CLS Success Workshop: Study Tips for Finals
2021-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the CLS for the Rock Solid Success Workshop Series focusing on Study Tips For Finals. CLS peer tutors and fellow students will be sharing proven success strategies! *Counts toward study table hours*

The Beaux’ Stratagem
2021-11-18 19:30 - 2021-11-20 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Beaux’ Stratagem (play)
November, 18 – 21, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford
Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of George Farquhar classic 18th century farce, The Beaux’ Stratagem, tells the tale of Aimwell and Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have spent their fortunes carousing in London. Now shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. They decide the only way to recover their wealth is to marry for money. They take rooms at the local inn posing as master and servant. While in town they encounter the young, beautiful, wealthy, and perceptive Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen. Will the Beaux, Aimwell and Archer, succeed in their stratagem? That remains to be seen because here in this seemly gentle countryside they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles to their marriage plans: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer of dubious abilities, and a strange, turbulent priest. Maybe, if they can survive the misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and masterly sword play they may attain both wealth and love.
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 & Seniors $9
All Rockford University students may receive one free ticket to each RU show.

The Beaux’ Stratagem
2021-11-21 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Beaux’ Stratagem (play)
November, 18 – 21, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.)
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford
Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of George Farquhar classic 18th century farce, The Beaux’ Stratagem, tells the tale of Aimwell and Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have spent their fortunes carousing in London. Now shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. They decide the only way to recover their wealth is to marry for money. They take rooms at the local inn posing as master and servant. While in town they encounter the young, beautiful, wealthy, and perceptive Dorinda and Mrs. Sullen. Will the Beaux, Aimwell, and Archer, succeed in their stratagem? That remains to be seen because here in this seemly gentle countryside they encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles to their marriage plans: a crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, a fervent French Count, a maid on the make, a drunken husband, a furious butler, a natural healer of dubious abilities, and a strange, turbulent priest. Maybe, if they can survive the misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and masterly sword play they may attain both wealth and love.
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 & Seniors $9
All Rockford University students may receive one free ticket to each RU Performing Arts show.

Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes/offices closed
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-26 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2021-22.

Holiday Choral Concert
2021-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Holiday Choral Concert (seasonal music)
December 3, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director/Conductor, Prof. Timm Adams
For a list of all our performances please visit the Performing Arts webpage: https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/
For more information, call the Rockford University Box Office at (815) 226-4100.
Free will donations will be accepted at the door.

December Graduate Recognition Ceremony
2021-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Hanging of the Greens, hosted by Tom & Linda Sandquist, Class of 1985
2021-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Johnson Alumni Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
REGISTER
This year, we are thrilled to offer both an in-person and virtual option for participating in our annual Hanging of the Greens, hosted by Tom & Linda Sandquist, class of 1985. This event will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6 p.m. If interested in participating in-person, please register and select in-person to join us at the Johnson Alumni Center for wassail, hors d’oeuvres, singing by the Vocal Collective, remarks by President Fulcomer, time to decorate the tree, and the opportunity to catch up with other alumni. Prefer to attend virtually? Please select our virtual option on our registration form so you can participate in all the above activities by Zoom. A link will be provided and so will the recipe to try your own wassail. We can’t wait to see you!

HANGING OF THE GREENS
HOSTED BY TOM AND LINDA SANDQUIST, CLASS OF 1985
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
6 p.m.
Johnson Alumni Center, Rockford University
OR by Zoom
REGISTER
(Please select whether you will be attending in-person or virtually on the registration form)
Questions? Please contact us at 815-394-5111 or alumni@rockford.edu.

Holiday Break - no classes, offices closed
2021-12-24 - 2022-01-02 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
University offices will be closed from Friday, December 24 to Sunday, January 2 in observance of winter break.
Normal office hours will resume on Monday, January 3.

Spring 2022 Classes Begin
2022-01-18 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View full Academic Calendar 2021-22.

The Effects of the Pandemic on our Body, Mind, Behavior, and How We Can Heal
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mary Gubbe Lee, MS, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Mary provides information, training, and technical assistance to help communities respond appropriately to the needs of people with behavioral health disorders. Mary is active in community training and problem-solving court training. She is certified by SAMHSA as a trainer in Trauma. She provides community presentations for NAMI Northern Illinois as part of their community outreach.
Learn more about how to heal after the effects of the pandemic.

Rock Solid Success Workshop: Note-taking Strategies that Lead to Academic Success
2022-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Do you take great notes off of PowerPoint slides but feel lost in lecture-heavy courses? Or do you take decent notes in class and then never look at them again until the next test, leaving you overwhelmed and discouraged? Or do you find that your current strategy just isn’t working for you anymore and are looking for ways to expand your toolbox?
Join the CLS (Center for Learning Strategies) on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Fischer Chapel from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to hear our panel of student presenters give their tips, tricks, and personal advice regarding note-taking for academic success. Get information regarding your particular learning style and find out about note-taking strategies that compliment it!
Whether you are a first-year student or are a senior about to graduate, these strategies apply to all. You won’t want to miss this event!
Athletes: This workshop counts towards your Study Table hours.

The Revlon Girl
2022-02-24 19:30 - 2022-02-26 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Revlon Girl (play)
February 24 – 27, 2022 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.)
Cheek Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director Prof. Deborah Mogford
By Neil Anthony Docking: The Revlon Girl tells the poignant story of a group of women who try to make sense of their lives after suffering a great loss in the October 1966 mining disaster of Aberfan, Wales. It is a beautifully crafted and delicate story about friendship, loss, family, community, healing, and hope. Neil Anthony Docking’s intelligent and sensitive script examines the process of grief, redemption, and the embracing of what is to move forward through the tears and laughter of women seeking to return to a sense of normality and embrace a different type of future.
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 & Seniors $9
All Rockford University students may receive one free ticket to each RU Performing Arts show.

