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:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170911T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170911T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170802T195533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T135547Z UID:10004362-1505142000-1505145600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Constitution Day: U.S. Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston DESCRIPTION:Rockford University commemorates the 1787 anniversary of the adjournment of the Constitutional Convention with a visit from 1987 RU alumnus Judge Iain D. Johnston\, who serves the Northern District of Illinois’ Rockford-based Western Division. Judge Johnston was captain of the Regents soccer team and furthered his education at University at Buffalo and The John Marshall Law School in Chicago after leaving RU\, returning to Rockford to work as a judicial clerk for Judge Philip G. Reinhard. Having founded his own law firm after working in the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and at a private practice\, Judge Johnston was appointed to his current role in 2013.    URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/constitution-day-u-s-magistrate-judge-iain-d-johnston/ LOCATION:Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Forum Series,Student Activities 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:20170914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170614T140523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T140523Z UID:10007072-1505394000-1505397600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Staff Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/staff-meeting-4/ 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:20170920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170925T140608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T140608Z UID:10007312-1505908800-1505912400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:DACA Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Participate in Conversations That Matter! Sara Dady from Dady & Hoffman Law Offices will facilitate a conversation and answer questions about DACA and its potential implications for our community. She will also offer potential options and actions to assist those who this may affect. To submit questions prior to the event\, please email equitytraining@rockford.edu. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/daca-town-hall/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States 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:20170920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170802T195835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T214841Z UID:10004364-1505934000-1505941200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:International Day of Peace: Jennifer Jordan DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author\, filmmaker and screenwriter Jennifer Jordan joins RU for a screening of her new documentary “3000 Cups of Tea: The Mission and the Madness\,” which addresses allegations made by television news magazine 60-Minutes against philanthropist Greg Mortenson. Author of bestselling book Three Cups of Tea\, Mortenson rose to prominence on a mission to build schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan\, but has left a legacy tarnished by scandal after accusations of using charitable funds from his Central Asia Institute for personal gain. In addition to the screening\, President Dr. Eric W. Fulcomer moderates an on-stage Q&A-style interview with Jordan. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/international-day-peace-jennifer-jordan/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts 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=Maddox Theatre – 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:20170921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170925T140851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T141501Z UID:10007313-1505988000-1506002400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:A Cup of Awareness DESCRIPTION:It’s Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle’s Sexual Health week! Come get some free punch on the quad by Burpee and learn how you can be sexually healthy! We’ll have candy and condoms and information! It’s time to get smart about your sexual health! Also\, wear blue on Friday and you can get your Rock Solid card punched and be entered into a drawing for prizes! URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/a-cup-of-awareness/ LOCATION:Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center\, 5050 East State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Lang Center for Health & Wellness GEO:42.2696337;-89.0184645 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center 5050 East State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 East State St.:geo:-89.0184645,42.2696337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170831T180431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T203228Z UID:10007260-1506103200-1506110400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Art Gallery Reception for "Surface Elements" with Stephen Cartwright DESCRIPTION:Public reception for Stephen Cartwright’s solo exhibition\, “Surface Elements” at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center from 6-8 p.m. The artist will also be giving a public lecture in Art History Room 111 in the Clark Arts Center at 5 p.m. \nFor 18 years\, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude\, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the realms of science and art. Using this and other self-recorded data\, Cartwright creates bold\, minimal landscape sculptures and digital media projects that explore topography\, temperature\, light\, and movement. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/art-gallery-reception-surface-elements-stephen-cartwright/ LOCATION:Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_9716edited.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu 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:20170925T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170925T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170831T193152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T190506Z UID:10007262-1506351600-1506362400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Art Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Visit the gallery from 3-6pm to see Stephen Cartwright’s solo exhibition\, “Surface Elements” at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center. \nFor 18 years\, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude\, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the realms of science and art. Using this and other self-recorded data\, Cartwright creates bold\, minimal landscape sculptures and digital media projects that explore topography\, temperature\, light\, and movement. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/art-gallery-hours/2017-09-25/ LOCATION:Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_9673edited.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu 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:20170926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170629T154831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T213331Z UID:10007091-1506441600-1506445200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Scholarship Day DESCRIPTION:More information to come.\n View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/scholarship-day/ 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:20170927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182819 CREATED:20170905T213222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T132523Z UID:10007281-1506506400-1506517200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Rock Valley College and Rockford University Job and Internship Fair DESCRIPTION:This bi-annual career fair is set up to connect students with employers in their field of study. It provides opportunities for internships\, full time and part time employment and attracts employers in numerous different industries. This fair has opportunities for students looking to gain valuable experience\, obtain a job upon graduating\, and make money to help pay for college\, or a combination of these. