Progamming & Events for Alumni & Friends

From virtual programming to events on-campus or near you, we offer a range of activities to help you stay connected to your friends and Rockford University. We hope you will join us for these opportunities to engage with one another, hear updates from campus, learn about a new topic, and so much more!

Upcoming Event Spotlight: MIRA Rollover Gift Info Session

Join Rockford University alum and tax accountant Betsey Bergstrom on Zoom for this informative session!

Making a gift to a charity directly from your IRA comes with a number of advantages, including:

  • Your gift is excluded from taxable income, which is a nice tax benefit!
  • It may prevent you from being pushed into a higher tax bracket and help you avoid the limit on charitable deductions.
  • It is easy to make — just notify your IRA custodian.
  • It allows you to make a significant gift to support Rockford University.

Fall 2024 On-Campus Events

November 22 - Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Thursday, November 21 – Saturday, November 23 at 7:30pm, Maddox Theatre
Sunday, November 24 ay 2:00 p.m., Maddox Theatre

Love, deceit, and misunderstandings abound in this witty and charming comedy by William Shakespeare. Alumni can purchase tickets at the special rate of $9 ($3 off). This play also has performances November 21, 23, and 24.

An Alumni Table and a member of the Advancement and Alumni Staff Team will be at this event. Come check in, get a sticker identifying you as an alum, and network with other alumni who are present.

December 6 - Serenade to Music: Shakespeare in Song

Choir Concert

Friday, December 6 at 7:30pm, Maddox Theatre

Join Rockford University choirs, soloists, and special guests for an enchanting evening of songs old and new with texts penned by the Bard himself. Vaughan Williams’ lush Serenade to Music sets the tone of the program, along with some lively contemporary and jazz interpretations and a few unforgettable holiday tunes to round out the program. We are joined by special guests, Val Blair on piano, Rachel Handlin on violin, and Mike Beert on double bass.

Directed by Professor Timm Adams. Alumni can purchase tickets at the special rate of $9 ($3 off).

An Alumni Table and a member of the Advancement and Alumni Staff Team will be at this event. Come check in, get a sticker identifying you as an alum, and network with other alumni who are present.

December 11 - IRA Gift Rollover Info Session

 Zoom Event
Wednesday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Join Rockford University alum and tax accountant Betsey Bergstrom for this informative session!

Making a gift to a charity directly from your IRA comes with a number of advantages, including:

  • Your gift is excluded from taxable income, which is a nice tax benefit!
  • It may prevent you from being pushed into a higher tax bracket and help you avoid the limit on charitable deductions.
  • It is easy to make — just notify your IRA custodian.
  • It allows you to make a significant gift to support Rockford University.

Virtual Events

Alumni Learning Consortium Monthly Webinars

Just because you graduated doesn’t mean you stopped learning. Alumni & friends have exclusive access to a range of free online learning tools. Each month you will see new, engaging webinars and online events that cover a range of career, life stage and lifelong learning topics. There will also be opportunities to participate in webinars hosted by RU faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more and sign-up for upcoming opportunities!

Suggest an Event or Program

Are there individuals from your area, class, student groups, or a department you were heavily involved in that you would like to catch up with? We would love to work with you on a virtual or in-person event.

Suggest an event you would like to see by emailing us at alumni@rockford.edu, and please continue to check back as events are added!

Office of Advancement & Alumni
Nelson Hall, 2nd Floor
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Toll Free: 877-273-4368
Direct: 815-226-3370

alumni@rockford.edu

Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm