Rockland News Online Click Here <rocklandnewsonline.php> for a graphic display of this information. [image: News Online Header] Quicklinks urock.maine.edu <http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland> Contact Us <http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland/staff.php> Mark Your Calendars!! URock Skating Party at Mid-Coast Recreation Ice Rink on Sat., March 6 from 6:00-8:00PM. URock Schedule Over Feb Break: Mon Feb 15 - CLOSED Feb 16 - 19: 8:00 - 5:30PM Financial Aid Rep, Joanne Richards, available at URock on Tuesdays 9:00 - 4:00PM. URock News February 9, 2010 Announcing UMA Scholarships Students taking University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) courses at URock are invited to apply for UMA’s 2010-2011 general scholarships. Most of the academic scholarships are open to students who take UMA courses outside of the Augusta region. All scholarships require a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0. The application deadline is March 5. Scholarships are awarded in April or May for the upcoming academic year. Interested individuals may view available scholarships and download the application form HERE . <http://www.uma.edu/finaidscholarships.html> [image: divider] Get Ready for a Late February Chili Cook Off! Get out your best recipes and prepare for a February chili cook off on Friday, Febrauary 26. We'll have tasting and competition for the best chili, 50/50 raffles and more. Stay tuned for details. [image: divider] Annual URock Ice Skating Party - Sat. March 6th The URock Student Association has booked Saturday, March 6, from 6:00 - 8:00PM for the URock annual ice skating party at Mid-Coast Recreation on Route 90. This is a great, free event for students and their families. Skate rentals are free. Save the date! Not to be missed! *[image: divider]* Maya Angelou - Free Ticket for Each UMA Students! Tickets are now on sale for the Maya Angelou event at the Augusta Civic Center on April 26 at 7:00PM. All Rockland students get ONE free ticket. This event is sponsored by the Augusta Student Government Association. Email your name, campus or center location, with MAYA TICKET in the subject line to UMA student life at [log in to unmask] Tickets will be sent to the Rockland Center for pick up March of 2010. Guest tickets (non-students) are available for $25. [image: divider] Guess the Number of Kisses! The URock Student Association has a jar of Hershey's kisses on the front counter. Guess the correct (or closest number) of kisses and win the jar! Happy Valentine's Day! *[image: divider]* Farnsworth Museum Passes We have student passes to the world class Farnsworth Museum. Registered students may check out a pass for a 24-hour period and enjoy this world class museum right in our front yard. [image: divider] URock Hours Over Feb Break URock will be closed Monday, Feb 15th, for President's Day Holiday. For the rest of the week Feb 16 - 19, URock will be open 8:00 - 5:30PM. [image: divider] Meet Leonard, McAleer & Szakas: March Academic Program Information Series On 3 Fridays in March from 10 - 11:00AM we will have academic program information sessions so you can ask questions and have informal discussions with faculty in your program area. On Friday, March 5, Dean Grace Leonard will discuss the Mental Health and Human Service Program requirements and career opportunities. On March 12 Brenda McAleer will discuss all aspects of the buiness administration program and finally on March 19, Joe Szakas will discuss computer information systems and career outlooks in that area. This is a great opportunity for direct contact with these important people! Sign up at the front desk. [image: divider] Get Trained in the Buddy System On Thursday, February 11 at 6:00PM there will be training for any interested students in the "Buddy System". This is a good volunteer opportunity to learn watchful ways to keep an eye on your neighbor's safety. Join in! *Visit Us on Facebook! * University College at Rockland 91 Camden Street, Fourth Floor, Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 596-6906 or 800-286-1594