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From:	Deborah Meehan <[log in to unmask]>
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Rockland Newsletter

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

*Newsletter – January 31*

*Join in Expressions Night!*

Share your amazing talents with your fellow students on Friday, February
25th at 5:30PM. All types of personal expression are welcome. Read poetry,
stories, spoken work, exhibit your art, perform a favorite character, reveal
your inner rockster, mime, sing, or throw in a new and novel idea! Think of
it as an open-mic night. To sign up to “express” at this event, email Mary
Lynch at [log in to unmask]

This UROCK Expressions Night will be dedicated to the memory ofÂ student
Joshua Bowen, who thrived in the performing arts. Donations are appreciated
but not necessary for the American Heart Association and/or the Make a Wish
Foundation.

*URock Hours Over February Vacation*

URock will be closed on Monday, February 21st for President’s Day. The
office will be open the rest of the week, Tuesday 2/22, through Friday,
2/25, from 8:00 – 5:30PM. Make-up exams may be scheduled Friday, Feb 25th,
as usual, at 4:00PM.

*Saturday Hours at URock*

URock’s classrooms and student computer areas will be open on Saturdays from
9:00AM – 1:00PM. Please note that the central office area is not staffed.

*Step Up at URock!*

Next year there will be some openings for members on the URock Student
Association Board as well as for leadership within the Honors Program. If
you are looking to get more involved in the URock student community (and
build your resume) think about stepping up! These positions open up special
scholarship and stipend situations. ($$)Â See Bev or Deb FMI.

*2011-2012 UMA General Scholarships*

Scholarships are financial awards which do not have to be repaid. UMA
students have an opportunity to apply for a number of scholarships as a
result of funding made available by the University of Maine at Augusta, the
University of Maine System, and generous donations by organizations and
individuals to the UMA scholarship fund. Visit
http://www.uma.edu/finaidscholarships.html for a complete list of
scholarships available. The deadline is March 4, 2011.

*Financial Aid*

Scholarships that are based on financial eligibility require that the
applicant submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA<http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>)
to the federal processor by February 15th to meet the UMA *preferred* filing
date of March 1, 2011.

Download the General Scholarships Information and
Application<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>
.

*New Test Taking Policy – Bring an ID!*

URock will be checking ID’s for those taking make-up tests during our
proctored test times on Tuesdays at 8:00AM and Fridays at 4:00PM.

*Pick Up Fall 2010 Papers and Projects*

Returned papers and projects from fall classes are sitting in the main
office waiting to be claimed. Please pick up your work! All uncollected work
will be discarded THIS FRIDAY, February 18th.

*Ready to Graduate? Apply Now!*

If you plan to graduate this May, you must submit an application for
graduation. If you are a UMA degree candidate, go to the graduation
form<http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>online at
the UMA web site for the fastest submission. We also have some
hard copy forms but the online submission is recommended.

*URock Writer’s Club*

The URock Writer’s Club will meet Wednesday, Feb 16th at 6:00PM in room
#410. Contact Joshua Wallace <[log in to unmask]> for more
information. New folks welcome to join.

*Mental Health Counseling Available Spring Term*

Richard Chalmers, a graduate student in mental health counseling at USM will
begin a one semester internship which includes offering individual
counseling to members of the URock community. This service is free of
charge. If you need support with adjusting to school, depression, anxiety,
problems in relationships or would just like someone to talk to,
please *contact
either Bev or Deb for a referral*.

*Snow Cancellations!Â My Goodness!*

It’s the time of year when we need to worry about storms and school
closings. If we need to make any cancellations, there are many ways for you
to get the news. The URock web site <http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland>will
always have the most up to date information. You can also call the office
answering machine at 596-6906, check Village Soup online or TV channels 6, 8
and 13. We try to make decisions two hours before class start times. If the
cancellation is during the day, please try to get your information online or
through TV channels rather than call the URock office. Our phone lines get
jammed up fast and cancellations are a frantic time in the office.

*Maine NEW Leadership Summer Conference*

Maine NEW Leadership is a six-day, residential training program, offered at
no charge each June to undergraduate college women. Established in response
to the reality that women are significantly under-represented in
legislatures, both nationally and in Maine, NEW Leadership encourages and
teaches women how to become effective leaders. Research suggests that women
are less likely than men to consider themselves qualified to run for office
or to be encouraged to run for office. Maine NEW Leadership provides role
models and mentors who are having a positive impact on womenâ€™s political
interest.

This year’s conference will be held June 2 – 7 at the University of Maine at
Orono. For more information and application materials, see Bev or Deb at
URock.

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