Rockford University

What is a Order of Protection Questions and Answers
2018-09-18 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.
The 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
2018-09-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This event is open to all Faculty, Staff, Students.
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
Wear comfortable if possible

Workshop - WordPress Basics
2018-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Computer Lab – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This is the first in a monthly series of 3rd Thursday, workshops and will cover WordPress Basics for editing content. Come prepared with content changes and updates you would like to make and leave this workshop feeling accomplished.
** The session will last 45 minutes, with the remainder 15 minutes for general questions or help where needed.
Who is this for? Rockford University website content managers
Your RSVP is needed:

NEW content managers: If you NEED access to your department content please RSVP through this form.
Current content managers: please RSVP to Gale Wallace at gwallace@rockford.edu for a calendar invite.

UP COMING
October Workshop:

Promoting your events / activities – covering various campus services including portal Announcements / Event Calendar and (open to campus community)

Future topics include, but not limited to the following:

General content management & best practices
Accessibility
Social Media best practices

Black Light Roller Skating
2018-09-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s an event like none other before it . . . BLACK LIGHT ROLLER SKATING! Regents Hall will be transformed into a skating and dance arena where you can roller skate, dance, show off your glow wear, and eat lots of delicious food.
Black Light Roller Skating is FREE to Rockford University students and their guests, so SHARE and invite your friends!
See you in Regents Hall on Thursday, September 20 from 7:00 – 10:00 pm for a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Drinking and Driving Simulation
2018-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 | 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 course in a golf cart while wearing impaired vision goggles.
*This event is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Minority Male Mentoring Program Informational Meeting
2018-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Minority Male Mentoring Program (MMMP) will be hosting an informational meeting for any students who want to learn more about the program at Rockford University. Students will have the opportunity to meet with Coordinator Dr. Karen P. Walker, mentors and current MMMP students.
This event will take place on September 24 at 6pm on the second floor of the Burpee Center in the Faculty Dining room.
The program provides student support to African-American and Latino males to assist with the successful engagement, integration, and transition into Rockford University. Incoming minority males interested in participating in the program are connected to a continuing successful minority male student as well as a volunteer professional minority male mentor. Program events include discussion sessions titled, “Chop It Up” where program participants gather to discuss topics related to minority male student success. Participants are provided off-campus events and activities free of charge.

Scholarship Day
2018-09-25 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2018-19

Active Shooter Training
2018-09-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This event is open to all Faculty, Staff, Students.
Presented by the Rockford Police Department
Wear comfortable clothing if possible

Project LEAD Meeting
2018-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All RU/RPS 205 Education Pathways students and Education majors are invited to attend an organizational meeting for Project LEAD (Leaders in Education Adocating for Diversity).

Last day to file pass/fail forms
2018-09-28 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Laser Tag - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Ever wondered what the Seaverson Center Auxiliary Gym would look like if transformed into a laser tag arena? Wonder no longer! Stop on by for a game (or several) of laser-filled competition as you dart around inflatable obstacles and avoid being tagged. Join us on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 in the Seaver Center Auxiliary Gym from 4:00-8:00 pm.

Bonfire & Cider - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Sip on cider and cozy up by the fire at this Homecoming kickoff event! Let’s light up the night with laughter and memories as we celebrate the meaning of Homecoming and the wonderful university that we are so thankful to call “home”. Join us Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at 8:00 pm in the grassy area near the tennis courts (south of the Burpee Student Center).
(NOTE: The original Bonfire date of 10/1 was postponed until 10/2 due to a forecast of bad weather conditions.)

Lunchtime Trivia - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-03 12:00 - 12:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us in the Den for a bit of lunchtime trivia and compete for themed prizes! The theme for this month is “Fall Favorites”. See you on Wednesday, October 3rd at 12:00 pm in the Burpee Student Center Den!

The Purge Marathon - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-03 15:00 - 22:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by Scarborough Auditorium (otherwise known as the Severson Auditorium within Scarborough Hall) on Wednesday, October 3rd between classes for a single film, or splurge on a bit of Purge entertainment and watch all four! There will be free food provided at each movie event.
Movie Schedule:
The Purge Series Marathon: The Purge (3:00 pm), The Pure: Anarchy (4:30 pm), The Purge: Election Year (6:15 pm), The First Purge (8:00 pm)

Capture the Flag - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Valiantly defend your flag with fellow Regents in this classic, incredibly fun game of adventure, wit, and agility. See you at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 4th in the Campus Commons!

