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*Newsletter – December 1*

*Expressions Night and Pie Potluck – Friday, December 6*

Polish up that monologue, dance routine or poem AND favorite pie recipe.
Expressions Night (co-sponsored by the Honors Program and URock SA) is this
Friday, December 6 at 5:30PM. It’s a great time to share whatever you wish
in full support of the URock community!  Sign up to perform through the
URock front office or by contacting Honors Rep, Richard
Fortuna<[log in to unmask]>before Thursday.

*APA Citation Skills Workshop – Learn to Do It Right on 12/4!*

University librarian, Shiva Durabandi, will offer a workshop on how to
properly use APA citations in your academic work. The workshop will be
presented over videoconferencing on Wednesday, 12/4, from 9-11 AM.
Pre-registration at the URock front office is encouraged but not necessary.

*Spring Registration is NOW!*

Spring semester registration is open for all UMS campuses. All URock course
and registration information is available
online<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/courses-and-programs/spring-registration-dates-ums-campuses/>.
If you are a returning student, use self-service in Maine Street with no
payment due. New students may also register with no payment due with
assistance from URock staff. Schedule an advising appointment asap through
the URock front office <[log in to unmask]> and get your schedule
planned before the holidays.

*Justice Studies Info and Advising*

UMA Justice Studies instructor and advisor, Mary Louis Davitt, will be at
UROCK on Thursday, December 5 from 2:30-4:30 pm to meet with students
interested in learning the secrets to obtaining the Justice Studies degree
in record time. There are limited appointments available, so please call
596-6906 to sign up today!

*DHHS Employent Presentation at UROCK, December 5*

Hope Tormey of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Office of Child and Family Services will be at UROCK on Thursday, December
5 from 12-2 pm to discuss employment opportunities available at DHHS Office
of Child and Family Services. They are currently recruiting caseworkers. If
you are interested, contact the UROCK office to sign up for this info
session.

*URock Promotes Allied Health Programs from UMFK*

Even though UMFK seems many miles away, its courses and degree programs are
available to URock students through distance education technologies. Join
us for a UMFK program information session with UMFK faculty on December 12
from 4:00 -5:00 pm to find out more about programs in Allied Health, Health
Info Technology, the RN-to-BSN, Healthcare Administration, and a
Certificate in Health Care Management.

*MACBETH Rescheduled at the Strand*

The National Theater of London’s HD broadcast of MACBETH has been
rescheduled for TUESDAY, December 17th (2pm OR 7pm) at The Strand in
Rockland! Each URock student is entitled to one free ticket. Sign up at the
UROCK office!  (Sponsored by the UROCK Student Association.)

* 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 <http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/>. In addition, you may find
information on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 or on the URock office message
machine.

*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!

*Schedule Your 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.

*URock Sweats and Tees  – Great for the Holidays!*

Check out the styles and colors of URock sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts,
long sleeved shirts and more. There’s lots of new designs. These make great
holiday gifts!

*View Our Latest Videos on You Tube*

Check out some new videos on the URock YouTube
Channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/URockMaine>
.

*Like URock on Facebook*

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Latest News & Events

*Learn the Fast Track to a Justice Studies Degree
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/learn-fast-track-justice-studies-degree/>*

UMA Justice Studies instructor and advisor, Mary Louis Davitt, will be at
UROCK on Thursday, December 5 from 2:30-4:30 pm to meet with students
interested in learning the secrets
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/learn-fast-track-justice-studies-degree/>

*Get Help with Your FAFSA Now!
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>*

File or renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for
2013-2014 as soon as possible in order to qualify for the most financial
aid. Apply immediately, don’t
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/file-fafsa/>

*UROCK Offers Secondary Ed Certification
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-offers-secondary-ed-certification/>*

Students with or without baccalaureate degrees who wish to teach at the
high school level now can earn their credentials through University College
at Rockland. The Secondary Education minor
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/urock-offers-secondary-ed-certification/>

*What is Delayed Viewing?
<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/delayed-viewing/>*

Most ITV courses allow something called “delayed viewing”. This means the
faculty member does not require your attendance at the time of the live
broadcast. Rather, you can log
More<http://learn.maine.edu/rockland/news/delayed-viewing/>

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