Newsletter – April 12 | Rockland

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*Newsletter – April 12*

*Commencement 2011!!*

We have posted information about Commencement
2011<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/commencement-2011/>including
information on the local URock graduation celebration on May 7th
as well as the protocol for caps and gowns, etc. at the big ceremony at the
Civic Center. Remember to apply to graduate
online<http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>.
We need you to RSVP for the URock event May 7th so we can plan our fancy
hors d’oeuvres. Grads please send digital photos to Dawn Rinehart
<[log in to unmask]>for the slide show!

Some caps and gowns have arrived at URock. Pick them up at the front office.

*Internship Panel Rescheduled*

The student panel on the in’s and out’s of internships has been rescheduled
to Friday, April 29th at noon at URock. Learn how to apply, what it means to
have an internship and some of the ways to maximize the experience from
current URock students who are enrolled in internships.

*Creative Writings Published at URock!*

The students in Jon Potters Creative Writing class have published a
selection of short stories called, *Complex Actions*. Some copies are
available at the front office and in the student lounge. Great work and
terrific to see it in book form!

*Summer and Fall Registration Open for All Campuses*

Click here
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/summer-fall-2011-registration-information/>for
registration dates across the UMaine System as well as current URock course
listings for summer and fall. Thank you for seeking course information
online as we do not plan to print a lot of course guides (budget savings!).
This is a good time to schedule an advising appointment so you are ready to
go when registration opens.

Remember that you cannot use self service in Maine Street for UMA summer
courses. You must either make a payment or have financial aid posted and
confirmed by staff. Fall registration *is* available through self-service.
(See notes on financial aid below as to how to get your summer aid posted.)

*URock the Vote!*

Nomination papers are in and voting will take place the week of April 11 –
15. Watch your email for an electronic ballot so you can cast your vote for
Student Association leadership.

*Honors Program Info Meeting and Reception*

On Friday, April 22nd from noon – 1:00PM, Professor Jon Schlenker will
provide an overview of UMA’s Honors Program to URock students. If you are
interested in joining with others who are academically motivated to provide
enrichment and community service at the Rockland Center then please come to
this informal gathering. Click
here<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-programs/rockland-honors-program/>for
more information on the URock Honors Program. The info session will
include information and materials as to how new students may apply.

*National “Take Back” Initiative – Unused Medication Collection*

Sponsored by Rockland Police Dept and Rockland District Nursing and DEA,
there will be a “take back” day on Saturday, April 30 from 10AM – 2:00PM at
Rockland City Hall. This is free and confidential. Don’t flush and don’t
stash!

*URock Apparel*

Now you can order URock apparel
online<https://sites.google.com/site/kdkshop/urock>with our logo and
the clothes (T-shirts, sweats, etc.) will be hand
delivered to you at URock.

*Financial Aid Update*

If you applied for financial aid through the University of Maine at Augusta,
your financial aid award for fall and spring is now posted in Maine
Street<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST>.
You may view and accept your aid package now. Please note that your aid has
been awarded based on full time enrollment (4 courses or 12 credits). If you
plan to attend half or three quarters time you may change your attendance
under the student enrollment hyperlink. If you plan to attend in the summer,
indicate your summer plans under student enrollment and then continue to
monitor Maine Street for your summer aid posting.

If you qualify for work study, contact Althea <[log in to unmask]> to
discuss opportunities.

If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the next academic year, it is
not too late. Please go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to file.

*Please Print Responsibly!*

Although printing is still free at URock (unlike on the campuses), we do
monitor printing abuses through the tracking of user logons. Local student
activity fees support the cost of paper at URock so it is not appropriate
for campus based students to do large print jobs in Rockland. Please learn
how to economize by printing multiple Powerpoint slides to a page. Thank you
for printing responsibly.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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Latest News & Events

*Honors Program Reception–April
22<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/honors-program-reception-april-22/>
***

UROCK will be hosting an Honors Reception and Information Session on Friday,
April 22 from noon-1pm. Jon Schlenker will be coming down from Augusta to
discuss the Honors Program
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/honors-program-reception-april-22/>

*Internship Panel –April 29 at
noon<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/internship-panel-april-1/>
***

Have you ever thought about utilizing your business knowledge in the real
world before you graduate? Join us on Friday, April 29th at noon as 4
business More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/internship-panel-april-1/>

*UROCK Spirit Week-Apr
11-15<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-spirit-week-apr-11-15/>
***

Show Your UROCK Spirit. Wear Your UROCK Garb for Spirit Week. You don’t have
any? For more information on how to purchase UROCK merchandise, click here.
If you want More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-spirit-week-apr-11-15/>

*URock’s Work with Inmates in
BDN<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urocks-work-with-inmates-cited-in-bdn/>
***

University College at Rockland is proud of the college program it
coordinates at the Maine State Prison with the generosity of the Sunshine
Lady Foundation . Read more about
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urocks-work-with-inmates-cited-in-bdn/>

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