Rockford University

Forum Series: Richard III
2018-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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.
Richard 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.
Learn more about the show and cast on the Rockford University Performing Arts Facebook page.

Last day to file pass/fail forms
2018-02-23 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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Gallery Reception
2018-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Man in a Tree – David Driesbach
Exhibition Dates: February 9 – March 16, 2018*
*exhibition will be closed March 5-9 during Spring Break
Friday, February 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception, artist will be present
David 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.
Driesbach’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.

Future Regent Visit Day
2018-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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.

Admission Info
Academic & Resource Fair (meet our faculty!)
Campus Tour with a Twist
Free Lunch

Join us at Future Regent Visit Day and explore all of your opportunities! Register now >>

Anniversary of Signing of Charter - February 25, 1847
2018-02-25 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Richard III
2018-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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.

Mid-term Exams
2018-02-26 08:00 - 2018-03-02 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Forum Series: Charter Day Convocation
2018-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
This year’s Charter Day Convocation welcomes Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara as special speaker and commemorates the 171st anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University. The annual event typically includes an academic procession of faculty in traditional robes depicting their rank, with stoles representing their respective alma maters and degrees.

Forum Series - Fascinating Algorithms: Pianist Dan Tepper
2018-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
New York City-based jazz pianist Dan Tepper will discuss the intersection of science and art in music, in particular the balance of intuition and emotion with the mathematical and algorithmic. At a more personal level, he will talk about how, as a performer and composer, he has opened up new avenues of creativity in his work by integrating mathematical structures, from simple processes to fractals, into his music.

Bloomberg Business Lab Open House
2018-02-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Puri School of Business, 5100 East State St, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University is pleased to announce the addition of the Bloomberg Professional service to its business curriculum. The new Bloomberg Business Lab, featuring 11 state-of-the-art terminals, is now part of the Puri School of Business at Rockford University and is the only academic institution with this level of global business resources in the Rockford area. Students will use the Bloomberg Professional service to further develop industry leading skills for careers in finance, economics, accounting and business. The Bloomberg Professional service has more than 320,000 leading business and financial subscribers worldwide. – read more –
To RSVP for the event: https://RUBloomberg.eventbrite.com or call 815.226.3374.

Trivia Day & Night
2018-02-28 12:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s time again for our monthly Trivia Night . . . Only this time, there’s a day AND night version! Play at 12:00 PM or at 8:00 PM in the Burpee Den; the choice is YOURS. Individuals will compete on their phones (Kahoot! style) in the categories of Black History Month and President’s Day. The top 5 competitors in each game will win FREE WINGS!
So, take a lunch break or join in on some mid-evening fun; either way, we will see you on Wednesday the 28th!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Trivia Night
2018-02-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2018-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Mid-term grades due in Registrar's Office
2018-03-05 00:00 - 23:59 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Mid-term grades are due by 11:59pm
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Spring Break-no classes, offices open
2018-03-05 - 2018-03-08 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Mid-term grades available on Self Service
2018-03-06 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Rockford on the Road: Peoria
2018-03-08 | Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co., 734 Main St, Peoria, 61602
Your lives are busy and it can be hard to schedule a trip to Rockford. So, we’re coming to you! Schedule a 30-minute appointment with your admission counselor in Peoria to chat. Ask any questions you may have about financial aid, campus life, housing, or… and enjoy a cup of coffee on us.
We’ll be at Thirty-Thirty Coffee Co. at 734 Main St., Downtown Peoria
**Appointments are first-come, first-served and required. Register below!

Admission - Rockford On The Road Registration

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How many in attendance, including yourself?123What event would you like to attend?*

March 7, 2018 - Glenview, IL

March 8, 2018 - McHenry, IL

March 8, 2018 - Peoria, IL

March 13, 2018 - Elgin, IL
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Now that you’re signed up, fill out our quick scheduler at https://doodle.com/poll/tzeq68fsvgkqnpqs to share your appointment time preferences.

