Rockford University

Hands on a Hardbody
2021-09-30 19:30 - 2021-10-02 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Hands on a Hardbody (musical theatre)
September 30 – October 3, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Timm Adams
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler.
For a list of all our performances please visit the Performing Arts webpage: https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/
For tickets, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100. Adults $12, Students and Seniors $9.
All RU students may receive one free ticket per show.

Hands on a Hardbody
2021-10-03 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Hands on a Hardbody (musical theatre)
September 30 – October 3, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Timm Adams
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler.
For a list of all our performances please visit the Performing Arts webpage. https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/
For tickets, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100. Adults $12, Students & Seniors $9
All RU students may receive one free ticket per show.

Homecoming Bonfire
2021-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Kickoff homecoming 2021 with a huge bonfire and hot cocoa! Join CAB Sunday, October 3rd by the sand volleyball courts starting at 8pm!

Late Night Breakfast & Build-a-Pride
2021-10-04 08:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Enjoy all your favorite breakfast foods and stuff a lion during Late Night Breakfast in the Burpee Dinning Hall!

Courageous Conversations: Critical Race Theory
2021-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Courageous Conversations: Critical Race Theory
What is critical race theory, really? Why is critical race theory being attacked with such great acrimony?
In recent months, a number of states have passed laws that ban the teaching of critical race theory in public schools, including in some cases even in public universities. Join us on October 4 (Monday) at 3 p.m. in Fisher Memorial Chapel for a Courageous Conversation about one of the most controversial but also misunderstood issues in American society today.
Sponsored by the Anti-Racism Alliance and the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement. If you have questions, please write jacce@rockford.edu.

Paint the Paws
2021-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Show your RU Pride and join CAB to paint paws on the main road of campus from 11:00 am-2:00 pm!

Meet our Community Partners: Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program
2021-10-05 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
We need your help! Catholic Charities, the only organization providing refugee resettlement services in the Rockford area, is anticipating a major increase in need for donations and volunteers. Contributions of household items are needed for resettling refugees, and volunteers are required to help greet refugee families and move them into their new homes. Janet Biljeskovic, who directs the resettlement program, will be joining us on campus in the Faculty Dining Room on October 5 at noon. If you’d prefer to attend via Zoom, please email jacce@rockford.edu to request the Zoom link. Please join us to learn how you can help!

Craft & Snack
2021-10-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Make your own string art in the shape of a paw with Commuter Council! The event will take place in the Burpee Student Center and include snacks.

Student Support Services Fair
2021-10-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Organizations from the Rockford area are coming together to show RU students they are here to support them! Marshmellow’s Hope, YWCA, La Voz Latina, and our very own Center for Learning Strategies are some of the organizations that will be present. Come look around, talk to representatives and learn what resources are available to you. The fair will be in Burpee on the 2nd floor from 12 pm to 3 pm on Wednesday, October 6th. See you there!

The Most Magical Bingo on Earth
2021-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join CAB for a Disney-themed BINGO with an assortment of different prizes!

Laser Tag
2021-10-07 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Put your aim to the test, grab a friend and join CAB for laser tag!

Reunion 2021
2021-10-08 - 2021-10-10 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Reunion will be held October 8-10, 2021. We look forward to welcoming all alumni back to campus while celebrating our milestone classes ending in 0,1,5, or 6! More information can be found at https://www.rockford.edu/alumni/reunion/.
* Please note that we will continue to monitor and follow all county health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.

Hypnotist - Evan Gambardella
2021-10-08 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Hypnotist – Evan Gambardella

Homecoming Tailgating
2021-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Office of Student Involvement for free food, tie-dye and giveaways!

