BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rockford University - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rockford University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rockford.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rockford University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20171213T175248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184859Z UID:10007413-1519848000-1519855200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/trivia-night-4/ LOCATION:The Den – Burpee Student Center\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170629T163917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T163917Z UID:10007126-1520208000-1520294340@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Mid-term grades due in Registrar's Office DESCRIPTION:Mid-term grades are due by 11:59pm\nView the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/mid-term-grades-due-registrars-office/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180309 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170629T164159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T185740Z UID:10007128-1520208000-1520553599@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Spring Break-no classes\, offices open DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/spring-break-no-classes-offices-open/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180307 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170629T164039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T164039Z UID:10007127-1520294400-1520380799@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Mid-term grades available on Self Service DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/mid-term-grades-available-self-service/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180309 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180220T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T003803Z UID:10007504-1520467200-1520553599@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Rockford on the Road: Peoria DESCRIPTION:Your lives are busy and it can be hard to schedule a trip to Rockford. So\, we’re coming to you! Schedule a 30-minute appointment with your admission counselor in Peoria to chat. Ask any questions you may have about financial aid\, campus life\, housing\, or… and enjoy a cup of coffee on us. \nWe’ll be at Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co. at 734 Main St.\, Downtown Peoria \n**Appointments are first-come\, first-served and required. Register below! \n\n\n \n \n Admission - Rockford On The Road Registration\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n School Attending:Phone*Email*\n \n How many in attendance\, including yourself?123What event would you like to attend?*\n \n \n March 7\, 2018 - Glenview\, IL\n \n \n \n March 8\, 2018 - McHenry\, IL\n \n \n \n March 8\, 2018 - Peoria\, IL\n \n \n \n March 13\, 2018 - Elgin\, IL\n Topics you would like to discuss with your counselor:Financial AidGeneral University QuestionsHousingStudent LifeOtherPlease explain:How did you hear about this event?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNow that you’re signed up\, fill out our quick scheduler at https://doodle.com/poll/tzeq68fsvgkqnpqs to share your appointment time preferences. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rockford-road-peoria/ LOCATION:Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co.\, 734 Main St\, Peoria\, 61602 CATEGORIES:Admissions ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180310 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180213T190013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T190013Z UID:10007503-1520553600-1520639999@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Spring Break-no classes\, offices closed DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/spring-break-no-classes-offices-closed/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Closed,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180313 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170720T160756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T160756Z UID:10007176-1520812800-1520899199@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 1 Grades Due DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-1-grades-due-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180314 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180220T204640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T003711Z UID:10007505-1520899200-1520985599@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Rockford on the Road: Elgin DESCRIPTION:Your lives are busy and it can be hard to schedule a trip to Rockford. So\, we’re coming to you! Schedule a 30-minute appointment with your admission counselor in Elgin to chat. Ask any questions you may have about financial aid\, campus life\, housing\, or… and enjoy a cup of coffee on us. \nWe’ll be at Panera Bread\, 2484 N Randall Rd\, Elgin \n**Appointments are first-come\, first-served and required. Register below! \n\n \n \n Admission - Rockford On The Road Registration\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n School Attending:Phone*Email*\n \n How many in attendance\, including yourself?123What event would you like to attend?*\n \n \n March 7\, 2018 - Glenview\, IL\n \n \n \n March 8\, 2018 - McHenry\, IL\n \n \n \n March 8\, 2018 - Peoria\, IL\n \n \n \n March 13\, 2018 - Elgin\, IL\n Topics you would like to discuss with your counselor:Financial AidGeneral University QuestionsHousingStudent LifeOtherPlease explain:How did you hear about this event?CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nNow that you’re signed up\, fill out our quick scheduler at https://doodle.com/poll/2z3k3ge2fbumngnt to share your appointment time preferences. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rockford-road-elgin/ LOCATION:Panera Bread\, 2484 N Randall Rd\, Elgin\, 60123 CATEGORIES:Admissions ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180316T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20171213T175922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180830T142831Z UID:10007415-1521226800-1521237600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Casino Night DESCRIPTION:It’s official. You’re formally invited to attend Rockford University’s sensational night of 1920’s-esque glamour and games—otherwise known as Casino Night! Dress up in your fanciest attire and spend the evening listening to a live band\, drinking craft mocktails\, tasting delicious food\, and of course\, winning a variety of awesome prizes with your casino cash (we will be providing the casino “currency”\, no need to bring actual money)! There will be blackjack\, poker\, slot machines\, and more. If you don’t know how to play\, don’t worry—the dealers will teach you. See you from 7:00-10:00 PM in Regents Hall! \n*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/casino-night-2/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170720T160908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T160908Z UID:10007181-1521244800-1521331199@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 2 Ends DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-2-ends-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180320 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170720T161000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T161000Z UID:10007182-1521417600-1521503999@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 3 Begins DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-3-begins-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170629T164401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T164401Z UID:10007129-1521417600-1523663940@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Academic advising/registration for Fall semester DESCRIPTION:Academic advising/registration for Fall semester for all continuing graduate\, undergraduate and BSMS students.