Spring Registration Dates Announced
Most 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 in November!
HD Performance of Macbeth at Strand POSTPONED
The National Theater of London HD performance of MACBETH at the Rockland Strand was postponed due to technical difficulties. Stay tuned for info on the new date.
Honors Program Sessions Oct. 23
Jodi Williams, UMA Associate Professor and Honors Program Director, will be at URock on Wed Oct 23 for a luncheon/information session about the UMA Honors Program for new Honors students. At 3:00PM, Jodi will meet with current members of the Honors Program. Please RSVP to the URock office if you are interested to learn more.
Mobile Veterans’ Van to Visit URock Oct 24
The Mobile Veterans’ Van will visit URock on Thursday, October 24 from 11AM to 1:30PM. It will be located in the parking lot of the Breakwater Marketplace Building near the Jensen’s Pharmacy entrance. All those accessing VA benefits are urged to visit the van on this day to make sure you are maximizing your benefits and to build relationships with the university staff and VA staff who support veterans and military personnel. The staff of the van are real experts on all types of services and benefits for veterans. They usually have great coffee and donuts, too!
Fright Night at the Fort Oct 26 – Ticket Sign-Up Extended
You and a guest are invited by the URock Student Association to attend the haunted “fort” night at Fort Knox on Saturday, October 26. The bus leaves the URock parking lot at 5:30PM and returns around 9:00-ish. This is supposed to be a great Halloween experience but not recommended for children under 12. Sign up extended to October 23 at 5:00PM for your free ticket(s).
Library Skills Training!
Learn all the tricks of book and article research and borrowing through the UMS library system at a workshop Tuesday, Oct 29 from 2:30 – 3:30PM. Shiva Dirabandi will demonstrate in the computer lab. Preregistration encouraged but not required.
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.
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