BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rockford University - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rockford University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rockford.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rockford University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170518T215437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T215437Z UID:10007065-1516476600-1516482000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BFA Dance Senior Seminar Presentations DESCRIPTION:Students from Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department present their BFA Dance Senior Seminar Presentations on Saturday\, Jan. 20\, at 7:30 p.m. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bfa-dance-senior-seminar-presentations/ LOCATION:Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T235900 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170629T163005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T163005Z UID:10007117-1516579200-1516665540@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Last Day to Drop/Add Classes DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/last-day-dropadd-classes-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180123 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170629T163109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T163109Z UID:10007119-1516579200-1516665599@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Last day to file credit/audit forms DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/last-day-file-creditaudit-forms-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170831T144615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T193921Z UID:10007245-1516908600-1516914000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Orchesis Dance Concert DESCRIPTION:Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department presents an Orchesis Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday\, Jan. 25-27.\nIn their annual concert\, Rockford University’s residents dance company will share modern\, ballet\, tap\, and jazz dance ranging from ’40s big band style to contemporary techniques and themes. This year’s concert will include original choreography by Profs. Amy A. Wright and Mitchell Stolberg\, and guest artist Penna Broman. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/orchesis-dance-concert/2018-01-25/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T172555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184640Z UID:10007385-1516910400-1516917600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Movie Night: 'Happy Death Day' DESCRIPTION:Check out new release “Happy Death Day” in a free movie showing in Scarborough Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday\, Jan. 25. From the producer of “Get Out” and “The Purge\,” you’ll definitely want to catch this horror flick about a college student who magically wakes up the morning after her life is taken in a brutal attack\, and must relive the same day over and over again until she figures out who murdered her. See you there … if you dare! \n*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/movie-night/ LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T172847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184653Z UID:10007387-1516993200-1517004000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Ice Hogs Trip DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/ice-hogs-trip/ LOCATION:BMO Harris Bank Center\, 300 Elm St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:42.2702374;-89.0960536 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BMO Harris Bank Center 300 Elm St. Rockford IL 61101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Elm St.:geo:-89.0960536,42.2702374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180125T194515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T194515Z UID:10007056-1517425200-1517432400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Nurse Practitioner Katie Duke DESCRIPTION:Nurse practitioner\, media consultant\, and social media influencer Katie Duke illustrates how we can turn bad decisions into success\, losses into lessons\, and be proud of our path. Don’t miss one of the most prominent public figures in nursing as she shares her own story of personal and professional journey. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/nurse-practitioner-katie-duke/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Nursing ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T172958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184704Z UID:10007389-1517428800-1517436000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/trivia-night-3/ LOCATION:The Den – Burpee Student Center\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180131T194243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T194638Z UID:10007498-1517680800-1517691600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Heart Art - Gallery Benefit Auction DESCRIPTION:Please join the art department at Heart Art – a benefit auction featuring art from over 50 artists. The event will take place on Saturday\, February 3 from 6-9pm in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. There will be a silent auction featuring art from alumni of the Rockford University art department\, Rockford area artists\, artists from past gallery exhibitions\, and artists from the Northern Illinois region. Food\, music\, and a cash bar will be provided. Tickets are available for purchase from the Rockford University Box Office (call 815-226-4100) for $15\, student tickets are $5. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Rockford University Art Department. