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Message from President Fulcomer in Support of International Students
Message from President Fulcomer in Support of International Students07/09/2020 4:35 pm
Dear Campus Community,
Rockford University takes pride in creating and supporting an international campus reflective of our interconnected global community. Our international students learn about our country and culture and, in turn, our American students learn about the world around them through cultural events and conversations about history, philosophy, business, education, and more. The recently announced policy by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) runs counter to our efforts to support our international students. I am supportive of the growing national effort to stop this policy and will continue to advocate for the interests of international students at Rockford University and across the country.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Fulcomer, Ph.D., President
Celebrating international cultures and cuisine at the 10th Annual International Food Festival
Celebrating international cultures and cuisine at the 10th Annual International Food Festival04/17/2018 11:47 am
International students at Rockford University will prepare a wide variety of international dishes for the University’s 10th annual International Food Festival, Saturday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., doors will open at 4:30 p.m., in Regents Hall, 2nd floor, Burpee Center on the Rockford University Campus located at 5050 East State Street, Rockford.
Sponsored by Rockford University’s Multicultural Club and the Office of Global Affairs, the International Food Festival will feature authentic recipes from countries like Germany, Philippines, Japan, China, Sweden, Turkey, Syria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Mexico and Bosnia. Members from the Multicultural Club work with Sodexo professional chefs to prepare foods so that visitors can taste home cooked meals from their countries. International entertainment is also planned and includes traditional songs and dances from the international community. Rockford University is currently home to more than 114 international students representing 26 countries.
Date:
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time:
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door for adults. Children are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Contact globalaffairs@rockford.edu or call 815-394-5112 for tickets or more information.
Where: Regents Hall, Burpee Center, Rockford University, 5050 East State Street
