170th Charter Day Celebration
2017-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Immediately following our Charter Day Convocation, please join us for a birthday celebration!
5:00-7:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m., Remarks and program
Regents Hall, Burpee Student Center
Reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar
Rockford University is turning 170, and we invite you to join in our birthday celebration! RSVPs kindly appreciated by e-mail at alumni@rockford.edu or online at https://ru170.eventbrite.com.
Can’t attend? Wish us Happy Birthday on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RockfordUniversity.Alumni

Welcome Week Leader Applications
2017-03-03 08:00 - 2017-04-01 17:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Did you have a great experience during orientation and are hoping to make the same impact on incoming students as your Orientation Leader made on you? We now is your chance! We have renamed Orientation to Welcome Week, but we are still looking for outstanding student leaders to help incoming students adapt to life at Rockford University. Anybody who wishes to apply to be a welcome week leader can either stop by the Burpee Student Center Welcome desk for an application, or email Ronnie Robertson at RRobertson@rockford.edu

MBA Pub Night
2017-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Oscar’s Pub, 5980 E. State St. , Rockford, 61108
Join us for an MBA Pub Night at Oscar’s Pub at 5pm!

BSMS Spring Session 1 Grades Due
2017-03-06 | IL
View the full Academic Calendar 2016-17

Mid-term grades due in Registrar's Office
2017-03-06 | IL

Spring break-no classes, offices open 03/06/17- 03/10/17
2017-03-06 - 2017-03-10 | IL

Mid-term grades available on Self Service
2017-03-07 | IL

Regent Intramurals Bracket Madness
2017-03-10 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Show off your skills by picking the 2017 Division I Men’s Basketball Champion!
It’s easy to play:
Go to ESPN.com’s Tournament Challenge
Login or create an account for FREE
Search for RU IM’s Bracket Madness in the “All Group” search bar
Click the red box that says “create a bracket now!”
Enter the password goregents
Name your bracket with your first and last name
Make your picks and enjoy the games!

Mahlburg Scholars: Speaker Dr. Roger Villamar
2017-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N Main St., Rockford, IL, 61103, United States
Dr. Roger M. Villamar, assistant professor of anthropology and sociology at Rockford University, will present “Jivaroan Groups, Anthropologists, and Stereotypes: Contemporary Images of the Peruvian Awajún and Wampís” at the Burpee Museum of Natural History on Sunday, March 12. As an applied anthropologist with a Ph.D. from the University of South Florida, Dr. Villamar will describe his years of research and involvement with the Awajún and Wampís of the western Peruvian Amazon, the role anthropologists have played in Amazonian studies, media portrayals and stereotypes of indigenous peoples, and his most recent research and current projects with Awajún and Wampís activists and professionals. Admission is $5, or free for museum members.

Academic advising for fall semester for all continuing graduate, undergraduate and BSMS students
2017-03-13 | IL

Grad Fair
2017-03-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
To all graduating seniors, MAT and MBA candidates – this year’s Commencement ceremony is on Saturday, May 13. You are invited to stop by the Grad Fair to purchase your cap and gown, get tickets for the Commencement ceremony, and visit with vendors who will help make your graduation special. During the Grad Fair, you may order a Rockford University ring and personalized graduation announcements, have your picture taken in a cap and gown, and order diploma frames.

Forum Series - Breaking Down Walls & Building Bridges: Che “Rhymefest” Smith
2017-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Che “Rhymefest” Smith discusses how citizens can use positions of leverage to address issues of police brutality, systematic biases, and lack of services. As a writer, artist, activist, political organizer and teacher, Che has cracked glass ceilings and shattered negative stereotypes about hip-hop. Among other awards, he won a Grammy for co-writing “Jesus Walks” with Kanye West and an Academy Award for his work on the song “Glory,” featured in the film Selma.
The event is free and open to the public. A reserved ticket is required. Contact the Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu to reserve your free ticket. The Clark Arts Center is accessible.

ACT Plus Writing Test Preparation Workshop
2017-03-15 16:15 - 18:15 | Starr Science Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rockford University Center for Learning Strategies Office is offering ACT Plus Writing Test Preparation Workshops for the April 8, 2017 test. Here is the Schedule:
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 – (Reading) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Monday, March 20, 2017 – (English) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 – (Reading) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Monday, March 27, 2017 – (Science) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 – (Science) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Monday, April 3, 2017 – (Math) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 – (Math) – 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Contact the Center for Learning Strategies Office at 815-226-4087 or email EBergstrom@Rockford.edu to register or for more information.

Rockford Mayoral Candidate Forum
2017-03-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
A forum for Rockford mayoral candidates will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center at Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. Rockford mayoral candidates will speak to their positions on issues of importance to the community. The election for mayor will be held April 4.
The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Greater Rockford, Rockford University, American Association of University Women, WREX Ch.13 and the Rockford Register Star.
Free. For information: lwvgr.org

Trending Now
2017-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come and listen to international students presenting about their countries and have a taste of delicious snacks.

Wealth of Women Inspirational Conference
2017-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Fisher Memorial Chapel, Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
WAY Enterprises’ Wealth of Women Inspirational Conference will be held at Fisher Memorial Chapel on Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18. This year’s theme for the annual conference held during Women’s History Month is “It’s a hat thing.”
WAY founder Dianna Cole will host the event, which includes music, discussions and workshops, shopping vendors, food and other fun. A “Meet, Greet & Seat” will kick off the event on Friday, March 17, with a “Celebration” set for Saturday, March 18.
Find more information on the event flier.