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rock-valley-college-rockford-university-job-internship-fair/ LOCATION:Rock Valley College PEC Building\, 3301 N. Mulford Road\, Rockford\, 61114 CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Career Development":MAILTO:careers@rockford.edu GEO:42.3095499;-88.9949611 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rock Valley College PEC Building 3301 N. Mulford Road Rockford 61114;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3301 N. Mulford Road:geo:-88.9949611,42.3095499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170925T141936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T141936Z UID:10007314-1506528000-1506528000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Lottery Entry Deadline for TAP & Content Test Voucher DESCRIPTION:Education Students – Submit your ILTS Lottery entry form to Elizabeth Johnson-Lovett\, Lang 105\, by Wednesday\, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. in order to possibly win a $25 Voucher to be used towards payment of a TAP or Content Test.  URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/lottery-entry-deadline-tap-content-test-voucher/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Graduate Office ORGANIZER;CN="Education":MAILTO:mlagunas@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:20170928T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T235500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170927T143043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T153320Z UID:10007316-1506556800-1506642900@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Student Campus Climate Survey DESCRIPTION:A campus climate survey for all students of Rockford University will be conducted September 28-October 26\, 2017. Students who complete the survey will have the chance to win various giveaways. Meet members of the campus climate survey working group at outreach days during the survey administration period. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/student-campus-climate-survey/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Activities Board,Campus Closed,Student Activities,Title IX,VAWA 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:20170928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170925T184627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T184627Z UID:10007315-1506592800-1506607200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Get Lit For Fitness! DESCRIPTION:This week is Health and Fitness week for Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle! Come to the quad between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday\, Sept. 28 to Get Lit for Fitness! There will be a series of stations and activities available to illustrate different ways that students can get fit. Each student has the opportunity to complete the stations\, and you can even choose to compete against others. Those with the best times and records for each station will receive prizes. We will also have music and yard games available if students want to just come hang out! Students can come and go all day. It’s a great way to learn about fitness and have some fun while we’re at it. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/get-lit-fitness/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Closed 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:20170929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170930 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170629T155038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T155038Z UID:10007095-1506643200-1506729599@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Last day to file pass/fail forms DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/last-day-file-passfail-forms/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar 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:20170929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170918T213030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170918T213030Z UID:10007311-1506708000-1506718800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:'Come-UNITY' Explosion: Free concert Sept. 29 DESCRIPTION:Sounds of Good News\, Inc. is presenting a “Come-UNITY” Explosion concert on Friday\, Sept. 29\, at Rockford University’s Fisher Memorial Chapel. Listen and sing along to jazz and choir numbers and enjoy light refreshments from 6-9 p.m. \nDonations and sales from CDs and DVDs will benefit the Young Eagles Success (YES) Club’s programming and workshops for children to young adults in the greater Rockford region. \nFor more information\, call 815-914-1487\, or visit yesclubcep.us. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/come-unity-explosion-free-concert-sept-29/ LOCATION:Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities 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;VALUE=DATE:20170930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171001 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170720T154723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T155009Z UID:10004343-1506729600-1506815999@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Fall Session 1 Ends DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-fall-session-1-ends/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) 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;VALUE=DATE:20171002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171003 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170720T154908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T154908Z UID:10004344-1506902400-1506988799@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Fall Session 2 Begins DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-fall-session-2-begins/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) 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:20171003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170802T200005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T191145Z UID:10004369-1507057200-1507064400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Honor Killings in the Modern World: Laila Anwarzai Ayoubi DESCRIPTION:Dr. Laila Anwarzai Ayoubi\, associate professor at Martin University and adjunct professor at Butler University in Indianapolis\, discusses her new book\, Niki’s Honor\, a powerful story about honor killing practices still occurring in many parts of the world against girls and women. The author\, a former journalist and diplomat from Afghanistan\, is a past recipient of the International Women Award. Her 2015 novel\, inspired by a student’s interest in the topic\, is based on the true story of a young Pashtun girl trapped by cultural traditions in her Soviet-controlled country. Dr. Ayoubi holds a Ph.D. in philosophy in international relations from Preston University\, a master’s in near Easter languages and culture from Indiana University\, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in English from Martin University\, and a bachelor’s in French and journalism from Kabul University. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/honor-killings-modern-world-laila-anwarzai-ayoubi/ LOCATION:Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Forum Series 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:20171005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170614T140747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T140747Z UID:10004275-1507208400-1507212000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Staff Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/staff-meeting-5/2017-10-05/ 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:20171005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T161500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20171004T152122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T152122Z UID:10006978-1507215600-1507220100@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal DESCRIPTION:All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/sexual misconduct and gender-based harassment\, discrimination\, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be directed to Compliance and Title IX Officer\, LaShun McGhee\, 815-226-2842. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/annual-responsible-employee-training-fallng-renewal/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Title IX 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:20171005T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170518T211307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T140243Z UID:10007038-1507231800-1507237200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Xanadu DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates\, leg warmers\, Venice Beach\, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same name. