Newsletter � February 23

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Newsletter � February 23

Expressions Night on Friday!

Share your amazing talents with your fellow students on Friday, February 25th at 5:30PM. All types of personal expression are welcome. Read poetry, stories, spoken work, exhibit your art, perform a favorite character, reveal your inner rockster, mime, sing, or throw in a new and novel idea! Think of it as an open-mic night. (Shhh�acts will include a performance by faculty members Potter, Moro and Vail!) To sign up to perform at this event, email Mary Lynch at [log in to unmask].

This UROCK 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.

Mental Health Counseling Available on a Drop-In Basis

Richard Chalmers, a graduate student in mental health counseling at USM 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 for an appointment by calling 691-6062. In addition, 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.

UMA�s Graduation Website Posted

UMA has posted information about Commencement 2011 including protocol, caps and gowns, etc. Check out all you need to know about the May 14th event at the Augusta Civic Center.

For those of you graduating, please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7th at 4:00PM for the local URock Graduation Celebration. More details coming.

Saturday Hours at URock

URock�s classrooms and student computer areas are open on Saturdays from 9:00AM � 1:00PM. Please note that the central office area is not staffed.

Step Up at URock!

Next year there will be some openings for leadership on the URock Student Association Board as well as for leadership within the Honors Program. If you are looking to get more involved in the URock student community (and build your resume) think about stepping up! These positions open up special scholarship and stipend situations. ($$) See Bev or Deb FMI.

2011-2012 UMA General Scholarships

Scholarships are financial awards which do not have to be repaid. UMA students have an opportunity to apply for a number of scholarships as a result of funding made available by the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine System, and generous donations by organizations and individuals to the UMA scholarship fund. Visit http://www.uma.edu/finaidscholarships.html for a complete list of scholarships available. The deadline is March 4, 2011.

Financial Aid

Scholarships that are based on financial eligibility require that the applicant submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor by February 15^th to meet the UMA preferred filing date of March 1, 2011.

Download the General Scholarships Information and Application.

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. Please Note: Despite the vacation schedule, make-ups will occur this Friday, February 25th at 4:00PM

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 online at the UMA web site for the fastest submission. We also have some hard copy forms but the online submission is recommended.

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 women’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.