Rockford University

National Voter Registration Day
2020-09-22 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Still need to register?
National Voter Registration Day is a day set aside to help you prepare for voting in November on election day. Click here for more details.

Virtual Work and Life Skills Boot Camp
2020-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Get ready to launch your career in a virtual world! The Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) invites Rockford University students to attends its FREE Virtual Work and Life Skills Boot Camp on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 10 am – 3:00 pm.
Attend all or part of the day as your schedule permits! The event will be held on Zoom and can be streamed from school or at home.
The Registration Deadline is September 22, 2020. Please register by clicking here.
This FREE seminar will equip you to find, interview for, and onboard jobs virtually. And, it will help you manage the stress of these challenging times. Topics include:

Stress Management
Virtual Opportunities
Virtual Onboarding
What Employers Want in the Time of the Pandemic
Financial Aid in the Age of COVID-19

For questions, contact the Office of Career Development at 815-226-4022 or careers@rockford.edu.
ACI flyer for Boot Camp (pdf)

RU ALC Webinar – Personal Branding: Embrace Your Authentic Self to Stand Out and Thrive
2020-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, IL, United States
Personal Branding is becoming an essential part of professional success. This is not only true if you are looking for a new job, or looking to switch careers, it is also important within the workplace to make sure you get the promotion you want, achieve greater visibility for increased responsibilities, or to make sure your daily efforts and accomplishments are noticed. By having a strong personal brand, you enhance your visibility, build your credibility, gain recognition, and stand out from the crowd to move your career forward.
In her webinar, Ilhiana Rojas Saldana will share how to embrace your authentic self to create a powerful Personal Brand, and how to elevate your voice to deliver an impactful and memorable presence.
Ilhiana Rojas Saldana is a certified executive and career strategy coach, facilitator and keynote speaker. Her career journey spans 20 years and several executive positions in Fortune 500 companies such as P&G and Hasbro. She is known for her transformational leadership approach. Ilhiana is a specialist in global branding and marketing, and her coaching programs specialize in leadership development, diversity & inclusion practices, high-performing teamwork, resilient & agile behaviors, and personal brand development.
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More about the Alumni Learning Consortium
Just because you graduated doesn’t mean you stopped learning. You now have exclusive access to a range of online learning tools free for Rockford University alumni. Each month you will see new, engaging webinars and online events that cover a range of career, life stage and lifelong learning topics. There will also be opportunities to participate in webinars hosted by RU faculty, staff, and alumni.
Learn more and sign-up for upcoming opportunities!

Golf Play Day 2020
2020-10-01 | Aldeen Golf Club, 1902 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
Our Golf Playday supports enhancement to the overall student-athlete experience.
Come join us at Aldeen Golf Course, your entry fee of $150.00 per golfer includes: greens fees and cart, complimentary gift, lunch, on course drinks and dinner following the event. If golf is canceled due to inclement weather, a make-up round certificate will be issued for each golfer.
If you’re interested in a sponsorship opportunity, a discount on a foursome for golf, and to get COVID-19 related information, please check out our website at www.rockford.edu/golfplayday or contact Denise Noe at 815.394.3756 or by email at DNoe@rockford.edu for more information.

The Power of Women
2020-10-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom, IL, United States
A talk to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s right to vote and the struggle of local suffragists. Join the Jane Addams Center and the Rockford branch of AAUW for this Zoom presentation on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. Email jacce@rockford.edu for the Zoom link. Please direct questions to that address as well.

Virtual Bachelor’s Degree Completion Information Sessions
2020-10-07 12:00 - 12:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host Bachelor’s Degree Completion Information Sessions via webinar on Wednesday, October 7 from 12-12:45 p.m. or 5:30-6:15 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Rockford University’s Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs in Business Management or Accounting Studies is encouraged to attend.
Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the programs helps advance career opportunities, including details on program and admission requirements, and testimonials.There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/busnsession to reserve a spot today.
The session will be a webinar through Zoom. The Zoom Meeting Room link will be provided after registration.

