Newsletter – April 4

University College

Newsletter – April 4

Commencement 2011 – At URock and UMA

We have posted information about Commencement 2011 including the local URock graduation celebration on May 7th as well as the protocol for caps and gowns, etc. at the big ceremony. Remember to apply to graduate online.

Some caps and gowns have arrived at URock. Check at the front office.

Creative Writings Published at URock!

The students in Jon Potters Creative Writing class have published a selection of short stories called, Complex Actions. Some copies are available at the front office and in the student lounge. Great work and terrific to see it in book form!

Summer and Fall Registration Open for All Campuses

Click here for registration dates across the UMaine System as well as current URock course listings for summer and fall. Thank you for seeking course information online as we do not plan to print a lot of course guides (budget savings!). This is a good time to schedule an advising appointment so you are ready to go when registration opens.

Please remember that you cannot use self service in Maine Street for UMA summer courses. You must either make a payment or have financial aid posted and confirmed by staff. Fall registration is available through self-service. (See notes on financial aid below as to how to get your summer aid posted.)

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.

Honors Program Info Meeting and Reception

On Friday, April 22nd from noon – 1:00PM, Professor Jon Schlenker will provide an overview of UMA’s Honors Program to URock students. If you are interested in joining with others who are academically motivated to provide enrichment and community service at the Rockland Center then please come to this informal gathering. Click here for more information on the URock Honors Program. The info session will include information and materials as to how new students may apply.

URock Apparel

Now you can order URock apparel online 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 now!

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. 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). 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 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.

Please Print Responsibly!

Although printing is still free at URock (unlike on the campuses), we do monitor printing abuses through the tracking of user logons. Local student activity fees support the cost of paper at URock so it is not appropriate for campus based students to do large print jobs in Rockland. Please learn how to economize by printing multiple Powerpoint slides to a page. Thank you for printing responsibly.

Shortened Saturday Hours This Week

This Saturday, April 9, we will be open only from 9:00 – 11:30AM

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