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 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 and Deborah Meehan are available by calling the URock front office at 596-6906.
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If bad weather forces us to cancel classes, you will find the most up to date information on the URock web site as well as on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 plus Village Soup online. 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 for more info.
URock Student Association – Learn All About It!
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. The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 16th at 1:00PM. Check the web site 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.
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. 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.
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