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*Newsletter – March 15*

*Degrees and Careers in Business with Tom Giordano Monday, 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.

*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 (CIS) 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.

*Hitting the Wall? Need Emotional Support?*

Laura French <[log in to unmask]>, a graduate intern in the MS
Counseling Program from USM, is offering free one-on-one personal
counseling to URock students. If you are overwhelmed by stress and
mid-term crises, consider contacting her for free counseling. She has
openings, particularly in the evenings.

*Honors Program Information Session _ Friday, March 29 at Noon*

Join us for lunch and an overview of UMA’s Honors Program on Friday, March
29th at noon in room #414. Faculty member Jodi Williams will talk about
admission to the program and the benefits and fun of being a member. Please
join in even if you are just wanting to learn more. Others eligible to join
can pick up application materials. Those already members of the Honors
Program, please join us! Pre-registration encouraged but not necessary.

*URock Expressions Night – Friday, March 29
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*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 <[log in to unmask]> for more info.

*Spring RaP Continues with Charlie Grunder on March 28 at Noon*

On Thursday, March 28 at 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.

*Get Your Free Ticket to Great Expectations in HD at the Strand*

The URock Student Association will sponsor a student ticket to see the HD
production of Great Expectations at the
Strand.<http://www.rocklandstrand.com/event/great-expectations-hd>Choose
a show at 1:00PM or 6:00PM on Tuesday, April 9. Please sign up for
your free ticket at the URock front desk by end of day Friday, March 29.
You may invite guests but they must purchase their tickets separately from
the Strand Box Office.

*Leadership Conference for UMA Students*

Students are invited to the annual Leadership Conference on the UMA campus
on Saturday, April 20 from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. The keynote speaker will
be Christopher
irving<http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=D92F3748E7A14882B3AB0E580054E68E&nm=Meet+the+Consultants&type=staff&mod=Employee+Directory&mid=CFACFA0B6DF74CD5A43A610DE1AF2942&AudID=80796A88D74B45E2AFE278F48E16A888&tier=3&sfid=072BE8F5CA294040BBBDCABB4AF41260>.
The day is free for UMA students and $20 for non-students. Lunch is
provided. Email Rose Pelletier <[log in to unmask]> for more info.

*URock SA Elections*

Are you interested in being a student leader on the board of the Rockland
Student Association? Nomination papers are hanging on Dagmar’s office
door. They are due back to the URock office by 5:00PM on March 29 with 15
URock student signatures in support of your nomination. Elections will be
held April 8 – 14 on Survey Monkey.

*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.

*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<https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqeASobmH4qbdE95bDJWX1dCVGhmbXQ3dXRiV3FLT1E#gid=0>.
Some campuses have opened registration. Use the Distance Learning Class
Search<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89_1/EMPLOYEE/CSPRDST/c/UM_SA.UM_DL_CLSRCH_ENTRY.GBL?PORTALPARAM_PTCNAV=UM_DL_CLASS_SEARCH&EOPP.SCNode=EMPL&EOPP.SCPortal=EMPLOYEE&EOPP.SCName=ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS&EOPP.SCLabel=&EOPP.SCPTcname=PT_PTPP_SCFNAV_BASEPAGE_SCR&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.PORTAL_BASE_DATA.CO_NAVIGATION_COLLECTIONS.ADMN_UM_CLASS_SRCH_QCKLINLS.ADMN_S201006251223362421048890&IsFolder=false>for
the most comprehensive information.

*File Your 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/>.

*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<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
.

*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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