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We're excited to welcome our new and returning students to the spring semester! A reminder to students looking to adjust their course schedule - the last day to add/drop for regular session classes is Monday, Jan 30th. Also, the last day to drop with an automatic W grade (regular session) is Saturday, April 1st.
If you'd like to speak to an advisor, call us (207.596.6906) or schedule an appointment directly with Katie or Chip.Â
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FREE Biology Class Offered!
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Beginning in February, RSU 13 will again offer a Biology with Lab course entirely online. This course is for any and all students who are preparing for admissions review for competitive majors ~ an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions 'Biology with Lab' prerequisite. Course is provided at no cost through the Maine College and Career Access Services grant and RSU13 Adult & Community Education.
This is a fully remote course with no textbooks required.
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Semester Friendly Reminders
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Now that the semester is underway, we wanted to share some friendly reminders to all students in order to ensure a successful semester:
•Attending class is very important to your academic success and is directly tied to the use of all types of financial aid. Â
•Check your university email daily; that is how your instructors, UMA, and us here at URock mainly communicate with our students.
•Check your MaineStreet Student Center Message Center regularly.
•If you need to adjust your schedule, contact us as soon as possible so you will not be financially penalized in any way (there are important dates to adhere to). We are here to help!
•Lastly, we have some awesome study space available for students. Come on in, we'll show you around!
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Learn more about how the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician (SART) & Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) certificates can help you get started in the workforce. These certificates are offered through UMA's Mental Health & Human Services program.
Join us in person at UMA Rockland Thursday, February 2nd (6-7:30pm) or online via Zoom. Sign up below! FMI contact Katie Ebert or Haley Brown.
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Tech Hub has Live Support
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UMA's Student Tech Hub is a one-stop shop for UMA students seeking virtual assistance with any questions on technology, help troubleshooting Brightspace or Kaltura, exploring tech tools to suit your needs, and help you to be successful in your online learning goals.
Friendly Tech Hub navigators are available Monday-Friday to assist students by LIVE video with screen sharing capabilities, as well as via phone, email or chat!
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Applications Now Being Accepted
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Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership is now accepting applications for their six-day, residential, non-partisan training program offered to undergraduate women at no cost! The program educates and inspires women to become civic and political leaders. Learn more below.
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- 01/19 Financial Aid Advisor Here (10a-2p)
- 01/26 Financial Aid Advisor Here (10a-2p)
- 01/26 PJs and Movies at URock (details soon)
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- 2/02 Financial Aid Advisor Here (10a-2p)
- 2/02 SART & MHRT/C Info Session (6-7:30p)
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Job Postings featured in URock Talk are not an exhaustive list of all employment opportunities in the Rockland area. See the Jobs Board at URock for a full list of opportunities that have been sent to us.Â
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This position involves acting as a host in a community resource center which serves people reintegrating into the community after a period of incarceration and/or substance use. Must be able to approach client interactions in nonjudgmental, positive ways, demonstrate a willingness to help all MPRN clients achieve their re-entry and recovery goals, and maintain rapport with other staff, our clientele and our resource partners within the community. Contact Dipper Castaldo FMI.
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Monday-Thursday 8am - 6pm / Friday 8am - 5pm
CENTER
Monday-Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm / Thursday 8am - 6pm /  Friday 8am - 5pm
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Closed Weekends & Holidays
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The MEOC has an online application for its services. Dori Leadbetter, advisor with the MEOC, is here at URock Thursdays 10a-2p if you'd like to schedule an in-person appointment. She is also available to meet with students via phone or Zoom. Call 596-6906 to schedule an appointment with Dori. Please reach out if you need help filing your FAFSA.
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United Midcoast Charities
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With the generosity of United Midcoast Charities, the UMA Rockland Center has the capacity to cover the cost of one course to support students in Knox or Waldo counties who wish to re-enter college after a life-changing event interrupted their academic pursuits. Contact us for details.
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