Rockford University

The Plunge
2019-08-20 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Don’t miss out on our annual Plunge event, as our campus gives back to the local Rockford community. Some of this year’s sites include Severson Dells Nature Center, the Discovery Center, Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, and Beyer Stadium, where the Rockford Peaches played baseball.

Presidents Opening Convocation- "More than Gossip"
2019-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The 2019-20 Rockford University academic year will begin with a formal convocation and remarks by President Eric W. Fulcomer as he discusses his talk titled “More than Gossip”. Inspired by a summer trip with his daughter to New York City, President Fulcomer will highlight a recent renewed interest in the hallmark CW Network TV show, Gossip Girl, as a backdrop to chronicle the lives of RU Alumni as motivation for students as they approach the academic year.
Held since 1851, this longtime tradition includes a faculty procession in full academic regalia.

Fall Kickoff Celebration
2019-08-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us from 5:00 – 9:00 pm on Friday, August 23 in the Commons for our annual Fall Kickoff Celebration! There will be free food and entertainment for current students, faculty, and staff.
More information to come!

Activities Fair
2019-08-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come learn about all the clubs and organizations that Rockford University has to offer on Wednesday, August 28 from 12-2 pm outside the library.

Labor Day
2019-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Labor Day- Offices Closed

Paint the Commons
2019-09-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Burpee Commons
Come out for the Commuter Council’s very first event of the year; Paint the Commons! Upon your arrival you will receive a canvas, paint supplies, and delicious afternoon snacks. You can choose to paint your own design or use a stencil! Later in the day is the second forum so come out and kill some time. The weather is looking beautiful as well. This event is open to commuters and residential students.

FORUM: #WhatNOW: Ending Sexual Assault
2019-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Join Graham Hackett on Sept. 4 at 7 PM in Severson Auditorium, Scarborough Hall as he discusses “#WhatNOW: Ending Sexual Assault”.
As awareness about sexual assault grows and condemnation of toxic behavior reaches a fever pitch, many are asking, “WHAT NOW?” This program looks at how we can move our communities towards gender equality and improved safety for all, delivered with an eclectic blend of keynote and spoken word delivery.

BSMS Summer Degree Award Date
2019-09-09 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2018-19

IWAT- Troubled Waters in International Trade: Impact on Northern Illinois Economy
2019-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Nordlof Center, 118 N Main St, Rockford, 61101
Join an educational non-political discussion moderated by Don Manzullo featuring:
Mark Tokola, former US Senior Foreign Service Officer, Minister Counselor of Political Affairs to the US Embassy in the UK and current VP Korea Economic Institute of America
&
Roxana Idu, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor of Economics, Puri School of Business, Rockford University.

Admission is free. Please RSVP by calling 815-543-5550 or by emailing IWAT@rockford.edu.
For more information see attached flyer.

Fear by the Fire
2019-09-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Burpee Commons
On friday the 13th CAB will be playing the original “IT” movie outside located in the Burpee Commons! A bonfire will be set ablaze at 7 pm and Food will be offered just like the movie theatre: popcorn, boxed candy, smores and much more! There will also be soda and water available. The movie will begin playing at 8 so bring your own blanket, come watch with your friends, and we hope to scare you all there!

Escape Mondays - Campus Activities Board Event
2019-09-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Fisher Circle Drive, IL, United States
Feeling blue on Mondays? Let’s escape! On Monday, Sep. 16, from 11am to 3pm, two different escape rooms will be placed at the fisher circle, service provided by Chicago Mobile Escape Room. Don’t worry about being bored while waiting in the line for the escape room! We have Axe throwing going on to keep you entertained. No experience needed! Experts will train you the technique of axe throwing.

Career and Internship Fair- at Rock Valley College
2019-09-18 13:00 | Rock Valley College PEC Building, 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, 61114
In partnership with Rock Valley College, the Fall 2019 Career and Internship Fair is back again!
Join us from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on September 18 at Rock Valley College’s campus. More than 75+ employers will be in attendance.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged but NOT required. Walk-ins are welcome and can register at the door for FREE!
To register, please visit here!
This event is free to students, alumni, and the community. We hope to see you at the fair!

Location:
Rock Valley College
Physical Education Center (PEC)
3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114

FORUM: Equity is a Foundation for Peace
2019-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Xavier Ramey on Sept. 19 at 7 PM in Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center as he discusses “Equity is a Foundation for Peace”.
Xavier Ramey will provide a keynote that brings the issues of social equity, community development, peace-making, and history together for attendees such that their understanding of how the relationships they choose and do not choose, impact the world itself. He will invite each listener to consider how peace requires an understanding of injustice, history, and deciding to stand up for those we often stand upon.
This lecture is made possible by Connect2Peace, Rockford Rotary Club, and Eliminate Racism 815.

Raise the Roof 2019
2019-09-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford Promise cordially invites you to Raise the Roof 2019!
This year’s Annual party will be held on Rockford University’s campus.
The overwhelming support of last year’s event contributed toward funding 31 full-tuition scholarships for this year’s Promise class. We hope to fund 40 scholars in 2020!
Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 7 to 11 p.m.

COST: $100 and can be purchased at EventBrite.com
CELEBRATION FEATURES:

Local food trucks
Wine and craft beer
Doors to the Future Auction
Juggling competition
A street carnival atmosphere with games and prizes
The 2019 Rockford Promise scholars
Music and dancing

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual – represent your favorite high school or college, as we celebrate all graduates!

Saudi National Day
2019-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University Saudi Clubs invites you to celebrate National Saudi Day through food, fun and conversation.

