Newsletter – July 18 | Rockland

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*Newsletter – July 18*

*Register NOW For Fall Classes!*

Do not delay your fall course registration. Now is the time to register
while there is no payment or proof of financial aid due. Save your seat
before classes fill. If you are a returning student, you can self-register
in Maine Street. If you are a new student, call or visit the front office
staff to get registered for classes.

*New Fall Courses in Rockland*

This fall UMA’s onsite schedule includes some new course offerings
featuring talented local faculty. John Murray, an accomplished businessman,
will teach *BUA 223, Intro. to Management* on Mondays at 9AM. Mark
Goodridge, full-time faculty member at UMA will teach *CIS 220, Information
Technology Hardware and Systems Software* on Thursdays at 4PM. Chambliss
Neil who holds a PhD in Political Science from MIT will teach a new UMA
course, *POS 107 Introduction to International Relations* on Thursdays at
1PM (can be substituted for POS (101/102). Local attorney, Rebekah Smith
will teach a new upper level course, *JUS 390, Advocacy and Public
Policy*on Tuesdays at 9AM (meets 4 times). These are exciting
additions to our
schedule. Find course descriptions and more info
here<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2012/04/Fall-2012-Rockland-Onsite040512.pdf>
.

*Save the Date – Retirement Party for Beverly Bayer*

URock will host a retirement party for Bev Bayer on Friday, August 17 at
4:00PM. Save the date! Plan to stop by the reception and wish Bev well and
thanks for her 20 year career with the university.

*Farnsworth Passes!*

The URock SA buys two passes to the Farnsworth Museum each year. Passes may
be checked out at the URock front desk for 24 hours by URock students.
Enjoy all the Farnsworth has to offer this summer including Impressionist
Summers: Frank W. Benson’s North
Haven<http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/exhibition/impressionist-summers-frank-w-bensons-north-haven>.
Don’t miss it!

*Like Us!*

Stay connected to URock friends and faculty and to the latest URock news by
liking us on Facebook.
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/University-College-at-Rockland/101812551462?ref=s>

*Enjoy the Lobster Festival!*

Sometimes we get so busy that we forget to enjoy the local fun. The Maine
Lobster Festival draws tourists from everywhere. Find out about all the
events here <http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com/>.

*Proctored Test Times at URock for Summer 2012*

Proctored test times during the summer are on Tuesdays from 8:00 – 11:00AM
and Thursdays from 4:00 – 7:00PM. Be sure to call ahead to the URock office
to sign up for the test so we have the test ready for you. Remember, you
may need instructor’s permission and bring your picture ID.

*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*

Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
.

*Claim Your Spring 2012 Student Work!*

Spring 2012 course papers and projects are available for pick up in the
front office. Please claim your work!

*Accept Your Financial Aid!*

Financial aid awards are appearing on Maine Street. Please log in and
accept your financial aid package and be sure your enrollment matches the
number of credit hours you are planning to take.

*URock Apparel*

We have new URock sweatshirts and sweatpants offered through the UMA
bookstore. Check out the bright, new colors in the front office. In
addition, KDK Apparel Printing and Embroidery (owned by a former URock
student) has created a new catalog of URock clothing and
items<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2011/10/UROCKcatalog_nov2011.pdf>.
From fleece vests to yoga pants and T-shirts, there’s lots of fun items at
good prices.



*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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Latest News & Events

*NEW COURSE! JUS 390 Advocacy and Public
Policy<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/course-jus-390-advocacy-public-policy/>
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For students of justice studies as well as those looking for an engaging
upper level elective, there is a new and interesting course this fall, JUS
390, Advocacy and
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/course-jus-390-advocacy-public-policy/>

*Lots Happening in Special Education at
UMM<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/lots-happening-special-education-umm/>
***

The spring newsletter from the University of Maine at Machias has lots of
good information for those following a path to special education
certification in Maine.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/lots-happening-special-education-umm/>

*Kathy Felch 2012 Senior Art
Project<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/kathy-felch-2012-senior-art-project/>
***

2012 UROCK Graduate Kathy Felch’s Senior Art Project:
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/kathy-felch-2012-senior-art-project/>

*Pi Day Poster Contest
Winners<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/pi-day-poster-contest-winners/>
***

Congratulations to URock’s artists who won ALL the prizes for creating the
UMA Math Department Pi Day posters! Alexandra Winsper, Rebecca Ewen and Pam
Gilbert won 1st, 2nd and
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/pi-day-poster-contest-winners/>

*Read Up On Jobs! <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/read-jobs/>***

The URock student lounge has shelves of good books about career fields,
test taking (Praxis, GRE, etc.) and job hunting skills. You are welcome to
borrow any of these More <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/read-jobs/>

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