Welcome to the fall semester! Here are a few important notices: DATES! Monday, September 15th, is the last day to drop UMA courses and still receive 100% refund. September 15th is also the last add-drop date for switching courses. October 28th is the last day to withdraw from a UMA course and receive a non-punitive grade of 'W'. If you are registered for an ITV or online course from another UMS campus, check with the front desk for their important add/drop and withdrawal dates. LIBRARY AND ID CARDS - You may register online for a library card which gives you access to the libraries of all seven UMS campuses, the Maine State Library and more. Go to http://www.learn.maine.edu/ocls/libcardform.php and fill out the simple form. It takes less than one minute and the card will be mailed to your home address. You can then order books online (academic materials, bestsellers, new releases) and indicate your pick-up location as Rockland. Books arrive in about two working days. It's a great service. VOTER REGISTRATION - We will have non-partisan voter registration tables set up in the lounge several times over the next few weeks. In 2004, only 64% of U.S. citizens age 18 and over voted in the 2004 presidential election. For our democracy to work, we must all participate in the process. The next general election is November 4th. STUDENT ASSOCIATION - The URock Student Association will meet on Friday, September 19th, at 11:00AM in room #412. The meeting is open to any interested student. The SA organizes student activities, spends student activity fees and is a great way to get involved here outside the classroom. VENDING! - Vending machines are available in the basement. Reasonable prices. Good luck with the start of your term. Contact me anytime. Deborah Meehan, Director University College at Rockland 91 Camden Street, Suite 402 Rockland, ME 04841 tel: (207) 596-6906 toll free: 800-286-1594 www.learn.maine.edu/rockland