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Newsletter – March 22 | Rockland

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

*Newsletter – March 22*

*Expressions Night – This Friday, March 25*

Please come Friday night at 5:30PM to the much anticipated URock Expressions
Night! Enjoy the amazing talents of URockers as they demonstrate all forms
of personal expression. There will be a kids movie playing in one of the
classrooms so bring the young ones, too.

Expressions Night is 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.

*Commencement 2011 – At URock and UMA*

We have posted information about Commencement
2011<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/commencement-2011/>including the
local URock celebration on May 7th as well as the protocol for
caps and gowns, etc. at the big ceremony. Remember to apply to graduate
online <http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>.

*Explore Internships*

Are you curious about how an internship experience might fit into your
academic plan? Please come to a panel discussion on Friday, April 1st at
noon at URock in room #403. Some URock students who are currently doing
internships will talk about the enrollment process, the work experience and
some do’s and don’ts. Internships are one of the best ways to build a resume
so that when you graduate, you have a degree plus a strong work background.
Check out the new
link<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/center-services/internships/>about
internships on the URock web site! Registration for the panel event is
appreciated but not necessary.

*Summer and Fall Registration*

Click here
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/summer-fall-2011-registration-information/>for
registration dates across the UMaine System as well as current course
listings for summer and fall. Summer and fall registration for UMA degree
candidates opens April 4. Some UMS campuses have already opened summer
registration. This is a good time to schedule an advising appointment so you
are ready to go when registration opens.

*URock the Vote!*

Be an active part of the URock Community. Help plan activities and create a
strong learning community! The Student Association will be holding elections
in April. If you wish to take out nomination papers to run for the offices
of President, VP, Treasurer or Secretary, pick up the forms at the office
and return by April 4th. Gather 15 student signatures to be put on the
ballot. Voting will take place the week of April 11 – 15.

*URock Apparel*

Now you can order URock apparel
online<https://sites.google.com/site/kdkshop/urock>with our logo and
the clothes (T-shirts, sweats, etc.) will be hand
delivered to you at URock. *Get ready for Spirit Week, April 11 – April 15.
If you wish to have your garb for Spirit Week, place your orders by April
4th.*

*Check Out Room #409, our “Learningful Space”*

A new trend in higher education is called, “Collaborative Learning” and it
depends heavily on creativity, cooperation and exploration. Room #409 is an
ITV receive room but it has been converted to “learningful space” with comfy
chairs, white boards and a computer that projects onto the large, flat
screen. Its use may be scheduled online through Google calendar. Try it out.
It’s ideal for study groups and group projects.

*Recruiting URock Coordinator for Honors Program*

There is an opening for leadership for the URock Honors
Program<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-programs/rockland-honors-program/>beginning
in the fall. If you are looking to get more involved in our
student community and build your resume, think about stepping up! This
position qualifies for special scholarship funds to help pay tuition. See
Bev or Deb FMI.

*Financial Aid Update*

If you applied for financial aid through the University of Maine at Augusta,
your financial aid award for fall and spring is now posted in Maine
Street<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST>.
You may view and accept your aid package now. Please note that your aid has
been awarded based on full time enrollment (4 courses or 12 credits).Â If
you plan to attend half or three quarters time you may change your
attendance under the student enrollment hyperlink. If you plan to attend in
the summer, indicate your summer plans under student enrollment and then
continue to monitor Maine Street for your summer aid posting.

If you qualify for work study, contact Althea <[log in to unmask]> to
discuss opportunities.

If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the next academic year, it is
not too late. Please go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov to file.

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