Newsletter – April 21 | Rockland

Having trouble viewing this email? Click
here.<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news-events/newsletters/>

[image: University College] <http://learn.maine.edu/>

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

*Newsletter – April 21*

*THIS WEEK! Health Week – Something Different Every Day: Workshops, Prizes
& Massage!*

[image: http://www.northeastern.edu/uhcs/images/HealthNU-logo%20smaller.jpg]URock
will host its own “Health Week” April 22 – 26, each day from from noon to
1:00PM, featuring a different topic, presenter and *fabulous* door prize
each day. Here’s the lineup:

·        Monday, April 22 – URock student Michael Shunney will present *Tai
Chi*. (door prize = free class)

·        Tuesday, April 23 – Pen Bay hospital staffer Eileen Molloy will
present *Nutrition. *(door prize = basket of health foods from Rockland
Coop)

·        Wednesday, April 24 – Nick Brown will present *Exercise*. (door
prize = URock water bottle & T-shirt)

·        Thursday, April 25 – Faculty member Garrett Vail will present *Yoga
& Meditation. *(door prize = “1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom”, candle &
lavender eye pillow)

·        Friday, April 26 – *Free professional chair massages* offered from
10Am – 2PM. Must present a ticket from one of the other Healthy Week
presentations to qualify for a massage.                           *This
week’s activities are coordinated by Katie Thompson with support of the
URock SA.*

*Summer and Fall Course Registration Is Open NOW*

Registration is open for summer or fall classes at most campuses.
Registration dates for all the campuses are
posted<https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqeASobmH4qbdE95bDJWX1dCVGhmbXQ3dXRiV3FLT1E#gid=0>.
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 about all UMS course offerings of
all types at URock. Choose courses now so you do not lose a seat in class!
Remember to check your financial aid in Maine Street and adjust your credit
hours based on what you expect to take; otherwise, your aid will not post
to your student account. For help with course selection, please set up an
advising time through the URock office <[log in to unmask]>.

*Graduation 2013*

[image: graduation tri image]

Congratulations to URock’s 64 graduates in the Class of 2013! *The local
URock celebration will be held Saturday, May 4 at 4:00PM.* It is a way to
celebrate with speeches, awards and gifts amongst familiar friends, faculty
and staff. We are honored that our keynote speaker will be the *Chancellor
of the University of Maine System, James Page*. Grads, please submit photos
and tribute messages to Dawn Rinehart <[log in to unmask]> for inclusion
in our 2013 slide show. Catered hors d’oeuvres by Maine Coast Catering.
RSVP’s necessary.

*URock Boston Trip – Saturday, May 18*

The URock Student Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Boston on
Saturday, May 18th, departing URock at 7:00AM.  Students will choose a
ticket for either the Museum of Science or the Museum of Fine Arts.
Students are free; guests will pay $25 which includes the ticket to one of
the museums. This will be a full day of fun and adventure! The bus will
arrive back at URock at about 11:30PM.  Please watch bulletin boards for
more information. Sign up is necessary!!

*Drop In Technology Support – Every Thursdays from 12 noon – 1:30*

Ask *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.

*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>
.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

[image:
http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/wp-content/themes/uc-main/images/newsletter/shadow.gif]

Latest News & Events

*URock Health Week April 22 – 26 – Door
Prizes<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-health-week-april-22-26/>
***

URock will host its own “Health Week” April 22 – 26 from noon to 1:00PM,
featuring a different topic, presenter and fabulous door prize each day.
Here’s the lineup
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-health-week-april-22-26/>

*Get Help with 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/>

*University of Maine at Farmington Graduate Math Leadership
Certificate<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/graduate-math-leadership-program-coming-urock/>
***

In collaboration with the University of Maine at Farmington, UROCK is
offering a Four-Course Graduate Sequence Mathematics Leadership Program
starting Spring 2013. This program is perfect for educators who
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/graduate-math-leadership-program-coming-urock/>

*URock Student Association
News<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-student-association-news/>
***

Coffee Cards: The URock SA is sponsoring free coffee through Jensen’s
Pharmacy for students and faculty. Stop at the URock front office to get
your coffee card. Fill up
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-student-association-news/>

*UROCK Students Showcased in Courier Publications, “The
Scene”<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-students-showcased-scene-2/>
***

The August 2012 issue of the Courier Gazette’s magazine, The Scene,
features two UROCK student profiles written by other URock students in
Garrett Vail’s ENG 317W class. Check out
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-students-showcased-scene-2/>

© University College. All rights reserved.
91 Camden Street | Rockland, ME 04841
(207) 596-6906 | Fax: (207) 594-2938