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Subject:	URock Updates
From:	Deborah Meehan <[log in to unmask]>
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Newsletter – March 15 | Rockland

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

*Newsletter – March 15*

*Info Session On BA Social Sciences and New Social Media Certificate*

Two UMA full-time faculty and friendly faces at URock, Professors James
Cook and Charlie Grunder, will host an information session about UMA’s BA
in Social Sciences, including the new Social Media Certificate, on Monday,
April 9th at noon at URock. Please join us for an informal lunch and chat
about program requirements and finding a career. RSVP to the front office
is encouraged so we can plan lunch.

*Ready To Graduate?*

Are you ready to graduate in May? UMA has posted its graduation
information<http://www.uma.edu/commencementinfo.html>for the May 12th
event at the Augusta Civic Center. Click on applying
to graduate <http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html> (You
must do this!) and other details about the commencement event on May 12.
Also, *save the date* *for Saturday, May 5th at URock at 4:00PM for our
local graduation celebration.* More details on that will be coming.

*Expressions Night!*

Friday, March 23 is next round of *Expressions Night*. Sign up to read your
original work, sing, dance, act, display your art work and more at the
URock front counter. The Honors Program is planning a potluck dinner at
5:00PM including lasagna and other treats. Food contributions welcome or do
it stress free and just come and enjoy the food provided by members of the
Honors Program and the show. Expressions will start at 5:30PM. Contact Anna
McEnulty <[log in to unmask]>or Frank
Pavalkis<[log in to unmask]>for more info.

*Summer and Fall Registration*

UMS campuses have either opened summer and fall registration, or returning
students can now make *wish lists* in Maine Street. Course listings are *now
available* for both summer and fall on the URock web
site<http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland>and through the Distance
Learning Class Search<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89_1/EMPLOYEE/CSPRDST/c/UM_SA.UM_DL_CLSRCH_ENTRY.GBL?PORTALPARAM_PTCNAV=UM_DL_CLASS_SEARCH&EOPP.SCNode=EMPL&EOPP.SCPortal=EMPLOYEE&EOPP.SCName=ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCLabel=UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCPTcname=&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.PORTAL_BASE_DATA.CO_NAVIGATION_COLLECTIONS.ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS.ADMN_S200902191544227421491134&IsFolder=false>
.

All seven campuses have different registration dates for summer and fall
terms. Check the URock site for registration date
information<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2012/02/UMS-Summer-Fall-2012-enrollment-Schedule.pdf>
.

Please note that UMA registration for returning students will open at
6:00AM on April 9th for the fall semester and at 8:00AM on the 9th for the
summer term. Payment or proof of financial aid is needed when you register
for summer. Fall does not require payment at this time.

*URock Student Association Elections Coming Soon!*

The URock Student
Association<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>elections
are coming April 16 – 21. Candidates for all officers are needed!
Petitions for candidacy are posted on the student lounge bulletin board or
available at the front office or from Dagmar <[log in to unmask]>.The
Student Association develops student events and activities using the
activity fees collected from URock students. Joining the SA is a great
leadership development activity.

*Where is My Returned Course Work?*

If you are taking an ITV or videoconference course, your graded course work
is available for you to collect at the front office. We do not return
course work in the attendance folders. So just stop at the office and ask
for it!

*Support the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon*

The team, B!G STEPS, little
feet<http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?seid=1792158>,
will be participate in the March for Babies Walk starting from the Rockland
Elks Lodge on May 6, 2012 and going for 4 miles. We have 14 members and
counting, some of whom are* fellow students*. We are currently looking for
sponsors and would be delighted if you would consider making a donation!
Donations are accepted through all forms of payment. Checks should be made
out to The March of Dimes. Please give checks and cash to the staff at the
front desk. We will be having cutouts to purchase for $1.00 as well. The
sign-up sheet is posted on the UROCK bulletin board in the student lounge.
Thank you for your support!

*Honors Program Info*

There is a *new bookcase* over by the Honors Program bulletin board outside
room #413. The books are meant to be borrowed, shared, read and passed on.
Bring in some of your favorite titles to leave and share also.

The Honors Program has a *raffle* going on at the front counter to benefit
the URock Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets (50 cents each or 3 for one
dollar) to win the Easter Basket with adorable handcrafted items (by Lottie
Wincapaw) and other goodies. It will make a great gift for any age! The
drawing ends April 2.

*New Ventures Programming Coming to URock*

Women, Work and Community will offer its renowned business planning course
at URock Wed, March 28th through June 13 from 9:30AM – 3:00PM. The 12 week,
one-day per week course will cover: identifying the customer, competition,
marketing, record keeping, taxes, financing, and the legal considerations
of starting and running a small business. At the end of the course you will
have completed a business plan. There is no fee for the course. Class size
is limited to 15. An application, attendance at the orientation (March 21
at 9:30) and an interview are required. This program carries UMA college
credits. Contact Jenn
Dobransky<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news-events/newsletters/Log%20into%20Blackboard,%20click%20the%20Community%20tab%20(between%20Courses%20and%20Libraries%20on%20the%20top%20of%20the%20screen),%20click%20on%20the%20UMA%20Organizations%20folder,%20find%20the%20site%20(UMA%20Education%20Pathways),%20then%20select%20Enroll%20%20from%20the%20pull-down%20menu%20in%20the%20Organization%20ID%20column.%20Enter%20the%20access%20code%20(umaed),%20then%20Submit,%20then%20OK%20to%20continue%20and%20get%20into%20the%20site.%20%20>at
596-2616 for an application.

*Creating the Rest of Your Life: Work, Money & Life After 50*

Women, Work and Community staffer, Linda Buckmaster, will offer a 2-session
workshop at URock on how to put together the pieces (retirement, savings,
security, work, volunteering, health) for the “encore” phase of life.
Today’s workers stay in the work force much longer than our predecessors
and it is important to plan. The workshop is free and scheduled for
Thursdays, April 5 and May 24 from 5:30 – 8:00PM. To register for this free
workshop call 596-2615 or email Linda Buckmaster <[log in to unmask]>.

*Resources for Teacher Preparation*

Cynthia Dean <[log in to unmask]>, Assistant Professor of Education at
UMA, recently visited URock to share valuable info about the three paths to
teacher certification now available at URock: elementary, secondary and
special education. More info can be found on UMA’s
website<http://www.uma.edu/teacher-preparation-programs.html>.
We also suggest you self-enroll in her Blackboard site for the latest tips
on student teaching, Praxis exams and Dept of Ed. regulations. Here’s the
process: *Log into Blackboard, click the Community tab (between Courses and
Libraries on the top of the screen), click on the UMA Organizations folder,
find the site (UMA Education Pathways), then select Enroll from the
pull-down menu in the Organization ID column. Enter the access code** **(**
umaed**), then Submit. *

*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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