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Newsletter – February 16 | Rockland

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*Newsletter – February 16*

*Chili Cook Off Friday, February 17*

The URock Honors Program will host a Chili Cook Off event at URock on
Friday, February 17th starting at 5:00PM. Twelve URock chefs have signed on
to compete. Come enjoy the feed and vote for URock’s best chili chef! Chili
will be piping hot and ready to share at 5:00PM. Bread and drinks provided
by the Honors Program. Families welcome. A minimum donation is encouraged.

*URock Hours and Testing During February Vacation*

URock will be closed Monday, Feb 20 in observance of Presidents Day. For
the rest of the week the building and office will be open from 8:00AM to
5:30PM. Proctored testing will be held on Tuesday from 8 – 11AM and on
Friday from 1 – 4:00PM due to vacation hours. Enjoy the break!

*You are Invited to UMA’s Leadership Conference March 3*

Interested in developing new leadership skills? You are invited to attend* *
the* *Annual Leadership Conference on the UMA campus Saturday, March 3 from
10AM to 2PM. Stand-up comedian Kelly McFarland and Singing Chef, Birdie
Newman Katz will add fun and laughter to the* *events of the day.
Contact* *Dagmar
Moravec <[log in to unmask]>* *if you are interested. Car pooling is
available.

*Owls Head Transportation Museum Seeks Summer Interns*

Join the staff of the* Owls Head Transportation Museum<http://www.ohtm.org/>
*for an exciting summer internship position. Four URock interns needed for
such tasks as online promotion, media distribution, special event and
exhibition set-ups, education programming, front office support, business
marketing, and more. Find out more at a free Open House event on *Tuesday,
March 6th at 5:00PM at the museum*. Polish your resume and attend the open
house! These internships are available for both college credit and a
stipend. Those motivated to gain leadership skills from a highly productive
management team and summer internship opportunity should email a cover
letter and resume to [log in to unmask] by April 1.

*Learn About Distance Ed Library Services March 6*

On Tuesday, March 6th from 2:30 – 3:30PM, Lisa McDaniels, Distance
Education Librarian will offer a workshop in the URock computer lab
demonstrating research tools using the distance education library services.
Do you know that you have full access to the collections of all the
university campuses, the Maine State Library and public libraries in Maine
without leaving Rockland? And, better yet, your library books are shipped
right to URock free of charge.

This may be the most valuable hour you spend in a long time! Sign up at the
URock front desk is encouraged but not necessary.

*Asst Prof. Tom Giordano and Dean Brenda McAleer to Visit URock March 13*

Assistant Professor of Accounting, Tom Giordano, and Dean Brenda McAleer
will visit URock on Tuesday, March 13, to meet and talk with students in
the UMA business program. Join us at noon for an informal chat about degree
requirements, internships and career opportunities. Even if you are not a
business major, but are looking at a certificate in accounting, or a minor
in business, you have a lot to gain from meeting these two outstanding
educators. Please RSVP to the front office as lunch will be served.

*Learn to SKYPE*

Although Skype-ing is a free service some students may need some coaching
to get going. We have recently posted some Skype
instructions<https://sites.google.com/a/maine.edu/uc_tech/skype>under
our URock Quick Connects on the home page. Remember that URock room
#409 is equipped with Skype and camera and available for student’s use.

*Women’s Leadership Conference This Summer*

This highly acclaimed residential training program provides public
leadership education for college women. It will be held on the Univ of
Maine at Orono campus from June 1 to June 6 and is designed to educate,
empower and encourage participants to take on leadership roles. The
application deadline is March 16th. Click
here<http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/?q=NEWLeadership>for
application materials and complete information. Scholarships are
available.

*Apply Now for 2012- 2013 Financial Aid*

Reapply now for financial aid for Summer & Fall 2012 and Spring 2013. We
advise that you prepare your 2011 federal income taxes and then file your
FAFSA <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> for the 2012-2013 academic year just as
early as you can. The earlier you apply, the more money you may be awarded!

*Storm Cancellations*

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 start times.

*URock Student Association*

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. Check the web
site<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>for
contact information and links to the SA’s meeting minutes. Check the
front counter for *SA drawings* where you can win!!

*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 gift ideas! You can place your order directly with KDK.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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