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 on Tuesday, April 16 at noon. Cook is also a passionate advocate for the Social Media Certificate. Within Social Sciences students may also pursue concentrations in Gerontology and Psychology. 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. Use the Distance Learning Class Search 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 [log in to unmask]">URock office.
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 [log in to unmask]">Dawn Rinehart 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. The day is free for UMA students and $20 for non-students. Lunch is provided. Email Rose Pelletier 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 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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