Master's of Business Administration (MBA) Information Session
2019-11-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host a free Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) Information Session on Thursday, November 7, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about earning RU’s MBA is encouraged to attend. Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the University’s MBA program helps advance career and leadership opportunities, including details on available program concentrations and admission requirements. Hear from a panel of current and former students who will provide insight on their experiences with the program. Guests also will be able to speak one-on-one with program advisors and faculty. The information session will conclude at approximately 7 p.m.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the MBA information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/mbainfosession/to reserve a spot today. The session will be held in the Puri School of Business, located directly east of the Rockford University’s main entrance located at 5050 East State Street, Rockford.

29th Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference
2019-11-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
29th Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference
Keynote Speaker Dr. Brad Sagarin
Social and Evolutionary Psychology
Northern Illinois University
“The Science of BDSM”
Dr. Brad Sagarin is a professor of social and evolutionary psychology at Northern Illinois University where he studies social influence, resistance to persuasion, deception, jealousy, infidelity, and human sexuality. Brad has been published in a variety of scholarly journals, has given radio and podcast interviews, has consulted for radio and television programs, and has delivered invited lectures to academic and non-academic organizations. His research has been cited in newspapers and magazines, including The Economist and New Scientist. He holds Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Social Psychology from Arizona State University, and a Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Schedule of Events

All events will take place in Regents Hall- Burpee Center

8:00 Registration – Burpee Center, Park in Lot A
9:00 Welcome and Announcements
9:10-10:00 Getting into Graduate School Panel

Short Break

10:10-11:00 Careers with a BA/BS in Psychology Panel
10:10-11:00 Faculty Idea Exchange- Faculty Dining Room

Short Break

11:15-12:15 Keynote Address, Brad Sagarin, Ph.D.

Lunch 12:15-1:30

1:30-3:00 Graduate School Fair
1:30-2:15 Poster Session 1
2:15-3:00 Poster Session 2

Alpha Helix Geek Night
2019-11-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Starr 130, United States
Students are welcome to kick back for a bit with Alpha Helix before the terror of final papers and finals week kicks into gear.
This event will be on Friday, November 9 at 6:30 and located in Starr 130.
There will be free food, games and prizes!!!

Juke Jam with BSU
2019-11-09 21:00 - 2019-11-10 01:00 | Kent Center, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come listen to some jams and enjoy snacks with the Black Student Union!

Future Regent Visit Day
2019-11-11 10:00 - 14:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college. Does the university have the academic programs I want and faculty interaction I need. Is the food good? Is it easy to make friends? What will my expenses and financial aid options look like? The list goes on. Take some time on Saturday, October 5, to explore Rockford University. Let us help you discover what the college search is all about.
• Admission Info
• Academic & Resource Fair (meet our faculty!)
• Campus Tour with a Twist
• Delicious Lunch (included) • A peak at life on campus!
Join us at Future Regent Visit Day and explore all of your opportunities. Reserve your spot now!

The Bicultural Experience in Borderlands/La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldua (A Guest Lecture by Jose Alvarez '18)
2019-11-11 14:00 | Scarborough Hall – Room 220, 5050 East State Street, Rockford, 61108
The Spanish Program Guest Lecture Series presents “The Bicultural Experience in Borderlands/La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldua”, a Guest Lecture by Jose Alvarez ’18.
This event is open to campus, alumni, and the community.

Drug Awareness Month: Alcohol and Your Body
2019-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Join us for Drug Awareness Month as we uncover the risks of alcohol on your body, what healthy drinking looks like, and resources for you or a friend.
Scan our QR code to check in!

FORUM: The Human Library
2019-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the volunteers from the Northern Illinois Chapter of The Human Library on Nov. 12 at 7 PM and gain access to “The Human Library”.
The Human Library is, in the true sense of the word, 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 from our bookshelf 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. This interactive event will last at least 90 minutes; please plan accordingly.
Presented by volunteers from the Northern Illinois Chapter of The Human Library and in collaboration with the Office of Global Affairs and the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement.

Commuter Council Security Seminar
2019-11-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Commuter Council to learn safety tips and receive products that can help you stay safe on campus and beyond!

ROAR Transfer Registration
2019-11-14 15:00 - 20:00, 2020-01-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Regents Off and Running (ROAR) is a registration event specifically focused on transfer students. Meet with your faculty advisor to sign up for classes, chat with Financial Aid, get your student ID card, and find out about all of the services Rockford University can offer; all in one day!
ROAR 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.

Boujee Bingo with CAB
2019-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join CAB for a boujee bingo experience! You can win a selection of high ticket items. Including televisions, gaming systems, and more! Friday November 15th at 8 pm in Regents Hall!

**You must be a full-time undergraduate student at Rockford University in order to win the prizes**

First Responder and Military Appreciation Game
2019-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Football Field, IL, United States
The First Responder and Military Appreciation game will be held at Sam Greeley Field on November 16, 2019. The game starts at noon, but the event will begin at 10:00 am. The event line-up includes:

Chicago Police Department Pipe and Drum Team
Chicago Police Department Honor Guard
National Guard is providing the RU football team with camouflage jerseys for the game
National Guard is providing a field size American flag for teams to spread across the field during the national anthem.
Emergency vehicle displays from the Rockford Fire and Police Departments.
Halftime, on-field RPD K9 demonstration
OSF medical transport helicopter will land during the event
Illinois Law Enforcement Emergency Alert System (ILEAS) Mobile Command Vehicle Display

Drug Awareness Month: Cannabis and Opioids
2019-11-19 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Join us for Drug Awareness Month as we discuss the effects of cannabis and opioids, related campus policies, and the impact of legal changes on and off campus.
Scan our QR code to check in!

