Rockford University

Non-Forum Series: "Football Physics" by Dr. Timothy Gay
2021-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. Timothy Gay will present “Football Physics” as part of our Non-Forum Series for the Spring 2021 semester.
Join us on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 12 p.m (Noon). via Zoom. There is no formal registration.
Talk Description:
This talk discusses a series of one-minute physics lectures given to the ~ 9 x 104 fans that attend the University of Nebraska home football games. Lecture topics have included Newton’s Laws of Motion (blocking and tackling), projectile motion (kicking and punting), kinematics (open-field running), and the ideal gas law (why not fill the football with helium to get better hangtime?). Laboratory demonstrations have featured Professor Gay being tackled by a 370-pound lineman, pummeled with a sledgehammer as he lies on a bed of nails, and learning the finer points of passing from Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch. The problem of simultaneous edification and amusement of the fan in the stands is considered. Dr. Gay’s visit is in partnership with Sigma Xi and the American Chemical Society.
Bio:
Timothy Gay is the Willa Cather Professor of Physics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). After growing up in the small farming town of Pleasant Hill, Ohio, he attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and received his B.S. degree in physics from Caltech in 1975. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Ph.D. in experimental atomic physics in 1980 and held a postdoctoral appointment at Yale University in nuclear and atomic physics before joining the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1983. Gay moved to UNL in 1993. He has published over 100 refereed scientific papers and has been the PI on over $7M of research grants in the area of atomic, molecular, and optical physics. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) and served as the Speaker of the APS Council in 2018.
Dr. Gay’s visit is in partnership with Sigma Xi and the American Chemical Society.

Student Job Opportunities for Fall 2021 Info Session
2021-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
Join the Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) to learn how to become a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or Peer Tutor for the Fall 2021 Semester! We will discuss this great on-campus and/or virtual paid position. You will learn about the work schedules, compensation, job requirements, and special training you can add to your resume!
When: Monday, April 19th @ 2:00 p.m. *Please Note the Day/Time Change*
Where: Online via Zoom – click here to join the sessions: https://rockford.zoom.us/j/6396316421
For more information, contact the CLS: (815) 226-4087 or CLStutor@rockford.edu

CLS Student Group Discussion For First Generation College Students
2021-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Are you the first in your family to attend college and earn a 4-year degree? The Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) would like to talk with you about your experience at Rockford University.
Please join us for the student group conversation on Wednesday, April 21st from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in Fisher Chapel.
We are eager to learn about the accomplishments and challenges you’ve encountered on your college journey. The first 20 student participants will receive a voucher to grab a free meal from Burpee! Please view the attached flyer for more information. If you have questions, email us at RegentsFirst@rockford.edu.

CLS Faculty and Staff Group Discussion for First Generation College Students
2021-04-21 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
Are you the first in your family to attend college and earn a 4-year degree? The Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) would like to talk with you about your experience.
The faculty and staff group conversation will take place on Wednesday, April 21st from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Zoom: https://rockford.zoom.us/j/9566641396
We are eager to learn about the accomplishments and challenges you encountered on your college journey. Please view the attached flyer for more information. If you have questions, email us at RegentsFirst@rockford.edu.

Day of Giving
2021-04-28 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us this year for our Day of Giving on April 28. This Day of Giving, we need your help as we seek to secure a record-setting amount of gifts to ensure our students can continue to succeed in the classroom, in our community, and in their careers. #RegentsAreResilient
Give now and be counted.
www.rockford.edu/give/dayofgiving

Virtual May Day Tea Celebration with Archivist, Joanna Mladic `13, MLIS, MSc
2021-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
We hope that you will join us as we bring the tradition of our May Day Tea celebration online. Join us virtually for a chance to connect with former May Day Queens & Kings while learning more about the history of May Day celebrations from Rockford University Archivist, Joanna Mladic `13, MLIS, MSc. We hope to see you there!

Commencement/Spring Degree Award Date
2021-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Memorial Holiday-no classes/ offices closed
2021-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

MAT Information Session
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
Interested in becoming a teacher?
Join the Adult & Graduate Admissions Office on a Zoom Information Session about the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) program for your next step after graduation!
Click on the link to register, and you’ll receive the Zoom Room and Session Details.

Regent Golf Playday 2021
2021-06-24 | Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
Playing in our Regents Golf Playday supports the overall experience of our student-athletes. Your participation in this fundraiser is a great way to show you care.
Please join us on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Aldeen Golf Course. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
More information: https://www.rockford.edu/golfplayday/

Independence Day Holiday-no classes/ offices closed
2021-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Regents First Peer Mentor Training
2021-07-22 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Regents First Peer Mentor Training will be held Thursday, July 22 & Friday, July 23.

