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*Newsletter – October 18*
*Spring Registration Dates Announced*
Most campuses have published their registration
dates<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/ums-spring-semester-registration-dates/>for
the spring semester. Check Maine Street for Class Search and Wish List
functions and get ready to register in November!
*HD Performance of Macbeth at Strand POSTPONED*
The National Theater of London HD performance of
MACBETH<http://www.rocklandstrand.com/event/nt-live-macbeth>at the
Rockland Strand was postponed due to technical difficulties. Stay
tuned for info on the new date.
*Honors Program Sessions Oct. 23*
Jodi Williams, UMA Associate Professor and Honors Program Director, will be
at URock on Wed Oct 23 for a luncheon/information session about the UMA
Honors Program <http://www.uma.edu/honors.html> for *new* Honors students.
At 3:00PM, Jodi will meet with *current* members of the Honors Program.
Please RSVP to the URock office if you are interested to learn more.
*Mobile Veterans’ Van to Visit URock Oct 24*
The Mobile Veterans’ Van will visit URock on Thursday, October 24 from 11AM
to 1:30PM. It will be located in the parking lot of the Breakwater
Marketplace Building near the Jensen’s Pharmacy entrance. All those
accessing VA benefits are urged to visit the van on this day to make sure
you are maximizing your benefits and to build relationships with the
university staff and VA staff who support veterans and military personnel.
The staff of the van are real experts on all types of services and benefits
for veterans. They usually have great coffee and donuts, too!
*Fright Night at the Fort Oct 26 – Ticket Sign-Up Extended*
You and a guest are invited by the URock Student Association to attend the
haunted “fort” night at Fort Knox on Saturday, October 26. The bus leaves
the URock parking lot at 5:30PM and returns around 9:00-ish. This is
supposed to be a great Halloween experience *but not recommended for
children under 12.* Sign up extended to October 23 at 5:00PM for your free
ticket(s).
*Library Skills Training!*
Learn all the tricks of book and article research and borrowing through the
UMS library system at a workshop Tuesday, Oct 29 from 2:30 – 3:30PM. Shiva
Dirabandi will demonstrate in the computer lab. Preregistration encouraged
but not required.
*Tutoring Assistance for Math*
UMA has a Math Tutoring Hotline (877-862-1234 ext 3082) available every
Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM to 4PM. You and the math tutor may share a
screen remotely, working through problems online as you work together on
math concepts. If you are finding it difficult to schedule with a local
tutor, call the hotline!
*Drop-In Technology Support*
There is Tech Support help onsite in the computer lab every Tuesday from
2:30 – 3:30PM with student, Dan Osier. No question is too big or too small.
Try to stump Dan! Drop-ins welcome!
*Proctored Test Times*
If you need to take an exam other than during its regular class time, you
will need to schedule your test through the URock front office. Our testing
hours through the fall will be Tuesdays 8:00 – 11:00AM and Fridays, 4:00 –
7:00PM. A photo ID is required and, in many cases, instructor permission.
*Watch for Other Student Activities This Fall*
The URock SA is planning more fall activities. Stay tuned for more details,
or email URock SA President, Martin Faracci <[log in to unmask]>.
*URock Sweats and Tees*
We have just received a shipment of new URock sweatshirts, sweatpants,
T-shirts, long sleeved shirts and more. There’s lots of new colors and
designs. Check out the inventory.
*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*
Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
.
*Like URock on Facebook*
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Latest News & Events
*Spring Registration
Dates<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/ums-spring-semester-registration-dates/>
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It’s time to plan for spring 2014 classes. Many campuses have opened up
class search and “wish list” functions in Maine Street. Here are campus
dates: UMA – More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/ums-spring-semester-registration-dates/>
*Consider a Mid-Semester Online
Course<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/uncategorized/mid-semester-online/>
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Many UMS campuses offer “mini-semesters” made up of six to eight-week
courses. UMFK has some online courses that begin 10/21 and UMPI and USM on
10/28. More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/uncategorized/mid-semester-online/>
*Get Help with Your FAFSA Now!<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>
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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/>
*UROCK Offers Secondary Ed
Certification<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-offers-secondary-ed-certification/>
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Students with or without baccalaureate degrees who wish to teach at the
high school level now can earn their credentials through University College
at Rockland. The Secondary Education minor
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-offers-secondary-ed-certification/>
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