Lunar New Year- Rescheduled Due to Weather Conditions
2019-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Lunar New Year event has been rescheduled to Monday, February 11 due to weather conditions.
Discover the traditions, dishes, and drinks that are part of China’s most important holiday, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival.

Spring Census
2019-02-11 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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Valentine's Day Blood Drive
2019-02-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement and Rock River Valley Blood Center and start the week of Valentine’s Day by sharing the love with your blood donation on February 11, 2019 from 11am to 4pm at Fisher Chapel Circle.
Register for this blood drive by filling out the form here.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2019-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Lunar New Year Celebration has been moved to Monday, February 11 from 5-7 pm in Regents Hall.
Discover the traditions, dishes, and drinks that are part of China’s most important holiday, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival.
The event includes authentic Chinese food, including hot pot!
Our Chinese students will give an amazing presentation and there will be performances and demonstration.
Please join us for this FREE event! All are welcome.

FORUM: Why I Stayed- The Complexity of Domestic Violence
2019-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this revolutionary speech by Beverly Gooden, renowned social activist and creator of the #WhyIStayed hashtag and global movement, she discusses her personal domestic violence story, reveals the most important questions to ask victims, and outlines how we all can help.

JACCE Informational Table: Valentine's Day
2019-02-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by the JACCE information table to learn about exciting events, activities and causes happening during Spring 2019 semester outside the den as we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Learn about Rockford Goes Bald, Community Engagement Fair, Youth Mentoring program, Hands against Violence, JACCE In Motion initiative, First We Feast “Hot Ones” interview and so much more.

Cheese n' Beats
2019-02-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Campus Activities Board for their first event in the newly renovated Kent Center! Enjoy cheesy snacks and bumpin’ music. Request a song to hear or to sing yourself!

ASB Fundraiser Night at Chipotle
2019-02-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, 751 S. Perryville Rd, Rockford, 61108
Join the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement’s Alternative Spring Break(ASB) fundraiser at Chipotle to help students pay for their cost to travel to Starkville, Mississippi to build a home for a family in need.
Enjoy your favorite meal(s), send time with family and/or friends and help a great cause.
Show our flyer to the cashier on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting Rockford University’s Alternative Spring Break to make sure 33% of the proceeds are donated to ASB.

Domestic Violence Panel Discussion
2019-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Nicole Ticknor, (Project Manager for Winnebago County’s Domestic Violence Courts), Megan Brechon, (Director of Children’s Safe Harbor, the Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation Center) and Sierra Kellen, (Project Manager for the Family Justice Center) will have a panel discussion on domestic violence followed up by a Q&A session in the Faculty Dining Room from 5 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, February 20, hosted by the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement.
Break the silence, stop the violence!

Rockford Youth Mentoring Initiative Meeting
2019-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement, Rockford University Police Department and Rockford Police Department would like to invite you to learn more about our youth mentoring program starting Thursday, February 28 from 4 pm-6 pm.
You will learn why this program will be taking place, how you can help, expectations and requirements of the program in order to be a mentor, and background check details.
Stop by the President’s Dining Room from 11 am-11:30 am or the Faculty Dining Room from 6 pm to 6:30 pm to learn more.
Scheduled dates: First hour consist of study table and the second hour is activities (sports, arts, etc) unless noted differently below.
February 28, 4 pm-6 pm
March 7, 4 pm-6 pm
March 21, 4 pm-6 pm
April 4 , 4 pm-6 pm
April 11, 4 pm-7 pm (Movie Night)
April 18, 4 pm-6 pm
April 25, 4 pm-6 pm
May 2, 4 pm-6 pm (Celebration activity)

FORUM: State and Faith in Iran- Recent History as a Key to Understanding the Present
2019-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this Phi Beta Kappa lecture, Dr. Choksy will discuss how the country’s geography, natural resources, international relations, and domestic changes combined with foreign influences and interventions to produce a political system in which the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government—not dissimilar to those of the US—become subordinate to a theocratic establishment.

Techies (a musical workshop)
2019-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Two disenfranchised clans battle for survival… they’re the theater geeks of West Side High School. When sophomore assistant-stage-manager Joan sees her techie comrades ignored and belittled by spotlight-hungry actors, she leads a rebellion, sacrificing friendships and putting even her post-college ambitions in jeopardy. But as funding cuts threaten the very theater program itself, will the actors and techies be able to work together to save their high-school home? Or will vanity and the pitiless search for justice destroy them all? It’s “Wicked” meets “West Side Story” in this fourth-wall shattering pop-rock musical comedy about being weird and fighting for respect in one of the most judgmental places on earth: high school
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for this event:

Rockford University Box Office (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/boxoffice/)
Order ticket(s) (https://bit.ly/2NLmrqk)
view all of our Performing Art Shows for this season. (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/)

Creed II Showing
2019-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
(Previously Spider-Man but release date got pushed back)
Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, heavyweight contender Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago… Join RU’s Campus Activities Board for this blockbuster movie and light snacks!

