Newsletter 2/23/12 | Bath / Brunswick

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*Newsletter 2/23/12*

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*Be well!*

The Student Association welcomes us back from Winter Break with a week-long
*Wellness Extravaganza* which kicks off on Monday, *2/27*. Indulge in
healthy snacks while learning to nurture your body, mind and spirit! Click *
here <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>* for all
the goods on Wellness Week! Remember to enter the *Wellness
Drawing*(details in the lobby) before
*3/7*.

*Get CA$H*

Get your taxes prepared for *free* through The Midcoast *Creating Assets,
Savings & Hope (CA$H) Coalition*. The final CA$H session at University
College at Bath/Brunswick is scheduled for *2/27* from 2-4 pm. Sign-up
required. FMI and to find other dates and locations: *www.cashmaine.org*.

*Celebrate Dr Suess’ birthday by reading aloud!*

The *United Way of Midcoast Maine *is still seeking volunteers for the *2012
Community Read Aloud* <http://www.uwmcm.org/cra.shtml> on Friday, *3/2* at
schools and childcare sites. Volunteers are especially needed in Topsham
but can still be placed in other communities. Please register online as a
volunteer before *2/29*. This is a powerful and fun way to give back to
your community!

*Toss your hat in…*

Apply for a *UMA
Scholarship*<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>by
*3/2*.

*Think outside the box*

Attend the *Annual Leadership Conference* on the UMA Augusta campus
Saturday, *3/3* from 10 am to 2 pm. Stand-up comedian Kelly McFarland and
Singing Chef, Birdie Newman Katz will add fun and laughter to the events of
the day. Free for UMA students. FMI: [log in to unmask]

*Sit-in!*

Interested in building community or proposing an event? Participate in the
next *Student Association<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>meeting
*, Wednesday, *3/7*, noon, Room 120. FMI: [log in to unmask]

*Increase your geek quotient…*

…learn to *Skype* <https://sites.google.com/a/maine.edu/uc_tech/skype>,
courtesy of our ultra-talented instructional design staff!

*Expand your network*

All students are invited to network with members of the *American
Association of University Women Bath-Brunswick
Branch<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/09/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/>
* on Wednesday *3/7* at 1:30 pm, Room 120. Learn about AAUW activities and
scholarship opportunities. The networking event is sponsored by the Student
Association. FMI or to RSVP: [log in to unmask]

*Work your $$$*

Strengthen your money management skills by attending a *Women, Work and
Community* sponsored *My Money
Works*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/my-money-works-4/>workshop.
The four-week workshop meets at University College from 10 am to
noon beginning on Thursday *3/8*. This workshop can help you gain the
skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills,
reduce your debt, find money for savings, and set personal financial goals.
FMI and required registration: [log in to unmask]

*Celebrate!*

Celebrate *International Women’s
Day<http://www.internationalwomensday.com/default.asp>
*, Thursday, *3/8*!

*Accelerate!*

Accelerate your degree completion by enrolling in an online *UMFK March
session* <http://www.umfk.edu/march/> class. The March session is being
offered for the first time and classes begin *3/19*.

*Attend a Response to Intervention (RTI) information session*

Beginning this summer, UCBB will offer two USM graduate certificate
programs designed for practicing teachers and administrators: *Response to
Intervention (RTI) Academic, *and* Response to Intervention (RTI)
Behavior*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/19/attend-response-intervention-information-session/>.
Courses in the programs will be delivered by video conference and online.
Interested individuals are invited to attend an information session on
Monday, *3/26*, from 4:00-5:00 pm. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask]

*Get an inside look at healthcare careers*

Attend the *Mid Coast Hospital Healthcare Career
Day<http://www.midcoasthealth.com/career/>
*, Wednesday, *3/28*. This event is open to all students and the public. It
is a perfect way to explore career options!

*Find answers to your health and human services concerns*

2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and
human services available in Maine. The toll free 2-1-1 hotline connects
callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Finding the answers to health and human services questions and
locating resources is as quick and easy as dialing 2-1-1 or visiting *
www.211maine.org* <http://www.211maine.org/>.

*Schedule an exam*

Spring semester exam times have been revised to include: Tuesdays, 9:30 am
and 5 pm; Wednesdays, noon; Thursdays, 6 pm; and Fridays 2:30 pm. Call
442-7736 to schedule a make-up or online class exam. You must be prepared
to present photo identification for all make-up exams and on-site exams for
online courses.

*Build leadership skills this summer*

The *Maine New Leadership* conference is a highly acclaimed residential
training program provides public leadership education for college women. It
will be held on the University of Maine at Orono campus from *6/1 to
6/6*and is designed to educate, empower and encourage participants to
take on
leadership roles. The application deadline is *3/16*. *Click
here<http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/?q=NEWLeadership>
*for application materials and complete information. Scholarships are
available.

*Stay connected!*

Stay tuned in to UCBB news, events and fun through our
*Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bath-ME/University-College-at-BathBrunswick/95070528555?ref=s>
* page. It’s a great place to stay connected with your colleagues!

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Latest News & Events

*Enjoy your break! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/enjoy-break/>***

Check here for our business office and building hours during the winter
break (2/21-2/24). More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/enjoy-break/>

*Apply for a UMA
scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/apply-uma-scholarship/>
***

The deadline for the UMA general scholarships application is March 2, 2012.
More <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/apply-uma-scholarship/>

*Apply for Fall 2012
Scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/20/apply-spring-2012-scholarship/>
***

The application deadline is March 30, 2012, for the Paul Hanley Memorial
Scholarship. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/20/apply-spring-2012-scholarship/>

*Attend a Response to Intervention Information
Session<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/19/attend-response-intervention-information-session/>
***

The USM Response to Intervention (RTI) Academic and Response to
Intervention (RTI) Behavior Certificate Programs will be offered via video
conferencing and online at the Bath center.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/19/attend-response-intervention-information-session/>

*Collaborate! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/01/collaborate/>***

Students can self-schedule study groups, joint projects and other student
initiated meetings in our newly outfitted student collaboration
spaces. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/01/collaborate/>

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