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?
[log in to unmask]">Laura French, 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 
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.
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. 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. The day is free for UMA students and $20 for non-students. Lunch is provided. Email [log in to unmask]">Rose Pelletier 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. 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.
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MHHS Volunteer/ Internship Job Fair–3/27, 12-4 pm
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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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