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/xanadu/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance,Student Activities GEO:42.264048;-89.0197327 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre 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:20171006T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T154500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20171004T150722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T151906Z UID:10006975-1507300200-1507304700@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal DESCRIPTION:All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/sexual misconduct and gender-based harassment\, discrimination\, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be directed to Compliance and Title IX Officer\, LaShun McGhee\, 815-226-2842. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/annual-responsible-employee-training-fall-renewal-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Title IX 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:20171006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170518T211307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T135359Z UID:10007040-1507318200-1507323600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Xanadu DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates\, leg warmers\, Venice Beach\, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same name. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/xanadu-2017-10-06/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance,Student Activities GEO:42.264048;-89.0197327 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre 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/Chicago:20171007T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171007T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170518T211307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T135551Z UID:10007041-1507404600-1507410000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Xanadu DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates\, leg warmers\, Venice Beach\, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same name. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/xanadu-2017-10-07/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance,Student Activities GEO:42.264048;-89.0197327 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre 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/Chicago:20171008T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171008T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170518T211307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T135513Z UID:10007039-1507471200-1507476600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Xanadu DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates\, leg warmers\, Venice Beach\, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same name. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/xanadu-2017-10-08/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance,Student Activities GEO:42.264048;-89.0197327 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre 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:20171010T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20171004T160014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T161640Z UID:10006983-1507647600-1507651200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Responsible Employee Training: New Employees DESCRIPTION:All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX /sexual misconduct and gender-based harassment\, discrimination\, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This session is for New Employees of Rockford University who participated fall new employee orientation. Additional training information will be provided when you register.  Contact\, equitytraining@rockford.edu if you have questions. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/responsible-employee-training-new-employees-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Title IX 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:20171011T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170629T155206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T155206Z UID:10007098-1507680000-1508283000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Midterm Exams DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/midterm-exams/ 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:20171011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T141500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20171004T151619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T152635Z UID:10006976-1507726800-1507731300@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal DESCRIPTION:All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/sexual misconduct and gender-based harassment\, discrimination\, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be directed to Compliance and Title IX Officer\, LaShun McGhee\, 815-226-2842 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/annual-responsible-employee-training-fall-renewal/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Title IX 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:20171012T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T094500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20171004T152522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T152522Z UID:10006979-1507797000-1507801500@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal DESCRIPTION:All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/sexual misconduct and gender-based harassment\, discrimination\, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be directed to Compliance and Title IX Officer\, LaShun McGhee\, 815-226-2842. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/annual-responsible-employee-training-fall-renewal-3/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Title IX 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:20171013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171015 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170517T170206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T222301Z UID:10007037-1507852800-1508025599@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Homecoming@Reunion DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Reunion 2017\n October 13 and 14\, 2017 \nWhen were you last on campus? Has it been 5\, 10\, 25 or even 50 years? However long it may have been\, now is the time to start thinking about your return to Rockford for a weekend with fellow Regents\, current students and favorite faculty. \nWe hope you will join us for a weekend of celebrating being a Regent! We look forward all the activities including campus tours\, musical performances\, sporting events\, award presentations\, Golden Grad celebrations\, lectures\, and an appearance from mascot Reggie the Regent. We hope you will be able to join us. Online registration and registration brochure will be available soon. \nSpecial weekend activities will revolve around the classes listed below\, but everyone is welcome! If you would like to become more involved and help create a fun-filled and meaningful time for your class\, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu\, 815-394-5111 or register online. \nClass of 1967 celebrates their 50th reunion!\n Class of 1992 celebrates their 25th reunion! \nWhile the above classes will be celebrating specific reunion years\, Homecoming@Reunion is open to everyone! URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/reunionhomecoming/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni,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/Chicago:20171013T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171013T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182820 CREATED:20170518T212248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T140757Z UID:10007042-1507923000-1507928400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Rockford City Dance Festival DESCRIPTION:The Rockford City Dance Festival\, now in its fourth year\, brings together professional and pre-professional dance companies from Rockford and the surrounding area\, performing original modern and ballet dance. Featured artists include Rockford University’s Orchesis Dance Company\, Bad Wolf Dance Theatre\, Without Shoes Modern Dance Company\, Maria Castello and Jacques Saint-Cyr\, and more.   URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rockford-city-dance-festival/2017-10-13/ 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 END:VCALENDAR