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Campus Events

President’s Opening Convocation

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

RU President’s Opening Convocation, Friday, August 26, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center: The 2022-2023 Rockford University academic year begins with a formal convocation and remarks by President Eric W. Fulcomer. Held since 1851, this longtime tradition includes a faculty procession in full academic regalia.

Labor Day-no classes, offices closed

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

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Career and Internship Fair

Rock Valley College PEC Building 3301 N. Mulford Road, Rockford

Rockford University and Rock Valley College are partnering again this fall to host a career and internship fair. Featuring over 60 local employers! Located at the RVC Physical Education Center....

Free

Recent Work by Robert Mattson & Marjorie Nilssen

Rockford University Art Gallery - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

On Display: September 9th – October 7th Reception: Friday, September 9th 6 to 8 p.m. Robert Mattson and Marjorie Nilssen are from New London, Minnesota, and are sharing their work in acrylic and wax for this exhibit. Robert Mattson earned an MA in Art from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN. He was...

Free
Event Series Good Vibrations: Songs of the 60s!

Good Vibrations: Songs of the 60s!

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

From the prosperity and innocence of the early 60s to the rebellion and revolution of late 60s, music played a vital role in the youth-driven culture shift that occurred throughout this historic decade. Celebrating the folk/rock music of the decade, “Good Vibrations” features songs of The Supremes, The Beatles, Leslie Gore, Aretha Franklin, Simon and...

Free for RU Students
Event Series Good Vibrations: Songs of the 60s!

Good Vibrations: Songs of the 60s!

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

From the prosperity and innocence of the early 60s to the rebellion and revolution of late 60s, music played a vital role in the youth-driven culture shift that occurred throughout this historic decade. Celebrating the folk/rock music of the decade, “Good Vibrations” features songs of The Supremes, The Beatles, Leslie Gore, Aretha Franklin, Simon and...

Free for RU Students

Fall break-no classes, offices open

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

View the full Academic Calendar 2022-2023.

Fall break-no classes, offices closed

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

View the full Academic Calendar 2022-2023.

Minor Mistakes in Correcting History by Mike Rea

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

On Display: October 28th-December 9th Reception: Friday, October 28th 6-8 PM Mike Rea has conflated the notions of working hard and playing hard for over a decade with his bombastic wooden sculptures. Replicated and reinvented moments of cinematic horror, science fiction, comedy and drama intermingle with memory to form bizarre personal narratives. Over the years,...

FREE

These Shining Lives

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Event is free to students, faculty, and staff! Just show us your ID at the box office! Non-RU people may purchase tickets at the door. November 3-6, 2022, (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Deborah Mogford These Shining Lives is based on the true story of Catherine Donahue and...