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Newsletter – October 16 | Rockland

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*Newsletter – October 16*

*Fall Colloquia Session with Kathleen Fox – Thursday at Noon*

The final session in the Fall Rap Colloquia Series, “Culturally –
Appropriate Care: What the Youth are Saying” will be presented by Adjunct
Professor, Kathleen Fox, PhD on Thursday, October 18th from noon to
1:00PM. Click
here<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/highlights/urock-rap-colloquia-thursday-kathleen-fox/>for
more information.

*URock Student Association Sponsors Fall Festival*

The URock SA is sponsoring free student tickets for fall fun at *Beth’s
Farm in Warren* on Saturday, Oct 20 from 1 to 3PM. Sign up at the URock
front office by Thursday AM for two *free* tickets and enjoy tractor rides,
cider and donuts, corn mazes and more. Pick up your tickets at URock on
Thursday afternoon, Friday or at Beth’s on Saturday but you must have
pre-registered. For more info contact SA President, Brent
Adams<[log in to unmask]>
.

*Soup, Stew and Pie Night – Join Us for Supper!*

Join members of the URock Student Association and the URock Honors Program
for soup, stew and pie on Monday, October 29 from 5:30 – 7:30PM. Those who
wish to make a soup, stew or pie should sign up at the URock front office.
Entries will be “judged” and prizes won! Others please come to enjoy the
goodies! For more information contact Richard
Fortuna<[log in to unmask]>,
VP of the URock Honors Program.

*URock To Host Mobile Veterans’ Van*

On Wednesday, October 31, from 10AM to 1:30PM, URock will host the Mobile
Veterans’ Van in the Breakwater parking lot. This state of the art mobile
van houses expert staff and lots of ways to access veterans’ services.
Staff from the VA say the van travels around to help veterans “get the
benefits they deserve”. Please stop by and welcome them to Rockland.

*Save the Date for the Next Expressions Night*

The next URock Expressions Night will be held on Friday, November 16
starting at 5:30PM. Performers who wish to read poetry and short stories,
dance, juggle, debate, sing or stand on their heads and more are welcome.
Expressions Night is a safe and supportive way for URock students to share
their creativity. Performers are urged to contact Richard
Fortuna<[log in to unmask]>.
Expressions Night is sponsored by the URock Honors Program.

*Spring Registration*

If you check Maine Street, some campuses already have activated “Course
Search” and the “Wish List” functions for the spring 2013 semester. UMA has
announced its registration for degree candidates to open on November 5 and
for non-degree on November 13. Stay tuned for more info from other
campuses. Now is a good time to begin to think about your spring courses
and to schedule an advising appointment with either
Dagmar<http:[log in to unmask]>or
Deborah <[log in to unmask]>.

*Cell Phones for Soldiers*

*Please donate your old cell phones to help our soldiers reach their loved
ones! *Cell Phones for Soldiers is a non-profit organization dedicated to
providing deployed and returning troops cost free methods to communicate
with family while serving in the United States military. Since 2004, *Cell
Phones for Soldiers* <http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/> has worked to
keep military families connected by providing free communication tools to
those serving overseas in the United States military. They have provided
troops with more than 2 million prepaid calling cards, equating to 114
million minutes of free talk time.

Used mobile phones from all service providers are accepted. The donated
cell phones are either recycled or refurbished. Each donated device will
provide troops with 2.5 hours of free talk time. A *donation box* is
available at the URock front desk until Thanksgiving. Thanks for your
participation and for sharing this information with others!

*Planning to Graduate from UMA in December?*

If you think you have met all graduation requirements to receive your
diploma in December, you can go go online and “Apply for
Graduation”<http://www.uma.edu/applicationforgraduationform.html>.
You will then be certified by the Registrar. Even if you complete your
requirements in December, you can still march at the formal event in May.

*Tutoring*

Do not let your classes get away from you! If you are struggling, check
with Dagmar <[log in to unmask]> or
Deborah<[log in to unmask]>about connections for tutoring.

*Fall Proctored Test Times*

This fall the URock proctored test times will be Tuesday at 8:00AM or
Fridays at 4:00PM. You must call the URock office to schedule your test so
that we have it ready for you. In some cases you will also need an email
permission from your faculty member so please get that ahead of time. Also,
remember that a photo ID is required in order for you to take a test.

*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*

Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
.

*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<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.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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