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*Newsletter – May 1*

*Graduation 2013*

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Congratulations to URock’s 64 graduates in the Class of 2013! *The local
URock 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. If
you have not seen the Pen Bay Pilot
article<http://www.penbaypilot.com/article/rockland-university-path-norm-midcoast-carpenters-fishermen-business-people/12881?source=dh>profiling
4 URock grads, have a look.

*Summer and Fall Course Registration Is Open NOW*

Registration is open for summer and fall classes. 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]>.

*Schedule Proctored Testing*

Please remember that if you need to take an exam other than its regularly
scheduled time, you will need to schedule through the URock front office.
Proctored times are Tuesdays at 8AM or Friday at 4PM. A photo ID is
required.

*Photocopy IOU’s*

Some of you have outstanding IOU’s for photocopy charges. Please pay these
fees before the term ends. Thanks!

*Book Buy Back*

Get instant cash for your textbooks at the Book Buy Back event at URock on
Thursday, May 9, 330-630 outside room 413.

*URock Boston Trip – Saturday, 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!!

*Drop In Technology Support – Every 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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