BSMS Spring Session 2 Ends
2017-03-18 | IL

Magician James David
2017-03-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Blanche Walker Burpee Student Center, 5050 East State St., Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come watch as magician James David blows your mind with some of his up-close magic and fascinating tricks. See you at 8 p.m. for a fantastic evening!

BSMS Spring Session 3 Begins
2017-03-20 | IL

Fall Registration Open
2017-03-20 - 2017-04-14 | IL
View the full Academic Calendar 2016-17
Registration for fall semester for all continuing graduate, undergraduate and BSMS students is open 03/20/17 – 04/14/17.

Gallery Hours
2017-03-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Clark Arts Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Visit the current gallery exhibition LESS GLOOM by Wisconsin artist Sara Willadsen.

Forum Series - Priceless: Robert Wittman
2017-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Maddox Theatre, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Called “the most famous art detective in the world,” Robert Wittman founded the FBI’s National Art Crime Team and served for 20 years as the FBI’s investigative expert in this field. He is responsible for recovering more than $300 million in stolen art and cultural property around the world. Since retiring from the FBI in 2008, he authored The New York Times best-seller Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue The World’s Stolen Treasures. He speaks about his FBI career leading audiences through notorious art heists and incredibly daring undercover recoveries.
The event is free and open to the public. A reserved ticket is required. Contact the Box Office at 815-226-4100 or boxoffice@rockford.edu to reserve your free ticket. The Clark Arts Center is accessible.

Rockford University and Rock Valley College Career and Internship Fair
2017-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Rock Valley College and Rockford University will be hosting a Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 22nd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m in Regents Hall. 66 employers have registered to attend last semester.
For more information on who will be attending please visit www.rureadyjobs.com.

Location Location Location: Lunch and Learn
2017-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
As part of observing our 170th year, the entire campus and community are invited to “Location Location Location,” a brown-bag lunch-and-learn providing an in-depth look at Rockford University’s move to East State Street, on Thursday, March 23, at noon in Regents Hall.
Tracing back to 1928, Bern Sundstedt, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and unofficial Rockford University historian, chronicles the events and personalities surrounding the little known, yet remarkable 32-year story of the University’s relocation from its original home along the eastern shores of the Rock River to its current park-like campus.

Stress Free Zone
2017-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Join the Lang Health Center for a stress relief workshop. Thursdays (3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20) at 12 noon in the Lang Health Center. Join us each week for a different activity to relax and cope with stress. Ahhhhhhhhhhh I feel better already.

Pride & Pizza
2017-03-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Rockford University, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The RU LGBTx Alliance will have an open discussion with guest speaker Sarah Bunch, a 4th year medical student. Pizza will be provided.

Meltfest
2017-03-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Prairie Street Brewhouse, 200 Prairie St., Rockford, 61107, United States
Held the first weekend of spring in downtown Rockford, Melfest aims to bring people together in celebrating community and saying “so long” to the cold and snow.
In addition to a 5K, food and market vendors, Meltfest will offer plenty of free, family-friendly fun like a group bike ride, ice skating and pool kayaking. Kids will love the roving entertainers, science and magic shows, games and crafts.
Hop on the trolley to ride among the event’s locations (weather permitting), and explore a thawed Rockford to the beat of live music. You’ll find something for everyone at Meltfest, which benefits the Cosmopolitan Club of Rockford this year and is sponsored by the Prairie Street Brewhouse, Rockford University and BMO Harris Bank.

Casino Night
2017-03-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
Come join us for a night of fun where Regents Hall will be transformed into a casino from 8:00 – 11:00pm. This is always one of the most anticipated events of the year and we look forward to seeing you there.
Any staff or faculty members willing to be a dealer for the event night, please contact Ronnie Robertson at RRobertson@rockford.edu to be added to our volunteer list.
Thank you, and can’t wait to see you there!

Title IX Responsible Employee Training
2017-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Faculty Dining Room – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
ll Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX/Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Discrimination response and intervention to persons harmed or wrong as a result of sex-based concerns. The workshop will focus on Moving Beyond Compliance to Creating a Responsive and Supportive Environment: Through Timely Responses, Equitable Processes and Support Services. Questions, contact Compliance and Title IX Officer, LaShun McGhee

Entrepreneurial Education Conference
2017-03-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Regents Hall – Burpee Student Center, 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 61108, United States
The Center for Ethics and Entrepreneurship will be hosting a conference at Rockford University, March 31, 2017, on Entrepreneurial Education.
Invited speakers include: T.K. Coleman (Praxis), María Marty (Fundación para la Responsabilidad Intelectual), Nicholas Capaldi (Loyola University New Orleans), Kevin Currie-Knight (East Carolina University), Marsha Familaro Enright (The Great Connections Seminars), Terry Noel (Illinois State University), Jed Hopkins (Edgewood College), Amy Willis (Liberty Fund), and Peggy O’Neil (University of Western Ontario).
The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome!
For more information visit our website (ethicsandentrepreneurship.org) or email Jennifer Harrolle (jharrolle@rockford.edu).
