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Subject:	URock Updates
From:	Deborah Meehan <[log in to unmask]>
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Newsletter – November 8 | Rockland

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

*Newsletter – November 8*

*Watch the Med. Lab. Tech. Program Information Session!*

If you missed the program information session, you may watch it
here<http://capture.maine.edu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=32bb2eca-f66c-4f31-9af1-6a64ac0afec8>.
Great information and background and info on career opportunities!

*Watch the Computer Information Systems Information Session!*

If you missed this information session, watch it
here<http://capture.maine.edu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=fb751f76-3940-4c66-ad90-e797ef15392a>.
This is a good introduction to career opportunities, specialties within CIS
and course selection.

*Closed for Veterans’ Day*

URock is closed and there are no classes on Friday, November 11th in honor
of Veterans’ Day.

*Change in Make-Up Tests This Week Only*

As a result of the Veterans’ Day holiday, there will be no Friday make-up
tests. Instead, make-ups will be held on Thursday at 4:00PM. Remember to
sign up to take a test and bring your photo ID.

*Spring Semester Registration is Open!*

Self service registration is underway! 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. Advising
appointments with Beverly Bayer <[log in to unmask]>and Deborah
Meehan<[log in to unmask]>are available by calling the URock
front office at 596-6906.

*New Onsite Courses in Rockland for Spring 2012!*

Teresa Mayo will teach a new upper level course at URock this spring, *PSY/JUS
489, Forensic Psychology *on Thursdays at 4:00PM. Topics include
determining competency and insanity, witness and expert testimony, the
social psychology of the courtroom and the credibility of witnesses,
victims and offenders. This is a great upper level elective.

Jonathan Potter has developed a new 300-level drama course for URock in the
spring term. *DRA 389, “Introduction to Traditional Comedy”* will be taught
on Mondays at 7:00PM. This new *performance* course will introduce students
to the history, theory and practice of commedia dell’ arte, characterized
by masks, music, dance and witty dialogue.

Mark Goodridge, CIS faculty member, will teach *CIS 135 Introduction to
Information Systems and Application Development *for the first time as an
onsite in Rockland on Thirsdays at 4:00PM. Students will develop a small
office application such as a database or spreadsheet and integrate web
technology.

Bill Halpin will teach *PHI 370, East Asian Philosophy *on Wednesdays at
7:00PM as an onsite for the first time in Rockland. This course examines
the major philosophical traditions of China and Japan and will help
students develop important critical thinking skills!

Will Galloway will teach *HTY 360, History of International Relations, *on
Wednesdays at 4:00PM. This is a first time offering in Rockland. Examining
the dynamics of super power rivalry, this course will look at international
cooperation in an era of globalization.

Full-time assistant professor of sociology, James Cook will teach *SOC 201,
Social Problems* at URock on Mondays at 4:00PM. It’s been a long time since
this course was taught at URock! This course looks at contemporary problems
in American society! Take advantage of this one* live*!

*Snow%$#@!!*

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 their start times.

*Expressions Night Coming Nov 18th*

URock’s next Expressions Night is set for Friday, November 18th. Frank
Pavalkis will be pulling this event together on behalf of URock’s Honors
Program. Email Frank <[log in to unmask]> for more info about how to
express yourself at this event!

*Financial Aid Reminders*

Please remember to adjust your enrollment in Maine Street if you are
changing the number of credit hours from what was expected of you for the
spring term. Also for those of you who filed a SAP appeal for fall,
remember that you are under contract with financial aid to meet certain
academic standards. If you will not meet those, there is yet another appeal
process but you must demonstrate extraordinary circumstances.

*URock Student Association – Learn All About It!*

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. The next meeting will
be *Wednesday, November 16th at 1:00PM*. Check the web
site<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>for
contact information and links to the SA’s meeting minutes.

*Room #409 for Studying, Creating, Skype, Practicing 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 holiday shopping ideas! You can place your order directly
with KDK.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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