Martin Luther King Day- Offices Closed
2020-01-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The University offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King day.

Spring Semester Begins
2020-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Spring semester classes begin.

FORUM: Orchesis & Rockford City Dance Concert
2020-01-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Produced in collaboration with various local artists under the direction of our new Assistant Professor of Dance, Lindsay Hawkins, in honor of Jayne Poor. Rockford University’s dance company, Orchesis, was originally founded by the late Professor Jayne Poor, who is remembered for her passionate dedication to dance as an artist and educator at our institution and in the Rockford community.

Student Leadership Program Information Session #1
2020-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | President’s Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Office of Student Life is now hiring Student Leaders for the academic year of 2020 – 2021! Rockford University’s Student Leadership Program is comprised of a wide range of opportunities. These opportunities provide you with possibilities that fit your schedule, your experience level, and your interests. Please join us at this Information Session to learn more about each position, the hiring process, and more!
The following paid positions are available:

Regent Experience Guides (Reggies)
Resident Assistants
Campus Activities Board Coordinators and Cabbies
Student Government Elected Officials
Commuter Council Members

Student Leadership Program Information Session #2
2020-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 | President’s Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Puri School of Business Breakfast Briefing
2020-01-30 07:30 - 08:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Leading from Within: Uncover your Best Team
You’re invited to the first Puri School of Business Breakfast Briefing of Spring 2020 on January 30, 2020. Enjoy a free hot breakfast on your way to work and hear Dr. Mandolen Mull, Puri School of Business Chairperson, share successful strategies for building teams and improving interactions with peers.
Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. and the event will conclude at approximately 8:45 a.m.
View the flyer here!

Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break Information Session #1
2020-01-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break (AHASB) has provided students the opportunity to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge since 1995. The Collegiate Challenge is an alternative spring break program that provides opportunities for university students to spend their school break building a house in partnership with the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
A Collegiate Challenge trip may be the best spring break trip you will ever have! Not only do you help people in need but you will create lasting friendships and enjoy unique team-building experiences. You’ll have the chance to improve your carpentry skills, connect with new people, and make a real difference in Habitat for Humanity’s work of eliminating substandard housing.
Join us at this Information Session to learn more about this amazing opportunity and ask any questions you may have.

Lunar New Year 2020
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University Chinese Club and Office of Global Affairs will host Lunar New Year 2020 in Regent’s Hall, Burpee Center on Thursday, January 30 from 5-7 p.m.
This year’s celebration promises some special treats with a gallery of hot pot, hot and cold Chinese beverages, paper cutting, dumpling making, and Chinese puzzles and games. Enjoy a sample of authentic Chinese food with beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetarian options. Listen to live music sung by our very own Rockford University students. Learn about Chinese culture.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Wednesday, February 5.

Atlanta Alumni Gathering
2020-01-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta, 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
Cohosted by Tom Heiser ’84.
Please join us at ArtBar, a gastropub with signature dishes and drinks in a local art-inspired atmosphere, any time between 5-8 p.m. on January 30, 2020, for the opportunity to meet and enjoy time with Rockford University alumni in the Atlanta area. This is a free event, refreshments and appetizers included! Reserve your spot below.
Questions? Please contact Denise Noe, AVP for Advancement at dnoe@rockford.edu or 815-394-3756. We hope to see you there!
Directions:
From the Atlanta Hartsfield – Jackson International Airport: Take I-85 North to Exit 104/Pleasant Hill Road. Turn right and go .5 mile. The Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta hotel is on the right.
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta
1775 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, GA, USA 30096

FORUM: Emily Dickinson- How She Speaks to Modern Minds and Musicians
2020-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Presented in collaboration with the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center.
Grammy-winning musicians explore Emily Dickinson and how she speaks to the composers, musicians, and minds of today. Through modern musical settings of her poetry, we will discover the historical context from which she spoke and how we too might speak truth to power in peaceful, poignant, and fearlessly individualized ways.

Super Bowl Watch Party
2020-02-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Campus Activities Board and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee for the 2020 Super Bowl Watch Party! Watch the game on the big screen and enjoy wings, pizza, and snacks. Predict the scores for each quarter for your chance to win speakers, gift cards, a TV, and more!
The event will take place in at 5:00 pm in Regents Hall on Sunday, February 2nd.

Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break Information Session #2
2020-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Sexual Harassment Information and Prevention
2020-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Cafeteria
Stop by our table outside cafeteria to learn about sexual harassment and how to prevent it from occurring.

FORUM: You. Me. We.
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
An interactive program on racism, sexism, and LGBTQ issues especially for college students. You. Me. We. begins with a monologue that exposes the often-unintentional ugliness of prejudice, setting the stage for a lively discussion of diversity. The program follows students as they attempt to navigate the sometimes difficult terrain of multicultural campus relationships. During talk-backs, students can confront the characters and voice their own opinions on issues of racism, sexism, and LGBTQ issues. You. Me. We. is a 90-minute program that gets college students talking.

Student Leadership Program Information Session #3
2020-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Life Conference Room – Burpee Center, IL, United States

Student Leadership Program Information Session #4
2020-02-05 16:00 - 17:00 | President’s Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Business Management Information Session
2020-02-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Rock Valley College WTC Lobby, 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, 61114
Transfer your associates with ease (now including AAS!). Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host a free Business Management Information Session on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about earning RU’s Business Management Bachelor’s Completion is encouraged to attend. Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the program helps advance career opportunities, including details on program and admission requirements. Hear from a panel of current and former students who will provide insight on their experiences with the program. Guests also will be able to speak one-on-one with program advisors and faculty.
The information session will conclude at approximately 7 p.m.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the Business Management information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/bsmsinfo to reserve a spot today. The session will be held in the Woodward Technology Center Lobby on Rock Valley College’s campus, located at 3301 Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL.

