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*Newsletter – January 18*

*File Your Next FAFSA ASAP*

It is time to file your next FAFSA <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> which will
fund courses for next summer, fall and spring 2014. The earlier you apply,
the more aid you may get. Don’t wait until your tax returns is filed.
Estimate your numbers and file now. For help, visit with our new MEOC rep,
Sally Daniels, on Mondays at URock. More info and Sally’s dates at URock
listed here <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>.

*Graduate Intern Offers Counseling Support at URock*

Laura French <[log in to unmask]> is a graduate intern in USM’s
Masters in Clinical Counseling Program. She will be doing her practicum
experience this semester at URock and offering free, individualized
counseling sessions to URock students. Laura can provide support, problem
solving skills and coping strategies as you address many types of issues
including depression, anxiety, conflict and life transitions. To set up an
individualized appointment, contact Laura directly at 701-1499.

*Worried about Math? Math Boot Camp Starting Up*

For students who tested into developmental math courses and who are now
trying to retest into a higher level course, we are starting a Math Boot
Camp on Fridays from 9 – 12:00 noon at URock beginning February 1.
Instructor Heidi Nolan is on loan to us from the 5-Town CSD Adult Ed.
Program. If you have been putting off taking the placement test, or worried
about college math, this may be the best place to start. Ask Dagmar or Deb
about enrolling. It’s free.

*Spring RaP Colloquia*

Following the successful Fall Colloquia, we have scheduled a spring series.
Come and hear what faculty are excited about studying. Here’s the lineup:

On 1/31/2012 @ Noon Philip Gerard <[log in to unmask]>, Adjunct
Professor, University College Rockland, will present *Science Denial, a
Threatening Social Phenomenon: Reality and Response – **(Watch a great
trailer video here<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-NuT2q8Xh0&feature=youtu.be>
.)* Recent years have seen an increase in an anti-science mentality, in
some cases a full-fledged rejection of science as one of the ways of
knowing about the world. This rejection crosses classes and social strata
on issues ranging from public health (childhood vaccination, nutrition,
health care), to educational policy (intelligent design), to critical
environmental issues (climate change, species loss).

Drawing on more than two decades of experience as an educator and
conservation biologist,Gerard will share his understanding of and
perspective on the roots of this change. Professor Gerard’s presentation
is relevant to any members of the community impacted by science and its
applications in society.

On 2/4/2012 @ Noon, Elyse Apantaku <[log in to unmask]>, Pine Tree Legal
Foundation will discuss *Housing Discrimination and Fair Housing Tests in
Maine. *Under Maine and federal law, a landlord cannot refuse to rent to
you, and a housing seller cannot treat you differently, because of your
race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
welfare status or minor children. But regardless of the law, housing
discrimination continues. Elyse Apantaku of Pine Tree Legal Assistance
presents a colloquium in which she describes the historical context of fair
housing law and current efforts to measure whether, when and why housing
discrimination occurs. A presentation of results from prior housing audits
will lead to discussion regarding the practicalities of carrying out a fair
housing test and how a university community can support this effort.

On 3/7/2012 @ Noon Charlie Grunder <[log in to unmask]>, Professor
of Psychology, University of Maine at Augusta will present *Optimism,
Pessimism and Locus of Control: How Do They Affect Your Academics?
*Psychologists
study optimism versus pessimism and internal versus external locus of
control to predict how individuals respond to stressful events. How can
this framework help predict who succeeds in school? Professor of
Psychology Charles Grunder explores this question in regard to student
performance and concludes that prior GPA matters less than attributional
style in predicting good grades, the precursor to graduation and career
success.

Please join us for these free and informative sessions!

*Writing Tutoring Center*

Need help creating a thesis, citing a source, or punctuating a sentence?
The UMA Writing Center offers these and other tutoring services to distance
learners at UC by phone, email, and videochat. Work on campus or from home.
Call (207) 621-3199 to access tutors Monday – Thursday, 9-4. Email
[log in to unmask] with an attached essay for feedback within 48
hours. Join a Google Hangout session with Writing Center Coordinator
Michelle Lisi, available by appointment every Friday this semester. Not
sure which method will work best for you? Get in touch, and we’ll set
something up!

*Technology Support Group*

On Thursdays from noon – 1:30PM in the computer lab, drop in for help with
any sort of technology issue. This past week we supported a student in need
of help with a WORD document, another with Blackboard support and another
with a complicated Panopto issue. No matter what your question, please stop
by and we will work it through! During other times of the week, seek help
from URock staff and *Student Helpers*.

*Honors Program Update*

The *Honors Program* under the direction of VP Richard
Fortuna<[log in to unmask]>will be hosting a Friday
Documentary Series. Watch an outstanding doc for
an hour and then stay for some good discussion and a light dinner. The
first one will be the movie HAPPY <http://vimeo.com/11335940>, a film that
takes its viewers on a quest through 5 continents in search of the key
ingredients to live a happier life. Instructor Cynthia Seefahrt will
facilitate the discussion time. This is free and open to URock students,
their friends and family on Friday, February 1st at 5:30PM.

Expressions Night – Mark Your Calendar for Friday, March 29th for and
inventory your talents!

*What Is Delayed Viewing?*

Most ITV courses allow something called “delayed viewing”. This means the
faculty member does not require your attendance at the time of the live
broadcast. After the broadcast, log in to your Blackboard site, click on
the course link, then click on Class Capture and view the broadcast anytime
from anywhere. *Remember to check faculty exam policies carefully.*

*Another Workshop from Women, Work & Community*

Women, Work and Community will offer a workshop on how to prepare yourself
for the upcoming tax season with *Tax Prep for the Self-Employed on
Wednesday, February 13 from 10AM til noon*. Record keeping, small business
tax obligations and IRS tax forms required for sole proprietors will be
covered. For more info contact Jenn Dobransky
<[log in to unmask]>at 596-2616.

*What About Snow Cancellations?*

If URock is cancelling classes due to weather conditions, we will post that
information in the following places: on the URock website; on Village Soup;
and, on TV channels 6, 8 & 13. In addition, a voice message will be posted
on the URock phone line. Class cancellations are (ideally!) made at least 2
hours before the class is due to meet. Sometimes faculty cancel individual
classes and, in that case, we call all students. Please check your phones
and be sure Maine Street has the best phone number for us to reach you!

*URock To Offer UMA’s AS CIS Program Live Fall 2013*

Starting in the fall of 2013 students will be able to take all of the
required courses for UMA’s Associate of Science in Computer Information
Systems at URock. Join one of the most dynamic and growing professional
fields in Knox County. As your advisor for more info.

*Get Involved at URock*

Research shows that students do academically better, enjoy college more and
take away a broader experience when they get involved in school outside of
the classroom. There are some good student organizations that could use
your help. The Student Association is the local group that sponsors
activities using your student activity fees. They invite you to be a member
of their board. Contact Brent Adams <[log in to unmask]> for more
info. In addition the URock Honors Program sponsors other types of
activities like Expressions Night and community service projects. For more
info on that one contact Richard Fortuna.
<[log in to unmask]>URock is always looking for its next set
of student leaders!

*Photocopy Charges*

If you expect to be making a lot of photocopies in the spring term, you may
want to add money to your copy card. Check out the instructions
here<http://www.uma.edu/addingcardvalue.html>
.

* New URock Apparel Just Arrived!*

We have just received a shipment of new URock sweatshirts, sweatpants and
new URock portfolios! There’s lots of new colors and designs. Get the
school spirit.

*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*

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

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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