Regents First Summer Retreat
2021-07-25 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Week-long Summer Retreat for Regents First Mentoring Program.

MBA Information Session
2021-07-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, IL, United States
Are you a leader? Want to move into a leadership role as soon as possible?
Prepare yourself for future leadership roles and earn an MBA post-graduation. Join the Adult & Graduate Admissions Office for a Zoom Information Session regarding our MBA, and why you should enroll immediately!
Register now, and you will receive the Zoom Room Information and Session Details.

CLS Peer Tutoring Training (Level 1B)
2021-08-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | CLS Study Lounge (Starr 114)
Peer Tutor Training for those in Level 1B.

CLS Peer Tutoring Training (Level 2A)
2021-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | CLS Study Lounge (Starr 114)
CLS Peer Tutoring Training for those in Level 2A.

Fall Semester Classes Begin
2021-08-18 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Fall 2021 semester begins on August 18, 2021. View the full academic calendar here.

Nursing Orientation
2021-08-19 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Starr 207, United States
Fall 2021 nursing orientation for all incoming nursing students.

President's Opening Convocation 2021
2021-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
RU President’s Opening Convocation, Friday, August 20, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. in Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center:
The 2021-22 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.
All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask inside Clark Arts. No tickets necessary.

Education Club and Project Lead's "Ice Cream and S'mores Social"
2021-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Leaders of the Education Club and Project Lead are kicking off their semester with an Ice Cream and S’mores Social outside Scarborough Hall at the firepit on Wednesday, September 1 at 6 pm. We welcome Education majors and those interested in Education to join us for our first official club meeting as we get to know one another and unveil the new ” Ed. Lounge”. We hope to see you there!!

Labor Day- no classes, offices closed
2021-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar for 2021-2022.

IWBC/ SABR Women in Baseball Conference
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-12 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The IWBC and the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) opened registration for the third annual SABR/IWBC Women in Baseball Conference on September 10-12, 2021, at Rockford University in Rockford, Illinois. This year’s conference theme is “Breaking Barriers: Women in Baseball Around the World.”
Learn more: http://www.internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org/iwbc-events

Jane Addams Day of Service
2021-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Day of Service is a day where Rockford University students have the chance to go into the community and volunteer to make a difference. It is designed to honor the legacy of Jane Addams. For more information on how you volunteer please message the Jane Addams Center at jacce@rockford.edu.

IWBC/SABR Golf Scramble
2021-09-10 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
We proudly present our inaugural Golf Scramble, sponsored by the International Women’s Baseball Center and the Society for American Baseball Research!
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 10, 2021, at the beautiful Ingersoll Golf Course in Rockford, Illinois. This wooded 18-hole course with narrow fairways and gently rolling terrain offer 6107 challenging yards on its par 71 course.
For more information or to register, visit the official IWBC/SABR Golf Scramble Eventbrite Page. Contact IWBC Director Cathy Headley to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. If interested in participating virtually or organizing a scramble to support IWBC in your own community, email IWBC Marketing Committee Chair Margaret Reardon.

CLS Success Workshop: Be Kind to Your Mind
2021-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) is hosting a workshop to promote individual well-being and resilience. Guest speakers include Kara Boldt from Lang Health; Karyssa Myhres, psychology peer tutor; Elisabeth Cogdill, nursing peer tutor; and Dayshon Moore, student-athlete.

Denver Area Alumni Gathering
2021-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Oasis Brewing Co., Highland Square, 3257 N. Lowell Blvd. Denver, CO 80211, 3257 N. Lowell Blvd., Denver, 80211
We are excited to be hosting an event in the Denver area! Connect with other Denver area alumni and friends while having the chance to hear updates on your alma mater from Rockford University President Eric W. Fulcomer, Ph.D., and Vice President for Advancement, Stephen Kull. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided, along with plenty of free Rockford University swag for you to take home.
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT
Where: Oasis Brewing Co. – Highland Square, 3257 N. Lowell Blvd. Denver, CO 80211
For more information: Contact the Alumni Office at 815.394.5190 or alumni@rockford.edu.
* Please note, we will continue to monitor and follow all health and safety protocols related to COVID-19.
REGISTER HERE: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=662376d2-94d6-4012-81c0-020d58373f2b&envId=p-rDwbYEtut0CByjfIl_8b2w

Fall Festival
2021-09-29 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us to welcome back fall at this years Fall Festival! Come for treats and many activities!

Hands on a Hardbody
2021-09-30 19:30 - 2021-10-02 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Hands on a Hardbody (musical theatre)
September 30 – October 3, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Timm Adams
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler.
For a list of all our performances please visit the Performing Arts webpage: https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/
For tickets, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100. Adults $12, Students and Seniors $9.
All RU students may receive one free ticket per show.
