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Newsletter – November 1 | Rockland

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*Newsletter – November 1*

*Program Information Session: Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)*

An information session on the Medical Laboratory Technology Program from
UMA will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at 11:00AM in room #410.
Preregistration is not necessary for this free info session.

*Program Information Session: Computer Information Systems (CIS)*

An info session on UMA’s Computer Information Systems Degrees will be held
on Friday, November 4 at 1:15PM in Room 410. This program is all about
computer administration, operating systems, data communications
(networking), database concepts and programming languages. Both the
associate and bachelor’s degrees prepare students for an exciting career in
a growing field of computer information. Preregistration for this free info
session is not necessary.

*Honors Program Reception*

For those eligible and interested in joining UMA’s Honors Program, there
will be a reception at URock on Friday, November 4th at noon. Learn how
enrollment in the Honors Program can build your resume, challenge you
academically and help you to meet new friends. Honors Program Director,
Professor Jon Schlenker, will lead the session. Please sign up in the URock
front office. A light lunch will be served.

*Get Ready for Spring Semester Registration!*

Check the spring 2012 semester
page<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/summer-fall-2011-registration-information/>on
the URock site for the most up to date registration information,
including campus calendars, links to the Distance Learning Class Search and
ways to put courses on your wish list from all UMS campuses. Maine Street
encourages self-service so try some of these functions. If there is a
course you really want, get a head start by creating your course wish list
in Maine Street. Advising appointments with Beverly Bayer <[log in to unmask]>and
Deborah Meehan <[log in to unmask]> are available by calling the
URock front office at 596-6906.

*Snow%$#@!!*

If bad weather forces us to cancel classes, you will find the most up to
date information on the URock web site <http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland>as
well as on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 plus Village Soup
online<http://knox.villagesoup.com/>.
You can also call the URock office for an updated recorded message.
Generally, classes are canceled two hours before their start times.

*New Onsite Courses in Rockland for Spring 2012!*

Teresa Mayo will teach a new upper level course at URock this spring, *PSY/JUS
489, Forensic Psychology *on Thursdays at 4:00PM. Topics include
determining competency and insanity, witness and expert testimony, the
social psychology of the courtroom and the credibility of witnesses,
victims and offenders. This is a great upper level elective.

Jonathan Potter has developed a new 300-level drama course for URock in the
spring term. *DRA 389, “Introduction to Traditional Comedy”* will be taught
on Mondays at 7:00PM. This new *performance* course will introduce students
to the history, theory and practice of commedia dell’ arte, characterized
by masks, music, dance and witty dialogue.

Mark Goodridge, CIS faculty member, will teach *CIS 135 Introduction to
Information Systems and Application Development *for the first time as an
onsite in Rockland on Thirsdays at 4:00PM. Students will develop a small
office application such as a database or spreadsheet and integrate web
technology.

Bill Halpin will teach *PHI 370, East Asian Philosophy *on Wednesdays at
7:00PM as an onsite for the first time in Rockland. This course examines
the major philosophical traditions of China and Japan and will help
students develop important critical thinking skills!

Will Galloway will teach *HTY 360, History of International Relations, *on
Wednesdays at 4:00PM. This is a first time offering in Rockland. Examining
the dynamics of super power rivalry, this course will look at international
cooperation in an era of globalization.

Full-time assistant professor of sociology, James Cook will teach *SOC 201,
Social Problems* at URock on Mondays at 4:00PM. It’s been a long time since
this course was taught at URock! This course looks at contemporary problems
in American society! Take advantage of this one* live*!

*Make-Up Testing Policies*

Make-up exams are administered at URock *only* on Tuesday mornings at
8:00AM and Fridays at 4:00PM. You must call the URock office to schedule
your test and you must bring a photo ID.

*Expressions Night Coming Nov 18th*

URock’s next Expressions Night is set for Friday, November 18th. Frank
Pavalkis will be pulling this event together on behalf of URock’s Honors
Program. Email him <[log in to unmask]> for more info.

*URock Student Association – Learn All About It!*

The Board of the URock Student
Association<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/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. The next meeting will
be *Wednesday, November 16th at 1:00PM*. Check the web
site<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>for
contact information and links to the SA’s meeting minutes.

*Room #409 for Studying, Creating, Skype, Practicing Powerpoints and more!*

The classroom set-up in room #409 is intended to be a friendly environment
for students who are working on projects together. Equipped with a flat
screen monitor, computer, wireless keyboard, Skype, white boards and comfy
furniture, the room can be configured to meet your needs. *Students can
schedule use of room #409 themselves through this*
link<http://help.its.maine.edu/help/computing/collaborationspaces/communitylearnspacescheduling>
.

*New URock Apparel Catalog*

KDK Apparel Printing and Embroidery (owned by a former URock student) has
created a new catalog of URock clothing and
items<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2011/10/UROCKcatalog_nov2011.pdf>.
From fleece vests to yoga pants and T-shirts, there’s lots of fun items at
good prices. Good holiday shopping ideas! You can place your order directly
with KDK.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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