You’re invited to a night of inspiration!
Join us for an evening of cocktails and food stations at the Pathways to Possibility Gala, where celebration meets purpose to create a lasting impact for Rockford University students. This unique event is an opportunity to invest in the bright futures of our students while enjoying an elegant night filled with engaging stories, fine dining, and entertainment.
Since 2018, the Student Opportunity Fund has helped send hundreds of students worldwide from Cuba to Montana and Montana to Greece. This fund helps Rockford University students turn aspirations into achievements by providing financial support for transformative experiences. Your generosity ensures that every student has access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Rockford University Gala 2025: Pathways to Possibility
Saturday, February 8, 2025
6:00 p.m. | Clark Arts, Rockford University
Event Attire: Business Formal or your best explorer/adventurer
Schedule of Events:
6:00 p.m. | Doors open, social hour begins
7:00 p.m. | Evening program
8:00 p.m. | Dancing and entertainment
*Food stations, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and cash bar will be open throughout the evening
Please be advised that schedule may be subject to change.
Students Stories
Hear directly from our students about how these trips have impacted them and provided them with amazing learning opportunities.
Fabulous Food Stations
Delight in light and heavy food stations inspired by some of the locations that students have visited through the Student Opportunity Fund!
Silent Auction
Browse and bid on baskets and prizes donated by local and regional supporters!
Dancing and Entertainment
Enjoy some music and dancing on the stage in Maddox Theatre and a photo booth to commemorate the evening.
50/50 Raffle
Enter this time-honored raffle for a chance to win! The more who play, the bigger the prize – and greater support for RU. Get your tickets at the event. Winner need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the Student Opportunity Fund.
Online Registration for Gala 2025: Pathways to Possibility will close on January 31, 2025.
If you have questions about registering, please contact Lauren Prchal in the Office of Advancement and Alumni by email at LPrchal@rockford.edu or by phone at 815.394.5190.
Sponsorship Information
Help us raise money for the Student Opportunity Fund by being an event sponsor!
Please note that the deadline for online sponsorship is January 16, 2025. If you have questions about sponsoring, please reach out to Lauren Prchal in the Office of Advancement & Alumni at 815.394.5190. or via email at LPrchal@rockford.edu
Sponsorship Agreement Form
Please use the form below if you would like to commit to a sponsorship through the mail.
In-Kind Donation Form
If you would like to donate an experience or an item to our Silent Auction, please fill out the form below. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the Student Opportunity Fund.
“The experience of the trip was something I never could have imagined, and I am so glad I was able to go.”
“I can proudly say that I attended a University that valued me and supported me in and out of the classroom.”
Did you know?
Since 2018, over 200 students have experienced new opportunities in research, travel, and study, in nine different countries with the help of the Student Opportunity Fund.
Office of Advancement & Alumni
Nelson Hall, 2nd Floor
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-3376
fax: 815-394-5190
