Win free tickets to the Rockford IceHogs!
2017-04-01 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St., Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
The first 30 students to request tickets by emailing RRobertson@rockford.edu will get a free ticket to see the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Harris Bank Center at 7 p.m. on April 1, 2017. Transportation will be the responsibility of the individual, and all participants will be required to sign a waiver of release in order to attend the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Register: Title IX Responsible Employee Training
2017-04-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Discrimination. This workshop will cover response, intervention, and referral for persons harmed or wrong as a result of sex and gender-based concerns, including harassment and retaliation. We will look beyond Title IX and other compliance areas to Creating a Responsive and Supportive Environment: Through Timely Responses, Equitable Processes and Support Services. Questions, contact Compliance and Title IX Officer, LaShun McGhee, 815-226-2842.

Rockford University and Rock Valley College Health Care Career Fair
2017-04-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This is a field-based Career Fair that will only provide you with Healthcare Facilities. This will be a great opportunity for you to get complete attention from Healthcare Providers such as hospitals and rehabilitation centers so that you can find positions with a company that is a good fit for you and so that you can make connections with professionals in the healthcare field.

Gallery Hours
2017-04-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
“Disparate Conditions” is an exhibition featuring the work of graduating Rockford University art majors as a culmination of their development of an artistic voice and direction.

Gallery Hours
2017-04-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Visit the current gallery exhibition LESS GLOOM by Wisconsin artist Sara Willadsen.

Portillo's fundraiser for study abroad students
2017-04-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Support Rockford University students who are studying abroad by eating at Portillo’s between 5 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5. Bring in the attached flyer, or show it on your smartphone, and 20 percent of the proceeds will go toward the study abroad program.
Students can get a ride to and from Portillo’s from the Burpee circle at 5 and 6 p.m.

Forum Series - Astrobiology: Penelope J. Boston
2017-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Dr. Penelope Boston is the director of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute. Prior to joining NASA, Boston founded and directed the Cave and Karst Studies Program at New Mexico Tech, where she also served as a professor and led their Earth and environmental sciences department as chair. She also served from 2002 to 2016 as associate director of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute, a congressionally mandated institute in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The event is free and open to the public. A reserved ticket is required. Contact the Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu to reserve your free ticket. The Clark Arts Center is accessible.

Student Town Hall Meeting
2017-04-06 21:00 - 22:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s executive council is hosting a Student Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, April 6, from 9 to 10 p.m. at Fisher Memorial Chapel. Students are welcome to join in on a discussion on University Budget: Revenue & Expenses.

Gender Studies Panel Discussion (A SAAM Sponsored Event)
2017-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM), several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights. See flyer for details.

SOAR (first-year student registration)
2017-04-08 08:30 - 17:00 | IL
Enjoy a fun-filled and informative day to not only pick your classes for the fall, but to meet other new first-year students. You’ll also have your ID taken, meet with financial aid, learn about residence life, student activities, career services, study abroad, and more. Contact your admission counselor for full details.

Around the World in 50 Minutes
2017-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Office of Global Affairs is hosting a fun-filled cross-cultural event called “Around the World in 50 Minutes” on Wednesday, April 6, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Regents Hall. Students, staff and faculty from these continents will educate visitors about culture, traditions and food.
The event will be a precursor to our gastronomic voyage around the world on Saturday, April 22 – make sure you save the date for the International Food Festival!

Last day to withdraw with "W"
2017-04-14 | IL
View the full Academic Calendar 2016-17

BSMS Spring Session 2 Grades Due
2017-04-17 | IL

Guest Speaker on Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster
2017-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Scarborough Hall – Computer Lab D, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Laura Grube, Assistant Professor of Economics at Beloit College will visit Rockford University on Monday, April 17, and give a talk related to her book Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster: Lessons in Local Entrepreneurship. The talk will take place 2:00-2:50 in Scarborough 012. Everyone is welcome to attend!

From Tommy Guns to Tusks: 'Last Lecture' in Forum Series
2017-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Lynn Newhart will present “From Tommy Guns to Tusks: Organized Crime and the Exotic Animal Trade” on Tuesday, April 18, at 3 p.m. in Fisher Memorial Chapel.
While most of us know that organized crime is involved in drugs, weapons, and human trafficking, few of us realize the extent to which it is involved in trafficking of exotic animals. Dr. Newhart is going to discuss this lucrative trade for organized crime groups, explaining how they are involved, why they are involved and why this type of trafficking brings in billions of dollars a year.
The Last Lecture Series is meant as an honor to recognize a professor who is greatly admired by the campus community. By being honored, the professor is asked to give the lecture he or she would give if they knew it would be their last.
The forum series is open to the public and, with the exception of plays, are free of charge. Lectures and performances will take place on the Rockford University campus, 5050 E. State St., Rockford. Tickets are required for all events and can be obtained by contacting the Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu.

