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*Newsletter – March 24*

*MHHS Internship/Job Fair–March 27, Noon-4 pm*

UROCK will host 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 20 different community agencies. Network and
learn about internship placements and job openings in the local 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.

*UMA’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program Info Session March 28*

Join us for an information session about UMA’s Associate of Science in
Computer Information Systems starting in the fall at URock in a
face-to-face format. Prepare for one of the most dynamic and growing
professional fields in Knox County! In addition, learn about a CIS
scholarships for a new CIS admit for fall 2013. *Attend a CIS information
session with faculty member, Mark Goodridge, on Thursday, March 28 at
3:00PM.* Registration at the URock front desk is encouraged but not
required.

*“Optimism, Pessimism and Locus of Control: How Do They Affect Your
Academics?” **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. Join us for light refreshments and this one hour presentation on a
fascinating topic.

*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. urrent members of the Honors Program,
please join us! Pre-registration encouraged but not necessary.

*URock Expressions Night – Friday, March 29
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Come and enjoy all forms of visual, verbal and physical expression by URock
students. Student Owen Casas will be the moderator and there are some
greatly anticipated “acts”. In addition, some folks will “express”
themselves with interesting food contributions. The show starts at 5:30PM.

*URock Graduation Celebration Saturday, May 4 at 4:00PM*

Each year URock hosts a local celebration for those graduates who have
completed course work through our center. It is a way to celebrate amongst
friends, faculty and staff who have supported you through your academics.
This year we will host our event on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00PM. We are
honored that our keynote speaker will be the Chancellor of the University
of Maine System, James Page. Graduates may bring up to three guests. Grads,
please submit photos and tribute messages to Dawn
Rinehart<[log in to unmask]>for our 2013 slide show. More
information will be coming about this event!
RSVP’s are necessary!

*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.

*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.

*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*

Ask *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 and Fall UMA Registration Opens March 27*

UMA’s registration opens this week with no payment due for summer or fall
classes. Registration dates for all the campuses are
posted<https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqeASobmH4qbdE95bDJWX1dCVGhmbXQ3dXRiV3FLT1E#gid=0>.
Some campuses have already 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 about all UMS course offerings of
all types at URock.

*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>
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*Visit URock on Facebook!*

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