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*Newsletter – April 11*

*URock SA Elections – Week of April 15*

URock Student Association Elections will take place Monday, April 15 –
Friday, April 19. Elections will be take place through Survey Monkey. *Watch
your university email for the link to your ballot*. The Student
Association is a student run organization that chooses and coordinates
activities and purchases using student activity funds.

*Learn More about a Degree in Social Science – April 16 at Noon*

James Cook, UMA Associate Professor of Sociology will host an information
session and a Q & A about UMA’s unique academic program in Social
Science<http://www.uma.edu/social-science-specialization.html>on
Tuesday, April 16 at noon. Cook is also a passionate advocate for the
Social
Media Certificate <http://www.uma.edu/uma-social-media-certificate.html>.
Within Social Sciences students may also pursue concentrations in
Gerontology <http://www.uma.edu/gerontology-concentration.html> and
Psychology <http://www.uma.edu/psychology-concentration.html>. The social
sciences encompass multiple fields of scholarship, research and
professional preparation. Preregistration encouraged but not necessary.

*“Searching for Work”, a one hour free workshop 4/17*

David Grima of the Department of Labor and the Maine Career Center will
deliver a *free* workshop called, “Searching for Work” on Wednesday, April
17 at 2:00PM in the URock computer lab. He will review how to locate
current job openings, understanding the hidden job market, getting an
“interim” job and creating a 21st century resume. This workshop is open to
all. Preregistration appreciated but not necessary.

*Summer and Fall Course Registration Is Open NOW*

Registration is open for summer or fall classes at most campuses.
Registration dates for all the campuses are
posted<https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqeASobmH4qbdE95bDJWX1dCVGhmbXQ3dXRiV3FLT1E#gid=0>.
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. Choose courses now so you do not lose a seat in class!
Remember to check your financial aid in Maine Street and adjust your credit
hours based on what you expect to take; otherwise, your aid will not post
to your student account. For help with course selection, please set up an
advising time through the URock office <[log in to unmask]>.

*URock Health Week – April 22 – 26 – Workshops, Prizes & Massage!*

URock will host its own “Health Week” April 22 – 26, each day from from
noon to 1:00PM, featuring a different topic, presenter and *fabulous* door
prize each day. Here’s the lineup:

· Monday, April 22 – URock student Michael Shunney will present *Tai
Chi*. (door prize = free class)

· Tuesday, April 23 – Pen Bay hospital staffer Eileen Molloy will
present *Nutrition. *(door prize = basket of health foods from Rockland
Coop)

· Wednesday, April 24 – Nick Brown will present *Exercise*. (door
prize = URock water bottle & T-shirt)

· Thursday, April 25 – Faculty member Garrett Vail will present *Yoga
& Meditation. *(door prize = “1001 Pearls of Yoga Wisdom”, candle &
lavender eye pillow)

· Friday, April 26 – *Free professional chair massages* offered from
10Am – 2PM. Must present a ticket from one of the other Healthy Week
presentations to qualify for a massage. *This
week’s activities are coordinated by Katie Thompson with support of the
URock SA.*

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

Congratulations to URock’s 64 graduates in the Class of 2013! The local
celebration will be held Saturday, May 4 at 4:00PM. It is a way to
celebrate with speeches, awards and gifts amongst familiar friends, faculty
and staff. We are honored that our keynote speaker will be the *Chancellor
of the University of Maine System, James Page*. Grads, please submit photos
and tribute messages to Dawn Rinehart <[log in to unmask]> for inclusion
in our 2013 slide show. Catered hors d’oeuvres by Maine Coast Catering.
RSVP’s necessary.

*Graduation Videos:* A videographer will be here Wednesday, April 17, from
1:00 – 4:00PM to film members of the graduating class of 2013 in short
clips. This is a good time to thank family, friends, and professors who
have helped you succeed. These short clips are played during the Civic
Center graduation event and add a very personal touch to the
ceremonies. *Grads,
please call the URock office to sign up for a time on the 17th.* Allow
about 15 minutes.

*URock Boston Trip – May 18*

The URock Student Association is sponsoring a bus trip to Boston on
Saturday, May 18th, departing URock at 7:00AM. Students will choose a
ticket for either the Museum of Science or the Museum of Fine Arts.
Students are free; guests will pay $25 which includes the ticket to one of
the museums. This will be a full day of fun and adventure! The bus will
arrive back at URock at about 11:30PM. Please watch bulletin boards for
more information. Sign up is necessary!!

*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.

*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.

*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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