Rockford University

December Graduate Recognition Ceremony
2018-12-08 13:00 (America/Chicago) | IL, United States
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All final grades due in Registrar's Office
2018-12-16 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
All final grades due by 11:59 pm
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Fall Degree Award Date
2018-12-21 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to make arrangements for tuition
2019-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

January Interim Term (J-Term)
2019-01-02 08:00 - 2019-01-18 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

BSMS Fall Degree Award Date
2019-01-11 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Northern Illinois High School Math Competition
2019-01-17 16:00 - 19:30 | Starr Science Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University welcomes eleven regional high schools to campus Thursday, Jan 17, 2019 for the 14th NIATM Math Invitational, the Northern Illinois Association of Teachers of Mathematics’ annual math competition.
The invitational, organized and hosted by Math Program faculty, is set for 4:00-7:30 p.m. in the Starr Science Center.
Hundreds of competitors from 11 local high schools—Belvidere, Boylan, Byron, Harlem, Hononegah, Rochelle, Rockford Christian, Stillman Valley, Winnebago, Woodstock and Woodstock North—will attend the event with their coaches and guardians for individual and team tests in several disciplines.
For more information, please contact the organizer Dr. Filiz Dik at fdik@rockford.edu

Winter Orientation
2019-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Mark your calendars to attend the 2019 Winter Orientation!
Winter Orientation: January 17, 2019, 6-8 p.m.
Attendance is required of all New Students (First-Years and Transfers.)
Welcome, Regent, to the exciting start of your Regent Experience! Throughout Winter Orientation, you will learn about valuable resources on campus and beyond, interact with a variety of student leaders, and participate in unique social experiences to make lasting connections with your classmates. Welcome Week is required for all incoming students.
Mark your calendars for Winter Orientation January 17, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. Winter Orientation is a fun and exciting orientation presented over dinner that will get you #RegentReady for your Rockford University experience! More details to come. Stay tuned!
If you have questions regarding Winter Orientation, please contact Alex Johnson, Director of Student Involvement and Orientation, at apjohnson@rockford.edu or 815.394.5035.

Martin Luther King Day-no classes, offices closed
2019-01-21 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

First Day of Class
2019-01-22 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

JACCE Spring Events Information Table
2019-01-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by the JACCE information table to learn about exciting events, activities and causes happening during Spring 2019 semester outside the cafeteria.
Learn about Rockford Goes Bald, Valentines Day Blood Drive, Community Engagement Fair, Youth Mentoring program, Hands against Violence, JACCE In Motion initiative and so much more.

Kent Center Open House
2019-01-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Kent Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
On Wednesday, January 23 we will officially be opening the renovated Kent Center!
Please Join us for tours and snacks!

Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
2019-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Last day to file credit/audit forms
2019-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Orchesis & Rockford City Dance Concert
2019-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Produced in collaboration with various local artists under the direction of our Rockford University Dance instructor, Penna Broman ’86, in honor of Jayne Poor. Rockford University Dance Company, Orchesis was originally founded by the late Professor Jayne Poor, who is remembered for her passionate dedication to dance as an artist and educator at our institution and in the Rockford community.
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for this event:

Rockford University Box Office (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/boxoffice/)
Order ticket(s) (https://bit.ly/2NLmrqk)
view all of our Performing Art Shows for this season. (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/)

Black History Month Information Table
2019-02-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement invites you to learn more about how you can celebrate Black History Month, watch clips of various famous and life-changing individuals in Burpee Student Center, first floor near the den.
Black History Month was first initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who received a Ph.D. from Harvard University and is considered a pioneer in the study of African American History. He believed that truth could not be denied and reason would prevail over prejudice. Thus, he founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) and conceived Negro History Week in 1925.
The rise of African American consciousness in the 1960s and Civil Rights Movement led to the expansion of Black History Month, also known as African American Heritage Month, in 1976. Black History Month is preferred to most as this celebration is annually observed in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States in remembrance of important people and events across of the African Diaspora.
For more information about Black History Month visit the Library of Congress.

Repeating Thresholds -Grant Benoit
2019-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us Friday, February 1 for the opening reception of Grant Benoit’s solo exhibition, “Repeating Thresholds” at the Rockford University Art Gallery.
Light snacks and a cash bar will be available.
Gallery Hours will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00-6:00 pm or by appointment.
Exhibition Statement:
We construct memory like a house. Everyday paths and rituals become evident as carpets thin and edges darken with touch. In viewing its worn edges and faded colors we recall the experience and interaction of a life, the definition of memory. Grant Benoit explores memory, narrative and place through the lens of modified domestic materials. He utilizes and transforms wallpaper, cardboard and textiles to create immersive installations. Benoit is currently based out of Louisiana, and was the 2016-2017 artist in resident at Arrowmont School he also received his Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from Southern Illinois University in 2015.

Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A, Alternative Spring Break fundraiser
2019-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Chick-fil-A, 280 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, 61107
Join us for Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A and help support Alternative Spring Break (ASB) this year and enjoy a nice meal from Chick-fil-A.
Show our flyer or tell staff at checkout that your here for Spirit Night and a portion of your purchase will go to ASB.

