Closed Labor Day!
Monday, September 5th is a holiday. URock is closed and there are no classes.
SA Sponsors Ice Cream the First Week of School!
Members of the URock Student Association scooped ice cream and stocked the ice cream freezer in the student lounge for the first week of school. Thank them!
Beware of Add-Drop Dates
You may still sign up for fall classes with payment or proof of financial aid. Check add-drop dates before making a schedule change to be sure there is no financial penalty.
What is Delayed Viewing?
Most ITV courses allow something called “delayed viewing”. This means the faculty member does not require your attendance at the time of the live broadcast. Rather, you can log in to your Blackboard site, click on the course link, then click on Class Capture and view the broadcast anytime from anywhere. Of course, you are always welcome to attend when the live broadcast happens. Click here to see all faculty policies for ITV fall courses, including when you must take your exams and quizzes.
Student Parking
Please enter and exit URock from Fales Street, the little side street just north of our building. Student parking is behind the Breakwater Building, preferably in the gravel! This separates our chaos from the other tenants at Breakwater.
Join the URock Student Association
The Board of the URock Student Association is always looking for new members to help with the planning and sponsoring of activities and events to build the URock community. This is a great way to make new friends and offer your leadership skills. Check out the minutes of their last meeting and stop by at their next meeting the second week in September.
Use Hand Sanitizer!
Studies show that those who use hand sanitizer have less frequent colds and flu. Each classroom and study area at URock is equipped with anti-bacterial gels. Make use of them!
You and Your Money – Lunch Hour Workshop Series
We all need help managing our personal finances, right? Linda Buckmaster of Women, Work and Community will host two free workshops in October during the noon hour. On Wednesday, October 5 from 12:00 noon to 1:00PM, Linda will present, “How Much Should I Borrow”, a discussion about student loans. On Wednesday, October 12, from 12:00 noon to 1:00PM Linda will present “Reduce Your Debt and Be Happy”, about basic strategies for reducing your debt over time. Attend one or both of these for great advice!
UMA Releases New Program Check Sheets for Fall 2011 Admits
UMA has just released i8ts new academic program check sheets for Fall 2011. If you are admitted to a program, or have processed a change of program effective Fall 2011, these are the check sheets to follow! If you were admitted for a different term, still follow the right check sheet for that previous semester.
Prepare for Your MHHS Internship!!
All associate and baccalaureate students in MHHS have a “practicum” or “internship” experience required in the program. On Wednesday, September 28th from noon to 1:00PM, Diane Carrick, Internship Coordinator for UMA’s MHHS Program, will run a workshop from noon to 1:00PM about requirements, finding a placement and lots more good advice to help you craft a successful experience. This is an informal and informative session. Even if you are not ready for spring, come and learn how the process works! Please register with the URock front desk.
Match Your Student Enrollment to Your Financial Aid
Your enrolled credit hours must match your financial aid package or your aid will not transfer over to your student account. So, if financial aid expects you to be a full-time student then you need to be registered full-time. If you make an enrollment change, at this point in the term, please call financial aid at 877-862-1234 ext. 3455.
College Success Workshops
In your Blackboard Site you will see a link at the top to “COURSES”. Click there to see a series of College Success Workshops in Note-Taking, Time Management, Test Taking and other important topics to help you succeed. These short online workshops are well worth your time!
Steps to Successful Online Learning
If you are taking your first online class this fall, please go to our new website page for great tips and strategies to be successful. These helpful hints will make the semester start up much smoother.
Academic Advising
It is a busy time of year and URock is looking at more growth! If you cannot make an advising appointment that you have scheduled please call the office. It may be possible to switch the appointment to a phone appointment and get your questions answered, rather than to reschedule. There are many tricks to being successful academically. Check this link for more great tips and hints and answers to lots of basic questions.
Lots of Options in URock’s Room #409
With new colors, new furniture, a dedicated computer with wireless keyboard and Skype, URock’s room #409 has lots of new uses. It’s a great space for study groups, tutoring, Skyping with other students across the state, or preparing a Powerpoint in large scale format. The room may be reserved using Google calendar.
UMA Announces Convocation Theme
This year’s keynote speaker at UMA’s Convocation event will be Winona LaDuke, an internationally renowned activist working on sustainable development and environmental justice. Ms. LaDuke is featured in the book, “Talking About a Revolution”. This book has been chosen by the Colloquium Committee as the work to be integrated into UMA’s curriculum this year. Convocation will be held on the UMA campus on Friday, September 23 from 2:30 – 4:00pm.
NO Smoking Within 100 Feet of Breakwater
Please adhere to the policy of no smoking within 100 feet of the entrances to the Breakwater Building. Take advantage of the two new picnic tables on the waterfront and move away from the building when smoking. Thanks for your cooperation.
Be Wise & Lock Your Car
Although URock and its surrounding areas are safe environments, there is an increase of reported property thefts in the mid-coast. Therefore, we advise that you lock your cars in the parking lot for added safety.
WWC Programming: Introduction to Self Employment
On Thursday, August 18th from 10AM – 12 noon, Women, Work & Community will host an introductory workshop for those deciding whether self-employment is the right choice. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. The workshop is free and will be held on the 2nd floor at the Career Center. Call WWC at 596-2616 to register.
Bulletin Board for Internships and Job Openings
The bulletin board across from the URock front office has up to date listings of companies looking for interns as well as those seeking part-time and full-time employees. We try to keep the listings current so keep checking for new material.
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