Rockford University

Labor Day-no classes, offices closed
2018-09-03 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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BSMS Summer Degree Award Date
2018-09-04 08:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to come.
View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18

Admitted Student Day
2018-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Your achievements have earned you an invitation to an invite-only, special admitted student day on campus.
What will it be like to be a Rockford University Regent? We can’t express it in words; you need to experience it, to feel it. Meet our faculty and take in why they are passionate about what they do. Hear from alumni and see where an RU education can take you. Meet current students, enjoy lunch, and simply see how you connect with our community.
Reserve your spot at here or visit rockford.edu/admission/visit or call 815.226.4050.

Chest Compression Resuscitation
2018-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Training provided by the Rockford Fire Department.
How to respond if someone has a heart attack
Layperson training. No certificate issued
Training will be conducted in Hallway near Regents Hall
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Trivia Night
2018-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 5th in the Den at 7:00 p.m. for a friendly (yet competitive) Trivia Night! Trivia Nights are a staple at Rockford University, so we wanted to give this semester’s trivia a new and improved twist.
Students will compete in teams of 4 (come with friends or we will pair you up with other students!) for a prize that matches the monthly trivia theme. This month’s theme? Movie sagas! So brush up on your knowledge about classic movie sagas and come prepared to compete for an awesome movie-themed prize package!

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Open to faculty, staff, students
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
Wear comfortable clothing if possible

*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Jane Addams' Birthday celebration
2018-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join Jane Addams Center from 12pm to 1pm outside the cafeteria as we celebrate Jane Addams’ birthday with Jane Addams (portray by Sue Crandall). Eat cupcakes and test your Jane Addams knowledge with our Kahoot game.

Shatter Our Silence - Artists Out of the Ashes
2018-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A community event with local artists from different genres, performing and displaying their work and telling their stories on how art helped them heal and express themselves. Tom Leu, professional speaker, radio host, musician, writer and photographer will be the keynote speaker. Local musicians, performing artists and dancers will be performing.

Football Tailgate
2018-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s tailgate season, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re bringing some major school spirit to the Regent football games this year, and we want to see every student out at our tailgating events!
We will provide free, freshly grilled food, drinks, games, music, and an atmosphere you’ll want to be a part of every home football game.
After the 10:00-1:00 p.m. tailgates are over in Parking Lot A, the games begin at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your Regent pride and join us this fall–let’s make this a tradition to remember!
SEPTEMBER HOME GAMES
9/1: RU VS. MACMURRAY
9/8: RU VS. MARTIN LUTHER
9/15: RU VS. KALAMAZOO (Family Weekend)
OCTOBER HOME GAMES
10/6: RU VS. BENEDICTINE (Homecoming)
10/20: RU VS. AURORA
NOVEMBER HOME GAMES
11/3: RU VS. CONCORDIA WISCONSIN

IPEDS Census Date
2018-09-10 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Summer Session 2 Grades Due
2018-09-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18

Drinking and Driving Simulation
2018-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this simulation, students will be required to drive thru a simulated roadway in a golf cart while wearing impaired vision goggles.

*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

What is a Order of Protection Questions and Answers
2018-09-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Presented by Sierra Kellen of the Winnebago County Domestic Violence Courts.
This event will be held in the hallway next to the cafeteria.
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Open to all Faculty, Staff, and Students
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
This event will be located in the Auxiliary Gym in Seaver Physical Education Center.
Wear comfortable clothing if possible

FORUM: Constitution Day: Dark money, free speech and the right to know-David Berman, Ph.D.
2018-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dark money. The name itself carries ominous undertones, undertones that critics of this relatively new campaign-finance phenomenon of hidden contributions claim to reflect a genuine threat to democracy. Its defenders argue that the dark money approach to funding political campaigns is merely an extension of Americans’ basic right to free speech. In this Constitution Day lecture, we’ll hear from Dr. Berman, Senior Research Fellow at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University.
Fisher Memorial Chapel

Family Weekend 2018
2018-09-14 08:00 - 2018-09-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Students and their families are invited to attend Family Weekend 2018. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Activities will be provided on Saturday, Sept. 15, that includes: football tailgating, dinner with live entertainment from two dueling pianists, and an outdoor movie!
All are welcome to attend regardless if your family is present.
Look for registration as we get closer to the event!
If you have any questions please email Alex at apjohnson@rockford.edu
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

