Newsletter 11/3/13 | Bath / Brunswick

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*Newsletter 11/3/13*

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*Register!*

Spring 2014 course registration begins on Monday *11/4* at 6:00 am for UMA
degree students. The *spring
2014*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring/>page
includes details on registration dates for all campuses, a link to the
distance learning search, our course list and course descriptions. Please
call the Business Office (442-7736) to schedule an advising appointment
with *Lisa Whitney*, Student Services Coordinator or with *Dennis Unger*,
Center Director.

*Treat yourself to a pie!*

Buy one (or several) of *Dad’s Dynamite Pies* for Thanksgiving this year. *We
have extended our sale date until Friday, 11/8!* These pies will leave you
feeling full and guilt-free with no trans fat, no preservatives, and no
fillers! Stop by the office to place your order. The best part is that each
sale generates scholarship money! The pick-up date has been changed to
*Thursday,
11/21 at 1:30pm*. FMI, *Gwen Shatto* <[log in to unmask]>.

*Attend a student association meeting!*

The Student Association meeting on Monday *11/4* at noon is open to all
students. The Student Association will promote the *Great American
Smokeout*<http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/index>the
week of*
11/18* with alternatives to smoking – candies and “how to quit smoking”
materials will be available throughout the Center.

*Vote!*

Remember to cast your ballot on Tuesday, *11/5* in the *state-wide
election*<http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html>.
There are many important issues on the ballot including Question 2 a bond
issue to upgrade UMS labs and classrooms.

*Learn about management and accounting degree options!*

Attend a *Business Administration accounting and management
*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/brenda-mcaleer-tom-giordano-visit-students-bath/>information
session on Wednesday,* 11/6* from noon to 1 pm. In this session, University
of Maine at Augusta faculty members, *Brenda McAleer* and *Tom
Giordano*will discuss local education options available to students
who are looking
to establish careers in business. Sign up for this information session now
by emailing *Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>* or calling 442-7736.

*Considering a teaching career?*

Attend a *UMA Pathways to Early Childhood, K-3, and Secondary
Education*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/cindy-dean-patricia-clark-discuss-uma-pathways-education-bath/>program
information session on Thursday,*
11/7*, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. In this session, University of Maine at
Augusta faculty members, *Cindy Dean* and *Patricia Clark* will outline the
UMA options available to students who are looking to become certified
teachers in one of these areas. Sign up for this information session now by
emailing *Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>* or calling 442-7736.

*Honor Veterans!*

On *Veterans Day* <http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/index.asp>, Monday, *11/11*,
University College will open only from 4 to 6:45 pm.

*Discover USM options (including graduate programs)*

The University of Southern Maine is hosting a Fall *Open House for Adults,
Transfers, & Graduate Students
<http://usm.maine.edu/admit/open-house-adult-transfer-and-graduate-students>*on
Wednesday, *11/13* from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Abromson Center on the USM
Portland Campus. This is a great opportunity to explore undergraduate and
graduate options.

*Stretch your $$$*

Gain skills and confidence to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce
debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal
financial goals by attending a free, 15 hour *“My Money Works: Tools for
Smart Money Choices”*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/my-money-works-tools-for-smart-money-choices-10/>offered
by the Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community. The class
begins *11/5*, from 6 to 8 pm and runs through *12/3*. Please email *Shelley
Taylor* <[log in to unmask]> FMI and to register.

*Strengthen your career planning!*

The UMA Career Development Center is offering a career workshop series by
videoconference to our center to help you advance your career planing and
job search skills. Workshop options include:

·         *Getting Connected on LinkedIn* (Wednesday, *11/13*, 11am -12:30
pm) This workshop will give an overview of how to use LinkedIn to
strengthen your job search skills. Topics will include networking,
maintaining a professional online presence, ways to find job postings and
more.

·         *Intriguing Internships* (Monday, *11/18*, 9-10:3am) This
workshop will go over the nuts and bolts of internships (paid vs. unpaid,
academic credit), and how/when to search for internships.

·         *Successful Interviewing* (Thursday, *11/21*, 2-3:30pm) This
workshop will show you how to best prepare yourself to ace the job
interview.

Please call University College (442-7736) for session sign-up.

*Attend a job fair and resource expo*

The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber is sponsoring, *“Hiring Maine’s Heroes:
A Job Fair and Resource
Expo”*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/10/hiring-maines-heroes.pdf>
.  <http://www.midcoastmaine.com/calendar/event/4336> This event is
scheduled for Wednesday, *11/13* from 10 am to 2 pm at the Knights of
Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive in Brunswick and is open to veterans and
the general public. All are welcome.

*Help us be a respectful neighbor!*

Since the implementation of the the new a *smoke-free policy* we have
received several complaints from neighboring homeowners about groups of
smokers and smoke drifting to the neighboring properties. Please be aware
that the smell and harmful effects of your smoke drift further than you
realize. Please refrain from smoking near neighboring homes. Smoking is
permitted in your vehicle. Please remember to safely discard smoking
material in your vehicle and not on the ground. If you are ready to quit
tobacco, the *Partnership for A Tobacco-Free
Maine*<http://www.tobaccofreemaine.org/quit_tobacco/index.php>offers
free online resources and *Midcoast
Hospital* <http://midcoasthealth.com/> (373-6586) offers free one-on-one
help.

*Get jabbed!*

Help prevent the flu by getting your flu shot. Chans Home Health Care
offers *flu clinics*<https://www.midcoasthealth.com/flu/pdf/2013-CHANS-Flu-Clinic-Schedule.pdf>through-out
the region. All clinics are first-come, first-served. Vaccine
is for anyone 6-months-of-age or older. Donations accepted, but not
required.

*Meet-up with a tutor*

Set yourself up for a successful semester by connecting early in the
semester with a *Biology, Writing, Math, or Computing
tutor*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#tutoring>
.

*Schedule an exam*

If you need to schedule a proctored exam time please call the center
business office at 442-7736. Check
*here*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#exams>for
available exam days and times.

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Latest News & Events

*Brenda McAleer and Tom Giordano to visit students in Bath
<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/brenda-mcaleer-tom-giordano-visit-students-bath/>*

Network at the Center with UMA faculty Brenda McAleer and Tom Giordano at a
UMA B.S. in Business Administration accounting and management options
program information session on Wednesday, 11/6/13
More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/brenda-mcaleer-tom-giordano-visit-students-bath/>

*Cindy Dean and Patricia Clark discuss UMA pathways to education in Bath
<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/cindy-dean-patricia-clark-discuss-uma-pathways-education-bath/>*

Attend a program information session that will be held on Thursday,
11/7/13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at UCBB, 9 Park Street, Bath.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/cindy-dean-patricia-clark-discuss-uma-pathways-education-bath/>

*Consider a mid-semester online course
<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/16/mid-semester-online/>*

Many UMS campuses offer “mini-semesters” made up of six to eight-week
courses. UMFK has some online courses that begin 10/21 and UMPI and USM on
10/28. More <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/16/mid-semester-online/>

*Attend a program information session
<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/09/attend-program-information-session-2/>*

Learn more about degrees in Business Administration (accounting and
management options) as well as pathways to Early Childhood, Early
Elementary, and Secondary Education.
More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/09/attend-program-information-session-2/>

*What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act
<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/09/30/affordable-care-act/>*

Explore how the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may impact
you. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/09/30/affordable-care-act/>

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