Rockford University

FORUM: Equity is a Foundation for Peace
2019-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Maddox Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Xavier Ramey on Sept. 19 at 7 PM in Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center as he discusses “Equity is a Foundation for Peace”.
Xavier Ramey will provide a keynote that brings the issues of social equity, community development, peace-making, and history together for attendees such that their understanding of how the relationships they choose and do not choose, impact the world itself. He will invite each listener to consider how peace requires an understanding of injustice, history, and deciding to stand up for those we often stand upon.
This lecture is made possible by Connect2Peace, Rockford Rotary Club, and Eliminate Racism 815.

Raise the Roof 2019
2019-09-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford Promise cordially invites you to Raise the Roof 2019!
This year’s Annual party will be held on Rockford University’s campus.
The overwhelming support of last year’s event contributed toward funding 31 full-tuition scholarships for this year’s Promise class. We hope to fund 40 scholars in 2020!
Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 7 to 11 p.m.

COST: $100 and can be purchased at EventBrite.com
CELEBRATION FEATURES:

Local food trucks
Wine and craft beer
Doors to the Future Auction
Juggling competition
A street carnival atmosphere with games and prizes
The 2019 Rockford Promise scholars
Music and dancing

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual – represent your favorite high school or college, as we celebrate all graduates!

Saudi National Day
2019-09-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Rockford University Saudi Clubs invites you to celebrate National Saudi Day through food, fun and conversation.

Scholarship Day
2019-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
We take this time to celebrate and recognize many of our scholarship recipients, while also acknowledging our generous donors.

RU Fall Festival
2019-09-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Burpee Commons
Come start off fall in a great way and enjoy some fall themed treats and activities at the RU Fall Festival on September 25! Sodexo dinner will be served at the Burpee Commons instead of Burpee Dining Center, so head on out and enjoy dinner and fun! Treats and activities offered will be candy apple station, hot chocolate station, photo booth, and many fun games! The Fall Festival is from 3-7pm and we hope to see you there!

High School Guidance Counselor Breakfast
2019-09-26 08:30 - 11:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
If you are a Guidance Counselor at a high school nearby, you won’t want to miss this!
Join Rockford University’s admissions staff and faculty for a delicious morning to see what’s new at Rockford University! Learn what Rockford University can do for your students and how we can help you this year as your students plan their futures.
This event includes:
-Complimentary hot breakfast with a variety of options
-A chance to talk with admissions counselors and other admissions staff
-Presentations from our esteemed faculty, catching a glimpse of the academic side of the Regent Experience
-Exploring campus and meeting our close-knit community
To register, contact Katie Wolfgram at kwolfgram@rockford.edu or 815.394.5096.
Please include your name and high school.
Unable to attend the entire event? You are welcome to stop by for as long as you can. Just let us know so we can plan accordingly.

ESports Open House and Tournament
2019-09-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join our Esports athletes in our very own Esports arena in the Lion’s den. There will be free food and more information about our new facility. Come join us September 26th from 2pm – 5pm and show us your skills in the very first Rockford University Overwatch tournament for an opportunity to be recruited onto the team!

Powder Puff Football Tournament - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Football Field, IL, United States
The Student Athletic Advisory Committee is hosting a Powder Puff Football Tournament! Sign up was through September 16th.
Come cheer on your favorite team of lady Regents!

Epic Homecoming Bonfire - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Near Tennis Courts, IL, United States
Join us by the tennis courts for the biggest fire you will ever see! Apple Cider donuts from Edwards Apple Orchard, cider, and water will be provided by the Campus Activities Board. What better way to celebrate homecoming week!
See you soon, on Sunday, September 29th!

Paint the Paws - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Along Road by Lot A, IL, United States
Leave your print on the university by helping paint Reggie’s paw prints on the road leading to the Student Center! Use the stencil and paint it purple! Every time you drive past you will know that you helped design your university!

