Newsletter – December 28 | Rockland
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*Newsletter – December 28*
*New Student Orientation – NEW DATE!*
There has been a change in the programming for the URock New Student
Orientation. It is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 10th (first week of
classes) from 12 noon to 1:30PM. Lunch will be served. This will be the
only date. Please call the URock office to register. Topics include student
ID cards, library cards, university technology, learning styles and more.
*URockMaine You Tube Channel – New!*
Check out the URockMaine You Tube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=URockMaine&oq=URockMaine&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1923l8137l0l9194l22l22l3l11l0l0l187l926l3.5l8l0>for
some videos from Expressions Night. Please be patient as we learn this
new stuff and keep checking the site for updates and added material.
*URock Hours Over New Years*
Closed Monday, January 2. Open Tues Jan 3 – 6 from 8:00AM to 5:30PM.
Classes begin Monday, January 9th and normal hours resume then.
*Spring Semester Registration Continues!*
Check the spring 2012 semester
page<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/summer-fall-2011-registration-information/>on
the URock site for the most up to date registration information,
including campus calendars, links to the Distance Learning Class Search and
ways to put courses on your wish list from all UMS campuses. Registration
without payment continues until January 4th.
*Adjust and Renew Financial Aid*
If the number of credit hours you are planning for the spring 2012 semester
is different than the number of hours you reported when you accepted
your *financial
aid award,* please adjust this in
*MaineStreet<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST>.
*Go to: student center- accept/decline award- student enrollment.
*Get Ready for the Next Financial Aid Cycle*
You will need to reapply for financial Aid for Summer & Fall 2012 terms and
Spring 2013 after the New Year. We advise that you prepare your 2011
federal income taxes and then file your FAFSA
<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>for the 2012-2013 academic year just as
early as you can. The earlier you
apply, the more money you may be awarded!
*Storm Cancellations*
If bad weather forces us to cancel classes, you will find the most up to
date information on the URock web site <http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland>as
well as on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 plus Village Soup
online<http://knox.villagesoup.com/>.
You can also call the URock office for an updated recorded message.
Generally, classes are canceled two hours before start times.
*URock Student Association*
The Board of the URock Student
Association<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>is
always looking for new members to help with the planning and
sponsoring
of activities and events to build the URock community. This is a great way
to make new friends and offer your leadership skills. Check the web
site<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>for
contact information and links to the SA’s meeting minutes.
*SAVE THE DATES*: Friday, February 3, 2012, the SA will sponsor a *Wii
Night *of games and fun. Prizes and food and bring the family! URock’s
annual* Ice Skating Party* will be Saturday, January 28, from 6:00 – 8:00PM
at the rink at Mid-Coast Recreation on Rte #90. Free and fun for the whole
family!
*Room #409 for Studying, Creating, Skype, Powerpoints and more!*
The classroom set-up in room #409 is intended to be a friendly environment
for students who are working on projects together. Equipped with a flat
screen monitor, computer, wireless keyboard, Skype, white boards and comfy
furniture, the room can be configured to meet your needs. *Students can
schedule use of room #409 themselves through this*
link<http://help.its.maine.edu/help/computing/collaborationspaces/communitylearnspacescheduling>
.
*New URock Apparel Catalog*
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. Good gift ideas! You can place your order directly with KDK.
*Visit URock on Facebook!*
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Latest News & Events
*Registration for January Term
Continues<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/spring-2012-registration-dates-2/>
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Registration for Spring 2012 is open and you may still register with no
payment. Stop by or call the UROCK office to set up a time to meet
with More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/spring-2012-registration-dates-2/>
*What is Delayed Viewing?<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/delayed-viewing/>
***
Most ITV courses allow something called “delayed viewing”. This means
the faculty member does not require your attendance at the time of the live
More <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/delayed-viewing/>
*GIS Certificate Program Offers Real World
Projects<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/gis-certificate-program-offers-real-world-projects/>
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The University of Maine at Machias offers a certificate program in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the program is available through
URock. Click here for more information.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/gis-certificate-program-offers-real-world-projects/>
*URock Graduation – Full of
Celebration!<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-graduation-full-celebration/>
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Over 100 people attended the URock Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May
7th. It was a moving tribute to an exceptional class of 61 local graduates.
Keynote speaker, Meredith Hall
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-graduation-full-celebration/>
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