Charter Day Convocation
2022-02-25 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This year’s Charter Day commemorates the 175th anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University. The annual event will include special speaker and alumnus Dr. Charles Branham ’67, and an academic procession of faculty in traditional robes depicting their rank, with stoles representing their respective alma maters and degrees.
View the full Academic Calendar 2021-22.

175th Gallery Exhibition Opening
2022-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University Art Gallery – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
An array of historical artifacts from the university’s archives will be on display in this unique and engaging exhibit, which will run for two weeks, closing on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Join us for an evening cocktail reception to open the exhibit and immerse yourself in the little-seen relics of our past.

The Revlon Girl
2022-02-27 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Cheek Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Revlon Girl (play)
February 24 – 27, 2022 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.)
Cheek Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Director Prof. Deborah Mogford
By Neil Anthony Docking: The Revlon Girl tells the poignant story of a group of women who try to make sense of their lives after suffering a great loss in the October 1966 mining disaster of Aberfan, Wales. It is a beautifully crafted and delicate story about friendship, loss, family, community, healing, and hope. Neil Anthony Docking’s intelligent and sensitive script examines the process of grief, redemption, and the embracing of what is to move forward through the tears and laughter of women seeking to return to a sense of normality and embrace a different type of future.
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 & Seniors $9
All Rockford University students may receive on free ticket to each RU Performing Arts show.

Naples Alumni Gathering
2022-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
YOU’RE INVITED! Naples Alumni Gathering
President Eric and Mrs. Andrea Fulcomer, along with hosts RU Trustee Beth Donovan ’20H and her husband, Mike, invite you to a Rockford University Alumni Gathering in Naples this March. Hear updates on the exciting things happening at your alma mater, say hello to old and new friends, and celebrate what Rockford University means to you over hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments. We hope to see you there!
When: Sunday, March 6, 2022, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Naples, Florida (Address will be provided after registration)
RSVP: Through the form below, emailing alumni@rockford.edu, or calling 815.394.5190
For more information: Contact the Alumni Office at 815.394.5190 or alumni@rockford.edu

Spring Break - no classes, offices open
2022-03-07 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Spring Break - no classes, offices closed
2022-03-11 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Spring 2022 Career and Internship Fair
2022-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University and Rock Valley College Spring 2022 Career and Internship Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 16th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Regents Hall. The fair will feature over 50 employers, and students will be able to get free headshots and have a chance to win prizes. The RU Career Closet will also be open! If you would like to pre-register or want more information, visit the Career Development page.

Let's ACE Hunger!
2022-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Bring canned food tonight to the Men’s Volleyball game at 7 p.m. in the Seaver Gym. We are partnering with the Men’s Volleyball team to bring canned food for the Rockford rescue mission. The event takes place at the entrance of the volleyball game. We will be collecting cans in exchange for a raffle ticket to win a pair of AirPods. Tickets will be handed out after 6 p.m. and the winner will be announced between sets.

Rock Solid Success Workshop: Commit to a Major and Start your Career Path
2022-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Having trouble deciding what you want to major in or what to do after graduation? You’re not alone!
Join us and our guest speakers Cory Espensen, Assistant Registrar and Director for Advising and Retention, and Chelsea Minor, Director of Career Development and First Year Programs, to learn tips on how to optimize your time and stay on track for graduation at Rockford University!

Title IX Festival
2022-03-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for games, food, and fun to learn more about Title IX! There will be raffle opportunities to have dinner with former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League players, Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich, on Thursday, March 31st prior to their panel discussion in Regents Hall.

Title IX Panel
2022-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us in Regents Hall on Thursday, March 31, at 6:00 p.m. for a Title IX panel featuring former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Maybelle Blair, as she discusses their experiences regarding Title IX. A reception will follow the panel at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments to be served.

Forum Series - Lead Without Limits, Yeonmi Park
2022-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Yeonmi Park, author of In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom, is a human rights activist and TED Speaker. She made a daring escape from North Korea to China at the age of 13 and is a voice of oppressed people around the world. Join us for the opening event of April’s Lead Without Limits Forum Series.

Peer Tutor/SI Leader Information Session
2022-04-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | CLS Study Lounge (Starr 114)
Join the Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) to learn how to become a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or Peer Tutor for the Fall 2022 Semester! We will discuss these great on-campus positions including work schedules, compensation, job requirements, and special training you can add to your resume!
Where: CLS Study Lounge, Starr 114
For more information, contact the CLS: (815) 226-4087 or CLStutor@rockford.edu.

Voter Registration Drive
2022-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The League of Women Voters, sponsored by the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement, will be conducting a voter registration drive in Burpee from 11 am.. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. They will also be recording student perspectives for a special video project.

Forum Series – Lead Without Limits, Financial Empowerment Panel
2022-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us as we continue the month-long Forum Series – Lead Without Limits for a panel to discuss Financial Empowerment with local Rockford community members.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Place: Regents Hall
Lunch will be provided.
Moderator: Mandolen Mull

Forum Series - Lead Without Limits, Clothesline Project
2022-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us the week of April 18th as we continue the Forum Series – Lead Without Limits series. This week will focus on the Clothesline Project; watch for further details.

Community Engagement Fair
2022-04-20 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Interested in summer volunteer and internship opportunities at local nonprofits? Learn more about the Jane Addams Center’s Community Partners and how you can become involved in their efforts! They will be tabling in Burpee from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20.