Lunar New Year- Rescheduled Due to Weather Conditions
2019-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Lunar New Year event has been rescheduled to Monday, February 11 due to weather conditions.
Discover the traditions, dishes, and drinks that are part of China’s most important holiday, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival.

Spring Census
2019-02-11 08:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Valentine's Day Blood Drive
2019-02-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement and Rock River Valley Blood Center and start the week of Valentine’s Day by sharing the love with your blood donation on February 11, 2019 from 11am to 4pm at Fisher Chapel Circle.
Register for this blood drive by filling out the form here.

Lunar New Year Celebration
2019-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Lunar New Year Celebration has been moved to Monday, February 11 from 5-7 pm in Regents Hall.
Discover the traditions, dishes, and drinks that are part of China’s most important holiday, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival.
The event includes authentic Chinese food, including hot pot!
Our Chinese students will give an amazing presentation and there will be performances and demonstration.
Please join us for this FREE event! All are welcome.

FORUM: Why I Stayed- The Complexity of Domestic Violence
2019-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this revolutionary speech by Beverly Gooden, renowned social activist and creator of the #WhyIStayed hashtag and global movement, she discusses her personal domestic violence story, reveals the most important questions to ask victims, and outlines how we all can help.

JACCE Informational Table: Valentine's Day
2019-02-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by the JACCE information table to learn about exciting events, activities and causes happening during Spring 2019 semester outside the den as we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Learn about Rockford Goes Bald, Community Engagement Fair, Youth Mentoring program, Hands against Violence, JACCE In Motion initiative, First We Feast “Hot Ones” interview and so much more.

Cheese n' Beats
2019-02-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Campus Activities Board for their first event in the newly renovated Kent Center! Enjoy cheesy snacks and bumpin’ music. Request a song to hear or to sing yourself!

ASB Fundraiser Night at Chipotle
2019-02-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, 751 S. Perryville Rd, Rockford, 61108
Join the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement’s Alternative Spring Break(ASB) fundraiser at Chipotle to help students pay for their cost to travel to Starkville, Mississippi to build a home for a family in need.
Enjoy your favorite meal(s), send time with family and/or friends and help a great cause.
Show our flyer to the cashier on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting Rockford University’s Alternative Spring Break to make sure 33% of the proceeds are donated to ASB.

Domestic Violence Panel Discussion
2019-02-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Nicole Ticknor, (Project Manager for Winnebago County’s Domestic Violence Courts), Megan Brechon, (Director of Children’s Safe Harbor, the Safe Exchange and Supervised Visitation Center) and Sierra Kellen, (Project Manager for the Family Justice Center) will have a panel discussion on domestic violence followed up by a Q&A session in the Faculty Dining Room from 5 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, February 20, hosted by the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement.
Break the silence, stop the violence!

Rockford Youth Mentoring Initiative Meeting
2019-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement, Rockford University Police Department and Rockford Police Department would like to invite you to learn more about our youth mentoring program starting Thursday, February 28 from 4 pm-6 pm.
You will learn why this program will be taking place, how you can help, expectations and requirements of the program in order to be a mentor, and background check details.
Stop by the President’s Dining Room from 11 am-11:30 am or the Faculty Dining Room from 6 pm to 6:30 pm to learn more.
Scheduled dates: First hour consist of study table and the second hour is activities (sports, arts, etc) unless noted differently below.
February 28, 4 pm-6 pm
March 7, 4 pm-6 pm
March 21, 4 pm-6 pm
April 4 , 4 pm-6 pm
April 11, 4 pm-7 pm (Movie Night)
April 18, 4 pm-6 pm
April 25, 4 pm-6 pm
May 2, 4 pm-6 pm (Celebration activity)

FORUM: State and Faith in Iran- Recent History as a Key to Understanding the Present
2019-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
In this Phi Beta Kappa lecture, Dr. Choksy will discuss how the country’s geography, natural resources, international relations, and domestic changes combined with foreign influences and interventions to produce a political system in which the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government—not dissimilar to those of the US—become subordinate to a theocratic establishment.

Techies (a musical workshop)
2019-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Two disenfranchised clans battle for survival… they’re the theater geeks of West Side High School. When sophomore assistant-stage-manager Joan sees her techie comrades ignored and belittled by spotlight-hungry actors, she leads a rebellion, sacrificing friendships and putting even her post-college ambitions in jeopardy. But as funding cuts threaten the very theater program itself, will the actors and techies be able to work together to save their high-school home? Or will vanity and the pitiless search for justice destroy them all? It’s “Wicked” meets “West Side Story” in this fourth-wall shattering pop-rock musical comedy about being weird and fighting for respect in one of the most judgmental places on earth: high school
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for this event:

Rockford University Box Office (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/boxoffice/)
Order ticket(s) (https://bit.ly/2NLmrqk)
view all of our Performing Art Shows for this season. (https://www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/)
