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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education":MAILTO:mlagunas@rockford.edu
GEO:42.264752;-89.018728
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180331T080000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180417
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
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:20260403T140221
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180409T210036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T183648Z
UID:10007078-1523986200-1523991600@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:The Class of 2018 will be the first class to start a NEW tradition!
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dr. Eric Fulcomer and members of the Alumni Association Board on Tuesday\, April 17\, 2018\, at 5:30 pm (right after the Last Lecture Forum event) in Regents Hall as we celebrate the graduating class of 2018 (May AND December graduates) with a champagne toast (in a keepsake\, commemorative flute) and hors d’oeuvres. \nYou and your friends won’t want to miss it as we launch this new tradition as we celebrate and toast your time at Rockford University.\n The cost to attend is $25.00 which will fulfill your first alumni gift! Dress will be business casual.\n To register: https://ruclassof2018.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/the-class-of-2018-will-be-the-first-class-to-start-a-new-tradition/
LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 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=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:20180417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20171213T181236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T184912Z
UID:10007424-1523995200-1524002400@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Spoken word Open Mic 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/spoken-word-open-mic-night/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20170720T161225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T171626Z
UID:10007184-1524009600-1524095999@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The annual Student Showcase will be on Wednesday\, April 18\, in Regents Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day features the diverse and impressive work of our students in areas of research\, performance\, writing\, artwork\, and senior seminar projects.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/student-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public)
ORGANIZER;CN="Academic Affairs":MAILTO:AcademicAffairs@rockford.edu
GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20171213T181345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T184859Z
UID:10007425-1524081600-1524081600@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Movie 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-6/
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:20180419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180125T201505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T184534Z
UID:10007427-1524166200-1524173400@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Musical: Candide
DESCRIPTION:Book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler\nMusic by Leonard Bernstein\nLyrics by Richard Wilbur with additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John La Touche\nDirected by Professor Jeff Hendry \nPurchase Tickets Now\nIn honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the renowned American Composer Leonard Bernstein\, the Performing Arts Department and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra will partner to present the musical Candide. The satirical novella was written by Voltaire\, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment\, and tells a comic tale of a young man’s journey from idealism to wisdom. Come join us for “the best of all possible worlds.” This special production featuring an RSO pit orchestra is part of the “Leonard Bernstein at 100” festival. Mr. Bernstein had a special connection to Rockford University\, speaking at its commencement ceremony in 1966. His beloved piano teacher and long-time secretary\, Helen Coates\, was a native of Rockford and 1916 graduate from then Rockford College. \nThe festival is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Illinois Arts Council Agency. 
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/musical-candide/2018-04-19/
LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance
GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20171213T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T163609Z
UID:10007426-1524258000-1524261600@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Comedian
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/comedian/
LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, 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;VALUE=DATE:20180421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180422
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20170720T161327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T172614Z
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SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 3 Ends
DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-3-ends-2/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180409T171850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T182657Z
UID:10007076-1524324600-1524333600@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Admitted Student Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what your life as a Regent might be like? Join us for Admitted Student Day! Meet our friendly (and talented!) professors and current students. See student research\, take part in an event\, including the International Food Festival. All attendees will be VIPs for the ‘can’t miss’ event of the year\, the International Food Festival. Experience RU in a different way\, see where you fit in. (As tickets are limited\, please let us know if you are planning to stay for the International Food Festival). \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/admitted-student-day/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Campus Wide Event (Public)
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180223T191320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T195004Z
UID:10007507-1524330000-1524340800@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:International Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:International students at Rockford University will prepare a wide variety of international dishes for the University’s 10th annual International Food Festival\, Saturday\, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m.\, doors will open at 4:30 p.m.\, in Regents Hall\, 2nd floor\, Burpee Center on the Rockford University Campus located at 5050 East State Street\, Rockford. \nSponsored by Rockford University’s Multicultural Club and the Office of Global Affairs\, the International Food Festival will feature authentic recipes from countries like Germany\, Philippines\, Japan\, China\, Sweden\, Turkey\, Syria\, Italy\, Saudi Arabia\, Liberia\, Mexico and Bosnia. Members from the Multicultural Club will prepare foods so that visitors can taste home cooked meals from their countries. International entertainment is also planned so that guests can enjoy traditional song and dance while they eat. Rockford University is currently home to more than 114 international students representing 26 countries
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/international-food-festival/
LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20171213T181806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T163757Z
UID:10007044-1524351600-1524358800@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Glow Party
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/glow-party/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Gym – Seaver Physical Education 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180125T202038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T184427Z
UID:10007430-1524425400-1524432600@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Musical: Candice
DESCRIPTION:Book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler\nMusic by Leonard Bernstein\nLyrics by Richard Wilbur with additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John La Touche\nDirected by Professor Jeff Hendry \nPurchase Tickets Now\nIn honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the renowned American Composer Leonard Bernstein\, the Performing Arts Department and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra will partner to present the musical Candide. The satirical novella was written by Voltaire\, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment\, and tells a comic tale of a young man’s journey from idealism to wisdom. Come join us for “the best of all possible worlds.” This special production featuring an RSO pit orchestra is part of the “Leonard Bernstein at 100” festival. Mr. Bernstein had a special connection to Rockford University\, speaking at its commencement ceremony in 1966. His beloved piano teacher and long-time secretary\, Helen Coates\, was a native of Rockford and 1916 graduate from then Rockford College. \nThe festival is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Illinois Arts Council Agency. 