Charles M. DeWild Hall Of Fame Brunch & Induction Ceremony
2021-10-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Inductees into the Charles DeWild Hall of Fame include student-athletes, coaches, staff members, and special contributors. Student-athletes must have received their degree from Rockford University, graduated a minimum of five years before nomination, and obtained a minimum of all-conference/all district honors. Coaches and staff members may be nominated based on winning, awards received, or contributions/distinction brought to Rockford University through their service to the school. Special contributors must have made a significant impact through their work in external areas related to the Rockford University Athletics Department.
Congratulations to our 2021 Hall of Fame inductees!
Paula Jones Zigler ’06/’09
Women’s Basketball: 2002-2005, Women’s Volleyball: 2002-2005, Softball: 2003-2006
Nick Colon ’07
Football: 2003-2006
Kristi Strunz Elgersma ’08
Women’s Basketball: 2004 & 2005
Timothy Rowe ’08
Baseball: 2004-2007
Shaun Dascher ’09/’12
Baseball: 2007-2009
You’re invited to join us during Reunion for our Charles M. DeWild Hall Of Fame Brunch & Induction Ceremony to celebrate these deserving recipients.
MORE INFO/REGISTER: https://www.rockford.edu/alumni/awards/hall-of-fame/

Fall Break - no classes, offices open
2021-10-13, 2021-10-14 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar for 2021-2022.

Fall Break - no classes, offices closed
2021-10-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

SI Leader & Peer Tutor Appreciation Week
2021-10-18 08:00 - 2021-10-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join the CLS for a week-long celebration acknowledging our remarkable peer tutors & SI leaders for their positive impact on student success at Rockford University.
Details to follow via email from CLSTutor@rockford.edu.

CLS Success Workshop: Time Management
2021-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the CLS for the Rock Solid Success Workshop Series focusing on Time Management. CLS peer tutors and fellow students will be sharing proven success strategies! *Counts toward study table hours*

SPOOKED Too: More Music for the Dead of Night
2021-10-23 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
SPOOKED Too: More Music for the Dead of Night
A choral concert
Sat., Oct. 23, 2021, 7:30 pm
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director/Conductor, Timm Adams
Free will donations are accepted at the door.
For more information, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100 or visit our webpage at: https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/

Helping to Restore Civility in America Town Hall
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Institute of World Affairs and Trade for the Helping to Restore Civility in America Town Hall. The open-format dialog will feature special guests, including former Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), and former Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI).
The town hall is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 3rd at Rockford University’s Fisher Chapel. The forum is free and open to the public and will help answer questions about Congress’ role in America, if and how it reflects the country’s divisions, and if Congress can help resolve those problems. The discussion also will include insight on whether citizens can do anything to mend America’s challenge while also reflecting on media’s role in these times.
Loebsack is a former political science professor at Cornell College in Iowa. He was elected in 2007 after unseating a 30-year incumbent. He served on the committee on armed forces, subcommittee on personnel and readiness, and the committee on education. He is professor emeritus at Cornell College and continues to lecture and write.
Ribble was employed at his family’s roofing business when he won a three-way primary and unseated an incumbent in the 2010 election. He served on the transportation and infrastructure committee, as well as the foreign affairs committee, serving on the subcommittees on emerging threats and terrorism, and non-proliferation. He is the president of the National Roofing Contractors Association. He teaches leadership to officers from all military branches at annual conferences at the Army War College.
Former Congressman Don Manzullo will moderate the event with Catherine Forslund, the chair of the Historical and International Studies Department and Director of the Institute of World Affairs and Trade at Rockford University.
The program is being co-hosted by Rockford University, the Institute of World Affairs and Trade at Rockford University (IWAT), Rockford Public Library, and Rockford Chamber of Commerce, and US Association of Former Members of Congress (Congress to Campus program).

RU an Antigone? A Theater Play
2021-11-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
RU an Antigone? is a theater play based on Antígona González by the Mexican poet Sara Uribe. This play is about missing people and disappearances in Mexico and Latin America in general. Antigone, the mythological character, is in this performance a Mexican girl who is looking for her brother among the dead bodies. This play is presented by the students from CLAS 262 whose instructor is Yoandy Cabrera.
Place: Severson Auditorium, Scarborough Hall
Friday, November 12 at 5 pm.