Virtual MBA Information Session
2020-10-14 12:00 - 12:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host two virtual MBA information sessions on Wednesday, October 14 from 12-12:45 p.m. and from 5:30- 6:15 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Rockford University’s MBA program is encouraged to attend. Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the University’s MBA program helps advance career and leadership opportunities, including details on available program concentrations, admission requirements, and testimonials.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the MBA information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/mbainfosession to reserve a spot today.
Zoom Meeting Room link will be provided after registration.

Student Job Opportunities Information Sessions
2020-10-21 15:30 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) and learn how to become a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader or Peer Tutor for the Spring 2021 Semester!
We will discuss these great on-campus & virtual paid positions, including work schedules, compensation, job requirements, and special training you can add to your resume!
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20th @12:00pm & Wednesday, Oct. 21st @ 3:00pm
Where: Zoom meeting room, follow link here: https://rockford.zoom.us/j/6396316421
For more information, contact the CLS: (815) 226-4087 or CLStutor@rockford.edu

Rock Solid Success Workshop
2020-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at 6:30 pm for an ONLINE Rock Solid Success Workshop titled:
Time Management – The Key to College Success.
The Zoom Meeting ID is: 956 664 1396.
Please see the attached flyer for more information on our student panel members.
It’s not too late to learn practical strategies to manage your time. Join us so you can end the semester strong!
Study table hours are available for participants who attend the entire session.

Online Brown Bag - Dr. Donna Ogle: "Artificial Intelligence 101: Will the Robots Take Our Jobs?"
2020-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for the next online Brown Bag presentation on
Monday, Oct. 26, at 12 p.m.
Dr. Donna Ogle, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, presents: “Artificial Intelligence 101: Will the Robots Take Our Jobs?”
Register for Dr. Ogle’s talk using the following link: https://alumlc.org/rockford/4056
Registering will give you access to the Zoom link and event reminders.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Marilén Loyola (mloyola@rockford.edu) or Dr. Orhan Erdem (oerdem@rockford.edu).

Managing Your Money During COVID-19 (Free Webinar)
2020-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, IL, United States
Puri School of Business is offering a free 3-hour long webinar training on how to manage your money. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a huge uncertainty to our lives. As unemployment numbers are skyrocketing, it is very crucial to manage our money. This program will help people of all ages learn practical financial knowledge they can use in their everyday lives. Getting to know the basics of money and budget management will help the attendees reach their financial goals and manage their daily finances.
Please register by sending an email to purischool@rockford.edu. After registration, you will receive a link and password to enter the Zoom meeting.

Online Brown Bag – Mon., Nov. 2, 12 p.m. – Dr. Yoandy Cabrera Ortega, Assistant Professor of Spanish, presents “A Postmodern Poetics: Researching, Translating, and Teaching Catullus in English and Spanish.”
2020-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for our next online Brown Bag presentation on Monday, November 2, at 12 p.m. Dr. Yoandy Cabrera Ortega, Assistant Professor of Spanish, will present “A Postmodern Poetics: Researching, Translating, and Teaching Catullus in English and Spanish.”
Please register for Dr. Cabrera’s presentation using the following link: https://alumlc.org/rockford/4331. Registering will give you access to the Zoom link and event reminders.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Marilén Loyola (mloyola@rockford.edu) or Dr. Orhan Erdem (oerdem@rockford.edu).

Virtual Career Fair Prep Zoom Workshop
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Get help with Resume Writing, Tips & Tricks for a Virtual Career Fair, and Q&A from Career Services experts at Rockford University and Rock Valley College! Attend a workshop and prepare for the upcoming Virtual Career Fair on Monday, November 16.
Wednesday, November 4 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 995 7264 4642
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Tuesday, November 10 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 982 4793 8417
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Online Brown Bag - Monday, November 9, at 12 p.m. Dr. Kristin Ravel, Assistant Professor of English, presents “Intro to Contract Grading: Toward a Compassionate Model of Assessment”
2020-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for our next online Brown Bag presentation on Monday, November 9, at 12 p.m. Dr. Kristin Ravel, Assistant Professor of English, will present “Intro to Contract Grading: Toward a Compassionate Model of Assessment.” Please register for Dr. Ravel’s presentation using the following link: https://alumlc.org/rockford/4530. Registering will give you access to the Zoom link and event reminders.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Marilén Loyola (mloyola@rockford.edu) or Dr. Orhan Erdem (oerdem@rockford.edu).