Health Awareness Table
2019-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Lang Wellness Center will be helping students with what it takes to write a safety plan, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn about resources for you or a friend. Meet us in the Burpee student Center at the tables across from eSports, near the Den.

Regent Karaoke Night - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Kent Center, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come to Kent on Tuesday for Regent Karaoke Night! Bring your friends and show off your singing talent! Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Campus Activities Board. No need to wait until Friday to have fun!

Take Pride in Your Ride - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Johnson Alumni Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Take Pride in your Ride this Homecoming Week! Pull up to the Johnson Alumni Center and the Commuter Council will hand wash your car! You will also receive Custom RU Car Accessories and be entered to win Car Care Gift Baskets.

Game Night - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Math Club and It’s Getting Dicey for a huge Game Night in the Den! Food and drinks will be provided.

FREE Bookbinding Workshop
2019-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us for a free workshop to make handmade books with Rockford University Gallery featured artist Regin Igloria.
Meet in the Clark Art Center, Design Studio. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own decorative papers.
Please RSVP to Mkennedy@rockford.edu

Bubble Soccer - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Burpee Commons
Come Run! Hit! And Pop at RU’s bubble soccer event. We will be hosting this event on October 3rd from 6pm to 8pm in the Burpee commons area. Come join the CAB crew and many of your fellow regents in a competitive head to head soccer match!

"The Good Doctor"
2019-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Cheek Theatre – Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Written by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov and directed by Professor Deborah Mogford, The Good Doctor is Neil Simon’s heartwarming and hilarious tribute to Anton Chekhov, the early twentieth-century playwright and short story writer. Simon, the popular Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, has cleverly woven a selection of Chekhov short stories into a performance of unending fun, joy, infectious humor, and poignant sweetness. The title of the play refers to Chekhov’s profession in real life. It is the figure of Chekhov himself who introduces his wide array of characters. He brings to life an over-zealous young dentist, a madwoman with a nervous disorder, man who earns money by “drowning,” a blustering general, a “lady” of the night, a sneezing playgoer, the greatest seducer of women, a well-meaning father seeking to introduce his son to the wonders of sex, and many more. In this play, Neil Simon seeks to celebrate the folly and tenderness of what it is to be human.
Tickets are required and seating is limited. To reserve tickets, contact the Box Office at boxoffice@rockford.edu. The complete list of this seasons productions is available on the University’s website at www.rockford.edu/artslectures/performingarts/.

Homecoming Weekend
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-05 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Please join us for a weekend of celebrating being a Regent! We look forward to all the activities including campus tours, sporting events, award presentations, Golden Grad celebrations, lectures, and more! We hope you will be able to join us.
Special reunion activities will revolve around classes ending in 4 or 9, but everyone is welcome! If you would like to become more involved and help create a fun-filled & meaningful time for your class, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu or 815-394-5111.
Class of 1969 celebrates their 50th reunion!
Class of 1994 celebrates their 25th reunion!
Class of 2009 celebrates their 10th reunion!
While the above classes will be celebrating specific reunion years, Homecoming is open to everyone!
Reunion 2019 Information/Current Schedule
Reunion 2019 Accomodations Information
Reunion 2019 Online Registration
If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@rockford.edu or 815-394-5111.

Magician, David Anthony - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Severson Auditorium – Scarborough Hall, IL
Head on over to the Scar Auditorium on October 4th for a magical time! Starting at 7 pm, witness the magician David Anthony dazzle the crowd and be mesmerized by his awesome tricks. Snack food provided!

Football Tailgate - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 5th to celebrate the first home football game of the season! There will be tons of food and games to check out. Tailgating starts at 10am in A lot.

Future Regent Visit Day
2019-10-05 10:00 - 14:30 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a college. Does the university have the academic programs I want and faculty interaction I need. Is the food good? Is it easy to make friends? What will my expenses and financial aid options look like? The list goes on.
Take some time on Saturday, October 5, 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
• Tailgate Lunch (included)
• Homecoming Football Game!
Join us at Future Regent Visit Day and explore all of your opportunities. Reserve your spot now!