\nView the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/academic-advisingregistration-fall-semester/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180125T200559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T233903Z UID:10007060-1521644400-1521651600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Forum Series: Transgender and Immigrant Rights int the Fight for Liberation: Jennicet Gutiérrez DESCRIPTION:Jennicet Gutiérrez\, best known for shedding light on the plight of transgender women in immigration detention centers through her organization FAMILIA: TQLM (Trans Queer Liberation Movement)\, is a transgender activist from México who resides in Los Angeles. She burst onto the national scene in the summer of 2015\, when she interrupted President Obama during a speech in honor of Pride month to call attention to the struggles of transgender immigrant women. Gutiérrez believes in the importance of uplifting and centering the voices of trans women of color in all racial justice work. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/transgender-immigrant-rights-int-fight-liberation-jennicet-gutierrez/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180314T175320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T145446Z UID:10007516-1521658800-1521662400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Craft Night DESCRIPTION:Spots are limited. Check out https://www.facebook.com/RockUActivities for more information (coming soon!). \n*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/craft-night-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180131T194242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T195045Z UID:10007449-1521828000-1521835200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Reception DESCRIPTION:Traces Remain – Melissa Cowper-Smith\nExhibition Dates: March 23 – April 20\, 2018\nFriday\, March 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception \nThe work of Melissa Cowper-Smith explores the contemporary fear of disaster\, abandonment\, and displacement. Using plants such as bamboo\, hosta\, yucca\, and daylily collected from The Penland School for Crafts and from her ecological farm in Morrilton\, Arkansas\, she hand makes paper. With this paper\, Cowper-Smith creates digital prints of her photographs and paintings created using imagery from small Ozark farms\, abandoned buildings\, and recently war-torn countries. \nShe depicts natural and agricultural landscapes and domestic objects and interiors as a way of expressing physical intimacy and the forgetting and passing of time. Cowper-Smith has exhibited in several New York City galleries\, as well as in exhibitions throughout the country\, and is currently teaching at the University of Central Arkansas. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-reception/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180326T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180131T194237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T194809Z UID:10007433-1522033200-1522087200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Traces Remain – Melissa Cowper-Smith\nExhibition Dates: March 23 – April 20\, 2018\nFriday\, March 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception \nThe work of Melissa Cowper-Smith explores the contemporary fear of disaster\, abandonment\, and displacement. Using plants such as bamboo\, hosta\, yucca\, and daylily collected from The Penland School for Crafts and from her ecological farm in Morrilton\, Arkansas\, she hand makes paper. With this paper\, Cowper-Smith creates digital prints of her photographs and paintings created using imagery from small Ozark farms\, abandoned buildings\, and recently war-torn countries. \nShe depicts natural and agricultural landscapes and domestic objects and interiors as a way of expressing physical intimacy and the forgetting and passing of time. Cowper-Smith has exhibited in several New York City galleries\, as well as in exhibitions throughout the country\, and is currently teaching at the University of Central Arkansas. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-hours-31/2018-03-26/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180308T214739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T150240Z UID:10007512-1522242000-1522249200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Rockford University and Rock Valley College Career and Internship Fair DESCRIPTION:The Career & Internship Fair provides employers with an opportunity to meet talented students and alumni\, collect resumes\, and interview candidates. It also allows employers to reach a large pool of potential candidates. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rockford-university-rock-valley-college-career-internship-fair/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Career Development":MAILTO:careers@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180131T194239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T190614Z UID:10007438-1522249200-1522260000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Traces Remain – Melissa Cowper-Smith\n Exhibition Dates: March 23 – April 20\, 2018\n Friday\, March 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception \nThe work of Melissa Cowper-Smith explores the contemporary fear of disaster\, abandonment\, and displacement. Using plants such as bamboo\, hosta\, yucca\, and daylily collected from The Penland School for Crafts and from her ecological farm in Morrilton\, Arkansas\, she hand makes paper. With this paper\, Cowper-Smith creates digital prints of her photographs and paintings created using imagery from small Ozark farms\, abandoned buildings\, and recently war-torn countries. \nShe depicts natural and agricultural landscapes and domestic objects and interiors as a way of expressing physical intimacy and the forgetting and passing of time. Cowper-Smith has exhibited in several New York City galleries\, as well as in exhibitions throughout the country\, and is currently teaching at the University of Central Arkansas. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-hours-35/2018-03-28/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20171213T180024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T174111Z UID:10007417-1522267200-1522274400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/trivia-night-5/ LOCATION:The Den – Burpee Student Center\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180308T215128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T215128Z UID:10007515-1522346400-1522353600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Examining Modern Genocide Using Primary Source Documents DESCRIPTION:This workshop will delve into the complexities of modern genocide utilizing primary source documents to drive instruction. Attendees will examine the complex role of what defines genocide and how the atrocities that comprise the term evolve. Focus points will include summation and overview of modern world genocides\, analysis of American and global response to genocide\, and discussion of the role of the survivor in the modern world.Learners will be tasked with taking the lessons from this workshop back to their classrooms and lives to continue to intellectually engage others in this topic in hopes of one day ending atrocities worldwide. \nSecondary and post-secondary educators and students are invited to register for this four-hour workshop. Two sessions\, March 29 and April\n 19\, 6-8pm. CPDU/PDH hours available for attending the entire four-hour workshop. No partial credits. To register\, reply to mhamel@rockford.edu. \nSeats are limited; please register in advance. