Women’s Self Defense Seminar – Saturday, March 12
This two-hour seminar from 9 – 11:00AM is designed to give women simple techniques used to get out of, and away from attackers. This will be a relaxed and comfortable session taught by Jeffrey Lamkins (URock student and martial arts teacher) and it’s FREE. Sign up at the URock front desk.
URock Ice Skating Party – Sunday, March 13
Join the annual URock ice skating party on Sunday, March 13 from 2:20 – 4:20PM at the Mid-Coast Recreation Center on Rte #90. Skate rentals are free and light refreshments will be served. Grab the kids, friends, other family and enjoy URock’s exclusive ice time at MRC. Sign up encouraged but not necessary through URock front office.
Monologue Night – Monday, March 14
Students in Jon Potter’s DRA 151, Theater Production course, invite you to an Evening of Monologues on Monday, March 14 at 7:15PM. There is no admission charge. Monologues, chosen by the college student actors, will vary from comic to dramatic, and the issues each addresses are as varied as life itself.
Expressions Night – Postponed Until Friday, March 25
Share your amazing talents with your fellow students on Friday, March 25th at 5:30PM. All types of personal expression are welcome. 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.
URock Apparel!
Do you know that you can order URock apparel online with our logo and the clothes (T-shirts, sweats, etc.) will be hand delivered to URock? Get the look!
Check Out Room #409!
A new trend in higher education is called, “Collaborative Learning” and it depends heavily on creativity, cooperation and exploration. Room #409 is still 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. Check it out.
Commencement 2011
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. And, remember to apply to graduate online.
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. ($$)Â See Bev or Deb FMI.
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 15th to meet the UMA preferred filing date of March 1, 2011.
Download the General Scholarships Information and Application.
Summer and Fall Registration Dates
Course schedules are just about finalized for summer and fall 2011. Check here for registration dates across the UMaine System. This is a good time to schedule an advising appointment so you are ready to go when registration opens.
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