Newsletter – July 24 | Rockland

[image: Description: University College]

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

*Newsletter – July 24*

*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.

*Retirement Party for Beverly Bayer Aug 17*

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.

*Summer URock Student Art Show – Aug 13*

Enjoy the watercolor paintings by URock students in Seth Lester’s summer
art class. The student art exhibit will open on Monday, August 13th at
4:00PM at Jensen’s Pharmacy, 1st floor of the Breakwater Building. Light
refreshments will be served.

*New Student Orientation Dates*

Our New Student Orientation Programming will be held on Tuesday, August
28th at 10AM or on Wednesday, August 29 at 4:30PM. New students will choose
one of these sessions to hear from a panel of current students, get help
with new technologies, sign up for a library and a student ID card and lots
more. Please register for a session through the front office.

*New Microwave is Here!*

We have replaced the one that went kerplunk!

*New Fall Courses in Rockland*

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>
.

*Â 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!*

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

Latest News & Events

*NEW COURSE! JUS 390 Advocacy and Public
Policy<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/course-jus-390-advocacy-public-policy/>
***

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/>

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

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