclusion, and lecturer in education at Wellesley College. She is currently serving a two-year term as a Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer.

SOAR First-year registration
2019-04-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s orientation program for new first-year students is a two-part process. The first part is Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR), and the second part is Welcome Week. SOAR is designed to specifically make your transition to college life as smooth as possible. During SOAR we will begin to cover everything you need know to be a student here so that when you start classes, you and your classmates, will be ready to hit the ground running. Your SOAR experience will start you on the road to success at Rockford University. SOAR is by appointment only so call the Office of Admission at 815-226-4050 or toll-free at 800-892-2984 to schedule your appointment.

FORUM: Last Lecture- Professor Matt Flamm, Ph.D.
2019-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Last Lecture is meant as an honor to recognize a professor who is greatly admired by the campus community. By being honored, the professor is asked to give the lecture he or she would give if they knew it would be their last.

Tough Guise 2: Violence, Manhood & American Culture
2019-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement, Lang Health Center and Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling invites you to a free screening of Tough Guise 2 by acclaimed anti-violence educator Jackson Katz arguing the epidemic of male violence that plagues American society needs to be understood and addressed as part of a much larger cultural crisis in masculinity.
Free screening at Scar Auditorium at 6 pm.

Last day to withdraw with "W"
2019-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Commuter Appreciation Event : RU REWIND - RU Days 2019
2019-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Kick off RU Days with a little appreciation for our Commuter Students and the Earth we live on!
Plant and take home a succulent! Enjoy earth day inspired snacks, music and meeting new people!
All students are encouraged to come, Commuter and Residential.

BANG! An Interactive Chemical Show : RU REWIND - RU Days 2019
2019-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Celebrate the second day of RU Rewind with a BANG! Join the American Chemical Society and the Alpha Helix Club for an interactive chemical show in Starr.
