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Campus Events

Forum Series – Astrobiology: Penelope J. Boston

Severson Auditorium - Scarborough Hall IL

Dr. Penelope Boston is the director of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute. Prior to joining NASA, Boston founded and directed the Cave and Karst Studies Program at New Mexico Tech, where she also served as a professor and led their Earth and environmental sciences department as chair. She also served from 2002 to 2016 as associate director...

Event Series 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Seaver Physical Education Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Opening night for the 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, co-sponsored by Intramurals and Student Activities, is Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at Seaver Gym. Rosters can be up to 5 members; games must start and finish with a minimum of 2 players. Rostered members MUST be a current RU student or employee. Each team can only have one collegiate basketball...

Student Town Hall Meeting

Fisher Memorial Chapel - Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Join in a Student Town Hall Meeting at Fisher Chapel!

Gender Studies Panel Discussion (A SAAM Sponsored Event)

Faculty Dining Room - Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

In recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month (SAAM), several events have been planned and Campus and Community Partners have joined together in collaboration or as individual sponsor to raise awareness of acts of sexual violence and gender-based rights.  See flyer for details.

SOAR (first-year student registration)

Enjoy a fun-filled and informative day to not only pick your classes for the fall, but to meet other new first-year students. You'll also have your ID taken, meet with financial aid, learn about residence life, student activities, career services, study abroad, and more. Contact your admission counselor for full details.

Around the World in 50 Minutes

Regents Hall - Burpee Student Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

The Office of Global Affairs is hosting a fun-filled cross-cultural event called “Around the World in 50 Minutes” on Wednesday, April 6, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Regents Hall. Students, staff and faculty from these continents will educate visitors about culture, traditions and food. The event will be a precursor to our gastronomic voyage around the world...

Free

Guest Speaker on Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster

Scarborough Hall - Computer Lab D 5050 E. State St., Rockford, IL, United States

Dr. Laura Grube, Assistant Professor of Economics at Beloit College will visit Rockford University on Monday, April 17, and give a talk related to her book Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster: Lessons in Local Entrepreneurship. The talk will take place 2:00-2:50 in Scarborough 012. Everyone is welcome to attend!

From Tommy Guns to Tusks: ‘Last Lecture’ in Forum Series

Fisher Memorial Chapel - Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Dr. Lynn Newhart will present "From Tommy Guns to Tusks: Organized Crime and the Exotic Animal Trade" on Tuesday, April 18, at 3 p.m. in Fisher Memorial Chapel. While most of us know that organized crime is involved in drugs, weapons, and human trafficking, few of us realize the extent to which it is involved in...