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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 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. 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 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. 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.

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