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/musical-candice/
LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance
GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180424
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20170720T161418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T173959Z
UID:10007186-1524441600-1524527999@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 4 Begins
DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-4-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180125T202517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T194605Z
UID:10007431-1524571200-1524578400@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Bringing Civic Engagement into the Science Classroom: Karen Kashmanian Oates
DESCRIPTION:Nationally recognized consultant\, scientist\, science educator\, and higher education leader Dr. Karen Kashmanian Oates discusses how the power of science for our democracy has required us to shift from an inert learning environment to one that actively engages students.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bringing-civic-engineering-science-classroom-karen-kashmanian-oates/
LOCATION:Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Forum Series
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GEO:42.264048;-89.0197327
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180423T140655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T185101Z
UID:10007529-1524589200-1524600000@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Portillo's Fundraiser for RU Spain Trip 2018 - Tuesday\, April 24\, 5-8 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, April 24\, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Portillo’s on State Street (6090 E. State Street) for a fundraiser for Rockford University’s Spain Trip 2018. Show this flyer on your smartphone for 20% of Tuesday evening’s proceeds to go to RU. \nTuesday\, April 24\, 2018\n5:00-8:00 p.m.\nPortillo’s\n6090 E. State Street\nRockford\, IL 61108 \nThank you! / Gracias!
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/portillos-fundraiser-for-ru-spain-trip-2018-tuesday-april-24-5-8-p-m/2018-04-24/
LOCATION:Portillo’s\, 6090 E. State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office of Global Affairs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180426
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180424T163847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180424T165828Z
UID:10007534-1524614400-1524700799@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Rockford University will hold its fourth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday\, April 25. The day’s goal is to harness the power of social media during a 24-hour blitz to raise funds for the Rock Solid and Ready Campaign. Challenges\, fun incentives and special guests will be featured to encourage engagement and participation throughout the day. This year\, proceeds will directly support Rockford University’s capital campaign with a dollar to dollar match\, doubling the impact for every dollar given on April 25. \nRockford University delivers an education grounded in the liberal arts\, providing students with the best possible foundation for a broad range of lives\, careers\, and meaningful citizenship; it’s been that way since 1847. Over the past several years\, with strong core support\, we have completed the hard work\, demonstrated our enduring value\, and are now taking strategic steps to strengthen our position. Looking ahead\, we aspire to be a beacon for this region and beyond as an institution that is increasingly nimble\, adaptive\, and accessible. \nNow we need you to believe in and invest in our future. Through participation in Rock Solid & Ready: The Campaign for Rockford University\, you will help launch an era of progress. You will see just how much your leadership support will enhance our campus environment and the student experience. \nTo participate or follow Rockford University’s progress during the 2018 Day of Giving\, connect with the University’s primary social media channels and use hashtags #RUNeedsU and #RUDoubleYourGift!
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/day-of-giving/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180420T150225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T151906Z
UID:10007527-1524657600-1524661200@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Council of Global Affairs Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite the faculty to join us in a Council Global Affairs Open Forum on Wednesday\, April 25\, 12-12:50 p.m. in the Rare Book Room to discuss global initiatives in our classrooms and on campus. Please feel free to stop in for all or part of the discussion. We will cover these main areas: \n· The role of the Council Global Affairs (CGA) at RU. (5 min.)\n · Teaching a diverse student population in the classroom. (10 min.)\n · Integrating academics and co/extracurricular activities. (10 min.)\n · Facilitating global and cross-cultural experiences. (10 min.)\n · Questions and conclusions. (10 min.) \nIn preparation\, we ask that you please respond to the following two questions: ​ \nhttps://goo.gl/forms/yd0ROo6OvNO2jQeV2 \nWe invite you to respond to these questions even if you cannot make it to the Open Forum. Thank you.
URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/council-of-global-affairs-open-forum/
LOCATION:Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office of Global Affairs
GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140221
CREATED:20180412T151511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T145322Z
UID:10007087-1524672000-1524677400@www.rockford.edu
SUMMARY:Denim Day Panel
DESCRIPTION:Denim Day and the Clothesline Project are programs to raise awareness about Sexual Assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. This year\, Lang Heath Center\, Residence Life and the Jane Addams Center are sponsoring a panel discussion to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness as it relates to college students. \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/denim-day-panel/
LOCATION:Scarborough Hall – Computer Lab D\, 5050 E. State St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Jane Adams Center for Civic Engagement (JACCE),Lang Center for Health & Wellness,Prevention and Education,sexual assault awareness,Student Activities,Title IX
GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305
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