Rockford University

BSMS Spring Session 4 Begins
2017-04-24 | IL
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These Hands Don't Hurt Display (A SAAM Sponsored Event)
2017-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join Lang Health Center as they raise awareness to an often unspoken aspect of sexual violence-acts of domestic violence that may also happen as a result or during an act of sexual violence. This display is open for all employees, students, and the community to show their support. Meet Lang Center staff members outside in front of the Burpee Center where you will have the change to imprint, draw or trace your support in the form of this display. (Display will be posted during walk April 27).
In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM), several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights.

Country Day
2017-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us out on the quad for a day to celebrate country music and eat some chicken ‘n’ fixin’s
We will be outside from 3:00-4:00pm with country duo Dave and Whitney

Day of Giving 2017
2017-04-26 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Calling all alumni and friends of Rockford University! Join us for our third annual Day of Giving on April 26. This is a day for all Regents to band together and support a rock solid future for those who may not be able to afford a RU education on their own. #WeAreReady2017 and we hope YOU are ready to step up and give today to support student scholarships! With your help, we can provide deserving students a rock solid education and make our community stronger one student at a time. As a special bonus this year, every gift made will automatically double in value. Check out our special Day of Giving site for more details and updates.

SGA Senator Elections
2017-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Vote for the following SGA Senators: Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Commuter, and ESL. Voting will take place in Burpee Student Center.

Trivia Night
2017-04-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join CAB as we hold April Weekend’s Trivia Night where we will be giving away free wings and April weekend t-shirts.

Walk. Talk. Act. For Survivors: Take Back The Night Walk
2017-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Sinnissippi Gardens (Rec Path-at the YMCA), 1354 N 2nd Street, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
Rockford University and Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling collaborate for a capstone event in recognition of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This is a community and campus event-everyone welcomed. The Walk. Talk. Act. for Survivors is aimed to help survivors speak out, bystanders to speak up, and everyone to tack action to address this community and societal problem called-Sexual violence in its many forms. Please visit our website for volunteer and participant information. See other events held in April. Tweet about it #RockfordTBTN
In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM), several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights.

Forum Series - "A Flea in Her Ear", by Georges Feydeau
2017-04-27 19:30 - 2017-04-30 14:00 | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A Flea in Her Ear (farse)
Apr. 27-30-2017, Thu-Sat @ 7:30 PM, Sun. @ 2:00 PM
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
$12 adults, $9 students and seniors
Directed by Deborah Mogford, Performing Arts Chair, Professor of Performing Arts
Paranoia, infidelity, and lechery take center stage in this raucous bedroom farce. An hysterical cocktail of chaos that could only have been devised by the master of comic stagecraft, Feydeau.
Contact the Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu to reserve your ticket(s). The Clark Arts Center is accessible.

Get Out!
2017-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us out on the quad or in Scar theater as we watch the blockbuster hit Get Out!

The Movement
2017-04-28 15:00 - 23:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Rockford University as we host the annual outdoor art’s festival in Lot A from 3pm-11:30pm (rain location Regents Hall – Burpee Center) as we celebrate all of the arts and culture that Rockford University has to offer, before Jacquees goes on stage to close out the show.

Public Gallery Reception
2017-04-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Public gallery reception with the artists for “Disparate Conditions.” An exhibition featuring the work of graduating Rockford University art majors as a culmination of their development of an artistic voice and direction.

April Weekend Glow Party
2017-04-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Want to get sprayed with paint as we celebrate the end of a year? Join us for the Glow Party Saturday night 4/29 from 8:00pm – 11:00pm out on the Quad.
(We ask that all students wash themselves off with the provided water hoses before leaving campus or going back to residence halls)

The Reggie Awards
2017-05-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University athletic department is pleased to announce that the first annual Reggie Awards will take place on Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p.m. in Clark Arts Center’s Maddox Theatre.
At “The Reggies” we will be honoring our student-athletes for their accomplishes both academically and athletically. Some of the awards include: Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Male and Female Freshman of the Year, Chi Alpha Sigma, Athletic Director’s Honor Role and Moment of the Year.
The entire RU campus community is welcome to attend the event. We hope to see everyone there!

