Charter Day
This year’s Charter Day commemorates the 174th anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford University.
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Last Lecture: “Creativity, Crisis, and Why Our Imaginations Matter” by Dr. Marilen Loyola
Last Lecture: “Creativity, Crisis, and Why Our Imaginations Matter” by Dr. Marilen Loyola
Join us on February 1 at 4 p.m. to hear Dr. Marilen Loyola present her “Last Lecture” via Zoom. The Last Lecture is part of the Spring Forum series at the University and provides an opportunity for students to nominate a member of the faculty to deliver his or her ‘last lecture’ as the University nears...
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Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Each Wednesday from 11 am - 2 pm, you are invited to come by the Burpee Student Center Den for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council. We hope to see you there! As always, masks and social distancing are required. Please bring your Student ID to check in to this event.
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Innovation Israel Informational Session
Innovation Israel Informational Session
Israel not on your “bucket list”? Maybe it should be…We are all entrepreneurs at heart, after all, we began as a country of hunters and gatherers. On Wednesday, February 3, and Thursday, February 4, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. in Regents Hall, Dr. Renee Just will lead an informational session about Innovation Israel. Please stop by...
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RU Career Closet Launch Day
RU Career Closet Launch Day
The RU Career Closet is presented by the Rockford University's Career Development Department. What is the RU Career Closet? The Career Closet is a place where Rockford University Students can find professional clothing for FREE! The Career Closet is donation-driven and designed specifically for RU students who are looking for professional clothing to wear for an interview...
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Online Brown Bag – Dr. Mary Weaks-Baxter and Dr. Belinda Wholeben present “Jane Addams’ Education at Rockford Female Seminary”
Online Brown Bag – Dr. Mary Weaks-Baxter and Dr. Belinda Wholeben present “Jane Addams’ Education at Rockford Female Seminary”
On Monday, February 8, at 3 p.m., Dr. Mary Weaks-Baxter, Andrew H. Sherratt College Professor and Director of the Jane Addams Center, and Dr. Belinda Wholeben, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Founding Director of the Jane Addams Center, will present “Jane Addams’ Education at Rockford Female Seminary,” a talk on Addams’ education and experiences at...
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Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Each Wednesday from 11 am - 2 pm, you are invited to come by the Burpee Student Center Den for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council. We hope to see you there! As always, masks and social distancing are required. Please bring your Student ID to check in to this event.
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Meet Our Community Partners: Heartland Hospice
Meet Our Community Partners: Heartland Hospice
Heartland Hospice will be our featured community partner on Feb. 10 (Wed.) at 12 noon for the first Meet Our Community Partners event of Spring 2021. Heartland Hospice Volunteer Coordinator and Rockford University alum Pam Ward-Carr will join us to talk about the work of Heartland Hospice and ways we at RU can help support...
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RU Career Closet & Professional Headshots
RU Career Closet & Professional Headshots
The RU Career Closet is presented by the Rockford University's Career Development Department. It is located in the Grace Roper Lounge of the Burpee Student Center. What is a Professional Headshot? A professional headshot is a photograph you use to create a personal brand of who you are. Professional headshots focus on your upper body,...
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Men Of Color Mentors Share “A Walk Through History”
Men Of Color Mentors Share “A Walk Through History”
"Black History is American History." Men of Color Mentors are excited to be celebrating historical black figures, events, and culture that have influenced American society. Take a Walk Through History in the Burpee Student Center.
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CCCI CareerFest
CCCI CareerFest
As a part of the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCI), Rockford University students and alumni have access to CareerFest, its Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair. About CareerFest 2021: The 32nd Annual CareerFest is planned for Friday, February 12, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. via Handshake. CareerFest will include local and regional employers offering internships,...
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Non-Forum Series: “A Reckoning of Political Misperceptions: The Psychological Origins of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol” by Dr. Ian Anson
Non-Forum Series: “A Reckoning of Political Misperceptions: The Psychological Origins of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol” by Dr. Ian Anson
Dr. Ian Anson will present "A Reckoning of Political Misperceptions: The Psychological Origins of the Storming of the U.S. Capitol" as part of our Non-Forum Series for the Spring 2021 semester. Join us on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. There is no formal registration. Talk Description: On January 6, 2021, a...
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Rock Solid Success Workshop – Note-Taking Strategies
Rock Solid Success Workshop – Note-Taking Strategies
The Center for Learning Strategies (CLS) is excited to present another Rock Solid Success Workshop titled: Essential Note-Taking Skills. The purpose of this workshop is to promote academic success through various note-taking methods. CLS will host this event on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a VIRTUAL event, and the Zoom...
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Black History Month Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Black History Month Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Each Wednesday from 11 am - 2 pm, you are invited to come by the Burpee Student Center Den for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council. We hope to see you there! Activities this week include coloring pages, stickers, and iron on decals which celebrate Black History, Hope, & Peace. Snacks this week will...
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RU Career Closet & Professional Headshots
RU Career Closet & Professional Headshots
The RU Career Closet is presented by the Rockford University's Career Development Department. It is located in the Grace Roper Lounge of the Burpee Student Center. What is a Professional Headshot? A professional headshot is a photograph you use to create a personal brand of who you are. Professional headshots focus on your upper body,...
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Online Brown Bag – Dr. Kyle Stedman presents Writing Workshop (1 of 2): “Designing Informal, Exploratory Writing Assignments”
Online Brown Bag – Dr. Kyle Stedman presents Writing Workshop (1 of 2): “Designing Informal, Exploratory Writing Assignments”
Dr. Kyle Stedman, Associate Professor of English, presents Teaching Writing Workshop 1 of 2: “Designing Informal, Exploratory Writing Assignments.” This online event is free and open to the public. Please use the following link to register: https://alumlc.org/rockford/6229. Contact Dr. Loyola (mloyola@rockford.edu) or Dr. Erdem (oerdem@rockford.edu) for more information.
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Craft & Snack – Glitter Bottles
Craft & Snack – Glitter Bottles
Stop by the Burpee Student Center Den every Wednesday from 11 am- 2 pm for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council! On February 24th we will be making colorful glitter bottles to help you destress! We will also have free healing crystals for you to take home to help you set intentions for...
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RU Career Exploration & Job Fair
RU Career Exploration & Job Fair
RU/RVC Career Exploration & Job Fair – Spring 2021 Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 1-3PM via Zoom Rockford University and Rock Valley College present a Virtual Career Exploration & Job Fair! Join us on Wednesday, February 24 from 1-3pm to explore career opportunities and chat LIVE with employers. Learn more about the event and participating employers by visiting www.rockford.edu/careerfair....
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Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847
Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847
Anniversary of Signing of Charter, February 25, 1847.
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Cooking Meals for Two with Rockford University & Sodexo Executive Chef Bryan Young
Cooking Meals for Two with Rockford University & Sodexo Executive Chef Bryan Young
Join us for another fun opportunity to cook with Rockford University & Sodexo Executive Chef Bryan Young! This time, Bryan will be cooking one of his favorite meals for two! We hope you enjoy this opportunity to learn a few new recipes (an appetizer, entree, and of course - dessert) to try at home with...
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Coffee Lover Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Coffee Lover Craft & Snack with Commuter Council
Stop by the Burpee Student Center Den every Wednesday from 11 am- 2 pm for a free craft and snack with Commuter Council! The theme for March 3rd we will be coffee, featuring coffee bean art and a coffee-sugar scrub to help you feel refreshed! This weeks snack will feature various sweets and of course,...