Scholarship Day
2019-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
We take this time to celebrate and recognize many of our scholarship recipients, while also acknowledging our generous donors.

RU Fall Festival
2019-09-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Burpee Commons
Come start off fall in a great way and enjoy some fall themed treats and activities at the RU Fall Festival on September 25! Sodexo dinner will be served at the Burpee Commons instead of Burpee Dining Center, so head on out and enjoy dinner and fun! Treats and activities offered will be candy apple station, hot chocolate station, photo booth, and many fun games! The Fall Festival is from 3-7pm and we hope to see you there!

High School Guidance Counselor Breakfast
2019-09-26 08:30 - 11:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
If you are a Guidance Counselor at a high school nearby, you won’t want to miss this!
Join Rockford University’s admissions staff and faculty for a delicious morning to see what’s new at Rockford University! Learn what Rockford University can do for your students and how we can help you this year as your students plan their futures.
This event includes:
-Complimentary hot breakfast with a variety of options
-A chance to talk with admissions counselors and other admissions staff
-Presentations from our esteemed faculty, catching a glimpse of the academic side of the Regent Experience
-Exploring campus and meeting our close-knit community
To register, contact Katie Wolfgram at kwolfgram@rockford.edu or 815.394.5096.
Please include your name and high school.
Unable to attend the entire event? You are welcome to stop by for as long as you can. Just let us know so we can plan accordingly.

ESports Open House and Tournament
2019-09-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join our Esports athletes in our very own Esports arena in the Lion’s den. There will be free food and more information about our new facility. Come join us September 26th from 2pm – 5pm and show us your skills in the very first Rockford University Overwatch tournament for an opportunity to be recruited onto the team!

Powder Puff Football Tournament - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Football Field, IL, United States
The Student Athletic Advisory Committee is hosting a Powder Puff Football Tournament! Sign up was through September 16th.
Come cheer on your favorite team of lady Regents!

Epic Homecoming Bonfire - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Near Tennis Courts, IL, United States
Join us by the tennis courts for the biggest fire you will ever see! Apple Cider donuts from Edwards Apple Orchard, cider, and water will be provided by the Campus Activities Board. What better way to celebrate homecoming week!
See you soon, on Sunday, September 29th!

Paint the Paws - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Along Road by Lot A, IL, United States
Leave your print on the university by helping paint Reggie’s paw prints on the road leading to the Student Center! Use the stencil and paint it purple! Every time you drive past you will know that you helped design your university!

Health Awareness Table
2019-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Lang Wellness Center will be helping students with what it takes to write a safety plan, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn about resources for you or a friend. Meet us in the Burpee student Center at the tables across from eSports, near the Den.

Regent Karaoke Night - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Kent Center, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come to Kent on Tuesday for Regent Karaoke Night! Bring your friends and show off your singing talent! Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Campus Activities Board. No need to wait until Friday to have fun!

Take Pride in Your Ride - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Johnson Alumni Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Take Pride in your Ride this Homecoming Week! Pull up to the Johnson Alumni Center and the Commuter Council will hand wash your car! You will also receive Custom RU Car Accessories and be entered to win Car Care Gift Baskets.

Game Night - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Math Club and It’s Getting Dicey for a huge Game Night in the Den! Food and drinks will be provided.

FREE Bookbinding Workshop
2019-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for a free workshop to make handmade books with Rockford University Gallery featured artist Regin Igloria.
Meet in the Clark Art Center, Design Studio. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own decorative papers.
Please RSVP to Mkennedy@rockford.edu

Bubble Soccer - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Burpee Commons
Come Run! Hit! And Pop at RU’s bubble soccer event. We will be hosting this event on October 3rd from 6pm to 8pm in the Burpee commons area. Come join the CAB crew and many of your fellow regents in a competitive head to head soccer match!

"The Good Doctor"
2019-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Cheek Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Written by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov and directed by Professor Deborah Mogford, The Good Doctor is Neil Simon’s heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov, the early twentieth-century playwright and short story writer. Simon, the popular Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, has cleverly woven a selection of Chekhov short stories into a performance of unending fun, joy, infectious humor, and poignant sweetness. The title of the play refers to Chekhov’s profession in real life. It is the figure of Chekhov himself who introduces his wide array of characters. He brings to life an over-zealous young dentist, a madwoman with a nervous disorder, man who earns money by “drowning,” a blustering general, a “lady” of the night, a sneezing playgoer, the greatest seducer of women, a well-meaning father seeking to introduce his son to the wonders of sex, and many more. In this play, Neil Simon seeks to celebrate the folly and tenderness of what it is to be human.
Tickets are required and seating is limited. To reserve tickets, contact the Box Office at boxoffice@rockford.edu. The complete list of this seasons productions is available on the University’s website at www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/.

Homecoming Weekend
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-05 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for a weekend of celebrating being a Regent! We look forward to all the activities including campus tours, sporting events, award presentations, Golden Grad celebrations, lectures, and more! We hope you will be able to join us.
Special reunion activities will revolve around classes ending in 4 or 9, but everyone is welcome! If you would like to become more involved and help create a fun-filled & meaningful time for your class, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu or 815-394-5111.
Class of 1969 celebrates their 50th reunion!
Class of 1994 celebrates their 25th reunion!
Class of 2009 celebrates their 10th reunion!
While the above classes will be celebrating specific reunion years, Homecoming is open to everyone!
Reunion 2019 Information/Current Schedule
Reunion 2019 Accomodations Information
Reunion 2019 Online Registration
If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu or 815-394-5111.
