Rockland Newsletter

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

*Newsletter – September 22*

*Enter to Win Two VIP Passes to Camden International Film Festival*

The CIFF <http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/>is an outstanding event that
includes screenings of nearly fifty documentary features and shorts. The
weekend (starts Sept 30) also boasts a number of other offerings running in
conjunction with the festival including several live musical performances,
art exhibits, panels and other special events. It’s a pretty darn good
weekend! Thanks to organizers of CIFF for their generous donation to URock.
The winner will be drawn Friday, Sept. 24.

*URock Your Health Continues September 28th with Info Session on Knox County
Clinic*

The Knox County Health Clinic in Rockland offers free and low-cost medical,
dental and mental health assistance to the uninsured, under-insured and
those who cannot afford basic health care.  Please join us for this
valuable one hour information session on Tuesday, September 28th at noon
when staff from the clinic will provide an overview about how to access
their services. Many students have been helped by this very valuable service
agency.

*Women Work and Community Programming:*

Basics of Starting a Business: Thursdays 4 – 7:00PM Sept 30 – Oct 14 at
URock *- **Register by September 27. *Are you considering starting a
business, but don’t know where to begin?  This 3-session program will
help you get started. Come to discuss your idea, discover what steps to
take, and learn more about available business resources. Register by calling
WWC at 596-2616.

*Student Discount Cards*

Please pick up your laminated student discount card in the front office. See
here for a list of businesses offering discounts.
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2010/07/Student-Discounts-8-181.pdf>

*Cell Phone Policy*

Thank you for taking and making your cell phone calls in the lobby off the
elevator.

*UMA’s Convocation Event – October 1st*

This year’s convocation theme is “Communication in the 21st Century”.Â
Enjoy excellent presentations by faculty on campus in Augusta.  This year’s
student speaker is URock’s Mary Lynch.

*Student Discounts on Computers and Software*

As a student of the University of Maine System, you are eligible for
discounts on important student technology. You can shop
online<http://www.umaine.edu/computerconnection>for laptops, desktops,
printers, ipods and more. You may also reach them by
phone at 581-2580.

*Please Pick Up Spring and Summer Papers and Projects*

Please come to the office and claim your returned spring and summer class
papers and projects. We’ll hold spring work until September 30th and then it
will be destroyed. We’ll hold on to summer work until October 30th.

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Latest News & Events

*Blog About Distance Ed in
Maine<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/blog-about-distance-ed-in-maine/>
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BLOG with another distance ed student about your experiences!
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/blog-about-distance-ed-in-maine/>

*Graduate School Experts Panel–Oct
6<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/graduate-school-experts-panel-oct-6/>
*

A Graduate School Experts Panel comprised of graduate school faculty and
alumni from USM and the Vermont College of Fine Arts will be discussing
their programs and answering your
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/graduate-school-experts-panel-oct-6/>

*Small Business Start Up Info Workshop – Sept
23<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/smal-business-start-up-workshop-sept-23/>
*

On Thursday, September 23rd, the Mid-Coast Entrepreneurial Development
Academy (MECD/A) will host a workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs at URock.
Jim Macomber, Microenterprise Consultant for Penquis Community
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/smal-business-start-up-workshop-sept-23/>

*URock Your Health! September 28: An Overview of Services at the Knox County
Health Clinic<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-your-health-events/>
*

Take advantage of free, informative workshops on important health topics on
Tuesdays this fall term.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-your-health-events/>

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