Know Your Rights: A Conversation with the Title IX Officer (A SAAM Sponsored Event)
2017-04-18 18:30 - 19:45 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
As we participate the national month for sexual assault awareness, in the spirit of offering a fair and equitable response, which is one of the roles of the Title IX Officer, we will have an open discussion about what happens when someone is accused of an act of sexual or other violence on campus. Sharing information regarding institutional support, response, process, and the rights of the respondent will be the main focus of this discussion.
In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM), several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights.

Student Showcase
2017-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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The Student Showcase is fast approaching on Wednesday, April 19! Do you need an academic poster printed?
We can do these large-format posters in Print Services for a very economical price starting at $10 for a 36″ x 48″ poster. Just visit the Print Services page on the Portal, choose the Large Format Printer form, make sure your poster is saved as a PDF sized accordingly, attach it to your form and submit. It’s that easy!
Please get your order in as soon as possible and do not wait until the last minute, as the volume of posters usually needed around this time is substantial.
Use your student ID as your account number on the form, and please allow us three to five business days for printing. We will email you when your order is ready for pickup, after which you may pay SAS and come get your poster!

SGA Officer Elections
2017-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Vote for Student Government Association President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Voting will take place in Burpee Student Center.

Disability Support Services In-Service
2017-04-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Lang Health Center invites all faculty to join us for an in-service about Disability Support Services at Rockford University. We’ll discuss how accommodations in K-12 differ from those in higher education, and review the process of requesting, applying for and utilizing accommodations through Disability Support Services.

Career Day 2017
2017-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A combination of Rockford University economics, business, and accounting faculty, community business leaders, and possibly some high school faculty members will rotate tables to enlighten high school students on how to build experience, prepare resumes, and discuss different types of positions within various types of businesses and industries.

Before the Flood
2017-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
In this film Leonardo DiCaprio presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring due to climate change, as well as actions we can take to save the world!

R. U. Woke?!
2017-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Join Rock Solid Lifestyle as we discuss serious questions about relationships, true love, cheating and more! Share your ideas, hear what others think and challenge your stereotypes.

Public Gallery Reception and Rockford ArtScene
2017-04-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University Art Gallery will be holding a public reception for the current exhibition, LESS GLOOM by Wisconsin artist Sara Willadsen, in conjunction with Rockford ArtScene. The artist will be attending the reception, and there will be refreshments served outside the gallery.

BSMS Spring Session 3 Ends
2017-04-22 | IL

Gallery Hours/Rockford ArtScene
2017-04-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The gallery will be open in conjunction with Rockford ArtScene. This will be the final day to see the current gallery exhibition LESS GLOOM by Wisconsin artist Sara Willadsen. Don’t miss it!

International Food Festival 2017
2017-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Save the date for this years International Food Festival which is a celebration of diversity of Rockford University where all students, staff , faculty and people from our community are welcome to attend to. There will be a lot of food from all around the world from good meat to vegetarian dishes. Also, you do not want to miss your chance to watch professional performances and live entertainment from different clubs and organisations.
Tickets for the festival on April 22 are $10 in advance or $12 at the event, with children’s tickets $5 in advance or $6 at the event. Doors open at 4:30 to whisk you around the world without leaving RU’s campus at 5050 E. State St., Rockford. For more information, contact 815-394-5112 or globalaffairs@rockford.edu.

BSMS Spring Session 4 Begins
2017-04-24 | IL

These Hands Don't Hurt Display (A SAAM Sponsored Event)
2017-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join Lang Health Center as they raise awareness to an often unspoken aspect of sexual violence-acts of domestic violence that may also happen as a result or during an act of sexual violence. This display is open for all employees, students, and the community to show their support. Meet Lang Center staff members outside in front of the Burpee Center where you will have the change to imprint, draw or trace your support in the form of this display. (Display will be posted during walk April 27).
In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM), several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights.

Country Day
2017-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us out on the quad for a day to celebrate country music and eat some chicken ‘n’ fixin’s
We will be outside from 3:00-4:00pm with country duo Dave and Whitney

Day of Giving 2017
2017-04-26 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Calling all alumni and friends of Rockford University! Join us for our third annual Day of Giving on April 26. This is a day for all Regents to band together and support a rock solid future for those who may not be able to afford a RU education on their own. #WeAreReady2017 and we hope YOU are ready to step up and give today to support student scholarships! With your help, we can provide deserving students a rock solid education and make our community stronger one student at a time. As a special bonus this year, every gift made will automatically double in value. Check out our special Day of Giving site for more details and updates.
