Week of Events
Domestic Violence Programming: Many Faces of Domestic Violence silhouette display
Did you know that every MINUTE 20 people are victims of intimate partner violence? The Compliance and Title IX office and Lang Health partner to raise awareness of domestic and intimate partner violence through the "Many Faces of Domestic Violence" display. Stop by the Burpee Center to see the many faces of domestic violence display...
Domestic Violence Programming: Put a Nail in It
Did you know domestic violence is the 3rd leading cause of homelessness among families? We aim to help put an end to domestic violence as supporter of the "Put a Nail in It," an initiative sponsored by Safe Horizons and the No More campaign. This is the second year RU has participated in solidarity with...
Sunday, October 22, 2017
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October 22, 2017 -Fall Phone-a-thon
Fall Phone-a-thon
Fall Phone-a-thon connects current students with alumni and friends of Rockford University.
Monday, October 23, 2017
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October 23, 2017 -BYOLunch Faculty Lunches
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October 23, 2017 -Art Gallery Hours
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October 23, 2017 -Fall Phone-a-thon
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October 23, 2017 -Throw Balls, Not Punches – Dodgeball Tournament to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
BYOLunch Faculty Lunches
Please join us for this academic year's weekly Faculty Lunches on Mondays, noon-12:50 p.m., in the President's Dining Room in Burpee. Please note that the October 23 and 30 lunches will take place in the Rare Book Room of Colman Library, and that we will not meet for Faculty Lunches on the Mondays before Fall...
Art Gallery Hours
Visit the gallery from 3-6pm to see Stephen Cartwright's solo exhibition, "Surface Elements" at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center. For 18 years, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the...
Fall Phone-a-thon
Fall Phone-a-thon connects current students with alumni and friends of Rockford University.
Throw Balls, Not Punches – Dodgeball Tournament to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
The tournament will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the multipurpose room in Seaver. Teams of six are required for entry into the tournament, but there will also be games available for students who don't want to play as teams! To enter your team, email Taylor Larson at tlarson@rockford.edu. Provide your team name,...
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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October 24, 2017 -Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal
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October 24, 2017 -Athletics New Logo Reveal
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October 24, 2017 -Fall Phone-a-thon
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October 24, 2017 -Shine a Light on Domestic Violence – Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
Annual Responsible Employee Training: Fall Renewal
All Employees of Rockford University are required to complete Responsible Employee Training surrounding Title IX /sexual misconduct and gender-based harassment, discrimination, and retaliation of persons harmed or wronged. This interactive workshop is for employees renewing their annual training from fall 2016. Additional details are provided when you register online. Questions about the training may be...
Athletics New Logo Reveal
Come and see the Rockford Regents' fierce new look! Rockford University Athletics is unveiling a new suite of logos, and they want to invite students, faculty and staff to the big reveal: Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Noon Burpee Student Center lobby In addition to being the first to see our exciting new suite of logos,...
Fall Phone-a-thon
Fall Phone-a-thon connects current students with alumni and friends of Rockford University.
Shine a Light on Domestic Violence – Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag
There is no sign-up necessary for this awesome event! Just show up on the quad outside Burpee at 8 p.m. on October 24. From there, students will be divided into two teams and given colored glow-sticks to distinguish their teams. Come play capture the flag and help us shine a light on domestic violence by...
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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October 25, 2017 -RU Pledge and Proclamation for Domestic Violence Prevention
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October 25, 2017 -Art Gallery Hours
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October 25, 2017 -Fall Phone-a-thon
RU Pledge and Proclamation for Domestic Violence Prevention
Join the Compliance and Title IX Office and Lang Health, students, employees, and several other campus partners to read a proclamation for taking a stand against domestic violence. With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experiencing the impact of domestic violence in their lifetime, we encourage you to stand in solidarity by...
Art Gallery Hours
Visit the gallery from 3-6pm to see Stephen Cartwright's solo exhibition, "Surface Elements" at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center. For 18 years, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the...
Fall Phone-a-thon
Fall Phone-a-thon connects current students with alumni and friends of Rockford University.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
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October 26, 2017 -Fall Phone-a-thon
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October 26, 2017 -Annabelle 3: Scary Movie
Fall Phone-a-thon
Fall Phone-a-thon connects current students with alumni and friends of Rockford University.
Annabelle 3: Scary Movie
Come watch Annabelle 3 in Severson (Scar) Auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. *This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.
Friday, October 27, 2017
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October 27, 2017 -Art Gallery Hours
Art Gallery Hours
Visit the gallery from 3-6pm to see Stephen Cartwright's solo exhibition, "Surface Elements" at the Rockford University Art Gallery in the Clark Arts Center. For 18 years, Stephen Cartwright has recorded his exact latitude, longitude and elevation for every hour of every day. He incorporates this data into digital and sculptural work that intersects the...
Saturday, October 28, 2017
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October 28, 2017 -Future Regent Visit Day
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October 28, 2017 -Crescent Circus
Future Regent Visit Day
Don’t BE frightened by college visit days, get frightened AT them! Check out our spook-tacular Future Regent Visit Day on Saturday, October 28. Don’t worry, you won’t be scared by our friendly faculty at the academic fair, by the admission information, or our delicious options at lunch. However, you may want to grab your flashlight...
Crescent Circus
The Crescent Circus delivers a fusion of international award-winning magic, circus stunts featured on "The Tonight Show" and wildly interactive comedy. Students will be the stars of the show as their minds are read and they even get to FEEL the magic happen. With knives whirling through the air as performers balance on top of...
