Campus News

ROCKFORD, Ill. – [Aug. 29, 2024] – Rockford University and the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) are proud to partner and host the traveling Women in Baseball Exhibit called: “Chasing a Dream,” The exhibit will be on display at the Howard Colman Library at Rockford University from August to December 2024.

The exhibit was curated by longtime women’s baseball and IWBC supporter, John Kovach. The exhibit has been displayed nationwide at Major League ballparks, museums, and libraries.

The grand opening celebration of the exhibit will be held on Sept. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Howard Colman Library on Rockford University’s campus. RU’s campus is located at 5050 E. State St. in Rockford, Illinois. 

“Please join us as we celebrate the history of women’s baseball and show Rockford an example of what’s in store once the IWBC museum and educational center is complete,” said Kat Williams, IWBC CEO. 

The exhibit will be open during the Howard Colman Library hours. 

The library hours are as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 1 – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 – 8 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP for the grand opening event please contact:

Sara Myers-Hogshead

RU Marketing & Communications 

SHogshead@rockford.edu

OR

Ryan Woodward

International Women’s Baseball Center 

rwoodward@iwbc.org