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Newsletter – March 8

Financial Aid Info Session with UMA’s Financial Aid Director March 12 at Noon

Have you always wanted to meet the ever helpful Sherry McCollett, UMA’s Financial Aid Director? She is a great supporter of distance education students. She will hold an open information session at URock on Tuesday, March 12th at noon.  Pizza will be served. Please stop by and meet Sherry face-to-face, ask questions and discuss anything relevant to your financial aid.

Apply for UMA Scholarships Today!

Consider applying for a scholarship! The UMA General Scholarships application deadline is 3/18/13. There are many different types. It’s so easy!

Degrees, Internships and Careers in Business with Tom Giordano March 18

Join us for lunch and a discussion about UMA’s degrees in business plus internship opportunities on Monday, March 18 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM. Professor Tom Giordano and Business Internship Coordinator, Joyce Shelleman, will visit URock for an informal discussion about program requirements, career preparation and how to build in a meaningful internship. Sign up at the URock front desk is encouraged but not required.

Drop In technology Support – Thursdays from 12 noon – 1:30

Speak up with any of your technology questions at an informal drop in session in the computer lab every Thursday from noon to 1:30PM. No question is too small or too big.  No need to register in advance.

MHHS Internship Fair–March 27 12-4 pm

UROCK will be holding its first Mental Health and Human Services Volunteer and Internship Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27 from 12-4 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet reps from community agencies, to network and to learn about internship placements in the community. Even if you are not ready to enroll in your internship, this is a great way to meet providers and to learn from them. Registration with the URock office encouraged but not required. Refreshments will be provided!

UMA’s Computer Information Systems Program Info Session March 28

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 in a face-to-face format. Join one of the most dynamic and growing professional fields in Knox County. In addition, URock will sponsor two CIS scholarships to new CIS admits for fall 2013. Please attend a CIS information session with faculty member, Mark Goodridge, and some current CIS students on Thursday, March 28 at 3:00PM. Registration at the URock front desk is encouraged but not required.

URock Expressions Night – Friday, March 29 http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/files/2010/08/images_011-150x150.jpg

Mark Your Calendar for Friday, March 29th. There are sign-up forms at the URock front desk for those who wish to EXPRESS! All forms of written, visual, food, performing and artistic expression welcome! Contact Richard Fortuna for more info.

Spring RaP Continues with Charlie Grunder on March 28 at Noon

On Thursday, March 28 at noon Charlie Grunder, 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.

UMFK Will Start a March Session of Online Mini Courses

UMFK will offer 7 online courses which will last 8 weeks in length. Check out the schedule here. You may register for these courses through URock.

Summer Schedules Are Up in Maine Street

The summer course schedule is visible in Maine Street and registration dates for all the campuses are available. Some campuses have opened registration. Use the Distance Learning Class Search for the most comprehensive information.

File Your FAFSA ASAP!

It is time to file your next FAFSA 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.

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!

 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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Latest News & Events

MHHS Volunteer/ Internship Job Fair–3/27, 12-4 pm

UROCK will be holding its first Mental Health and Human Services Volunteer and Internship Job Fair on Wednesday, March 27 from 12-4 pm. This is a great opportunity for More

Spring RaP Session on Optimism, Pessimism and Locus of Control

On Thursday, March 28 at noon at UROCK, Charles Grunder, Professor of Psychology, University of Maine at Augusta will present “Optimism, Pessimism and Locus of Control: How Do They More

Computer Information System Degree Information Session–March 28

UROCK is excited to be offering UMA’s Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems degree (CIS) live at URock beginning in Fall 2013. Learn more about the UMA/UROCK CIS More

UROCK Expressions Night–March 29

UROCK Honor’s Program is currently planning the Annual Expressions Night, which will be held on Friday, March 29. All forms of written, visual, performing and artistic expressions are welcome More

File Your FAFSA Now!

File or renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2013-2014 as soon as possible in order to qualify for the most financial aid. Apply immediately, don’t More

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