Week of Events
Glow Party
*This is a Student Activities sponsored event and is only open to the Rockford University campus community.
Day of Giving
Join us for our 4th annual Day of Giving on April 25. The day’s goal is to harness the power of social media during a 24-hour blitz to raise funds for the Rock Solid and Ready Campaign. Challenges, fun incentives and special guests will be featured to encourage engagement and participation throughout the day. This year, proceeds will directly support Rockford University’s capital campaign with a dollar to dollar match, doubling the impact for every dollar given on April 25.
Musical: Candice
Book adapted from Voltaire by Hugh Wheeler Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Richard Wilbur with additional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and John La Touche Directed by Professor Jeff Hendry Purchase Tickets Now In honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the renowned American Composer Leonard Bernstein, the Performing Arts Department and the Rockford...
Bringing Civic Engagement into the Science Classroom: Karen Kashmanian Oates
Nationally recognized consultant, scientist, science educator, and higher education leader Dr. Karen Kashmanian Oates discusses how the power of science for our democracy has required us to shift from an inert learning environment to one that actively engages students.
Portillo’s Fundraiser for RU Spain Trip 2018 – Tuesday, April 24, 5-8 p.m.
Please join us on Tuesday, April 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Portillo's on State Street (6090 E. State Street) for a fundraiser for Rockford University's Spain Trip 2018. Show this flyer on your smartphone for 20% of Tuesday evening's proceeds to go to RU. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 5:00-8:00 p.m. Portillo's 6090...
Council of Global Affairs Open Forum
We would like to invite the faculty to join us in a Council Global Affairs Open Forum on Wednesday, April 25, 12-12:50 p.m. in the Rare Book Room to discuss global initiatives in our classrooms and on campus.
Denim Day Panel
Denim Day and the Clothesline Project are programs to raise awareness about Sexual Assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. This year, Lang Heath Center, Residence Life and the Jane Addams Center are sponsoring a panel discussion to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness as it relates to college students.
Dodgeball Tournament
Campus wide Dodgeball tournament sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
TV, Film and Theater actor Anthony Grasso hosting master teacher workshop
Free Master Teacher workshop for high school students and adult community members
Just Breathe 815 Donation Drive
This organization provides food, clothing, and other resources to homeless teens of Winnebago county and the surrounding area.
ROCK THE RECORD
Help the Physical Education Senior Seminar Class with their goal to ROCK THE RECORD and break the all-time attendance for an NCAA Division 3 game.
