Newsletter – March 15th | Rockland
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*Newsletter – March 15th*
*Build Your Leadership Confidence!***
Plan to attend the annual *UMA Leadership Conference* Saturday *3/19* from 9
am to 3 pm, on the Augusta campus. The theme is: Lead, Follow or Get out of
the Way! Free to all UMA students and $30.00 for guests. *FMI: *Laurie
Murphy <[log in to unmask]>.
*Expressions Night – Friday, March 25*
Share your amazing talents with your fellow students on Friday, March 25th
at 5:30PM. All types of personal expression are welcome. To sign up to
perform at this event, email Mary Lynch at [log in to unmask]
Expressions Night will be dedicated to the memory of 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.
*Explore Internships*
Are you curious about how an internship experience might fit into your
academic plan? Please come to a panel discussion on Friday, April 1st at
noon at URock in room #403. Some URock students who are currently doing
internships will talk about the enrollment process, the work experience and
some do’s and don’ts. Internships are one of the best ways to build a resume
so that when you graduate, you have a degree plus a strong work background.
Check out the new
link<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/center-services/internships/>about
internships on the URock web site! Registration for the panel event
is appreciated but not nexessary.
*Summer and Fall Registration*
Course schedules are just about finalized for summer and fall 2011. 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 course
listings. This is a good time to schedule an advising appointment so you are
ready to go when registration opens.
*URock the Vote!*
Be an active part of the URock Community. Help plan activities and create a
strong learning community! The Student Association will be holding elections
in April. If you wish to take out nomination papers to run for the offices
of President, VP, Treasurer or Secretary, pick up the forms at the office.
Gather 15 student signatures to be put on the ballot. Voting will take place
the week of April 11 – 15.
*Mental Health Counseling Available on a Drop-In Basis*
Richard Chalmers is doing a semester internship offering individual
counseling to members of the URock community. This is a *free and
confidential service. *If you need support with depression or anxiety,
relationships or other matters which interfere with your personal growth and
development, please contact Richard directly at 691-6062. If you forget to
schedule an appointment, Richard will be available for drop in hours at
URock Mon – Thursday from 12:00 noon – 1:00PM. Look for him in one of the
faculty offices.
*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. *Get ready for Spirit Week, April 11 – April 15.*
*Check Out Room #409, our “Learningful Space”*
A new trend in higher education is called, “Collaborative Learning” and it
depends heavily on creativity, cooperation and exploration. Room #409 is an
ITV receive room but it has been converted to “learningful space” with comfy
chairs, white boards and a computer that projects onto the large, flat
screen. Its use may be scheduled online through Google calendar. Try it out.
It’s ideal for study groups and group projects.
*Commencement 2011*
UMA has posted information about Commencement
2011<http://www.uma.edu/commencementinfo.html>including protocol, caps
and gowns, etc. Check out all you need to know
about the May 14th event at the Augusta Civic Center. Remember to apply to
graduate online <http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>.
Also please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7th at 4:00PM for the *URock
Graduation Celebration*. More details coming.
*Leadership Roles Offer Scholarship Funds*
There will be openings for leadership on the URock Student Association Board
as well as within the URock/UMA Honors Program. If you are looking to get
more involved in our student community (and build your resume) think about
stepping up! These positions open up special scholarship and stipend
situations and can earn you extra dollars. See Bev or Deb FMI.
*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. File your FAFSA as early as possible to qualify
for the broadest range of funds.
Download the General Scholarships Information and
Application<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>.
*PLEASE NOTE: UMA extended its deadline on these scholarships to Friday,
March 11.*
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Latest News & Events
*UROCK Spirit Week-Apr
11-15<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-spirit-week-apr-11-15/>
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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.
More <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-spirit-week-apr-11-15/>
*Unemployed or Underemployed? Learn the Benefits of
Networking!<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/unemployed-underemployed-learn-benefits-networking/>
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On Wednesday, March 16th at URock there will be a workshop on ‘Networking
Your Job Search” from 9:00AM to noon. Learn how to find networking events,
how to maximize
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/unemployed-underemployed-learn-benefits-networking/>
*New Saturday Hours<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-adds-saturday-hours/>
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URock is now open on Saturdays from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. The office will not be
staffed but the computer lab and study lounges will be available for student
use. More <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-adds-saturday-hours/>
*URock’s Work with Inmates in
BDN<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urocks-work-with-inmates-cited-in-bdn/>
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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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