Rockford University

Success Workshop: Crush Your Mid-Terms
2024-09-25 12:00 - 12:50 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Effective Study Strategies for Mid-Terms and other tests
Hosted by the HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Success Workshop: Nerves to Natural
2024-09-25 13:00 - 13:50, 2024-11-06 12:00 - 12:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Presentation Skills for Success
Hosted by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Success Workshop: Crush Your Mid-Terms
2024-10-01 11:00 - 11:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Effective study strategies for mid-terms and other exams
Hosted by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2024-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this musical, an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
October 3-6, 2024 (Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Marissa Barnathan
In this musical, an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Japanese Origami Day
2024-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Burpee Lower Hallway
Students can stop by the origami table in the Den hallway to learn how to make an origami design from one of RU’s international Japanese students.
Authentic Japanese snacks and tea will also be available.

An Evening with NASA Engineer Renee Horton
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Dr. K. Renee Horton, NASA Airworthiness Deputy for the Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstrator (EPFD) Project will speak at Rockford University, cohosted by FORUM and the Illinois Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Dr. Horton is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), works diligently in the community for STEM education and outreach.
Founder of Unapologetically Being, Inc., a nonprofit for advocacy and mentoring in STEM, Renee speaks worldwide and continues to make an impact for both personal and systemic change to change the face of STEM. Dr. Horton will discuss the intersection of science research, life’s struggles, and a career in STEM, focusing on the theme of overcoming a disability. Through personal anecdotes and scientific accomplishments, we will delve into the challenges faced highlighting the power of determination and perseverance in overcoming obstacles.
Join us as we discuss how resilience, innovation, and a passion for discovery can lead to success and inspire positive change in the world.

Study Abroad Fair
2024-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Hallway of 2nd Floor Burpee, 5050 E State St., Rockford, 61103
Students will learn about the study abroad options that Rockford University has to offer and how to start the process. Students who have already studied abroad will share their experiences.
Information will be available from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Burpee Hallway by the Dining Hall on October 22, 23 and 24th. Additionally, there will be a presentation in Regents on the 23rd.

Success Workshop: Cite It Right!!
2024-10-23 13:00 - 13:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Mastering Citation Skills
Hosted by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Success Workshop: Reading Content
2024-10-23 14:00 - 14:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Techniques for Comprehension and Tests

Forum Marquee Event “Design, Luck, and the Rockford Peaches: All Things Are Connected”
2024-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Barbara Gregorich, author of the 1993 book, Women at Play: The Story of Women in Baseball, will speak on how and why she decided to research women baseball players and how her research for the historically significant, but always elusive, Maud Nelson led her across fifty years and half of the US—inevitably culminating with Rose Gacioch and the magnificent Rockford Peaches.

Success Workshop: Demystifying Library Research
2024-10-29 11:00 - 11:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Locating Academic Sources
Hosted by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Success Workshop: Beyond the Library
2024-10-29 12:00 - 12:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Navigating Online Sources
Hosted by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Student Recital
2024-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University Performing Arts (RUPA) students perform music/songs in a variety of styles.

Flag Football Tournament presented by Fellowship of Christian Athletes
2024-11-10 13:00 - 16:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
FCA will be hosting a flag football tournament open to everyone at Rockford University on Sunday, November 10th from 1-4:30 PM at the practice soccer field (on the other side of the stadium field closest to the parking lot A). Sign up for teams using the QR code on our Instagram (link also in our bio) or the TVs.
Around campus. We will also have a blow up Gaga Ball pit for those who are not playing in a game or may not want to play flag football at all.
We will be serving hot chocolate and warm apple cider as well as cookies and chips. We will also have some bonfires going and will have supplies for S’mores.
We will be raffling off prizes at the end of the event.
All are welcome to join us for some fun!!!

Success Workshop: Final Exam Success
2024-11-12 11:00 - 11:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Tips and Techniques to perform well on your final exams
Hosted by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Success Workshop: Final Exam Success
2024-11-20 12:00 - 12:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Tips and Techniques for best perfomance on your finals
Host by The HUB for Academic & Research Success (formally CLS)

Brown Bag Presentation: Socially Conscious Musicals and Audience Attitude Changes
2024-11-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In 2023, Prof. Barnathan directed and choreographed the Arizona premiere of the musical Miss You Like Hell at Arizona State University. Miss You Like Hell tells the story of an undocumented Mexican-American woman seeking to gain her legal citizenship status. Pre-show and post-show surveys were circulated to audience members to track attitudes toward undocumented immigrants and immigrants in general.
About 30% of the 50 respondents who filled out both the pre-show and post-show surveys showed an increase in their empathy toward immigrants as a result of seeing the musical. In this Brown Bag session, Prof. Barnathan would like to get feedback from fellow faculty and staff about the possibility of conducting a similar research project at RU.