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/examining-modern-genocide-using-primary-source-documents/ LOCATION:Puri School of Business\, 5100 East State St\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Teaching with Primary Sources ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/genocide-artwork.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Education":MAILTO:mlagunas@rockford.edu GEO:42.264752;-89.018728 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Puri School of Business 5100 East State St Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5100 East State St:geo:-89.018728,42.264752 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180131T194241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T194749Z UID:10007443-1522422000-1522432800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Traces Remain – Melissa Cowper-Smith\n Exhibition Dates: March 23 – April 20\, 2018\n Friday\, March 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception \nThe work of Melissa Cowper-Smith explores the contemporary fear of disaster\, abandonment\, and displacement. Using plants such as bamboo\, hosta\, yucca\, and daylily collected from The Penland School for Crafts and from her ecological farm in Morrilton\, Arkansas\, she hand makes paper. With this paper\, Cowper-Smith creates digital prints of her photographs and paintings created using imagery from small Ozark farms\, abandoned buildings\, and recently war-torn countries. \nShe depicts natural and agricultural landscapes and domestic objects and interiors as a way of expressing physical intimacy and the forgetting and passing of time. Cowper-Smith has exhibited in several New York City galleries\, as well as in exhibitions throughout the country\, and is currently teaching at the University of Central Arkansas. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-hours-39/2018-03-30/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Campus Wide Event (Public) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Art-Gallery-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20171213T180343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T164610Z UID:10007419-1522440000-1522447200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Movie Night: Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle DESCRIPTION:Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an adventure comedy you won’t want to miss! \nHere’s a synopsis: “In a brand new Jumanji adventure\, four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting\, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world\, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.” \n See you at 8:00 PM on Friday\, March 30 in Scar Auditorium! We’ll even provide popcorn and soda! \n*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/movie-night-3/ LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180329T163148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T163540Z UID:10007519-1522483200-1522515600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Non event to attend DESCRIPTION:Test event URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/non-event-to-attend/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_1288.jpg GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170519T133053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T133053Z UID:10007066-1523129400-1523134800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BFA Acting/Directing Senior Seminars DESCRIPTION:Rockford University’s BFA seniors present a second round of one-person shows for the spring semester. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bfa-actingdirecting-senior-seminars/ LOCATION:Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180125T200822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T181552Z UID:10007062-1523386800-1523394000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Holocaust Survivor Eva Kor DESCRIPTION:Holocaust Memorial Day with Survivor Eva Kor\n Tuesday\, April 10\, 7 p.m. \nRegents Hall – Burpee Center\n Rockford University’s Forum Series is partnering with the Jewish Federation of Rockford for a 2018 Yom Hashoah Memorial Observance program. Our featured speaker is Eva Mozes Kor\, a survivor of the Holocaust\, a forgiveness advocate\, and a revered public speaker. With the driving message of “never give up” in mind\, she has emerged through a life filled with trauma as a brilliant example of the power of the human spirit to overcome. Kor is the recipient of the 2017 Sachem award\, the highest honor in the state of Indiana. The program also will include brief remarks from leaders of Rockford’s Jewish community\, a time for prayer\, and a candle lighting ceremony. All are welcome. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/holocaust-survivor-eva-kor/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Forum Series GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170614T141039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T141039Z UID:10004281-1523538000-1523541600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Staff Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/staff-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States GEO:42.264048;-89.0197327 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197327,42.264048 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170629T164544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T164544Z UID:10007130-1523577600-1523638800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Last day to withdraw with "W" DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/last-day-withdraw-w-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180417 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20170720T161119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T222024Z UID:10007183-1523836800-1523923199@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 2 Grades Due DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-2-grades-due-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180416T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20171213T181137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T165059Z UID:10007421-1523908800-1523916000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BonFire/Kick Off: RU Roots Festival - RU Days 2018 DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bon-fire-kick-off-ru-days/ LOCATION:Parking lot A\, 5050 E. State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180417T171500 DTSTAMP:20260403T175521 CREATED:20180416T182630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T182630Z UID:10007088-1523980800-1523985300@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:The Last Lecture - Dr. Tara Wood DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 17\, at 4 p.m. in the Fisher Chapel\nPlease join us for this year’s Last Lecture\, presented by Dr. Tara Wood\, Assistant Professor of English.  \nThis event will count for Forum credit. \nThe Last Lecture is free and open to the public\, however\, tickets are required. \nPlease contact the Rockford University Box Office \nat 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu to reserve your tickets or for more information. \nFisher Chapel is accessible. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/the-last-lecture-dr-tara-wood/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Forum Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Wood_Tara.jpg GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR