URock News

June 11 , 2010

URock Hosts Career Information Sessions:

Justice Studies Programs:

People interested in preparing for careers in law enforcement, detection and forensics are invited to participate in an info session on Monday, June 21, from 4:00-5:00 PM. The session will feature faculty from the Justice Studies program at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA).  Offering the Bachelor of Science, the Associate of Science and certificates, UMA’s Justice Studies program prepares students for career opportunities in border patrol, paralegal positions–public and private, probation–state and federal, and risk management. “Justice Studies offers a variety of programs--a paralegal certificate, an advocacy minor, a criminal justice concentration as well as a community policing and a forensics certificate,” said Mary Louis Davitt, Professor of Legal Technology. “All required courses are available at University College at Rockland; many are available online.  We believe that while our online offerings challenge students and faculty, they also enhance the academic and public discussion of important and timely topics throughout the state.” 

Information and Library Services Programs:

Today’s library personnel are high-tech detectives, helping people sort through oceans of information available in books, magazines and digital records. For those interested in exploring careers in library services or in other fields such as computer information systems, faculty of the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Information and Library Services program will present an overview of the program and discuss relevant careers.  The presentation will be held at University College on Monday, June 28, from 1:00-2:00 PM.

Rockland Solstice Event Seeks URock Volunteers

Rockland Maine Street, Inc. is looking for some student volunteers to help with the downtown solstice event on Friday, June 19.  Here's what they need:

Set up 4:00 - 5:30 (10 volunteers)

Collecting Donations 5:00 - 7:00 (need 4 volunteers)

Collecting Donations 7:00 - 8:30 (need 4 volunteers)

Pick up 8:30 - 9:30 (10 volunteers)

If you are interested in volunteering then please call Elise Bell at Bangor Savings at 877-226-4671 ext 6301. Join in the fun!

Summer Tutoring

Remember that tutoring is most effective when you access it throughout the semester, not just when you are in trouble.  Please check with the URock front desk to see if there's any face to face tutoring assistance in Rockland. 

WRITING:  This summer there is some strong academic support available online for courses through UMA. Check out the Faculty Writing Tutor, Julie Hendrickson, who provides online writing tutoring all summer.  She checks the mailbox of [log in to unmask] daily. You can submit your papers to her via email and she will offer writing support.  For more information about how the on-line writing tutor works, please go to http://uma.edu/writingtutor.html or call Judith DeMilo Brown at 621-3421.

MATH: There is tutoring support from UMA for math students. The math lab is staffed a few days per week.  Call 621-3082 to access the math help line.

Want to Social Network Face to Face?

Mid-Coast Magnet will host another social event on July 1st at Farmer's Fare in Rockport.  This is a great way to meet up with other folks in the mid-coast area face to face!   See more here.

Student Passes to the Farnsworth Museum

URock has free student passes available to the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland.  They are available to check out on a 24-hour basis.  The Farnsworth is a world class art museum with a full schedule of summer programming.  Visit their web site at http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/ for a look at what's available. 

Enjoy Local Summer Fun

There is a lot to do in mid-coast Maine in the summertime.  Remember to take a break and enjoy some of the many local, summer activities.  Rockland's Strand Theater has a great line up and includes movies and live shows. Also Rockland will host a Summer Solstice evening on June 19 in downtown.  The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railway offers train rides aboard their beautifully renovated coaches. And do not forget the North Atlantic Blues Festival on July 10 & 11.

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(207) 596-6906 or 800-286-1594