Spring Choral Concert
2017-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | IL
Spring Concert
Wed, May 3, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center
Tickets are free but required
815.226.4100 to reserve
Free will donations accepted at the door
Music for the season featuring: Rockford University’ s Regent Singers, Women’ s Ensemble, and Vocal Collective.

Athletics car wash for GiGi’s Playhouse
2017-05-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee invites you to get your car washed on Thursday, May 4, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Parking Lot A. Car washes will cost $5. All proceeds and donations will benefit Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford.
Gigi’s Playhouse is the only worldwide network of down syndrome achievement centers, changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, their families and communities.

ROAR (new student registration)
2017-05-04 15:00 - 20:00 | IL
Meet with a faculty advisor and register for classes, have your ID taken, find out more about your financial aid package, learn about residence life, student activities, career services, study abroad, and more at ROAR Day! Contact your admission counselor for full details.

Last Day of Classes
2017-05-05 | IL

SOAR (first-year student registration)
2017-05-06 08:30 - 17:00 | IL

Final Exam Period
2017-05-08 - 2017-05-13 | IL
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Final exams begin on Monday May 8, 2017 and go through Saturday May 13, 2017.
View the full Spring 2017 exam schedule.

Late Night Breakfast
2017-05-08 22:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Kick off Finals Week by participating in this annual tradition of faculty and staff serving students breakfast at 10 p.m. Bring your ID as this event is only for RU students.

Retirement gathering for provost, faculty
2017-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Rare Book Room – Howard Colman Library, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of Academic Affairs as we host a retirement party to honor Dr. Belinda M. Wholeben, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost, and our retiring faculty members:
Jeff Fahrenwald
Don Martin
David Sytsma
We will host the event in the Rare Book Room of the Library from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. We hope you will be able to stop by to thank our honorees for their service and dedication to Rockford University!
Cake and light refreshments will be served.

Meal plan service ends
2017-05-12 08:00 - 19:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Meal plans for the 2016-2017 academic year end on Friday, May 12. Supper will be the last meal served.

Employee Recognition Dinner
2017-05-12 18:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States

Commencement/Degree Award Date
2017-05-13 | IL
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Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 13, 2017 10:00 a.m.
Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University Campus
Baccalaureate is an interfaith prayer experience open to all graduates and their families. Graduates should wear their caps and gowns. The approximate length of Baccalaureate is 50 minutes. Please call 815.226.4039 or e-mailscheduling@rockford.edu to reserve a place for you and all family members who will be joining you. This is a wonderful way to begin your special graduation day.
All graduates and their families are to park in visitor lots A, B and C on campus for the Pre-Commencement events. Other parking lots on campus will be reserved for faculty, event staff, etc.
Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 13, 2017
2:00 p.m. (procession beginning at 1:45 p.m.)
Coronado Performing Arts Center
More information on Rockford University 163rd Commencement Ceremony.
Parking for the Coronado Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is available at various downtown locations. For additional information and driving directions, please visit the CPAC website: http://www.coronadopac.org/plan/parkingdirections/

Final Gallery Hours
2017-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
“Disparate Conditions” is an exhibition featuring the work of graduating Rockford University art majors as a culmination of their development of an artistic voice and direction. This is the final day to visit the gallery, as it will be closed during the summer.

All final grades due in Registrar's Office
2017-05-14 | IL

MBA/Off Campus Summer Sessions begin
2017-05-15 | IL

Spring Degree Award Date Posting Deadline
2017-05-19 | IL

BSMS Spring Session 3 Grades Due
2017-05-22 | IL

BSMS Spring Session 4 Ends
2017-05-27 | IL
