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Campus Events

Powerhouse Positive Guidance: Turning Around Behavior Struggles and Empowering Children with Competence for Success

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Revitalize daily interactions with children and families with research-based, development-fostering strategies that boost language development, strengthen social-emotional skills, and increase self-directed behavior. Discover principles to assist children in managing emotions, mediating stress, and honoring the needs of themselves and others. Participants will explore action steps to prepare the setting, materials, activities, and routines to minimize...

Free

Exit the King

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

September 21-24, 2023 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford First produced in 1963 starring Alec Guinness and successfully revived to great acclaim on Broadway in 2009, this absurdist exploration of ego and mortality is set in the crumbling throne-room of the palace in an unnamed country...

Free for RU Students

Xanadu

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Don't miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates, leg warmers, Venice Beach, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same...

Xanadu

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Don't miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates, leg warmers, Venice Beach, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same...

Xanadu

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Don't miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates, leg warmers, Venice Beach, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same...

Xanadu

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Don't miss the disco party that ensues when a beautiful Greek muse and her sisters come back to earth to help a struggling chalk artist fulfill his wildest dreams. Roller skates, leg warmers, Venice Beach, and 1980s pop-rock hits will permeate Maddox Theatre in this laugh-out-loud parody of the cult movie classic of the same...

Forum Series – “A Flea in Her Ear”, by Georges Feydeau

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

A Flea in Her Ear (farse) Apr. 27-30-2017, Thu-Sat @ 7:30 PM, Sun. @ 2:00 PM Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center $12 adults, $9 students and seniors Directed by Deborah Mogford, Performing Arts Chair, Professor of Performing Arts Paranoia, infidelity, and lechery take center stage in this raucous bedroom farce. An hysterical cocktail of chaos...

Forum Series – Priceless: Robert Wittman

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 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...

Forum Series – Breaking Down Walls & Building Bridges: Che “Rhymefest” Smith

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, 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...

Forum Series – Charter Day Convocation

Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

The 170th anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University includes an academic procession of faculty in traditional robes depicting their rank, with stoles representing their respective alma maters and degrees. This year’s special guest speaker will be Beloit College President Scott Bierman, Ph.D. View the full Academic Calendar 2016-17 The event is free...