Commencement/Spring Degree Award Date
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Regents Golf Playday
Aldeen Golf Club 1902 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL, United StatesRockford University will host its annual Regents Golf Playday to support our student-athletes and NCAA athletic programs that drive the success of nearly 30% of our undergraduate community. More than 150 alumni and friends will join us for an afternoon of fun and fundraising at Aldeen Golf Club.
Dog Days of Summer
Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesPack up your pup and join us for the first ever Dog Days of Summer hosted by Rockford University! Grab a donut, cup of coffee, and campus map and set out on a walk around the beautiful campus around RU. Maps will include both paved paths and non-paved paths so all will be able to...
Free
PRESIDENT’S OPENING CONVOCATION
Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesForum series to kick off the new Academic year! This event will be Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 12 to 1 p.m. Students who attend could win one of two book scholarships! Free books for a semester (up to $500) sponsored by President Lynott. Attending staff will be entered to win other prize drawings, including...
Free
MBA Welcome Event
Rockford University Johnson Alumni Center 5050 East State Street, Rockford, IL, United StatesWho: All new, current, alumni, and interested MBA students When: August 31 5-6:30 Events -Hot Appetizers -Digital Business Card Creation -Panel of Successful Rockfordians discussing why they love to live, work, and play in Rockford. -Prizes
Free
Forum Series
Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesRev. Naomi Tutu Lecture on the International Day of Peace.
Exit the King
Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesSeptember 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
Saudi National Day
Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesSaudi National Day
Powerhouse Positive Guidance: Turning Around Behavior Struggles and Empowering Children with Competence for Success
Maddox Theatre 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesRevitalize 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
Bags and Bonfire
Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United StatesJoin CAB and CC for a friendly bags tournament on the sand volleyball court followed by a bonfire and s’mores to kick off homecoming week. The tournament starts at 4pm, and the bonfire starts at 7pm.