Rock Solid Success Workshop: Tips for Taking Final Exams
2020-11-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the CLS and student panel members to learn strategies to help you succeed on your final exams. Participants will strengthen their study skills and identify study traps students may face while while preparing for final exams. CLS will host this event on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:30p. This will be a VIRTUAL event, and the Zoom Meeting ID is: 956 664 1396. Study table hours are available for participants who attend the entire session.

Virtual Bachelor’s Degree Completion Information Sessions
2020-11-10 12:00 - 12:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host Bachelor’s Degree Completion Information Sessions via webinar on Tuesday, November 10 from 12-12:45 p.m. or 5:30-6:15 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Rockford University’s Bachelor’s Degree Completion Programs in Business Management or Accounting Studies is encouraged to attend.
Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the programs helps advance career opportunities, including details on program and admission requirements, and testimonials.There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/busnsession to reserve a spot today.
The session will be a webinar through Zoom. The Zoom Meeting Room link will be provided after registration.

ACI Virtual Work and Life Skills Boot Camp
2020-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) Virtual Work and Life Skills Boot Camp: Who am I? Where am I going? How will I get there?
Friday, November 13, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
FREE to all RU Students, Faculty, Staff, & Alumni! Attend part or all of the event; it is Zoomed to you!
Understand how liberal arts studies translate into the workplace, how campus activities build a marketable resume and how to create your job search toolbox.
• Workplace Uses of Your Liberal Arts Education: Nancy E. Arnesen, PhD, Professor of English, North Park University considers how liberal arts education interacts with a satisfying career, why employers often value liberal arts graduates, and how to leverage the workplace competencies that a liberal arts education provides.
• Your Career Path Tool Box – College Experiences that Promote Job Search Success: Melissa Muth Martinez, Student Success Coordinator, Maria Gutierrez, Associate Director of Career Development & Student Success, Dominican University, explore the group activities, leadership positions, jobs, coursework and projects that can translate into a winning resume for entry level work.
• Your Career Path Tool Box – Resumes, Elevator Speeches and Other Tools of the Career Development Process: Emmanuel Ndifor, Head of Growth at Upkey, will walk participants through Upkey’s resume building resource and other useful tools from Upkey’s web-based, interactive service, designed to support professional success and dramatically improve the chances of career placement after graduation.
• Becoming – Growing Beyond the Labels of “Low-Income, First-Generation or Student of Color” to Career Success: Jessica Brown, Dean of Student Services, Engagement & Leadership, Eureka College, moderates a panel of early career men and women who explain how they decided who they were, what they wanted, and how to get it.
• Financial Literacy Session: Building Credit: PNC Bank’s financial wellness team explains the how’s and why’s of credit – so students are ready to take charge of their “credit life” even before they graduate.
Attend all or part of the day as your schedule permits. Sessions will be “locked” 10 minutes after they begin, so please be prompt. All sessions will be recorded and will be available to students at ACI member institutions after the Boot Camp.
Register by November 11 at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EerxfxTFTR-8IHyu6ejJpg
For more information, contact: cmorales@acifund.org or careers@rockford.edu

Virtual Job and Internship Fair
2020-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University and Rock Valley College present a Virtual Job & Internship Fair! Join us on Monday, November 16 from 2-4pm at rockvalleycollege.edu/careerfair to research career and internship opportunities and chat LIVE with employers!