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/heart-art-gallery-benefit-auction/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T173217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184733Z UID:10007403-1517688000-1517695200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:RU's Got Talent DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rus-got-talent/ LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180205 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T173411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184743Z UID:10007404-1517702400-1517788799@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Superbowl Party DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/superbowl-party/ LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180206 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170629T163202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T163202Z UID:10007121-1517788800-1517875199@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Spring Census DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/spring-census-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180125T194931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T194931Z UID:10007057-1517929200-1517936400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Not Your Typical Sex Talk: Justine Shuey DESCRIPTION:Dr. Justine Marie Shuey of Philadelphia shares a hilarious\, honest\, no-holds-barred approach to sexuality education that uses puppets\, props\, interactive activities and audience participation to address misinformation head-on while enhancing sexual awareness. You will leave educated\, informed\, and empowered to take charge of your sexuality in safe\, appropriate ways. Dr. Shuey has a Ph.D. in human sexuality and is working on a second doctorate degree. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/not-typical-sex-talk-justine-shuey/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T173628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184759Z UID:10007406-1518030000-1518040800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Craft Night DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/craft-night/ LOCATION:The Den – Burpee Student Center\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180126T231052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T231052Z UID:10007432-1518202800-1518213600@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Pack the Night PURPLE! RU Night with the IceHogs DESCRIPTION:Pack the Night PURPLE! RU Night with the IceHogs – Feb. 9!\nEveryone is invited to turn the BMO Harris Bank Center the perfect shade of RU Purple on Friday\, Feb. 9 for the IceHogs vs. Milwaukee Admirals hockey game. Faculty\, staff\, students\, alumni\, family and friends – invite them all. There’s 5\,895 seats to fill and the more purple\, the better!  \nThere will be some special fun for RU supporter at the game and Hammy and Reggie will be joining in on the fun\, too.  \nGet your discounted tickets\, invite others\, and share the fun via this special RU link: https://www.fevo.com/edp/Rockford-IceHogs-Rockford-University-Night-ICC4GFnG. Tickets must be reserved in advance. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/pack-night-purple-ru-night-icehogs/ LOCATION:BMO Harris Bank Center\, 300 Elm St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/icehogs-primary-logo-8-color-3-e1516299965996.png GEO:42.2702374;-89.0960536 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BMO Harris Bank Center 300 Elm St. Rockford IL 61101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=300 Elm St.:geo:-89.0960536,42.2702374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180211 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170720T160549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T160549Z UID:10007171-1518220800-1518307199@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 1 Ends DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-1-ends-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180211 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T174034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T184817Z UID:10007409-1518220800-1518307199@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Tentative Ski Trip DESCRIPTION:*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/tentative-ski-trip/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180131T211129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T211129Z UID:10007500-1518258600-1518271200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Admitted Student Day/Competitive Scholarship Interviews DESCRIPTION:Newly admitted RU students earning Founders Awards\, Academic Excellence Scholarships\, Phi Theta Kappa Awards\, and Dean’s Scholarships are invited to a special day on campus. Understand more about what our faculty are passionate about teaching\, meet current students and hear about their research\, chat with faculty\, staff\, students\, and alumni during lunch\, and so much more. Competitive Scholarship applicants will also interview throughout the day. Experience RU in a different way\, see where you fit in. Follow the day up by cheering on the Regents men’s and women’s basketball teams.\n \nRSVP now >> URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/admitted-student-day-competitive-scholarship-interviews/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180213 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170720T160644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T160644Z UID:10007175-1518393600-1518479999@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:BSMS Spring Session 2 Begins DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/bsms-spring-session-2-begins-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180116T174939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T174939Z UID:10007046-1518447600-1518458400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Man in a Tree – David Driesbach\nExhibition Dates: February 9 – March 16\, 2018*\n*exhibition will be closed March 5-9 during Spring Break\nFriday\, February 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception\, artist will be present \nDavid