Campus Events

Hands on a Hardbody (musical theatre) September 30 – October 3, 2021 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Timm Adams For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but...

Kickoff homecoming 2021 with a huge bonfire and hot cocoa! Join CAB Sunday, October 3rd by the sand volleyball courts starting at 8pm!

Enjoy all your favorite breakfast foods and stuff a lion during Late Night Breakfast in the Burpee Dinning Hall!

Courageous Conversations: Critical Race Theory What is critical race theory, really? Why is critical race theory being attacked with such great acrimony? In recent months, a number of states have passed laws that ban the teaching of critical race theory in public schools, including in some cases even in public universities. Join us on October...

Show your RU Pride and join CAB to paint paws on the main road of campus from 11:00 am-2:00 pm!

We need your help! Catholic Charities, the only organization providing refugee resettlement services in the Rockford area, is anticipating a major increase in need for donations and volunteers. Contributions of household items are needed for resettling refugees, and volunteers are required to help greet refugee families and move them into their new homes. Janet Biljeskovic,...

Make your own string art in the shape of a paw with Commuter Council! The event will take place in the Burpee Student Center and include snacks.

Organizations from the Rockford area are coming together to show RU students they are here to support them! Marshmellow’s Hope, YWCA, La Voz Latina, and our very own Center for Learning Strategies are some of the organizations that will be present. Come look around, talk to representatives and learn what resources are available to you....

Come join CAB for a Disney-themed BINGO with an assortment of different prizes!

Put your aim to the test, grab a friend and join CAB for laser tag!

Hypnotist - Evan Gambardella

Join the Office of Student Involvement for free food, tie-dye and giveaways!