Last day to file pass/fail forms
2019-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Future Regent Visit Day
2019-02-23 10:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college: academic programs, faculty interaction, what’s the food like?, will I make friends? how about cost? and so much more. Take some time on Saturday, February 23, to explore Rockford University. Let us help you discover what the college search is all about.
• Admission Info
• Academic & Resource Fair (meet our faculty!)
• Campus Tour with a Twist
• Free Lunch
Join us at Future Regent Visit Day and explore all of your opportunities! Reserve your spot today here or by visiting rockford.edu/admission/visit and tour campus

JACCE In Motion: Twisted Fork Festival
2019-02-24 10:30 - 18:30 | Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, 53216
JACCE In Motion will be heading to Twisted Fork Festival to celebrate Black History Month with some delicious vegan soul food, African-inspired cuisine, healthy and delicious alternatives to your favorites.
This event is mainly for Rockford University students, staff and faculty who are vegan or considering veganism but vegan/inspiring vegans community member can be placed on a waiting list after February 17, once students had a chance to confirm attendance (Space is not guaranteed, subject to change due to weather conditions).
This activity requires a signed liability waiver and does not cover food and materials that you purchase. Non-RU students will have to pay $15 transportation fee. (End time may vary based on traffic and other delays, subject to change due to weather).
For any questions, confirm attendance or be placed on a waiting list, please email JACCE@rockford.edu with subject Twisted Fork.
Transportation fees will be directed to the 2019 Alternative Spring Break as its an annual tradition for Rockford University students and alumni to build a home for a family in need during spring break.

FORUM: American Ulysses- A Life of Ulysses S. Grant
2019-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Presidential scholar Dr. White (Fellow at the Huntington Library) will speak on his recent biography of President Grant, of which General David H. Petraeus (Ret.) wrote, “Certain to be recognized as the classic work on Ulysses S. Grant.

Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847
2019-02-25 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Rockford Goes Bald: Head Shaving Event
2019-02-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement will be hosting Rockford Goes Bald:
Head Shaving Event, a St. Baldrick’s event on February 27, 2019 in Regents Hall from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm.
Visit the web page here to donate, register to shave your head, and/or volunteer at the event.

Mid-term exams
2019-03-04 08:00 - 2019-03-08 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

FORUM: Art of Self-Care: Katherine Silvan
2019-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rev. Silvan, an ordained Interfaith Minister and licensed Master of Social Work, will introduce and explore short and simple techniques for creating skills in self-care that help navigate a diverse world. Strategies include: mindfulness, breath work, grounding techniques and engaging the senses for the purpose of maintaining optimal well-being in body, mind and spirit.

Charter Day Convocation
2019-03-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This year’s Charter Day commemorates the 172nd anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University. The annual event will include special speaker and Board of Trustee member Jonathan Whitlock, and an academic procession of faculty in traditional robes depicting their rank, with stoles representing their respective alma maters and degrees.
View the full Academic Calendar 2018-19

ASB fundraiser: Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
2019-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Chick-fil-A, 280 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, 61107
Come Support Alternative Spring Break at Chick-fil-A with your RU purple!
A donation will be made based on the sales of those who say “We’re here for Spirit Night”!
This event was rescheduled from the February 5 event due to weather.

Pizza and Movie: Bumblebee
2019-03-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. Take a break this midterm week to watch Bumblebee and eat pizza in Scarborough Auditorium – Thursday, March 7th at 8:00 pm.

International Women's Day
2019-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Think equal, build smart, innovate for change. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
Please join the Rockford University UN Chapter in welcoming Judge Rosemary Collins who will speak on March 8 from 12-1 pm in Regents Hall.

Mid-term grades due in Registrar's Office
2019-03-11 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All mid-term grades due by 11:59 pm
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Spring break-no classes, Offices Open
2019-03-11 08:00 - 2019-03-14 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Mid-term grades available on Self Service
2019-03-12 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Spring break-no classes, Offices Closed
2019-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Wisdom and You Enterprises Presents “Yes! Still I Rise”
2019-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join us for the 8th annual celebration awards and workshops March 15 & 16!
You will enjoy great music, refreshments, and the power of God concerning you. There will also be a panel discussion on “The fight against the abuse of women and children”.
The celebration and awards ceremony will take place on Friday, March 15 at 7 pm in Fisher Memorial Chapel located at 5050 E. State St. Rockford. This event is free to the public and men are welcome.
This event is hosted by Evangelist Dianna Cole, founder and CEO of WAY enterprises.
For more information call 815-914-1487, email contactway@aol.com, or visit www.way4u.net.
