Newsletter – January 13, 2012 | Rockland
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*Newsletter – January 13, 2012*
*Spring Semester Add-Drop Period Continues!*
Payment or proof of financial aid is now due when you register. The
add-drop period continues through January 23rd; you must attend one of the
first two class meetings in order to add a course. 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. Pay attention
to each campus’ add-drop period to avoid penalties!
*Update Your Phone Contact Information!*
This week we had occasion to make many phone calls to students to announce
schedule changes, cancelled classes and more. We are surprised by the
number of phone numbers that no longer work! Please update your phone
numbers in Maine Street self-service so you are sure to get your messages.
*Apply Now for 2012- 2013 Financial Aid*
Reapply now for financial aid for Summer & Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. We
advise that you prepare your 2011 federal income taxes and then file your
FAFSA <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> for the 2012-2013 academic year just as
early as you can. The earlier you apply, the more money you may be awarded!
*URock to Host College Goal Sunday Financial Aid Session*
URock* *will once again host College Goal Sunday* *on Sunday, January 29th
at 2:00PM with experts from FAME <http://www.famemaine.com/>. This is a
free step-by-step session of how to complete the FAFSA form with great tips
as to how to qualify for maximum financial aid. This is well worth your
time!
*Student Service Personnel at URock*
Beverly Bayer has moved to a 1/2 time position as Student Services
Coordinator through August 2012 and then she will fully retire. After 20
years, this signals big changes for Beverly and URock!
The University conducted a formal search for a full-time Student Service
Coordinator through late fall. I am pleased to announce the appointment of
Dagmar Moravec as a new full-time SSC. We are privileged to have both
Beverly and Dagmar working closely together over the next 8 months to
manage a smooth transition in the creative delivery of student services at
URock.
You will now find Dagmar in Beverly’s former office; Bev has relocated to
faculty office A outside of the Art Room.
*Storm Cancellations*
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 start times.
*URockMaine You Tube Channel – New!*
Check out the URockMaine You Tube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=URockMaine&oq=URockMaine&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=1923l8137l0l9194l22l22l3l11l0l0l187l926l3.5l8l0>for
some videos from Expressions Night. Please be patient as we learn this
new stuff and keep checking the site for updates and added material.
*URock Student Association*
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. Check the web
site<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>for
contact information and links to the SA’s meeting minutes.
*The next SA meeting will be held on Wed. Jan 18 at 1:00PM. *
*URock Fun!***
*SAVE THE DATES*: Friday, February 3, 2012, the SA will sponsor a *Wii
Night *of games and fun. Prizes and food and bring the family! URock’s
annual* Ice Skating Party* will be Saturday, January 28, from 6:00 – 8:00PM
at the rink at Mid-Coast Recreation on Rte #90. Free and fun for the whole
family!
*Room #409 for Studying, Creating, Skype, 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 gift ideas! You can place your order directly with KDK.
*Visit URock on Facebook!*
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Latest News & Events
*Match Your Credit Hours to Your FA
Award!<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/match-credit-hours-fa-award/>
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If there is a mismatch between the number of credit hours that financial
aid is expecting you to take, and the number for which you are registered,
your aid More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/match-credit-hours-fa-award/>
*Registration for January Term
Continues<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/spring-2012-registration-dates-2/>
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Registration for Spring 2012 is open and you may still register for classes
which begin January 9. Stop by or call the UROCK office to set up a time
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/spring-2012-registration-dates-2/>
*What is Delayed Viewing?<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/delayed-viewing/>
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Most ITV courses allow something called “delayed viewing”. This means
the faculty member does not require your attendance at the time of the live
More <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/delayed-viewing/>
*GIS Certificate Program Offers Real World
Projects<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/gis-certificate-program-offers-real-world-projects/>
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The University of Maine at Machias offers a certificate program in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the program is available through
URock. Click here for more information.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/gis-certificate-program-offers-real-world-projects/>
*URock Graduation – Full of
Celebration!<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-graduation-full-celebration/>
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Over 100 people attended the URock Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May
7th. It was a moving tribute to an exceptional class of 61 local graduates.
Keynote speaker, Meredith Hall
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-graduation-full-celebration/>
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