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Newsletter – April 3 | Rockland

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*Rockland <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland>***

*Newsletter – April 3*

*Info Session On BA Social Sciences and New Social Media Certificate –
Monday!*

Two UMA full-time faculty and friendly faces at URock, Professors James
Cook and Charlie Grunder, will host an information session about UMA’s BA
in Social Sciences, including the new Social Media Certificate, on Monday,
April 9th at noon at URock. Please join us for an informal lunch and chat
about program requirements and finding a career. RSVP to the front office
is encouraged so we can plan lunch.

*Internships!*

We are getting a good deal of interest from local businesses about college
interns. Some of the requests have been converted into job descriptions
which are posted on the large bulletin board outside room #414. Internships
are a great way to get real world work experience and boost your resume.

*Accept Your Financial Aid!*

Financial aid awards should be showing on Maine Street. Please go in and
accept your package. Remember the initial award offer will be for fall 2012
and spring 2013. When you accept the award you will be prompted to indicate
your plans for summer. Students taking summer courses will receive an
adjusted award within a day or two of accepting the original award. You
will need posted financial aid (or payment) to register for summer classes.

*URock’s Graduation Celebration – Saturday, May 5*

URock will hold its special graduation celebration on *Saturday, May 5th at
4:00PM*. Although most graduates will march on campus in full regalia on
May 12, our local celebration honors Rockland graduates in familiar
surroundings with friends and colleagues who have been supportive. Our
keynote speaker will be Rosa Redonnet, Chief Student Affairs Officer for
the University of Maine System. Rosa is a tireless advocate for distance
education and quality student support. We are honored that she will join us.

Each graduate may bring guests though beware this is not really a “kid
friendly” event. This event will be catered. Please RSVP to the front
office.

*Ready to Graduate?*

We have posted a list of URock graduates in the hallway. If you are
expecting to graduate you must
apply<http://www.uma.edu/commencementinfo.html>so the Registrar can
certify that you have met all requirements. If you do
not see your name on the list, let us know!

*Explore New Fall Course Options!*

Some exciting new onsite and videoconference
courses<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2012/04/Fall-2012-Rockland-Onsite040312.pdf>are
showing in our fall schedule. Check out CIS 220, EDU 250E, EDU 390,
ENG
300W, ENG 352, HGH 367, HUM 389, HUS 222, JUS 390 JUS 471, POS 107. Follow
the link<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2012/04/Fall-2012-Rockland-Onsite040312.pdf>for
course descriptions and meeting times.

*UMA Summer and Fall Registration Opens April 9*

UMS campuses have either opened summer and fall registration, or returning
students can now make *wish lists* in Maine Street. Course listings are *now
available* for both summer and fall on the URock web
site<http://www.learn.maine.edu/rockland>and through the Distance
Learning Class Search<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89_1/EMPLOYEE/CSPRDST/c/UM_SA.UM_DL_CLSRCH_ENTRY.GBL?PORTALPARAM_PTCNAV=UM_DL_CLASS_SEARCH&EOPP.SCNode=EMPL&EOPP.SCPortal=EMPLOYEE&EOPP.SCName=ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCLabel=UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCPTcname=&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.PORTAL_BASE_DATA.CO_NAVIGATION_COLLECTIONS.ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS.ADMN_S200902191544227421491134&IsFolder=false>
.

All seven campuses have different registration dates for summer and fall
terms. Check the URock site for registration date
information<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2012/02/UMS-Summer-Fall-2012-enrollment-Schedule.pdf>
.

Please note that *UMA registration* for returning students will open at
6:00AM on April 9th for the fall semester and at 8:00AM on the 9th for the
summer term. Payment or proof of financial aid is needed when you register
for summer. Fall does not require payment at this time so you may use
self-service in Maine Street.

*URock Student Association Elections Coming Soon!*

The URock Student
Association<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/about-us/student-association/>elections
are coming April 16 – 21. Candidates for all officers are needed!
Petitions for candidacy are posted on the student lounge bulletin board or
available at the front office or from Dagmar <[log in to unmask]>.The
Student Association develops student events and activities using the
activity fees collected from URock students. Joining the SA is a great
leadership development activity.

*Support the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon*

The team, B!G STEPS, little
feet<http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?seid=1792158>,
will be participate in the March for Babies Walk starting from the Rockland
Elks Lodge on May 6, 2012 and going for 4 miles. We have 14 members and
counting, some of whom are* fellow students*. We are currently looking for
sponsors and would be delighted if you would consider making a donation!
Donations are accepted through all forms of payment. Checks should be made
out to The March of Dimes. Please give checks and cash to the staff at the
front desk. We will be having cutouts to purchase for $1.00 as well. The
sign-up sheet is posted on the UROCK bulletin board in the student lounge.
Thank you for your support!

*Honors Program Info Session*

If you are interested in joining the UMA Honors Program please come to an
informal presentation and lunch on Friday, April 27th from noon to 1:00PM.
Professor Jon Schlenker will be at URock to talk about the criteria and
benefits of the program. Rockland has a very active club led by Anna
McEnulty <[log in to unmask]>. Join other students who are motivated
to do well and to contribute to the URock learning community. Please RSVP
if you wish to attend.

*Resources for Teacher Preparation*

Cynthia Dean <[log in to unmask]>, Assistant Professor of Education at
UMA, will offer an information session about all the pathways to teacher
certification available through URock on Thursday, April 26 at 4:00PM. This
is a great way to learn about course requirements and Dept. of Ed.
regulations for elementary education, special education and secondary
education, Including student teaching. An RSVP at the front desk is
appreciated but not necessary.

*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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