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Newsletter – August 11

Register Without Payment Through August 14 for Fall Classes!

Do not delay your fall course registration. Now is the time to register while there is no payment or proof of financial aid due. Save your seat before classes fill. Starting August 15th, payment or a posted financial aid award will be needed to get into your classes. If you are already registered, you can continue with self-service functions in Maine Street beyond August 15th; otherwise, you will need staff assistance.

See You at the Retirement Party for Beverly Bayer Friday, Aug 17

URock will host a retirement party for Bev Bayer on Friday, August 17 at 4:00PM. Please stop by the reception and wish Bev well and thanks for her 20+ year career with the university. Enjoy good food and good company.

Summer URock Student Art Show Opens Monday, August 13

Enjoy the watercolor paintings by URock students in Seth Lester’s summer art class. The student art exhibit opens Monday, August 13th at 4:00PM at Jensen’s Pharmacy, 1st floor of the Breakwater Building. Light refreshments will be served.

Have Your Textbooks Delivered to URock

If you order your textbooks through UMA’s bookstore by August 24th, for a fee of just $2 they will be delivered to URock the following week. This saves you lots in shipping costs.

CIS 220 with Mark Goodridge – Challenging and Fun!

On Thursdays at 4:00PM, Mark Goodridge, full-time faculty member at UMA will teach CIS 220, Information Technology Hardware and Software Systems. This course provides in-depth coverage of computer, network and operating systems principles. Students will be working hands-on with computer hardware, software, and building a computer from scratch – always fun.

New Student Orientation Dates

Our New Student Orientation Programming will be held on Tuesday, August 28th at 10AM or on Wednesday, August 29 at 4:30PM. New students will choose one of these sessions to hear from a panel of current students, get help with new technologies, sign up for a library and a student ID card and lots more. Please register for a session through the front office.

Farnsworth Passes!

The URock SA buys two passes to the Farnsworth Museum each year. Passes may be checked out at the URock front desk for 24 hours by URock students. Enjoy all the Farnsworth has to offer this summer including Impressionist Summers: Frank W. Benson’s North Haven. Don’t miss it!

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Stay connected to URock friends and faculty and to the latest URock news by liking us on Facebook.

Proctored Test Times for Summer 2012

Proctored test times during the summer are on Tuesdays from 8:00 – 11:00AM and Thursdays from 4:00 – 7:00PM. Be sure to call ahead to the URock office to sign up for the test so we have the test ready for you. Remember, you may need instructor’s permission and bring your picture ID.

View Our Latest Videos on You Tube

Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube Channel.

Claim Your Spring 2012 Student Work!

Spring 2012 course papers and projects are available for pick up in the front office. Please claim your work!

Accept Your Financial Aid!

Financial aid awards are appearing on Maine Street. Please log in and accept your financial aid package and be sure your enrollment matches the number of credit hours you are planning to take.

URock Apparel

We have new URock sweatshirts and sweatpants offered through the UMA bookstore. Check out the bright, new colors in the front office. In addition, 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.

 

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