Spring Break-no classes, offices closed
2018-03-09 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Spring Session 1 Grades Due
2018-03-12 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Rockford on the Road: Elgin
2018-03-13 | Panera Bread, 2484 N Randall Rd, Elgin, 60123
Your lives are busy and it can be hard to schedule a trip to Rockford. So, we’re coming to you! Schedule a 30-minute appointment with your admission counselor in Elgin to chat. Ask any questions you may have about financial aid, campus life, housing, or… and enjoy a cup of coffee on us.
We’ll be at Panera Bread, 2484 N Randall Rd, Elgin
**Appointments are first-come, first-served and required. Register below!

Admission - Rockford On The Road Registration

Name*

First

Last

School Attending:Phone*Email*

How many in attendance, including yourself?123What event would you like to attend?*

March 7, 2018 - Glenview, IL

March 8, 2018 - McHenry, IL

March 8, 2018 - Peoria, IL

March 13, 2018 - Elgin, IL
Topics you would like to discuss with your counselor:Financial AidGeneral University QuestionsHousingStudent LifeOtherPlease explain:How did you hear about this event?CAPTCHA

Now that you’re signed up, fill out our quick scheduler at https://doodle.com/poll/2z3k3ge2fbumngnt to share your appointment time preferences.

Casino Night
2018-03-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
It’s official. You’re formally invited to attend Rockford University’s sensational night of 1920’s-esque glamour and games—otherwise known as Casino Night! Dress up in your fanciest attire and spend the evening listening to a live band, drinking craft mocktails, tasting delicious food, and of course, winning a variety of awesome prizes with your casino cash (we will be providing the casino “currency”, no need to bring actual money)! There will be blackjack, poker, slot machines, and more. If you don’t know how to play, don’t worry—the dealers will teach you. See you from 7:00-10:00 PM in Regents Hall!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

BSMS Spring Session 2 Ends
2018-03-17 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Spring Session 3 Begins
2018-03-19 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Academic advising/registration for Fall semester
2018-03-19 00:00 - 2018-04-13 23:59 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Academic advising/registration for Fall semester for all continuing graduate, undergraduate and BSMS students.
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Forum Series: Transgender and Immigrant Rights int the Fight for Liberation: Jennicet Gutiérrez
2018-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Jennicet Gutiérrez, best known for shedding light on the plight of transgender women in immigration detention centers through her organization FAMILIA: TQLM (Trans Queer Liberation Movement), is a transgender activist from México who resides in Los Angeles. She burst onto the national scene in the summer of 2015, when she interrupted President Obama during a speech in honor of Pride month to call attention to the struggles of transgender immigrant women. Gutiérrez believes in the importance of uplifting and centering the voices of trans women of color in all racial justice work.

Craft Night
2018-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Spots are limited. Check out https://www.facebook.com/RockUActivities for more information (coming soon!).
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Gallery Reception
2018-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Traces Remain – Melissa Cowper-Smith
Exhibition Dates: March 23 – April 20, 2018
Friday, March 23 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Public reception
The work of Melissa Cowper-Smith explores the contemporary fear of disaster, abandonment, and displacement. Using plants such as bamboo, hosta, yucca, and daylily collected from The Penland School for Crafts and from her ecological farm in Morrilton, Arkansas, she hand makes paper. With this paper, Cowper-Smith creates digital prints of her photographs and paintings created using imagery from small Ozark farms, abandoned buildings, and recently war-torn countries.
She depicts natural and agricultural landscapes and domestic objects and interiors as a way of expressing physical intimacy and the forgetting and passing of time. Cowper-Smith has exhibited in several New York City galleries, as well as in exhibitions throughout the country, and is currently teaching at the University of Central Arkansas.

Gallery Hours
2018-03-26 03:00 - 18:00, 2018-03-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Rockford University and Rock Valley College Career and Internship Fair
2018-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Career & Internship Fair provides employers with an opportunity to meet talented students and alumni, collect resumes, and interview candidates. It also allows employers to reach a large pool of potential candidates.