Admitted Student Day
2020-02-08 10:00 - 14:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Congratulations on your admission to Rockford University! We can’t wait to share more about the student experience with you and we hope that your friends and family will join you as well.
This day is all about giving you an inside look at life as a student at Rockford University. Here is what you can expect out of the day:
Attend a class where you won’t just get a lecture but you’ll actually be able to participate.
Explore student life on campus through our Choose Your Experience session.
Enjoy a delicious Harry Potter-themed feast based on an actual campus event hosted during the school year.
Talk with our financial aid experts if you have any questions about affording your Rock Solid education.
Cheer on the Regents at the men’s and women’s basketball games following this event. We will provide tickets for you and any friends or family members who want to attend.
Campus tours will be available upon request, but we feel confident that by the end of the day you will know your way around campus as if you’ve been a student here for 4 years!

Cyber Sexual Harassment: What You Need to Know
2020-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Cafeteria
Sexual harassment does not just happen face to face. Stop by our tables outside cafeteria to chat with us and learn ways to prevent cyber sexual harassment, and the resources available for intervention.

2020 Gala- Hello? Is This Thing On?
2020-02-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The 2020 Gala will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, and proceeds will provide critical updates to the sound quality and production spaces in the Clark Arts Center. Please RSVP by February 5, 2020.
Tickets are $125.00/person
Sponsorship is available by contacting DNoe@rockford.edu
View more information on the event here.
For questions or to purchase tickets please call Lauren Prchal at 815.394.5190, by email at LPrchal@rockford.edu or stop by the Johnson Alumni Center today!

FORUM: The Power of Human Interaction: Ken Nwadike, Jr.
2020-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Ken’s keynote address explores the power of positive human interaction and ways to bridge the racial divide by spreading love. The goal of this program is to create unity, civility, and build a more diverse and inclusive culture on campus.

Stalking: Information and Prevention
2020-02-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Cafeteria
Stop by the Lang Wellness Center table outside the Cafeteria to learn about stalking, prevention strategies, and campus and community supports who can intervene.

IWAT Presents: “Big Money and Polarization of Politics in America"
2020-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Former Congressmen John Cox and Don Manzullo will discuss the role of Super Pacs, Big Money, and the Polarization of Politics in America Tuesday, February 18, 2020, from 6-7 p.m., at Rockford University’s Severson Auditorium located in Scarborough Hall (next to the Colman library).
The program is co-sponsored by the Institute of World Affairs and Trade at Rockford University (IWAT), Rockford Public Library and 815 Choose Civility, and Dr. Ron Lee, Assistant Professor of Political Science.
John Cox and Don Manzullo represented the 16th Congressional District of Illinois. Cox, a Democrat, and Manzullo, a Republican, stated: “We are concerned over the massive amounts of money being poured into today’s elections as a result of the Citizens United case, which allowed individuals, corporations and others to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence campaigns through legal hoops with names such as ‘bundling,’ ‘independent expenditures,’ and ‘Super Pacs’. The Center for Responsive Politics said $4.5 billion has been spent in races over the past decade. This Big Money has created chaos in the political system, unfair advantage, and what amounts to the buying of political seats. In addition, these unbridled amounts of money have exacerbated an already hostile political environment where civility in public discourse has been on the decline.”
View the full media release here.

Basketball Alumni Games
2020-02-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Whether you are interested in coming back as a spectator or as a participant, please join the Rockford University men and women’s basketball teams as they invite you back to experience our annual alumni games. Be sure to stick around for the reception in the afternoon to celebrate and catch up with friends and teammates over refreshments & snacks. A t-shirt will be provided for all registered alumni!
Basketball Alumni Games
Seaver Center, Rockford University
10:00 a.m.: Men’s Basketball Alumni Game
11:00 a.m.: Women’s Basketball Alumni Game
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m: Alumni Reception
2:00 p.m.: Rockford University Men’s Basketball vs. Illinois Tech
4:15 p.m.: Rockford University Women’s Basketball vs. Illinois Tech
Registration Fee: $10, includes t-shirt and food/refreshments. Please note that you do not need to register guests coming to cheer you on.
Alumni, register for the games on the form listed above!

Questions? Please contact the Alumni Office at 815.394.5111 or alumni@rockford.edu.

Future Regent Visit Day
2020-02-22 10:00 - 14:30 | 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 22, 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. Check back soon for details about reserving your spot!

Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847
2020-02-25 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

What You Should Know About Cyberstalking
2020-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Cafeteria
Stop by our table to learn about ways to keep yourself safe from cyberstalking, and campus and community supports who can intervene.

Alumni Gathering: Education & Teaching Reception
2020-02-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us in congratulating the 2019-2020 Golden Apple nominees and past recipient alumni while reconnecting with fellow classmates and friends!
When: Thursday, February 27, 2020, 4:30 to 6:00pm
Where: Johnson Alumni Center (formerly the Lion’s Den) on the campus of Rockford University
Register: Please register through the form below or by contacting the Alumni Office at 815.394.5111 or alumni@rockford.edu.

"Triumph of Love"
2020-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A chamber musical adaption of the classic French comedy of the same name, Triumph of Love is full of delicious deception, gender confusion and comic buffoonery. As multiple romantic story lines collided, the beautiful Princess Leonide and the handsome Agis must decide which is the more powerful force: the mind or the heart.
Purchase your tickets today! Single ticket admission for adults $12, seniors age 55 and up, and students is $9 unless otherwise noted.

Mid-term exams
2020-03-02 - 2020-03-06 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
