Newsletter – March 8 | Rockland
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*Newsletter – March 8*
*Financial Aid Info Session with UMA’s Financial Aid Director March 12 at
Noon*
Have you always wanted to meet the ever helpful Sherry McCollett, UMA’s
Financial Aid Director? She is a great supporter of distance education
students. She will hold an open information session at URock on Tuesday,
March 12th at noon. Pizza will be served. Please stop by and meet Sherry
face-to-face, ask questions and discuss anything relevant to your financial
aid.
*Apply for UMA Scholarships Today!*
Consider applying for a scholarship! The UMA General
Scholarships<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/Financial_Aid_2013/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>application
deadline is 3/18/13. There are many different types. It’s so
easy!
*Degrees, Internships and Careers in Business with Tom Giordano March 18*
Join us for lunch and a discussion about UMA’s degrees in business plus
internship opportunities on Monday, March 18 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM.
Professor Tom Giordano and Business Internship Coordinator, Joyce
Shelleman, will visit URock for an informal discussion about program
requirements, career preparation and how to build in a meaningful
internship. Sign up at the URock front desk is encouraged but not required.
*Drop In technology Support – Thursdays from 12 noon – 1:30*
Speak up with any of your technology questions at an informal drop in
session in the computer lab every Thursday from noon to 1:30PM. No question
is too small or too big. No need to register in advance.
*MHHS Internship Fair–March 27 12-4 pm*
UROCK will be holding its first Mental Health and Human Services Volunteer
and Internship Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27 from 12-4 pm. This is a
great opportunity to meet reps from community agencies, to network and to
learn about internship placements in the community. Even if you are not
ready to enroll in your internship, this is a great way to meet providers
and to learn from them. Registration with the URock office encouraged but
not required. Refreshments will be provided!
*UMA’s Computer Information Systems Program Info Session March 28*
Starting in the fall of 2013 students will be able to take all of the
required courses for UMA’s Associate of Science in Computer Information
Systems at URock in a face-to-face format. Join one of the most dynamic and
growing professional fields in Knox County. In addition, URock will sponsor
two CIS scholarships to new CIS admits for fall 2013. *Please attend a CIS
information session with faculty member, Mark Goodridge, and some current
CIS students on Thursday, March 28 at 3:00PM.* Registration at the URock
front desk is encouraged but not required.
*URock Expressions Night – Friday, March 29
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*Mark Your Calendar for Friday, March 29th. *There are sign-up forms at the
URock front desk for those who wish to EXPRESS! All forms of written,
visual, food, performing and artistic expression welcome! Contact Richard
Fortuna <[log in to unmask]> for more info.
*Spring RaP Continues with Charlie Grunder on March 28 at Noon*
On Thursday, March 28 at noon Charlie Grunder <[log in to unmask]>,
Professor of Psychology, University of Maine at Augusta will present *Optimism,
Pessimism and Locus of Control: How Do They Affect Your Academics?
*Psychologists
study optimism versus pessimism and internal versus external locus of
control to predict how individuals respond to stressful events. How can
this framework help predict who succeeds in school? Professor of
Psychology Charles Grunder explores this question in regard to student
performance and concludes that prior GPA matters less than attributional
style in predicting good grades, the precursor to graduation and career
success.
*UMFK Will Start a March Session of Online Mini Courses*
UMFK will offer 7 online courses which will last 8 weeks in length. Check
out the schedule here <http://www.umfk.edu/march/>. You may register for
these courses through URock.
*Summer Schedules Are Up in Maine Street*
The summer course schedule is visible in Maine Street and registration
dates for all the campuses are
available<https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqeASobmH4qbdE95bDJWX1dCVGhmbXQ3dXRiV3FLT1E#gid=0>.
Some campuses have opened registration. Use the Distance Learning Class
Search<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89_1/EMPLOYEE/CSPRDST/c/UM_SA.UM_DL_CLSRCH_ENTRY.GBL?PORTALPARAM_PTCNAV=UM_DL_CLASS_SEARCH&EOPP.SCNode=EMPL&EOPP.SCPortal=EMPLOYEE&EOPP.SCName=ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCLabel=&EOPP.SCPTcname=PT_PTPP_SCFNAV_BASEPAGE_SCR&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.PORTAL_BASE_DATA.CO_NAVIGATION_COLLECTIONS.ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS.ADMN_S201006251223362421048890&IsFolder=false>for
the most comprehensive information.
*File Your FAFSA ASAP!*
It is time to file your next FAFSA <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> which will
fund courses for next summer, fall and spring 2014. The earlier you apply,
the more aid you may get. Don’t wait until your tax returns is filed.
Estimate your numbers and file now. For help, visit with our new MEOC rep,
Sally Daniels, on Mondays at URock. More info and Sally’s dates at URock
listed here <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>.
*Writing Tutoring Center*
Need help creating a thesis, citing a source, or punctuating a sentence?
The UMA Writing Center offers these and other tutoring services to distance
learners at UC by phone, email, and videochat. Work on campus or from home.
Call (207) 621-3199 to access tutors Monday – Thursday, 9-4. Email
[log in to unmask] with an attached essay for feedback within 48
hours. Join a Google Hangout session with Writing Center Coordinator
Michelle Lisi, available by appointment every Friday this semester. Not
sure which method will work best for you? Get in touch, and we’ll set
something up!
* New URock Apparel Just Arrived!*
We have just received a shipment of new URock sweatshirts, sweatpants and
new URock portfolios! There’s lots of new colors and designs. Get the
school spirit.
*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*
Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
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*Visit URock on Facebook!*
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Latest News & Events
*MHHS Volunteer/ Internship Job Fair–3/27, 12-4
pm<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/mhhs-volunteer-internship-job-fair-327-12-4-pm/>
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UROCK will be holding its first Mental Health and Human Services Volunteer
and Internship Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27 from 12-4 pm. This is a
great opportunity for
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/mhhs-volunteer-internship-job-fair-327-12-4-pm/>
*Spring RaP Session on Optimism, Pessimism and Locus of
Control<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/spring-rap-session-optimism-pessimism-locus-control/>
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On Thursday, March 28 at noon at UROCK, Charles Grunder, Professor of
Psychology, University of Maine at Augusta will present “Optimism,
Pessimism and Locus of Control: How Do They
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/spring-rap-session-optimism-pessimism-locus-control/>
*Computer Information System Degree Information Session–March
28<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/umas-cis-degree-information-session-march-28/>
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UROCK is excited to be offering UMA’s Associate of Science in Computer
Information Systems degree (CIS) live at URock beginning in Fall 2013.
Learn more about the UMA/UROCK CIS
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/umas-cis-degree-information-session-march-28/>
*UROCK Expressions Night–March
29<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-expressions-night-march-29/>
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UROCK Honor’s Program is currently planning the Annual Expressions Night,
which will be held on Friday, March 29. All forms of written, visual,
performing and artistic expressions are welcome
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-expressions-night-march-29/>
*File Your FAFSA Now! <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>***
File or renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for
2013-2014 as soon as possible in order to qualify for the most financial
aid. Apply immediately, don’t
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>
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