Gallery Hours
2018-03-30 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Movie Night: Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle
2018-03-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an adventure comedy you won’t want to miss!
Here’s a synopsis: “In a brand new Jumanji adventure, four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game’s jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji – you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives and change the way they think about themselves – or they’ll be stuck in the game forever.”
See you at 8:00 PM on Friday, March 30 in Scar Auditorium! We’ll even provide popcorn and soda!
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

Non event to attend
2018-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Test event

BFA Acting/Directing Senior Seminars
2018-04-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University’s BFA seniors present a second round of one-person shows for the spring semester.

Holocaust Survivor Eva Kor
2018-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Holocaust Memorial Day with Survivor Eva Kor
Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Regents Hall – Burpee Center
Rockford University’s Forum Series is partnering with the Jewish Federation of Rockford for a 2018 Yom Hashoah Memorial Observance program. Our featured speaker is Eva Mozes Kor, a survivor of the Holocaust, a forgiveness advocate, and a revered public speaker. With the driving message of “never give up” in mind, she has emerged through a life filled with trauma as a brilliant example of the power of the human spirit to overcome. Kor is the recipient of the 2017 Sachem award, the highest honor in the state of Indiana. The program also will include brief remarks from leaders of Rockford’s Jewish community, a time for prayer, and a candle lighting ceremony. All are welcome.

Staff Meeting
2018-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to withdraw with "W"
2018-04-13 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
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BSMS Spring Session 2 Grades Due
2018-04-16 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BonFire/Kick Off: RU Roots Festival - RU Days 2018
2018-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.​​

The Last Lecture - Dr. Tara Wood
2018-04-17 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Tuesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. in the Fisher Chapel
Please join us for this year’s Last Lecture, presented by Dr. Tara Wood, Assistant Professor of English.
This event will count for Forum credit.
The Last Lecture is free and open to the public, however, tickets are required.
Please contact the Rockford University Box Office
at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu to reserve your tickets or for more information.
Fisher Chapel is accessible.

The Class of 2018 will be the first class to start a NEW tradition!
2018-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join Dr. Eric Fulcomer and members of the Alumni Association Board on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at 5:30 pm (right after the Last Lecture Forum event) in Regents Hall as we celebrate the graduating class of 2018 (May AND December graduates) with a champagne toast (in a keepsake, commemorative flute) and hors d’oeuvres.
You and your friends won’t want to miss it as we launch this new tradition as we celebrate and toast your time at Rockford University.
The cost to attend is $25.00 which will fulfill your first alumni gift! Dress will be business casual.
To register: https://ruclassof2018.eventbrite.com

Spoken word Open Mic Night
2018-04-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL

Student Showcase
2018-04-18 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The annual Student Showcase will be on Wednesday, April 18, in Regents Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day features the diverse and impressive work of our students in areas of research, performance, writing, artwork, and senior seminar projects.

Movie Night
2018-04-18 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL

Musical: Candide
2018-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Richard Wilbur with additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John La Touche
Directed by Professor Jeff Hendry
Purchase Tickets Now
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the renowned American Composer Leonard Bernstein, the Performing Arts Department and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra will partner to present the musical Candide. The satirical novella was written by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment, and tells a comic tale of a young man’s journey from idealism to wisdom. Come join us for “the best of all possible worlds.” This special production featuring an RSO pit orchestra is part of the “Leonard Bernstein at 100” festival. Mr. Bernstein had a special connection to Rockford University, speaking at its commencement ceremony in 1966. His beloved piano teacher and long-time secretary, Helen Coates, was a native of Rockford and 1916 graduate from then Rockford College.
The festival is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois and Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Comedian
2018-04-20 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL

BSMS Spring Session 3 Ends
2018-04-21 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Admitted Student Day
2018-04-21 15:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Are you curious about what your life as a Regent might be like? Join us for Admitted Student Day! Meet our friendly (and talented!) professors and current students. See student research, take part in an event, including the International Food Festival. All attendees will be VIPs for the ‘can’t miss’ event of the year, the International Food Festival. Experience RU in a different way, see where you fit in. (As tickets are limited, please let us know if you are planning to stay for the International Food Festival).
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International Food Festival
2018-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
International students at Rockford University will prepare a wide variety of international dishes for the University’s 10th annual International Food Festival, Saturday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., doors will open at 4:30 p.m., in Regents Hall, 2nd floor, Burpee Center on the Rockford University Campus located at 5050 East State Street, Rockford.
Sponsored by Rockford University’s Multicultural Club and the Office of Global Affairs, the International Food Festival will feature authentic recipes from countries like Germany, Philippines, Japan, China, Sweden, Turkey, Syria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Mexico and Bosnia. Members from the Multicultural Club will prepare foods so that visitors can taste home cooked meals from their countries. International entertainment is also planned so that guests can enjoy traditional song and dance while they eat. Rockford University is currently home to more than 114 international students representing 26 countries

Glow Party
2018-04-21 23:00 - 2018-04-22 01:00 (America/New_York) | Multipurpose Gym – Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Musical: Candice
2018-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Spring Session 4 Begins
2018-04-23 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Bringing Civic Engagement into the Science Classroom: Karen Kashmanian Oates
2018-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Nationally recognized consultant, scientist, science educator, and higher education leader Dr. Karen Kashmanian Oates discusses how the power of science for our democracy has required us to shift from an inert learning environment to one that actively engages students.

