Rockford University

High School Guidance Counselor Breakfast
2019-09-26 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Magician, David Anthony - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Head on over to the Scar Auditorium on October 4th for a magical time! Starting at 7 pm, witness the magician David Anthony dazzle the crowd and be mesmerized by his awesome tricks. Snack food provided!

Football Tailgate - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 5th to celebrate the first home football game of the season! There will be tons of food and games to check out. Tailgating starts at 10am in A lot.

Future Regent Visit Day
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college. Does the university have the academic programs I want and faculty interaction I need. Is the food good? Is it easy to make friends? What will my expenses and financial aid options look like? The list goes on.
Take some time on Saturday, October 5, to explore Rockford University. Let us help you discover what the college search is all about.
• Admission Info
• Academic & Resource Fair (meet our faculty!)
• Campus Tour with a Twist
• Tailgate Lunch (included)
• Homecoming Football Game!
Join us at Future Regent Visit Day and explore all of your opportunities. Reserve your spot now!

Club Kent Vol. 2 - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-05 22:00 - 2019-10-06 00:00 | Kent Center, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Club Kent is back for volume two. We are ready to celebrate our Regent Pride, are you?
Dance the night away to today’s hits and of course some throwbacks for old time’s sake! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
*No outside food or drinks allowed. No bags or backpacks allowed.*

FORUM: An Evening with Lt. Colonel Olga Custodio, USAF
2019-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Lt. Col. Olga Custodio on Oct. 7 at 7 PM in Regents Hall, Burpee Student Center as she provides insight to “An Evening with Lt. Colonel Olga Custodio, USAF”.
Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Lt. Col. Olga Custodio went on to break barriers as the first Latina to complete USAF military pilot training, first to become a USAF pilot, and later, as the first Latina commercial pilot for American Airlines. Lt. Col. Custodio’s visit is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and is Rockford University’s Rock Solid Success Seminar, an annual event designed to provide encouragement and motivation to all students as they pursue graduation from RU.
Lt. Col. Custodio’s visit is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and is Rockford University’s Rock Solid Success Seminar, an annual event designed to provide encouragement and motivation to all students as they pursue graduation from RU.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Statistics and Resources
2019-10-08 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Stop by Lang Wellness Center’s table near the Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about domestic violence, and protective and preventative resources.
We will have a QR code. Check in on the Rockford University app.

Admit-athon
2019-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Nelson Hall (Admissions and SAS), 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311, United States
Don’t wait around for an answer. Get one right away at Rockford University’s Admit-athon!
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.
Plus you’ll get a tour of campus and a complimentary lunch with our esteemed faculty and alumni.
Sign up now!
Questions? Call the Office of Admission at 815.226.4050 or email kwolfgram@rockford.edu.
(Please note: While this event is scheduled 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., you will receive a customized schedule within that time frame that includes your admissions appointment, campus tour, and lunch.)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Relationships
2019-10-15 11:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Stop by Lang Wellness Center’s table near the Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship. Learn how to help a friend who may be in an unhealthy relationship.
We will have a QR code. Check in on the Rockford University app.

Virtual Reality Night with Computer Science Club
2019-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Computer Science Club for a virtual reality experience in the new eSports Arena! There are 16 spots available. See you at 4:00 pm in the Den!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Managing Difficult Emotions
2019-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by Lang Wellness Center’s table near the Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about managing difficult emotions, ways to communicate, and strategies to release tension. Stop by for a stress ball DIY project!
We will have a QR code. Check in on the Rockford University app.

FORUM: Rockford, World War II, and the Women's Ambulance Safety Patrol
2019-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Mary Rose Filip on Oct. 22 at 3 PM in Fisher Memorial Chapel as she discusses “Rockford, World War II, and the Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol”.
Join Veteran’s Memorial Hall & Museum volunteer Mary Rose Filip and step back into a 1940’s time capsule of Rockford’s history as she unveils the living legacy of the over 200 women of Rockford who founded W.A.S.P. Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol on April 3, 1940.

Commuter Council Trunk or Treat and Drive-In Movie
2019-10-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Commuter Council for a Campus Community Trunk or Treat! There will be plenty of snacks and giveaways from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm with Halloween Town the movie beginning at 7:00. Watch the movie from the comfort of your own car! There will be plenty of treats and snacks to go around. Come in costume for your chance to win a prize!

United Nations Day with U.N. Club
2019-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the United Nations Club in celebration of United Nations Day on the First Floor of the Burpee Student Center! The world celebrates United Nations day every October 24th to honor the interstate organization promoting human rights, social progress, and world peace.
There will be food to enjoy from various countries!

Business Management Information Session
2019-10-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Rock Valley College WTC Lobby, 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, 61114
Transfer your associates with ease (now including AAS!). Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host a free Business Management Information Session on Thursday, October 24, 2019, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about earning RU’s Business Management Bachelor’s Completion is encouraged to attend. Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the program helps advance career opportunities, including details on program and admission requirements. Hear from a panel of current and former students who will provide insight on their experiences with the program. Guests also will be able to speak one-on-one with program advisors and faculty. The information session will conclude at approximately 7 p.m.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the Business Management information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/bsmsinfosession/to reserve a spot today. The session will be held in the Woodward Technology Center Lobby on Rock Valley College’s campus, located at 3301 Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL.

Chop it up
2019-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Attention Minority Male Program, lets think about the future with Logan Glendenning as we discuss internships and resume workshops.

John Wick 3 with Movie Club
2019-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Join Movie Club for a screening of the Movie, John Wick 3 in Scarborough Auditorium!

“Aloft”
2019-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
“Aloft” is a solo show by Rafael E. Vera, is an interdisciplinary artist from Venezuela and based out of Chicago. He is the department head of Studio Arts at Loyola University, Co-Director of Ralph Arnold Gallery and received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Exhibition Dates: October 25-November 29, 2019
Reception in the Gallery: Friday, October 25
