Add-Drop Deadline for UMA Classes
Monday, January 27 is the last day to drop a UMA class and have it disappear from your transcript.
URock Sponsors Two Teams To US National Toboggan Championships
URock will enter two teams in the US National Toboggan Championships at the Camden Snowbowl on the weekend of February 8 and 9. Races will start on Saturday and URock will have a cheering tent with hot coffee, donuts and other treats. Dress warm and come out and hail the teams! Shuttle buses will run from downtown Camden for just $2 round trip so avoid parking hassles.
An Introduction to the Knox County FDA for Education - Wed, January 29 from 3:00 – 4:00PM
Learn about the Family Development Account, a matched savings program that allows you to save money for college. For every $1 you save up to $1,000, the program matches it with $4 for school costs. No sign-up for the presentation required. This will be held in room #405. For more information, contact Linda Buckmaster at Women, Work and Community, 596-2615.
Individual Career and Money Consulting
On Wednesdays, January 22 and February 5 from 11AM to 1PM, Linda Buckmaster of WWC will meet individually with students to answer money questions and concerns. Get help with deciding on a career that meets interests and financial needs; writing a resume and cover letter; job search techniques; managing money while on financial aid; and, how to apply for a Family Development Account. Sign up at the URock front desk.
MBTI Workshop March 6 – What’s Your Type?
URock will host a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) workshop on Thursday, March 6 from 1:00 – 4:00PM. The MBTI is a questionnaire to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. Workshop participants must sign up at the URock front desk. Participants will pick up the questionnaire early in the week of February 10 and return it after a few days. Susan Barnard of the Rockland Career Center will lead the workshop and help participants discover career and occupations that are most suitable to their personality types. You can also see what famous personalities share your “type”. Space is limited. Sign up early!
UMA’s General Scholarship Application is Available
UMA has an efficient way to apply for a large number of scholarships through one application process. Application deadline is March 21.
Proctored Test Times for the Spring Term
URock will hold proctored test times on Tuesdays from 8 – 11AM and on Fridays from 4 – 7PM. You must call ahead to schedule your test and remember to bring your photo ID!
Are You Ready for Storm Cancellations?
It has been an active season so far. URock posts messages instantly on its webpage about any delays or course cancellations. You will also find information on TV channels 6, 8 and 13 or on the URock office message machine.
Get Help with Your FAFSA Now!
File or renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)for the next cycle in 2014-2015 as soon as possible in order to qualify for the most financial aid.
Apply immediately, don’t wait until you file a tax return! Estimate the numbers and file now. Once you have filed your tax return, correct any FAFSA data, as needed. Attend an MEOC Financial Aid Workshop session at URock on the following dates for hands on help with your FAFSA:
Monday, January 27
Mondays, February 10 & 24
Mondays, March 10 & 24
Mondays, April 14 & 28
Mondays, May 5 & 19
Mondays, June 2, 16 & 30
URock Sweats and Tees – More Styles and Colors
Check out the styles and colors of URock sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts and more. There’s lots of new designs.
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