Welcome Back! Classes Start Monday, January 14
Classes start Monday, January 14. Pay close attention to add-drop dates at all of the campuses where you are registered because they may differ! You must drop your classes through the URock office or the campus registrar.
Welcome Back Food will be supplied next week mid-day and early evening by the URock Student Association. Fruits and snacks will be available throughout the day.
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!
URock’s Math Boot Camp
Are you trying to test into a higher level math? Do you need to retake the math placement test? Ask [log in to unmask]">Dagmar or [log in to unmask]">Deborah about the new, free Math Boot Camp which will meet Friday mornings from 9AM to noon at URock.
Watch for Student Helpers!
Each semester, URock hires students to be helpers with technology and all other types of advice. Watch for those sit with a “Student Helper” sign. Even if they wear earbuds and look busy, they are here to help you. Just ask!
Workshops from Women, Work & Community
Women, Work and Community will offer two important learning opportunities this winter at URock. On Tuesday, January 15, from 10AM til noon you can learn about SELF-EMPLOYMENT and whether this is a good choice for you.Examine the pros and cons of owning your own business, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.
Learn how to prepare yourself for the upcoming tax season with a WWC workshop called, 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 at 596-2616 or email her at [log in to unmask].
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 [log in to unmask]">Brent Adams 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 [log in to unmask]">Richard Fortuna. 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.
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.
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