Rockford University

Advising and Registration for all new students
2018-08-21 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2018-19

First Day of Class
2018-08-22 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

FORUM: President’s Opening Convocation
2018-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The 2018-19 Rockford University academic year begins with a formal convocation and remarks by President Eric W. Fulcomer. Held since 1851, this longtime tradition includes a faculty procession in full academic regalia.

Paintball
2018-08-24 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Campus Activities Board will be hosting a paintball event on Friday August 24th from 2-6pm.
The event will be held in the commons near Fisher Chapel.
This event is free and all equipment is provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and clothes that can get paint on them.
Please do not bring your own paintball guns.

Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
2018-08-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to file credit/audit forms
2018-08-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Cohort Start Dates
2018-08-29 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Students can begin classes every five weeks, but cohorts begin four times per year.

Student Activities Fair
2018-08-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Thinking about joining a club? Meeting other Regents with similar interests? Curious about making an impact in our community, creating lifelong friendships, boosting your future career, and more?
Join us in the Burpee Commons from 3:00-5:00 p.m. this Wednesday and learn all about the clubs and organizations that make Rockford University so great! And who knows, maybe you’ll even join a club (or two . . . or maybe even three) by the end of it!

Women's Self Defense Class
2018-08-29 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This will be an organizational meeting for the Women’s Self Defense class.

FORUM: Rock Solid Success Seminar-Timothy Alexander
2018-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Alexander is a faith-driven young man who has dedicated his life to motivating and inspiring others. His drive and determination helped him become a college football player when many believed that dream was impossible due to a car accident that left him paralyzed. During the session, he will tell his story and challenge those in attendance to live a life of resiliency. Read more about Timothy’s story at Inspired by TA.
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center

Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle Presents Color Out Fridays!
2018-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Color Out Fridays are presented by Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle and sponsored by Lang Health Center and Student Life. Every Friday the Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle table will be set up in the Den from 10am-2pm to distribute student-centered health information, provide fun activities and events, and raffle off prizes. Each week is centered around a different topic, such as sexual health, alcohol awareness, or campus safety. Every Friday is Color Out Friday. This means that each Friday students who wear the coordinating color of the week can earn punches on their Rock Solid Healthy Lifestyle Card. A minimum of 8 out of 12 punches are needed to enter into the grand prize drawing at the end of the semester. It is a fun and easy way to participate on campus and win great prizes! The dates are below and they are included in the attached pdf. If you have any further questions email Taylor Larson — Graduate Assistant for Lang Health Center — at tlarson@rockford.edu
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August 31: the semester kickoff of our Color Out Friday program and the color is purple to celebrate getting back on campus! Come to the Den between 10am and 2pm to get your punch card punched! (cards will be available for students who have not received them yet)
September 7th: this week focuses on suicide prevention and awareness and the color is yellow
September 14th: this week focuses on promoting sexual health and safety and the color is green
September 21st: this week focuses on drug and alcohol awareness and safety and the color is red
September 28th: this week focuses on promoting health and fitness and the color is orange
October 5th: this week focuses on mental health awareness and the color is blue
October 12th: MIDTERM WEEK; NO COLOR OUT FRIDAY
October 19th: FALL BREAK; NO COLOR OUT FRIDAY
October 26th: this week focuses on the prevention and awareness of domestic violence and the color is purple
November 2nd: this week focuses on random acts of kindness and the color is yellow
November 9th: this week focuses on the promotion and increased awareness of the different resources available on and near campus and the color is orange
November 16th: this week focuses on the health risks related to tobacco and the color is white
November 23: BREAK; NO COLOR OUT FRIDAY
November 30th: this week focuses on promoting healthy skin and the color is black
December 7th: this is the week before finals and will focus on promoting stress management and relief tactics and the color is green. It is also the last day of Color Out Friday for the semester!

Football Tailgate
2018-09-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s tailgate season, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re bringing some major school spirit to the Regent football games this year, and we want to see every student out at our tailgating events!
We will provide free, freshly grilled food, drinks, games, music, and an atmosphere you’ll want to be a part of every home football game.
After the 10:00-1:00 p.m. tailgates are over in Parking Lot A, the games begin at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your Regent pride and join us this fall–let’s make this a tradition to remember!
SEPTEMBER HOME GAMES
9/1: RU VS. MACMURRAY
9/8: RU VS. MARTIN LUTHER
9/15: RU VS. KALAMAZOO (Family Weekend)
OCTOBER HOME GAMES
10/6: RU VS. BENEDICTINE (Homecoming)
10/20: RU VS. AURORA
NOVEMBER HOME GAMES
11/3: RU VS. CONCORDIA WISCONSIN

Labor Day-no classes, offices closed
2018-09-03 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Summer Degree Award Date
2018-09-04 08:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
More information to come.
View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18

Admitted Student Day
2018-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Your achievements have earned you an invitation to an invite-only, special admitted student day on campus.
What will it be like to be a Rockford University Regent? We can’t express it in words; you need to experience it, to feel it. Meet our faculty and take in why they are passionate about what they do. Hear from alumni and see where an RU education can take you. Meet current students, enjoy lunch, and simply see how you connect with our community.
Reserve your spot at here or visit rockford.edu/admission/visit or call 815.226.4050.