Peoria, AZ Alumni Gathering (Please note Tempe, AZ event has been moved to be combined with Peoria, AZ event)
2021-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Revolu Modern Taqueria & Bar, 15703 N. 83rd Ave. #110, Peoria, AZ, 969, United States
Connect with alumni and friends while having the chance to hear updates on your alma mater from Rockford University President Eric W. Fulcomer, Ph.D., and Vice President for Advancement, Stephen Kull. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided, along with plenty of free Rockford University swag for you to take home. Please note, we will continue to monitor and follow all health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.
PEORIA, AZ | Co-hosted by Emeritus President
Bill Shields and his wife Judy
Sunday, November 14, 2021 | 2-4 p.m. MST
Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar
15703 N. 83rd Ave. #110
Peoria, AZ 85382
Register for Peoria, AZ Alumni Gathering HERE
*Please note that there is only one event being hosted in Arizona as the Tempe, AZ event originally scheduled for Saturday, November 13 has been moved to combine with the Peoria, AZ event. If you have any questions please contact us!

Forum Series - Human Library
2021-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for the first Forum event of Fall 2021 – Human Library. The Human Library is a library of people. Since 2000, Human Library events have featured human beings serving as open books, allowing interactive conversations that the audience would not normally have access to. Every human book represents a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, or ethnic origin. Join us for the amazing event!

Courageous Conversation: Balancing Parenting and College
2021-11-17 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us in Fisher Chapel at 12:30PM on Wednesday, November 17 for a town hall on Balancing Parenting and College.
This discussion is part of the ongoing Courageous Conversations event series brought to you by the Jane Addams Center and our partners. It is open to parents and non-parents alike. Anybody who is interested in learning more about what life is like as a parent at RU–and how our University can better support our students who are parents–is welcome to attend.
A light snack and beverage will be provided.
Bring your stories to share!
For questions, please contact Rachel Rushing at rr092736@rockford.edu.

CLS Success Workshop: Study Tips for Finals
2021-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the CLS for the Rock Solid Success Workshop Series focusing on Study Tips For Finals. CLS peer tutors and fellow students will be sharing proven success strategies! *Counts toward study table hours*

The Beaux’ Stratagem
2021-11-18 19:30 - 2021-11-20 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Beaux’ Stratagem (play)
November, 18 – 21, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford
Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of George Farquhar classic 18th century farce, The Beaux’ Stratagem, tells the tale of Aimwell and Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have spent their fortunes carousing in London. Now shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. They decide the only way to recover their wealth is to marry for money. They take rooms at the local inn posing as master and servant. While in town they encounter the young, beautiful, wealthy, and perceptive Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen. Will the Beaux, Aimwell and Archer, succeed in their stratagem? That remains to be seen because here in this seemly gentle countryside they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles to their marriage plans: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer of dubious abilities, and a strange, turbulent priest. Maybe, if they can survive the misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and masterly sword play they may attain both wealth and love.
For a list of all our performances please visit the Performing Arts webpage. https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/
For tickets, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100. Adults $12, Students & Seniors $9
All Rockford University students may receive one free ticket to each RU show.

The Beaux’ Stratagem
2021-11-21 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Beaux’ Stratagem (play)
November, 18 – 21, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford
Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of George Farquhar classic 18th century farce, The Beaux’ Stratagem, tells the tale of Aimwell and Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have spent their fortunes carousing in London. Now shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. They decide the only way to recover their wealth is to marry for money. They take rooms at the local inn posing as master and servant. While in town they encounter the young, beautiful, wealthy, and perceptive Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen. Will the Beaux, Aimwell, and Archer, succeed in their stratagem? That remains to be seen because here in this seemly gentle countryside they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles to their marriage plans: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer of dubious abilities, and a strange, turbulent priest. Maybe, if they can survive the misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and masterly sword play they may attain both wealth and love.
For a list of all our performances please visit the Performing Arts webpage. https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/
For tickets, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100. Adults $12, Students & Seniors $9
All Rockford University students may receive one free ticket to each RU Performing Arts show.

Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes/offices closed
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-26 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2021-22.