Driesbach\, a highly respected artist and educator\, is known internationally as an expert in the printmaking field\, has been exhibiting since 1949 in hundreds of solo and group exhibitions\, and is included in over 500 museum and public collections. A Man in a Tree is a survey of his work from the collections of the NIU Art Museum and a private collector. \nDriesbach’s attention to minute detail draws from artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Hieronymus Bosch as well as illuminated manuscripts and iconography of Medieval Art. He uses innovative printmaking techniques to layer pattern\, color\, and meaning\, and crowds each piece with whimsical characters\, meaningful motifs\, and political imagery. The exhibition includes early figure drawings\, self-portraits\, copper printing plates\, and prints depicting humorous scenes of human figures\, animals\, and architectural landmarks including Rockford’s own Coronado Theater. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-hours-10/2018-02-12/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180116T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T205329Z UID:10007051-1518620400-1518631200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Man in a Tree – David Driesbach\n Exhibition Dates: February 9 – March 16\, 2018*\n *exhibition will be closed March 5-9 during Spring Break\n Friday\, February 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception\, artist will be present \nDavid Driesbach\, a highly respected artist and educator\, is known internationally as an expert in the printmaking field\, has been exhibiting since 1949 in hundreds of solo and group exhibitions\, and is included in over 500 museum and public collections. A Man in a Tree is a survey of his work from the collections of the NIU Art Museum and a private collector. \nDriesbach’s attention to minute detail draws from artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Hieronymus Bosch as well as illuminated manuscripts and iconography of Medieval Art. He uses innovative printmaking techniques to layer pattern\, color\, and meaning\, and crowds each piece with whimsical characters\, meaningful motifs\, and political imagery. The exhibition includes early figure drawings\, self-portraits\, copper printing plates\, and prints depicting humorous scenes of human figures\, animals\, and architectural landmarks including Rockford’s own Coronado Theater. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-hours-15/2018-02-14/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event,Campus Wide Event (Public) ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180125T195335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T195335Z UID:10007058-1518721200-1518728400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:The Surprising Effect of Stories in Sane (and Crazy) People: Jacquelyn Mitchard\, '73 DESCRIPTION:The thing that authors want most is connection\, which is the whole reason they write stories. The New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard recounts some of the most moving\, and scary\, stories about the way readers feel about her stories. A Chicago native and graduate of Rockford College (now Rockford University)\, Mitchard is a professor of creative writing in Miami University of Ohio’s low-residency Masters of Fine Arts program\, and lives on Cape Cod with her husband and their nine children. She was the first author to be featured in Oprah’s Book Club. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/surprising-effect-stories-sane-crazy-people-jacquelyn-mitchard-73/ LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20171213T175143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T175103Z UID:10007411-1518811200-1518818400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Want to watch Batman\, Wonder Woman\, Aquaman\, Cyborg\, and The Flash team up to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions? Well\, great news—you CAN! \nWatch The Justice League (not yet released on DVD!) with us and we will provide the popcorn\, pizza\, and drinks. See you Friday night at 8:00 PM in Scarborough Auditorium! \n*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​ URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/movie-night-2/ LOCATION:Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall\, IL CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Student Activities":MAILTO:APJohnson@rockford.edu GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180109T230840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180109T231302Z UID:10007045-1518888600-1518908400@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gala 2018: Ready\, Set\, Go! A Race to the Finish. DESCRIPTION:Rockford University is heading down the final stretch! \nRock Solid and Ready: the Campaign for Rockford University is nearly complete. With only months to go\, you can help us make a dash for the checkered flag to provide a total of $17.3 million in capital and programmatic advancements that help make our students’ experience exceptional. \nOn Saturday\, February 17\, 2018\, we will host our annual gala\, “Ready. Set. Go! A Race to the Finish.” \nSo\, mark the date\, gather up your favorite racing team\, and take us into victory lane. #RURaceToFinish \nMore information about the event >> URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gala-2018-ready-set-go-race-finish/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20181211T154633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T154633Z UID:10007277-1518969600-1518984000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:ASB Fundraiser Night at Chipotle DESCRIPTION:The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement would like to invite you to participate on February 18 Alternative Spring Break Fundraiser Night at Chipotle (751 S. Perryville Rd). \nMake sure to show our flyer or tell the cashier at checkout that your are supporting Rockford University’s Alternative Spring Break. \n33% of the proceeds will go to supporting the Alternative Spring Break in March. \n  URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/asb-fundraiser-night-at-chipotle/ LOCATION:Chipotle Mexican Grill\, 751 S. Perryville Rd\, Rockford\, 61108 CATEGORIES:Alternative Spring Break,Alumni,Jane Adams Center for Civic Engagement (JACCE) ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagment":MAILTO:jacce@rockford.