Portillo's Fundraiser for RU Spain Trip 2018 - Tuesday, April 24, 5-8 p.m.
2018-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Portillo’s, 6090 E. State Street, Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, April 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Portillo’s on State Street (6090 E. State Street) for a fundraiser for Rockford University’s Spain Trip 2018. Show this flyer on your smartphone for 20% of Tuesday evening’s proceeds to go to RU.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Portillo’s
6090 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Thank you! / Gracias!

Day of Giving
2018-04-25 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University will hold its fourth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 25. The day’s goal is to harness the power of social media during a 24-hour blitz to raise funds for the Rock Solid and Ready Campaign. Challenges, fun incentives and special guests will be featured to encourage engagement and participation throughout the day. This year, proceeds will directly support Rockford University’s capital campaign with a dollar to dollar match, doubling the impact for every dollar given on April 25.
Rockford University delivers an education grounded in the liberal arts, providing students with the best possible foundation for a broad range of lives, careers, and meaningful citizenship; it’s been that way since 1847. Over the past several years, with strong core support, we have completed the hard work, demonstrated our enduring value, and are now taking strategic steps to strengthen our position. Looking ahead, we aspire to be a beacon for this region and beyond as an institution that is increasingly nimble, adaptive, and accessible.
Now we need you to believe in and invest in our future. Through participation in Rock Solid & Ready: The Campaign for Rockford University, you will help launch an era of progress. You will see just how much your leadership support will enhance our campus environment and the student experience.
To participate or follow Rockford University’s progress during the 2018 Day of Giving, connect with the University’s primary social media channels and use hashtags #RUNeedsU and #RUDoubleYourGift!

Council of Global Affairs Open Forum
2018-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
We would like to invite the faculty to join us in a Council Global Affairs Open Forum on Wednesday, April 25, 12-12:50 p.m. in the Rare Book Room to discuss global initiatives in our classrooms and on campus. Please feel free to stop in for all or part of the discussion. We will cover these main areas:
· The role of the Council Global Affairs (CGA) at RU. (5 min.)
· Teaching a diverse student population in the classroom. (10 min.)
· Integrating academics and co/extracurricular activities. (10 min.)
· Facilitating global and cross-cultural experiences. (10 min.)
· Questions and conclusions. (10 min.)
In preparation, we ask that you please respond to the following two questions: ​
https://goo.gl/forms/yd0ROo6OvNO2jQeV2
We invite you to respond to these questions even if you cannot make it to the Open Forum. Thank you.

Denim Day Panel
2018-04-25 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Scarborough Hall – Computer Lab D, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Denim Day and the Clothesline Project are programs to raise awareness about Sexual Assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. This year, Lang Heath Center, Residence Life and the Jane Addams Center are sponsoring a panel discussion to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness as it relates to college students.
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.

Dodgeball Tournament
2018-04-25 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Seaver Physical Education Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Campus wide Dodgeball tournament sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
-$3-$5 recommended donation per person
-Proceeds go to Mary James, a sick mother of 4
-Teams will consist of 6-8 players
Sign up link.
For questions, contact: jb164411@rockford.edu or mp169936@rockford.edu

Just Breathe 815 Donation Drive
2018-04-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University nursing class of May 2020 is holding a donation drive for Just Breathe 815. This organization provides food, clothing, and other resources to homeless teens of Winnebago county and the surrounding area. Non-perishable snack foods, gently worn clothing, sturdy backpacks, toiletries, paper plates, cups, plastic silverware, and many more items will be accepted! Please bring all donations to the Burpee Center entrance on Saturday April 28 from 9-12pm. The founder of Just Breathe 815 will be present to accept the donations.

TV, Film and Theater actor Anthony Grasso hosting master teacher workshop
2018-04-28 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University Performing Arts department welcomes TV, Film, and Theatre Actor Anthony Grasso back to campus for a special free community workshop for high school students and adult community members on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. His focus will be on acting techniques for film as well as discuss the business of television and film. The workshop will take place in Cheek Theatre, Clark Arts Center, on the Rockford University campus. Clark Arts is accessible.
Grasso’s career spans more than 30 years as an actor, director, and teacher in film, television and theatre. His many credits include lead and supporting roles in shows like Gotham, Blue Bloods, the Law & Order franchise, Sex & The City; films Any Given Tuesday, Poughkeepsie, and The O2, to name a few. To see more of his work visit www.anthonygrasso.net/actor-reel/.
To reserve your spot for the Master Teacher workshop or for more information contact the Rockford University Box Office at 815.226.4100 or BoxOffice@rockford.edu. Spaces are limited.
