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Newsletter – November 23 | Rockland

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*Newsletter – November 23*

*URock Hours Thanksgiving Week*

URock’s hours will adjust over the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday, Nov 27,
the office will be open from 9AM – 1:00PM with limited staffing; there will
be no classes. URock will be completely closed Thursday, Nov 28 and Friday,
Nov 29. Enjoy your holiday!

*Expressions Night and Pie Eating! Friday, December 6*

Polish up that monologue, dance routine or poem, and favorite pie recipe.
Expressions Night (co-sponsored by the Honors Program and URock SA) will be
held Friday, December 6 starting at 5:30PM. It’s also a PIE POTLUCK! Yum!
This is a great time to share whatever you wish in full support of the
URock community! Sign up to perform through the URock front office or by
contacting Honors Rep, Richard Fortuna <[log in to unmask]>.

*APA Citation Skills Workshop – Learn to Do It Right!*

University librarian, Shiva Durabandi, will offer a workshop on how to
properly use APA citations in your academic work. The workshop will be
presented over videoconferencing on Wednesday, 12/4, from 9-11 AM.
Pre-registration at the URock front office is encouraged but not necessary.

*Spring Registration is NOW!*

Spring semester registration is open for all UMS campuses. All URock course
and registration information is available
online<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/spring-registration-dates-ums-campuses/>.
If you are a returning student, use self-service in Maine Street with no
payment due. New students may also register with no payment due with
assistance from URock staff. Schedule an advising appointment asap through
the URock front office <[log in to unmask]> and get your schedule
planned before the holidays.

*Justice Studies Info and Advising*

UMA Justice Studies instructor and advisor, Mary Louis Davitt, will be at
UROCK on Thursday, December 5 from 2:30-4:30 pm to meet with students
interested in learning the secrets to obtaining the Justice Studies degree
in record time. There are limited appointments available, so please call
596-6906 to sign up today!

*DHHS Employent Opportunities Presentation at UROCK, December 5*

Hope Tormey of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Office of Child and Family Services will be at UROCK on Thursday, December
5 from 12-2 pm to give a presentation on employment opportunities available
at DHHS Office of Child and Family Services. They are currently recruiting
caseworkers. If you are interested, contact the UROCK office to sign up for
this info session.

*URock Connects with Allied Health Programs from UMFK*

Even though UMFK seems many miles away, its courses and degree programs are
available to URock students through distance education technologies. Join
us for a UMFK program information session with UMFK faculty on December 12
from 4:00 -5:00 pm to find out more about programs in Allied Health, Health
Info Technology, the RN-to-BSN, Healthcare Administration, and a
Certificate in Health Care Management.

*MacBeth Rescheduled at the Strand*

The National Theater of London’s HD broadcast of MACBETH has been
rescheduled for TUESDAY, December 17th (2pm OR 7pm) at The Strand in
Rockland! Each URock student is entitled to one free ticket. Sign up at the
UROCK office! (Sponsored by the UROCK Student Association.)

*Looking for a MHHS Internship Placement?*

Chip Curry <[log in to unmask]> and Deb
Meehan<[log in to unmask]>have some good leads on internship
opportunities. Reach out to them if you
need help.

* Get Ready for Storm Cancellations*

As winter approaches, it is important to know how to get the latest info
about any storm cancellations or delays. URock posts messages instantly on
its webpage <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/>. In addition, you may find
information on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 or on the URock office message
machine.

*Is Your Contact Information Up to Date?*

Please check Maine
Street<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST>to
be sure your home phone and/or cell phone numbers are up to date. You
can edit this information yourself! If you have a cancelled class due to
faculty illness or emergency, we will try to contact you. If your phone
number is incorrect, you will not get the message.

*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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