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Campus Events

Event Series Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Much Ado About Nothing November 21-24, 2024 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford Love, deceit, and misunderstandings abound in this witty and charming comedy by William Shakespeare. Beatrice and Benedick, two strong-willed and witty friends, must confront the complexities of relationships as they face the blurred...

$9 – $12

Event Series The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Rockford University 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States +1 more

In this musical, an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals...

$9 – $12

President’s Opening Convocation

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Students, Staff, and Faculty all come together to hear a message from President Lynott as we kick off the academic year.

The Prom

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

The Prom April 10-13, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Marissa Barnathan Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the...

$9 – $12

Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Nurse Pinning Ceremony Maddox Theatre 9:00 a.m.

Choir Concert

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Choir Concert May 3, 2024 (Friday, 7:30 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Timm Adams A performance featuring Rockford University choirs.

Free for RU Students

Event Series Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot

Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

April 18-21, 2024 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry....

Free for RU Students

Charter Day Convocation Ceremony

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

The Charter Day Convocation Ceremony will be held Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Maddox Theatre in the Clark Arts Center. The ceremony is part of the Forum Series and is also a formal academic event. A keynote speaker will be announced at a later date. 

Free

DECEMBER RECOGNITION 2023

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

Celebrate the achievements of our Fall Graduates. Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. in Maddox Theatre Reception to follow in Clark Arts Lobby Academic regalia is not required for December Recognition. Business professional is encouraged. Faculty, Trustees, and Executive Council are invited and encouraged to attend. Students must check in by 10:00 a.m. and be ready to line...

Choir Concert

Maddox Theatre - Clark Arts Center 5050 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States

December 8, 2023 (Friday, 7:30 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Timm Adams A performance featuring Rockford University choirs.

Free for RU Students