Chest Compression Resuscitation
2018-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Training provided by the Rockford Fire Department.
How to respond if someone has a heart attack
Layperson training. No certificate issued
Training will be conducted in Hallway near Regents Hall
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Trivia Night
2018-09-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 5th in the Den at 7:00 p.m. for a friendly (yet competitive) Trivia Night! Trivia Nights are a staple at Rockford University, so we wanted to give this semester’s trivia a new and improved twist.
Students will compete in teams of 4 (come with friends or we will pair you up with other students!) for a prize that matches the monthly trivia theme. This month’s theme? Movie sagas! So brush up on your knowledge about classic movie sagas and come prepared to compete for an awesome movie-themed prize package!

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Open to faculty, staff, students
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
Wear comfortable clothing if possible

*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Jane Addams' Birthday celebration
2018-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join Jane Addams Center from 12pm to 1pm outside the cafeteria as we celebrate Jane Addams’ birthday with Jane Addams (portray by Sue Crandall). Eat cupcakes and test your Jane Addams knowledge with our Kahoot game.

Shatter Our Silence - Artists Out of the Ashes
2018-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A community event with local artists from different genres, performing and displaying their work and telling their stories on how art helped them heal and express themselves. Tom Leu, professional speaker, radio host, musician, writer and photographer will be the keynote speaker. Local musicians, performing artists and dancers will be performing.

IPEDS Census Date
2018-09-10 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Summer Session 2 Grades Due
2018-09-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18

Drinking and Driving Simulation
2018-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this simulation, students will be required to drive thru a simulated roadway in a golf cart while wearing impaired vision goggles.

*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

What is a Order of Protection Questions and Answers
2018-09-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Presented by Sierra Kellen of the Winnebago County Domestic Violence Courts.
This event will be held in the hallway next to the cafeteria.
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Open to all Faculty, Staff, and Students
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
This event will be located in the Auxiliary Gym in Seaver Physical Education Center.
Wear comfortable clothing if possible

FORUM: Constitution Day: Dark money, free speech and the right to know-David Berman, Ph.D.
2018-09-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dark money. The name itself carries ominous undertones, undertones that critics of this relatively new campaign-finance phenomenon of hidden contributions claim to reflect a genuine threat to democracy. Its defenders argue that the dark money approach to funding political campaigns is merely an extension of Americans’ basic right to free speech. In this Constitution Day lecture, we’ll hear from Dr. Berman, Senior Research Fellow at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University.
Fisher Memorial Chapel

Family Weekend 2018
2018-09-14 08:00 - 2018-09-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Students and their families are invited to attend Family Weekend 2018. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 14 – Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.
Activities will be provided on Saturday, Sept. 15, that includes: football tailgating, dinner with live entertainment from two dueling pianists, and an outdoor movie!
All are welcome to attend regardless if your family is present.
Look for registration as we get closer to the event!
If you have any questions please email Alex at apjohnson@rockford.edu
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

Family Weekend Football Tailgate
2018-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s tailgate season, and we couldn’t be more excited! We’re bringing some major school spirit to the Regent football games this year, and we want to see every student out at our tailgating events! The tailgate on this date, September 15, is a part of our Family Weekend activities, so bring your family and enjoy cheering on the Regent football team afterwards.
We will provide free, freshly grilled food, drinks, games, music, and an atmosphere you’ll want to be a part of every home football game.
After the 10:00-1:00 p.m. tailgates are over in Parking Lot A, the games begin at 1:00 p.m.
Bring your Regent pride and join us this fall–let’s make this a tradition to remember!
SEPTEMBER HOME GAMES
9/1: RU VS. MACMURRAY
9/8: RU VS. MARTIN LUTHER
9/15: RU VS. KALAMAZOO (Family Weekend)
OCTOBER HOME GAMES
10/6: RU VS. BENEDICTINE (Homecoming)
10/20: RU VS. AURORA
NOVEMBER HOME GAMES
11/3: RU VS. CONCORDIA WISCONSIN

Family Weekend Dinner and Dueling Pianos
2018-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us in Regents Hall on Saturday, September 15 from 6:00-8:00 pm for dinner and an exciting performance from two talented dueling pianists.
*This event is a part of Family Weekend. While families are encouraged to attend with their students, all Family Weekend events are open to ALL students regardless of family attendance.
*How to Register for Family Weekend: Please visit Rockford.edu/Family
*Questions about Family Weekend? Email Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation, at APJohnson@rockford.edu
