Volunteer Opportunities Last Lecture  The Last Lecture series at Rockford University was inspired by Randy Pausch. Dr. Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon University from 1997 to his death 2008. Before his death he was asked to give the students his Last Lect read more

JANE ADDAMS Today, the spirit of alumna Jane Addams, Class of 1881, lives on at Rockford University. We believe each and every one of us has the ability to change the world, just as Jane did through her many societal contributions. Her father was an Illinois legislator, read more

ALAN HUTCHCROFT ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK Spend Spring Break in Starkville (Mississippi, that is.) The Alan Hutchcroft Alternative Spring Break (AHASB) provides students the opportunity to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge. This alternative read more

JANE ADDAMS SERVICE FELLOWS Students who are entering their sophomore, junior or senior year are eligible to apply for the prestigious Jane Addams Service Fellowship Program. Through the fellowship, students initiate programs on campus that raise awareness about social read more

JANE ADDAMS CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (JACCE) The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement (JACCE) provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to expand and apply their knowledge while being civically engaged through service projects, volunteer opportunitie read more