Rockford University

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
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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.

Martin Luther King Day-no classes, offices closed
2018-01-15 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Fall Session 3 Grades Due
2018-01-15 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

First Day of Class
2018-01-16 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Winter Activities Fair
2018-01-17 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Have a passport
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Staff Meeting
2018-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Silent Library
2018-01-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

BFA Dance Senior Seminar Presentations
2018-01-20 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Students from Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department present their BFA Dance Senior Seminar Presentations on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
2018-01-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to file credit/audit forms
2018-01-22 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Orchesis Dance Concert
2018-01-25 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 an Orchesis Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Jan. 25-27.
In their annual concert, Rockford University’s residents dance company will share modern, ballet, tap, and jazz dance ranging from ’40s big band style to contemporary techniques and themes. This year’s concert will include original choreography by Profs. Amy A. Wright and Mitchell Stolberg, and guest artist Penna Broman.

Movie Night: 'Happy Death Day'
2018-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Check out new release “Happy Death Day” in a free movie showing in Scarborough Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. From the producer of “Get Out” and “The Purge,” you’ll definitely want to catch this horror flick about a college student who magically wakes up the morning after her life is taken in a brutal attack, and must relive the same day over and over again until she figures out who murdered her. See you there … if you dare!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​
