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Subject:	URock Updates - Busy Time!
From:	Deborah Meehan <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:	Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:52:40 -0500
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Newsletter – March 7th- Busy Time! | Rockland

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*Rockland <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland>***

*Newsletter – March 7th- Busy Time!*

*Represent URock in the Gameshow, “So You Think You Know Rockland”*

We are looking for a team of 3 URock students to represent us in the
Rockland Main Street’s game show, “So You Think You Know Rockland”
<http://rocklandmainstreet.com/Default.aspx?pageId=775900&eventId=284524&EventViewMode=EventDetails>on
Friday, April 8 at 6:00PM at the Lincoln Street Center. Let Deb
Meehan<[log in to unmask]>know if you want to join this fun.Â
URock will pay the sponsor fee.

*Women’s Self Defense Seminar – Saturday, March 12*

This two-hour seminar from 9 – 11:00AM is designed to give women simple
techniques used to get out of, and away from attackers. This will be a
relaxed and comfortable session taught by Jeffrey Lamkins (URock student and
martial arts teacher) and it’s *FREE. *Sign up at the URock front desk.

*URock Ice Skating Party – Sunday, March 13*

Join the annual URock ice skating party on Sunday, March 13 from 2:20 –
4:20PM at the Mid-Coast Recreation Center on Rte #90. Skate rentals are free
and light refreshments will be served. Grab the kids, friends, other family
and enjoy URock’s exclusive ice time at MRC. Sign up encouraged but not
necessary through URock front office.

*Monologue Night – Monday, March 14*

Students in Jon Potter’s DRA 151, Theater Production course, invite you to
an Evening of Monologues on Monday, March 14 at 7:15PM. There is no
admission charge. Monologues, chosen by the college student actors, will
vary from comic to dramatic and the issues each addresses are as varied as
life itself.

*Expressions Night – Friday, March 25*

Share your amazing talents with your fellow students on Friday, March 25th
at 5:30PM. All types of personal expression are welcome. To sign up to
perform at this event, email Mary Lynch at [log in to unmask]

Expressions Night will be dedicated to the memory of student Joshua Bowen,
who thrived in the performing arts. Donations are appreciated but not
necessary for the American Heart Association and/or the Make a Wish
Foundation.

*Summer and Fall Registration*

Course schedules are just about finalized for summer and fall 2011. Click
here
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/summer-fall-2011-registration-information/>for
registration dates across the UMaine System as well as current course
listings. This is a good time to schedule an advising appointment so you are
ready to go when registration opens.

*Mental Health Counseling Available on a Drop-In Basis*

Richard Chalmers is doing a semester internship offering individual
counseling to members of the URock community. This is a *free and
confidential service. *If you need support withÂ depression or anxiety,
relationships or other matters which interfere with your personal growth and
development, please contact Richard directly at 691-6062. If you forget to
schedule an appointment, Richard will be available for drop in hours at
URock Mon – Thursday from 12:00 noon – 1:00PM. Look for him in one of the
faculty offices.

*URock Apparel*

Now you can order URock apparel
online<https://sites.google.com/site/kdkshop/urock>with our logo and
the clothes (T-shirts, sweats, etc.) will be hand
delivered to you at URock. Get ready for Spirit Week, April 11 – April 15.

*Check Out Room #409, our “Learningful Space”*

A new trend in higher education is called, “Collaborative Learning” and it
depends heavily on creativity, cooperation and exploration. Room #409 is an
ITV receive room but it has been converted to “learningful space” with comfy
chairs, white boards and a computer that projects onto the large, flat
screen. Its use may be scheduled online through Google calendar. Try it out.
It’s ideal for study groups and group projects.

*Commencement 2011*

UMA has posted information about Commencement
2011<http://www.uma.edu/commencementinfo.html>including protocol, caps
and gowns, etc. Check out all you need to know
about the May 14th event at the Augusta Civic Center. Remember to apply to
graduate online <http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>.

Also please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7th at 4:00PM for the *URock
Graduation Celebration*. More details coming.

*Leadership Roles Offer Scholarship Funds*

There will be openings for leadership on the URock Student Association Board
as well as within the URock/UMA Honors Program. If you are looking to get
more involved in our student community (and build your resume) think about
stepping up! These positions open up special scholarship and stipend
situations and can earn you extra dollars. See Bev or Deb FMI.

*Financial Aid*

Scholarships that are based on financial eligibility require that the
applicant submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>)
to the federal processor. File your FAFSA as early as possible to qualify
for the broadest range of funds.

Download the General Scholarships Information and
Application<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>.
*PLEASE NOTE: UMA extended its deadline on these scholarships to Friday,
March 11.*

*Build Your Leadership Confidence!***

Plan to attend the annual *UMA Leadership Conference* Saturday *3/19* from 9
am to 3 pm, on the Augusta campus. The theme is: Lead, Follow or Get out of
the Way! Free to all UMA students and $30.00 for guests. *FMI: *Laurie
Murphy <[log in to unmask]>.

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