Family Weekend Football Tailgate
2018-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s tailgate season, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re bringing some major school spirit to the Regent football games this year, and we want to see every student out at our tailgating events! The tailgate on this date, September 15, is a part of our Family Weekend activities, so bring your family and enjoy cheering on the Regent football team afterwards.
We will provide free, freshly grilled food, drinks, games, music, and an atmosphere you’ll want to be a part of every home football game.
After the 10:00-1:00 p.m. tailgates are over in Parking Lot A, the games begin at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your Regent pride and join us this fall–let’s make this a tradition to remember!
SEPTEMBER HOME GAMES
9/1: RU VS. MACMURRAY
9/8: RU VS. MARTIN LUTHER
9/15: RU VS. KALAMAZOO (Family Weekend)
OCTOBER HOME GAMES
10/6: RU VS. BENEDICTINE (Homecoming)
10/20: RU VS. AURORA
NOVEMBER HOME GAMES
11/3: RU VS. CONCORDIA WISCONSIN

Family Weekend Dinner and Dueling Pianos
2018-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us in Regents Hall on Saturday, September 15 from 6:00-8:00 pm for dinner and an exciting performance from two talented dueling pianists.
*This event is a part of Family Weekend. While families are encouraged to attend with their students, all Family Weekend events are open to ALL students regardless of family attendance.
*How to Register for Family Weekend: Please visit Rockford.edu/Family
*Questions about Family Weekend? Email Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation, at APJohnson@rockford.edu

Family Weekend Outdoor Movie
2018-09-15 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us outside in the Commons on Saturday, September 15 at 8:30 pm for an outdoor movie! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, pillows, and get comfy under the stars as we watch a popular new film (movie TBD)! The rain location for this event will be in Scarborough Hall’s auditorium.
*This event is a part of Family Weekend. While families are encouraged to attend with their students, all Family Weekend events are open to ALL students regardless of family attendance.
*How to Register for Family Weekend: Please visit Rockford.edu/Family
*Questions about Family Weekend? Email Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation, at APJohnson@rockford.edu

Constitution Day 2018
2018-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Student Government Association will host a Constitution Day on September 17, 2018.
The event will include free american flag pins, free pocket constitutions, trivia, and red/white/blue cookies!
This event will take place outside the Burpee Dining Center.

What is a Order of Protection Questions and Answers
2018-09-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Presented by Sierra Kellen of the Winnebago County Domestic Violence Courts.
The event will be held in the hallway next to the cafeteria.
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-20 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This event is open to all Faculty, Staff, Students.
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
Wear comfortable if possible

Workshop - WordPress Basics
2018-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Computer Lab – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This is the first in a monthly series of 3rd Thursday, workshops and will cover WordPress Basics for editing content. Come prepared with content changes and updates you would like to make and leave this workshop feeling accomplished.
** The session will last 45 minutes, with the remainder 15 minutes for general questions or help where needed.
Who is this for? Rockford University website content managers
Your RSVP is needed:

NEW content managers: If you NEED access to your department content please RSVP through this form.
Current content managers: please RSVP to Gale Wallace at gwallace@rockford.edu for a calendar invite.

UP COMING
October Workshop:

Promoting your events / activities – covering various campus services including portal Announcements / Event Calendar and (open to campus community)

Future topics include, but not limited to the following:

General content management & best practices
Accessibility
Social Media best practices

Black Light Roller Skating
2018-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s an event like none other before it . . . BLACK LIGHT ROLLER SKATING! Regents Hall will be transformed into a skating and dance arena where you can roller skate, dance, show off your glow wear, and eat lots of delicious food.
Black Light Roller Skating is FREE to Rockford University students and their guests, so SHARE and invite your friends!
See you in Regents Hall on Thursday, September 20 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm for a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Drinking and Driving Simulation
2018-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this simulation, students will be required to drive thru a simulated roadway course in a golf cart while wearing impaired vision goggles.
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Minority Male Mentoring Program Informational Meeting
2018-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Minority Male Mentoring Program (MMMP) will be hosting an informational meeting for any students who want to learn more about the program at Rockford University. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Coordinator Dr. Karen P. Walker, mentors and current MMMP students.
This event will take place on September 24 at 6pm on the second floor of the Burpee Center in the Faculty Dining room.
The program provides student support to African-American and Latino males to assist with the successful engagement, integration, and transition into Rockford University. Incoming minority males interested in participating in the program are connected to a continuing successful minority male student as well as a volunteer professional minority male mentor. Program events include discussion sessions titled, “Chop It Up” where program participants gather to discuss topics related to minority male student success. Participants are provided off-campus events and activities free of charge.

Scholarship Day
2018-09-25 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This event is open to all Faculty, Staff, Students.
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
Wear comfortable clothing if possible

Project LEAD Meeting
2018-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All RU/RPS 205 Education Pathways students and Education majors are invited to attend an organizational meeting for Project LEAD (Leaders in Education Adocating for Diversity).

Last day to file pass/fail forms
2018-09-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