Student Recital
2024-12-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University Performing Arts (RUPA) students performing music/songs in a variety of styles

Choir Concert
2024-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
December 6, 2024 (Friday, 7:30 pm)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Timm Adams
More details to be announced! These once-a-semester concerts feature Rockford University choirs.

December Recognition 2024
2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Important Event Information:

Parking is available in Lots A, C and D.
Academic Regalia is not required for December Recognition.
Please wear professional business attire.
A seat will be reserved for you and the rest of the graduates.
Doors open to guests at 10:15 a.m.
Seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis for your guests.
Guests will not be allowed to save seats. If you have a group attending who wishes to sit together, please have them arrive together or plan to sit in separate areas.
Seating in Maddox Theatre is limited.
Please check in no later than 10:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of Clark Arts.
Enter the main entrance of Clark Arts, and head down the stairs to the left of the main lobby.
Do not bring any personal belongings. You will not be able to leave your items behind while you participate in the ceremony.
Line up alphabetically as instructed by the event volunteers.
The procession line-up will move upstairs promptly at 10:55 a.m.

When you get to your seats, REMAIN STANDING until all graduates have entered the theatre and Emeriti Professor Sharpe has concluded the Invocation.
PROCESSION AND STAGE ROUTE:

You will enter through Door 2 and fill in the section of reserved seats alphabetically.
When you go on stage, you will follow the front row, exit out of door 3, enter again through door 4, and proceed to the stage.
Once on stage, you will hand your card to the Provost, who will announce your name and degree.

If you need additional attention to your name pronunciation – please email Sarah Spires at sspires@rockford.edu.
You will receive a gift from President Lynott and will be greeted by our Board of Trustees chair, Marci Taets.
When you exit the stage, you will proceed to the door 1 exit and re-enter through door 2 to return to your original seat.
The ceremony will be recorded (but not live-streamed). The recording will be posted to the website several days after the ceremony.
You and your guests are invited to attend a reception in the lobby of Clark Arts, where punch and cookies will be served.
We look forward to celebrating with you! Congratulations on your achievement.

Puzzle Competition
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Burpee Regents, 5050 East State Street, Burpee, ROCKFORD, 61108-2311
The CARE committee invites our Staff, Faculty, and Alumni (and the general public) to our 1st Annual Puzzle Competition.
A maximum of 15 teams (2-4 people) will have two hours to complete a puzzle. The first team to complete their puzzle wins a prize basket!
Creative team names and team costumes are encouraged but not required!
Must register to participate! Use this link to sign up: https://rockford2.jotform.com/tvandenbranden/puzzle-competition-sign-up-form

Cartoon & Crafts
2025-01-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University Burpee
Nostalgic Cartoons
Coloring Pages
Scrapbook Making

Gala 2025
2025-02-08 18:00 - 23:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for an evening of cocktails and food stations at the Pathways to Possibility Gala. This unique event is an opportunity to invest in the bright futures of our students while enjoying an elegant night filled with engaging stories, fine dining, and entertainment.

Faculty Workshop: Equity Literacy Foundations, pt. 2
2025-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Map Room – Howard Colman Library
Dr. Annie Baddoo will lead a discussion on equity literacy foundations as a follow-up to her Fall 2024 discussion. This event will be held in the Howard Colman Library Map Room. Please feel free to bring your lunch.

Technology & Entrepreneurship
2025-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Puri School of Business, 5100 East State St, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University kicks off the Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship And Training (GREAT) week on Monday, 2/17. Join the RU College of Professional & Extended Learning and 14 Rockford area organizations for various events every day of the week at various locations around Rockford! This week’s celebration follows the National Entrepreneurship Week, which is a nonpartisan, congressionally chartered initiative founded in 2006. It occurs during the third week of February each year.
✔️ What: Greater Rockford Entrepreneurship And Training (GREAT) week
📅 When: Every day of the week from February 17 to 22
🌎 Where: All around the Greater Rockford Area
✍ RSVP: https://bit.ly/greatweek25
💲 Cost: FREE

Prep Smarter, Not Harder: Mid-Term Success Tools
2025-02-19 12:00 - 12:50 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Mid-terms are coming. Start preparing now with this quick Success Workshop.

Charter Day Convocation Ceremony
2025-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Charter Day Convocation Ceremony presents: We Are A College At War, featuring a dramatic reading from the chapter entitled, “Rescue Stories.”

Ramadan Iftar Dinner - Breaking the Fast
2025-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University Arabs United and the Saudi Club invite the RU community to a special Ramadan Iftar Dinner on March 6 at 5:30 PM in Regents Hall.
Iftar is the evening meal where Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and community. This free event will feature a delicious buffet of authentic Middle Eastern dishes, offering a chance to experience the traditions of Ramadan together.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of good food, cultural exchange, and community!