Full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities are available
Meet employers LIVE over Zoom – a great networking opportunity
For all RU majors and career paths – it’s easy, interactive, and rewarding
The full event will occur at rockvalleycollege.edu/careerfair
Preview all job opportunities and apply on-the-spot

Attendees are strongly encouraged to have a resume ready to send and dress in professional attire if they plan to chat (live) with an employer.
Resume assistance is available by contacting RU Career Services at careers@rockford.edu.

Virtual MBA Information Session
2020-11-17 12:00 - 12:45 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s Puri School of Business will host two virtual MBA information sessions on Tuesday, November 17 from 12-12:45 p.m. and from 5:30- 6:15 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about Rockford University’s MBA program is encouraged to attend. Attendees will be provided an in-depth look at how the University’s MBA program helps advance career and leadership opportunities, including details on available program concentrations, admission requirements, and testimonials.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested. To learn more about the MBA information session and to register, call 815-226-4040 or visit www.rockford.edu/mbainfosession to reserve a spot today.
Zoom Meeting Room link will be provided after registration.

Cans Across Conference - Pie in the Face
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Coaches will be nominated by students during the week of November 9th – 13th.
The top 6 coaches will move forward with voting.
The top 3 coaches to receive votes (a vote is canned goods placed in a box at Seaver) will get a pie in the face on November 19th at 4pm at Regents Hall.

Virtual Thanksgiving Cooking Class
2020-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. CST for a fun seasonal cooking class! Rockford University & Sodexo Executive Chef Bryan will demo how to cook his family favorites for the upcoming holidays, including:
Teresa’s Sweet Potato Pie: Bryan’s mom’s own version of a Southern favorite. Traditional sweet potato pie but with a twist – buttery graham cracker crust.
Mommas Banana Pudding: A holiday staple made in his family’s own creamy and delicious way. So easy you won’t believe it!
Register today!

A Black Lives Matter Lesson Plan: One Teacher's Story
2020-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come listen to Burlington, WI teacher, Melissa Statz share her story from deciding to teach a BLM lesson to her 4th graders to community backlash and her ongoing work.
This event is not just for educators! We invite the entire RU community to listen to a story of anti-racist activism.
NBC Article
Join the ZOOM here

Thanksgiving Holiday-no classes/offices closed
2020-11-25 08:00 - 2020-11-27 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
View the full Academic Calendar 2020-21.

December Recognition
2020-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Holiday Break-no classes/offices closed
2020-12-24 08:00 - 2021-01-03 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
University offices will be closed from Thursday, December 24- Sunday, January 3 in observance of winter break.
Normal office hours will resume on Monday, January 4.

Martin Luther King Day-no classes/offices closed
2021-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The University offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King day.

Charter Day
2021-02-01 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This year’s Charter Day commemorates the 174th anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University.

Last Lecture: "Creativity, Crisis, and Why Our Imaginations Matter" by Dr. Marilen Loyola
2021-02-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on February 1 at 4 p.m. to hear Dr. Marilen Loyola present her “Last Lecture” via Zoom.
The Last Lecture is part of the Spring Forum series at the University and provides an opportunity for students to nominate a member of the faculty to deliver his or her ‘last lecture’ as the University nears the end of its academic year. Although this year, it’s the non-forum series, Dr. Loyola will present on “Creativity, Crisis, and Why Our Imaginations Matter.”
The Last Lecture series at Rockford University was inspired by Randy Pausch. Dr. Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University from 1997 to his death in 2008. Before his death, he was asked to give the students his Last Lecture. Dr. Pausch delivered a laugh-filled session of teaching stories, about going after your childhood dreams, and helping others achieve theirs. The Last Lecture Series has been made possible through the generosity of the Father Robert J. Verstynen Trust; honoring Rockford University faculty members for their years of teaching and example of lifelong learning.
Registration is not required for this event, just use this Zoom link on Monday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.

Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
2021-02-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Each Wednesday from 11 am – 2 pm, you are invited to come by the Burpee Student Center Den for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council. We hope to see you there! As always, masks and social distancing are required. Please bring your Student ID to check in to this event.
