LISTSERV - UROCK Archives - LISTS.MAINE.EDU

Rockland Newsletter

[image: University College]

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

*Newsletter – January 24*

*UMA’s Add-Drop Period Extended*

The University of Maine at Augusta has extended its add-drop period through
Wednesday, January 26th. This means that students who drop or withdraw by
this date will not be charged for dropped courses and will not
haveÂ withdrawal grades posted to their transcripts. If you are a
multi-campus student, be sure to check other campus’ dates.

*Bowling Party Rescheduled*

The URock bowling party has been rescheduled to Friday, January 28 from 6:00
– 8:00PM at Oakland Park Lanes, Rte 1 in Rockport. The event and shoe rental
are free to URock students and their guests but the limit is 45 so please
sign up in the URock front office. Bring money for snacks, air hockey, video
games, etc. because that is extra.

*College Goal Sunday This Week at URock*

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will host College Goal Sunday at URock
on Sunday, January 30th at 2:00PM. This is a great way to walk through the
FAFSA form for 2011 -2012 and qualify for the most aid. Bring your 2010
taxes, or estimate. Click
here<http://knox.villagesoup.com/business/brief/business-services/urock-will-host-fames-college-goal-sunday/373921>for
more information.

*New Test Taking Policy – Bring an ID!*

URock will be checking ID’s for those taking make-up tests during our
proctored test times on Tuesdays at 8:00AM and Fridays at 4:00PM.

*Women’s Self Defense Workshop*

The URock Student Association will host a *free* Women’s Self Defense
Workshop on Saturday, February 12 from 9:30 – 11:30AM. Please sign up in the
URock front office.

*Ready to Graduate? Apply Now!*

If you plan to graduate this May, you must submit an application for
graduation. If you are a UMA degree candidate, go to the graduation
form<http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>online for
the fastest submission. We also have some hard copy forms but the
online submission is recommended.

*URock Writer’s Club*

The URock Writer’s Club will meet Wednesday, January 26 at 6:00PM in room
#402. Contact Joshua Wallace <[log in to unmask]> for more
information. New folks welcome to join.

*Mental Health Counseling Available Spring Term*

Richard Chalmers, a graduate student in mental health counseling at USM will
begin a one semester internship which includes offering individual
counseling to members of the URock community. This service is free of
charge. If you need support with adjusting to school, depression, anxiety,
problems in relationships or would just like someone to talk to,
please *contact
either Bev or Deb for a referral*.

*Snow Cancellations!*

It’s the time of year when we need to worry about storms and school
closings. If we need to make any cancellations, there are many ways for you
to get the news. The URock web site <http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland>will
always have the most up to date information. You can also call the office
answering machine at 596-6906, check Village Soup online or TV channels 6, 8
and 13. We try to make decisions two hours before class start times. If the
cancellation is during the day, please try to get your information online or
through TV channels rather than call the URock office. Our phone lines get
jammed up fast and cancellations are a frantic time in the office.

*Maine NEW Leadership Summer Conference*

Maine NEW Leadership is a six-day, residential training program, offered at
no charge each June to undergraduate college women. Established in response
to the reality that women are significantly under-represented in
legislatures, both nationally and in Maine, NEW Leadership encourages and
teaches women how to become effective leaders. Research suggests that women
are less likely than men to consider themselves qualified to run for office
or to be encouraged to run for office. Maine NEW Leadership provides role
models and mentors who are having a positive impact on womenâ€™s political
interest.

This year’s conference will be held June 2 – 7 at the University of Maine at
Orono. For more information and application materials, see Bev or Deb at
URock.

*Interested in the Camden Conference?*

The Camden Conference is an annual weekend conference which focuses on world
affairs. This year’s topic is “The Challenges of Asia” and it will take
place February 18 – 20 at the Camden Opera House with live broadcast links
to the Strand. Although we can support students to attend the full
conference program, the Student Association is interested in sponsoring
(paying for) a few students to attend some of the broadcasts at the Strand.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact SA President, Kim
Grinnell <[log in to unmask]> and she will help you.

[image:
http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/wp-content/themes/uc-main/images/newsletter/shadow.gif]