Upcoming changes to Roosevelt website

On May 26, we’ll be launching some changes to the look and feel of Roosevelt’s main website. The short video below will give a sneak preview of the changes in store. Contact: arester@roosevelt.edu

Summer 2020 Course Preview for SUST 361 Urban Ecology

This coming summer semester (2020) the Sustainability Studies program will offer an innovative fully-online course, SUST 361 Urban Ecology, taught by Prof. Graham Pickren. This course fulfills your Experiential Learning (EXL) requirement. This unique experiential learning course introduces students to the research methods and practices of the growing field of Urban Ecology. In the environmental sciences, cities…

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Roosevelt Library Orientation

In this session you will learn about the Roosevelt Library services and resources available to you. Some of the topics to be covered include: An overview of available resources Ways to seek library assistance Using your One Drive (free terabyte of storage) How to download Microsoft Office suite on your personal device for free This…

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Blackboard Upgrade

On May 14, Blackboard will undergo our annual upgrade. This update is not a drastic change, and will look similar to our current version. Blackboard will not be available on Thursday, May 14 from 11:30 PM CT until Friday, May 15 at 5:00 PM CT. Detailed information regarding the upgrade will be available via the…

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Learn More About Roosevelt’s New Cheer and Dance Program On May 7

Roosevelt University now has a Cheerleading Team and a Dance Team as part of its new Spirit Program, and you can learn more about the Lakers’ Cheer and Dance squads during a special virtual Q&A this Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Topic: RU Cheer and Dance Q&A Time: May 7, 2020 7:00…

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Women’s Leadership Webinar Panel: Stepping Up to Lead

Hear from esteemed panelists on how they are leading their respective organizations through the present-day crisis. Moderator: Vicki Fuller, Roosevelt Alumna (BS ’79) and Board of Trustees Member, Board Member of Fidelity Investments and The Williams Companies, Inc., and former CIO of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Panelists: Melissa Bean, Roosevelt Alumna (BA ’02),…

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The Student Experience Today: Virtual Session

Join Jamar Orr, vice president of student affairs and dean of students, to learn about the Office of Student Affairs’ quick response to the COVID-19 crisis, our support programs in place, CARES Act updates, the Laker Grant, and student survey findings.   Tuesday, May 5 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom Session Register today Contact: jorr05@roosevelt.edu

Join Roosevelt’s Presidential Townhall, May 8

President Ali Malekzadeh will discuss plans for Roosevelt’s return to campus, Roosevelt-Robert Morris integration updates, graduation alternatives, federal grant monies, along with student, staff, and faculty survey findings. Zoom information will be available closer to the event. Friday, May 8 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Zoom Session Contact: vgeorg@roosevelt.edu

Weekly COVID-19 Recap

Please visit the COVID-19 website for a recap of updates from last week. Contact: covid19info@roosevelt.edu