Puri School of Business Breakfast Briefing
2019-11-20 07:00 - 08:30 | Puri School of Business, 5100 East State St, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
You’re invited to the Puri School of Business Breakfast Briefing on November 20, 2019. Enjoy a free hot breakfast on your way to work and hear Dr. Mandolen Mull, Puri School of Business Chairperson, share successful strategies for transforming a disengaged workforce.
Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. and the event will conclude at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Beauty and the Beast Thanksgiving Feast with CAB
2019-11-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Celebrate Thanksgiving with your RU family! Regents Hall will be transformed into the Beast’s castle from Beauty and the Beast. All students, staff, faculty, and guests dine for free. Brought to you by CAB.

35mm: A Musical Exhibition
2019-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A picture is worth 1,000 words — what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35mm, each photo creates a unique song, moments frozen in time, a glimmer of a life unfolding, a glimpse of something happening. A stunning new multimedia musical, which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre. This intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imagines what the modern American musical can be.
By Ryan Scott Oliver and directed by Professor Timm Adams, inspired by the photography of Matthew Murphy.
*Warning: For mature audiences only. Viewer discretion is advised.

Purchase your tickets today! Single ticket admission for adults $12, seniors age 55 and up, and students is $9 unless otherwise noted. Group rates are available. Dates and locations are subject to change.

What You Need to Know About Safe Sex
2019-11-26 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Stop by our table at the Den to learn about safe sex basics, resources, and tips to help you live at your best!
We will also have information about our free and confidential HIV testing, which will be offered on Dec. 2 at Lang Wellness Center by the Winnebago County Health Department.

What You Need to Know about STI's
2019-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
We talked about safe sex last week, but sexually transmitted infections are on the rise.
In addition to safe sex, learn the basics to ensure you are taking care of your health.

Arabic Language Day
2019-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join the Rockford University UN Club and Saudi Club for a celebration of Arabic Language Day on Tuesday, December 3 from 12-2 in the Faculty Dining Room. In the hallway near the cafeteria, there will be poster presentations and delicious Arabic breakfast foods for you to sample. At 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, and 1:30 pm, there will be a presentation on the history of the Arabic language and its many dialects.
Each participant will receive a card with an Arabic phrase they select.

Hanging of the Greens
2019-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 | Johnson Alumni Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for this year’s Hanging of the Greens as we get ready for the upcoming holiday season. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments and a holiday performance by the Rockford University Vocal Collective. Reserve your spot below!

December Recognition
2019-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2019-20.

Chicago Shopping Bus Trip
2019-12-08 08:30 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
You are invited to one of our most popular events, the Rockford University Chicago Shopping Bus Trip. Charter buses are reserved for RU alumni, families, parents, and friends.
-Meet at Rockford University Parking Lot A at 8:30 a.m.
-Take off from Rockford University Parking Lot A at 9 a.m.
-Drop off in Chicago, corner of Superior and Rush around 11 a.m.
-Pick up in Chicago, corner of Superior and Rush at 6 p.m
– Return to Parking Lot A, Rockford University, around 8 p.m.
Registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
*If a cancellation is needed prior to the Chicago Shopping Bus Trip, please call us at 815-394-5190 or email alumni@rockford.edu. All cancellations must be made prior to Monday, December 2, to receive a full refund.

End of Fall Semester
2019-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Fall semester classes end.

Winter Break- Offices Closed
2019-12-23 08:00 - 2020-01-01 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
University offices will be closed from Monday, December 23- Wednesday, January 1 in observance of winter break.
Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, January 2.

NIATM Math Invitational
2020-01-16 16:00 - 19:30 | Starr Science Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University welcomes eleven regional high schools to campus Thursday, January 16 for the 2020 NIATM Math Invitational, the Northern Illinois Association of Teachers of Mathematics’ annual math competition.
The invitational, organized and hosted by Rockford University’s Math Program with the help from numerous volunteers, is set for 4 -7:30 p.m. in the Starr Science Center. Hundreds of competitors from 11 local high schools—Belvidere, Boylan, Byron, Harlem, Hononegah, Rochelle, Rockford Christian, Stillman Valley, Winnebago, Woodstock and Woodstock North—will attend the event with their coaches for individual and team tests in several categories. For more information, questions, or volunteering, please contact Dr. Filiz Dik, fdik@rockford.edu

Winter Orientation
2020-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Throughout Winter Orientation, you will learn about valuable resources on campus and beyond, interact with a variety of student leaders, and participate in unique social experiences to make lasting connections with your classmates. Mark your calendars for Winter Orientation January 17, 2020 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Winter Orientation is a fun and exciting orientation presented over dinner that will get you #RegentReady for your Rockford University experience!
To register please visit www.rockford.edu/welcome
If you have questions regarding Winter Orientation, please contact Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation at apjohnson@rockford.edu or 815-394-5035.

Martin Luther King Day- Offices Closed
2020-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The University offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King day.

Spring Semester Begins
2020-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Spring semester classes begin.

FORUM: Orchesis & Rockford City Dance Concert
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Produced in collaboration with various local artists under the direction of our new Assistant Professor of Dance, Lindsay Hawkins, in honor of Jayne Poor. Rockford University’s dance company, Orchesis, was originally founded by the late Professor Jayne Poor, who is remembered for her passionate dedication to dance as an artist and educator at our institution and in the Rockford community.