Club Kent Vol. 2 - Homecoming Week 2019
2019-10-05 22:00 - 2019-10-06 00:00 | Kent Center, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Club Kent is back for volume two. We are ready to celebrate our Regent Pride, are you?
Dance the night away to today’s hits and of course some throwbacks for old time’s sake! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
*No outside food or drinks allowed. No bags or backpacks allowed.*

FORUM: An Evening with Lt. Colonel Olga Custodio, USAF
2019-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Lt. Col. Olga Custodio on Oct. 7 at 7 PM in Regents Hall, Burpee Student Center as she provides insight to “An Evening with Lt. Colonel Olga Custodio, USAF”.
Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Lt. Col. Olga Custodio went on to break barriers as the first Latina to complete USAF military pilot training, first to become a USAF pilot, and later, as the first Latina commercial pilot for American Airlines. Lt. Col. Custodio’s visit is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and is Rockford University’s Rock Solid Success Seminar, an annual event designed to provide encouragement and motivation to all students as they pursue graduation from RU.
Lt. Col. Custodio’s visit is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and is Rockford University’s Rock Solid Success Seminar, an annual event designed to provide encouragement and motivation to all students as they pursue graduation from RU.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Statistics and Resources
2019-10-08 11:00 - 13:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Stop by Lang Wellness Center’s table near the Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about domestic violence, and protective and preventative resources.
We will have a QR code. Check in on the Rockford University app.

Admit-athon
2019-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Nelson Hall (Admissions and SAS), 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108-2311, United States
Don’t wait around for an answer. Get one right away at Rockford University’s Admit-athon!
Walk into the Admission Office, bring official transcripts (first-year and transfer students), and ACT/SAT scores (first-year students), and you’ll receive an admission decision on the spot.
Plus you’ll get a tour of campus and a complimentary lunch with our esteemed faculty and alumni.
Sign up now!
Questions? Call the Office of Admission at 815.226.4050 or email kwolfgram@rockford.edu.
(Please note: While this event is scheduled 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., you will receive a customized schedule within that time frame that includes your admissions appointment, campus tour, and lunch.)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Relationships
2019-10-15 11:00 | The Den – Burpee Student Center, IL
Stop by Lang Wellness Center’s table near the Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationship. Learn how to help a friend who may be in an unhealthy relationship.
We will have a QR code. Check in on the Rockford University app.

Virtual Reality Night with Computer Science Club
2019-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Computer Science Club for a virtual reality experience in the new eSports Arena! There are 16 spots available. See you at 4:00 pm in the Den!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Managing Difficult Emotions
2019-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Stop by Lang Wellness Center’s table near the Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about managing difficult emotions, ways to communicate, and strategies to release tension. Stop by for a stress ball DIY project!
We will have a QR code. Check in on the Rockford University app.

FORUM: Rockford, World War II, and the Women's Ambulance Safety Patrol
2019-10-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel – Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join Mary Rose Filip on Oct. 22 at 3 PM in Fisher Memorial Chapel as she discusses “Rockford, World War II, and the Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol”.
Join Veteran’s Memorial Hall & Museum volunteer Mary Rose Filip and step back into a 1940’s time capsule of Rockford’s history as she unveils the living legacy of the over 200 women of Rockford who founded W.A.S.P. Women’s Ambulance Safety Patrol on April 3, 1940.

Commuter Council Trunk or Treat and Drive-In Movie
2019-10-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Parking lot A, 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Commuter Council for a Campus Community Trunk or Treat! There will be plenty of snacks and giveaways from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm with Halloween Town the movie beginning at 7:00. Watch the movie from the comfort of your own car! There will be plenty of treats and snacks to go around. Come in costume for your chance to win a prize!
