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Newsletter – October 4 | Rockland

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

*Newsletter – October 4*

*Closed Columbus Day*

URock is closed Monday, October 10, Columbus Day. We will be open on Tuesday
the 11th from 8:00AM until 5:30PM. Remember, there are no classes on these
days.

*“You and Your Money” – Lunch Hour Workshop Series – This Week!*

We all need help managing our personal finances, right? Linda Buckmaster of
Women, Work and Community will host two free workshops in October during the
noon hour. On Wednesday, October 5 from 12:00 noon to 1:00PM, Linda will
present, *“How Much Should I Borrow”*, a discussion about student loans. On
Wednesday, October 12, from 12:00 noon to 1:00PM Linda will present *“Reduce
Your Debt and Be Happy”*, about basic strategies for reducing your debt over
time. Attend one or both of these for great advice!

*Session on Information & Library Services Program – October 27th*

Jodi Williams, full-time UMA faculty member in the AS and BS in Information
and Library Services <http://www.uma.edu/lisfaqs.html>, will be at URock on
Thursday, October 27th at noon to provide an overview of the program, jobs
and the career outlook for this field. If thereâ€™s a word that best
describes UMAâ€™s unique Information and Library Services program, itâ€™s
â€œflexibility.â€ Even if you have never thought of this career field (with
great potential) before, come and learn more about it. You might be
surprised.

*Mobile Veterans’ Van Rolling Into URock October 26th*

Maine’s Mobile Vet Van will visit URock’s Rte #1 parking lot on Wednesday,
October 26 from 10AM to 1PM. Meet UMA veterans’ coordinator Amy Line as well
as staff of the mobile van who are skilled at answering all sorts of veteran
questions.

*Tutoring Help!*

There is free tutoring available in math and science (biology and A & P).
It’s best to jump on any problems early in the semester. Please contact the
front office for instructions on getting the process started.

*Fall Semester Make-Up Testing*

Make-up exams are administered at URock *only* on Tuesday mornings at 8:00AM
and Fridays at 4:00PM. You must call the URock office to schedule your test
and you must bring a photo ID.

*Pop!Tech at URock!*

URock will dedicate classroom #405 on Thursday and Friday, October 20 and 21
for live videostreaming of the presentations from Pop!Tech. This year’s
theme is “The World Rebalancing” <http://poptech.org/world_rebalancing>. As
always, Pop!Tech will bring together eminent and emerging leaders,
innovators and change agents in business, science, technology, social
innovation, entrepreneurship, education and the arts for a conversation on
these themes like no other!Â Stop in anytime throughout those days and
enjoy these amazing presentations along with some drinks and popcorn from
the URock SA.

*Geek2Geek Newsletter Available*

The fall edition of
Geek2Geek<http://cis.uma.edu/includes/newsletters/geek2geekfall11.htm>authored
by the UMA Computer Info Systems faculty is now available.

*Save the Date! Expressions Night Coming!*

The date for URock’s next Expressions Night is set for Friday, November
18th. Frank Pavalkis will be pulling this event together on behalf of
URock’s Honors Program. Email him <[log in to unmask]> for more info.

*Are you An Elementary Education Student?*

UMA and UMPI have a wonderful collaborative arrangement to deliver full
teacher certification at the elementary level (K – 8). Students enroll in
UMA’s Bachelor in Liberal Studies and declare a minor in Elementary
Education. UMPI delivers all of the education course work, including
supervision of the student teaching (15 credit hour) experience. UMPI has
released some updated information for this program. Please see this new
information online<http://www.umpi.edu/academics/education/student-teaching>particularly
as it applies to the requirements and application for student
teaching.

Please note that UMM will offer 3 – one credit courses in the spring to help
prepare for the Praxis exams in reading, writing and math. Watch for more
info!

*Room #409 for Studying, Creating, Skype, Practicing 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>
.

*Bus Trip to Boston*

Visit the Science Museum, the Aquarium and the Quincy Market! The bus leaves
UMA at 7:00AM on Friday, October 28th. The cost is $15 per registered
student and $40 for a student’s guest. Money must be presented at the time
of registration to the URock front desk. Seating is extremely limited so act
fast!

*Prose, Poetry, Art Work, Photography:Â Time to Submit to the UMA Scholar!*

You are invited to submit papers or artwork for publication in the UMA
Scholar. Works do not have to conform to a theme and they do not have to be
recent works. Submission deadline is December 31, 2011. Check URock’s
bulletin boards for “golden” submission guidelines or email Amy Cyr,
managing editor, at [log in to unmask] The UMA Scholar is sponsored by
UMA’s Honors Program.

*URock Student Association – Learn All About It!*

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. The next meeting will
be Wednesday, October 12th at 1:00PM. Check the web
site<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>for
contact information and links to the SA’s meeting minutes.

*Academic Advising*

It is a busy time of year and URock is looking at more growth! *If you
cannot make an advising appointment that you have scheduled* please call the
office. It may be possible to switch the appointment to a phone appointment
and get your questions answered, rather than to reschedule. There are many
tricks to being successful academically. Check this
link<http://www.uma.edu/academicadvisingfaqs.html#homework>for more
great tips and hints and answers to lots of basic questions.

*NO Smoking Within 100 Feet of Breakwater*

Please adhere to the policy of no smoking within 100 feet of the entrances
to the Breakwater Building. Take advantage of the two new picnic tables on
the waterfront and move away from the building when smoking. Thanks for your
cooperation.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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