Carrie the Musical
2018-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Adapted from Stephen King’s novel, Carrie focuses on an awkward teenage girl with telekinetic powers whose lonely life is dominated by her mother, an oppressive religious fanatic. Carrie tries in vain to escape her unhappy home life and be accepted by her schoolmates but to no avail. When she is grossly humiliated by her classmates at the high school prom, she unleashes her wrath in a reign of destructive chaos on everyone and everything in her path.
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for this event:

Rockford University Box Office (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/boxoffice/)
Order ticket(s) (https://bit.ly/2NLmrqk)
view all of our Performing Art Shows for this season. (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/)
Students: Please contact the box office to obtain your ticket for this event at no cost.

Homecoming Weekend
2018-10-05 - 2018-10-07 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
We hope you will join us for a weekend of celebrating being a Regent! We look forward all the activities including campus tours, musical performances, sporting events, award presentations, Golden Grad celebrations, lectures, and more! We hope you will be able to join us.
Special weekend activities will revolve around the classes listed below, 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 1968 celebrates their 50th reunion!
Class of 1993 celebrates their 25th reunion!
While the above classes will be celebrating specific reunion years, Homecoming @ Reunion is open to everyone!

Reunion2018AccommodationsList
2018 Reunion Brochure
Online Registration

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu or 815-394-5111.

FORUM: Justice and Return: The comics and illustrations of Leila Abdelrazaq
2018-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This Palestinian author and artist will discuss her biographical and autobiographical comics and the way she has used the comic form to make Palestinian issues accessible to a broad range of audiences. She will also discuss the political importance of storytelling in marginalized communities, and the power of self-publishing and zine-making as a tool for activism. Read more about Leila’s art on her website here.
Severson Auditorium, Scarborough Hall

Hypnotist Chris Jones - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Previously on America’s Got Talent, Chris Jones has been taking his insane hypnosis shows to universities across the country. You won’t want to miss this incredibly interactive and entertaining show!
The show begins at 8:00 pm on Friday, October 5th in Scarborough Auditorium.

Future Regent Visit Day
2018-10-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Explore our campus, meet our personally with faculty, chat with current students, and be our guest for a tailgate lunch at the football game. Homecoming activities are taking place as well so you’ll have the opportunity to visit with alumni celebrating the place they once called home.
A peek at the schedule:
• Admission Info
• Academic & Resource Fair (meet our faculty!)
• Campus Tour with a Twist
• Free Lunch (we’re tailgating!)
• Football Game
Come see the Regent Experience for yourself at Future Regent Visit Day. Reserve your spot today here or by visiting rockford.edu/admission/visit and tour campus

Chik-fil-A Tailgate - Homecoming 2018
2018-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Free Chik-fil-A? Fun inflatables? An awesome atmosphere to hang out in before the Homecoming football game versus Benedictine? We’re in. Go Regents!
See you from 11:00-1:00 pm in Parking Lot A on Saturday, October 6th!

Admit-athon
2018-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Nelson Hall (Admissions and SAS), 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311, United States
No time? No problem! Kick off your Rock Solid future in one day. Walk into the Admission Office, bring official transcripts (first-year and transfer students), and ACT/SAT scores (first-year students), and you’ll receive an admission decision on the spot. Full-time students may receive a scholarship! Call the Office of Admission at 815.226.4050 with questions.

Mid-term exams
2018-10-10 08:00 - 2018-10-16 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Craft Club: FALL-Tastic Painting Night
2018-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Craft Club is planning to meet again this Wednesday (10/10) at 7 pm in Fishbowl (Glass Room in Student Center).
This week, we are painting totes and mason jars!
Please RSVP by sending an E-mail to rucraftclub@rockford.edu.

FORUM: The Power of Food for Health-Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C.
2018-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join Dr. Neal Barnard, president of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, as he discusses the science behind what you eat. Learn how food can help you tackle cholesterol, weight problems, diabetes, and heart disease and even improve brain function. Dr. Barnard will discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet along with offering practical guidance on how to turn your health around, starting one bite at a time.
Regents Hall, Burpee Center

FORUM: Factfulness-Anna Rosling Rönnlund
2018-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Factfulness is the stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. In this interactive conversation presented with Rockford’s Connect2Peace organization, you’ll hear 10 instincts that distort our understanding of the world and how the thinking habit of factfulness can help. You’ll also learn about Dollar Street, an innovative data visualization program that uses data to depict how people really live.
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center

Fall break-no classes, offices open
2018-10-17 08:00 - 2018-10-18 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Mid-term grades due in Registrar's Office
2018-10-18 00:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Mid-term grades are due by 11:59 pm
View the full Academic Calendar 2018-19

Fall break-no classes, offices closed
2018-10-19 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Academic advising
2018-10-22 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Academic advising for spring semester and summer term for
all continuing graduate, undergraduate, and BSMS students
View the full Academic Calendar 2018-19