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180212T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T183240Z UID:10007502-1519030800-1519056000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Rockford University Admit-athon DESCRIPTION:Short on time? No problem! We can kick off your Rock Solid Future in no time. \nSimply\, walk in on Monday\, Feb. 19 and complete our free application. Bring your official transcripts (first-year students must also bring ACT/SAT scores)\, we’ll evaluate your file and you’ll receive your admission decision on the spot! And\, full-time\, admitted students will receive a scholarship! \nJoin us from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Nelson Hall. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/rockford-university-admit-athon/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170831T150019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T234944Z UID:10007249-1519327800-1519333200@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Forum Series: Richard III DESCRIPTION:Rockford University’s Performing Arts Department presents Richard III at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday\, Feb. 22-24\, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, Feb. 25. \nRichard III is Shakespeare’s timeless tale of a ruthless\, power-crazed Machiavellian who lies and cheats his way to the highest seat in the land through charm\, deception\, and force of presence.  \nLearn more about the show and cast on the Rockford University Performing Arts Facebook page.   URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/richard-iii/2018-02-22/ LOCATION:Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Wide Event (Public),PA Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rockford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/johnny-automatic-king-of-the-dead-e1519253180166.png GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180224 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20170629T163441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T163441Z UID:10007123-1519344000-1519430399@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Last day to file pass/fail forms DESCRIPTION:View the full Academic Calendar 2017-18 URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/last-day-file-passfail-forms-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Campus Wide Event (Public) GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180131T194243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T194243Z UID:10007451-1519408800-1519416000@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Gallery Reception DESCRIPTION:Man in a Tree – David Driesbach\nExhibition Dates: February 9 – March 16\, 2018*\n*exhibition will be closed March 5-9 during Spring Break\nFriday\, February 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception\, artist will be present \nDavid Driesbach\, a highly respected artist and educator\, is known internationally as an expert in the printmaking field\, has been exhibiting since 1949 in hundreds of solo and group exhibitions\, and is included in over 500 museum and public collections. A Man in a Tree is a survey of his work from the collections of the NIU Art Museum and a private collector. \nDriesbach’s attention to minute detail draws from artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Hieronymus Bosch as well as illuminated manuscripts and iconography of Medieval Art. He uses innovative printmaking techniques to layer pattern\, color\, and meaning\, and crowds each piece with whimsical characters\, meaningful motifs\, and political imagery. The exhibition includes early figure drawings\, self-portraits\, copper printing plates\, and prints depicting humorous scenes of human figures\, animals\, and architectural landmarks including Rockford’s own Coronado Theater. URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/gallery-reception-2/ LOCATION:Rockford University\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Gallery Event ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery":MAILTO:cwarzecha@rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rockford University 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174021 CREATED:20180131T210259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T210801Z UID:10007499-1519466400-1519480800@www.rockford.edu SUMMARY:Future Regent Visit Day DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college: academic programs\, faculty interaction\, what’s the food like?\, will I make friends?\, how about cost?\, and so much more. Take some time on Saturday\, February 24\, to explore Rockford University. Let us help you discover what the college search is all about. \n\nAdmission Info\nAcademic & Resource Fair (meet our faculty!)\nCampus Tour with a Twist\nFree Lunch\n\nJoin us at Future Regent Visit Day and explore all of your opportunities! Register now >> URL:https://www.rockford.edu/calendar-item/future-regent-visit-day-4/ LOCATION:Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center\, 5050 E. State St. \, Rockford\, IL\, 61108\, United States CATEGORIES:Admissions,Campus Wide Event (Public),Visit Day ORGANIZER;CN="Student Involvement and Orientation":MAILTO:LKeller@Rockford.edu GEO:42.2640342;-89.0197305 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. Rockford IL 61108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5050 E. State St.:geo:-89.0197305,42.2640342 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR