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Newsletter – October 31

Spring Registration Opens Next Week

UMS campuses have published their registration dates for the spring semester. Check Maine Street for Class Search and Wish List functions and get ready to register! All URock courses and registration information are available online. If you are a returning student, you can use self-service in Maine Street. Schedule an advising appointment through the URock front office.

Workshop on the Internship Program for Mental Health & Human Service Students – Wed, Nov 6

Dianne Carrick, Internship Coordinator for students in UMA’s BS in Mental Health and Human Services, will host a workshop at URock on Wednesday, Nov 6 from 12:00 noon to 1:00PM in room #414. In addition, she will be available to meet with a few students before and after that workshop. Please call the URock to preregister for an appointment time. The workshop time is open to all.

Remember Hats, Mittens and Coats!

There is a collection box at the URock entrance for donations of hats, coats and gloves for Head Start families. Thank you for your contyributions.

Save the Date – Expressions Night! Fri., December 6

Mark your calendars and polish up that monologue, dance routine or poem. Expressions Night (co-sponsored by the Honors Program and URock SA) will be held Friday, December 6 starting at 5:30PM. This event will also feature a PIE POTLUCK. Yum! This is a great time to share whatever you wish to share in full support of the URock community!  Sign up to perform through the URock front office or by contacting Honors Rep, Richard Fortuna.

Get Connected on LinkedIn’ Workshop

This workshop on Wednesday, November 13th from 11:00am – 12:30pmwill give you an overview on how to use LinkedIn to strengthen your job search skills!  Topics to include: networking, maintaining a professional online presence, ways to find job postings and more!  Preregistration with the URock front office is encouraged but not required.

Get Ready for Storm Cancellations

As winter approaches, it is important to know how to get the latest info about any storm cancellations or delays. URock posts messages instantly on its webpage. In addition, you may find information on TV channels 6.8 and 13 or on the URock office message machine.

Is Your Contact Information Up to Date?

Please check Maine Street to be sure your home phone and/or cell phone numbers are up to date. You can edit this information yourself! If you have a cancelled class due to faculty illness or emergency, we will try to contact you. If your phone number is incorrect, you will not get the message.

Tutoring Assistance for Math

UMA has a Math Tutoring Hotline (877-862-1234 ext 3082) available every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM to 4PM. You and the math tutor may share a screen remotely, working through problems online as you work together on math concepts. If you are finding it difficult to schedule with a local tutor, call the hotline!

Drop-In Technology Support

There is Tech Support help onsite in the computer lab every Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:30PM with student, Dan Osier. No question is too big or too small. Try to stump Dan! Drop-ins welcome!

Proctored Test Times

If you need to take an exam other than during its regular class time, you will need to schedule your test through the URock front office. Our testing hours through the fall will be Tuesdays 8:00 – 11:00AM and Fridays, 4:00 – 7:00PM. A photo ID is required and, in many cases, instructor permission.

Watch for Other Student Activities This Fall

The URock SA is planning more fall activities. Stay tuned for more details, or email URock SA President, Martin Faracci.

URock Sweats and Tees

We have just received a shipment of new URock sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts and more. There’s lots of new colors and designs. Check out the inventory.

View Our Latest Videos on You Tube

Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube Channel.

Like URock on Facebook

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