Bath / Brunswick Newsletter [image: University College] *Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>*** *Newsletter 1/30/11* Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> *Get a plan!* Women, Work & Community is offering a free *Career Planning<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/?page_id=16&rec=1322> * class Wednesdays, *2/16* through *3/16*, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at University College Bath/Brunswick. This no cost class is open to men and women and will help you create a plan that meets your needs in today’s economy. FMI or to pre-register please contact Shelley Taylor at 386-1664 or [log in to unmask] *Connect with a tutor* Check out the *spring 2011 tutoring schedule<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#tutoring> * and arrange an appointment with one of our talented academic tutors! Tutors are available to assist with math, biology, writing, computing, and library services. Want to boost your *time-management* or *study-skills*? Contact *Stephanie Burns <[log in to unmask]>*, Student Support Services Specialist for assistance! *Renew now!* Please remember to renew your *FAFSA <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/>* for the 2011-2012 financial aid year by *2/15*. Renewing by this priority deadline will allow you to be fully considered for all forms of aid and to also receive an award offer earlier. *Apply for scholarships* Here are three great upcoming opportunities to apply for scholarships: Competitive Skills Scholarship Program<http://www.mainecareercenter.com/services-programs/training/cssp/index.shtml>(application window *2/1-2/15*) UMA General Scholarships<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>(deadline *3/4*) AAUW Scholarship Program<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/19/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/>(deadline *3/30*) Also, be sure to check out the Finance Authority of Maine<http://www.famemaine.com/education/education.asp>(FAME) scholarship search. *Get CA$H* *Are you leaving money on the table?* If you earned under $50,000 last year, you can find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and get your taxes prepared for free through the Midcoast Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CA$H) Coalition<http://cashmaine.org.s47442.gridserver.com/locations/midcoast/get-started/get>. Tax prep is offered on different dates throughout our region including: University College at Bath/Brunswick, Thursdays from 4-7 pm., *2/10; & 2/24*. Call 319-1390 for an appointment. *Build leadership skills* Maine NEW Leadership <http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/?q=NEWLeadership> is a six-day, residential leadership training program, offered at no charge each June to undergraduate college women. This 2011 conference will be held 6/2 through 6/7 at the University of Maine at Orono. The application<http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/files/Application%20Form-2011-editable.pdf>deadline is *3/17*. *Act local* The Studio Theatre of Bath <http://www.studiotheatreofbath.com/> is presenting “Almost Maine” the weekends of 2/11 and 2/18 at the Chocolate Church. Support the talented local cast including *Andy Shatto*. *Volunteer* We are recruiting volunteers and students who have a work-study award to staff our business office. Volunteers are eligible to earn a three credit hour UMA tuition waiver. We are specifically looking for students to cover early morning shifts and evening shifts. Please contact *Arlene Smith<[log in to unmask]> * FMI or to apply. *Get wise!* Check out our Midcoast Senior College *Winter Wisdom<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/midcoast-senior-college/winter-wisdom/> * lecture series. This free lecture series is held every Wednesday at 12:15 pm at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. Upcoming topics: *HIV AIDS: A Modern Plague *(2/2) & *Persisting Traditions: 19th Century Maine Artisan Work & Culture* (2/16). *Serve the community* Volunteer drivers are needed immediately for *Meals on Wheels* routes located in Bath, Brunswick, and Richmond on Wednesdays & Fridays. Volunteer for one or both days. A commitment is 2 hours per day, starting at 10:15 am. Mileage is reimbursed. FMI: Sarah <[log in to unmask]> at 729-0475. *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! [image: ucbb wave logo]<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2010/07/bbc_wave_31.jpg> [image: http://learn.maine.edu/bath/wp-content/themes/uc-main/images/newsletter/shadow.gif] Latest News & Events *Stay connected! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/28/stay-connected/>*** Get the UCBB events calendar with your UMS Google apps! More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/28/stay-connected/> *Celebrate Peace! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/celebrate-peace/>* ** Please join us Monday, 1/31 at 5 pm to celebrate the awarding of the second annual Peace Studies scholarship and to learn about the Peace Studies certificate program. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/celebrate-peace/> *AAUW Scholarship Program in Bath<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/> *** Learn more about the American Association of University Women scholarship. The application deadline is 3/30. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/> *2011-2012 UMA General Scholarships<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/14/2011-2012-uma-general-scholarships/> *** The deadline for the 2011-2012 Academic Year is March 4, 2011. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/14/2011-2012-uma-general-scholarships/> *Get help completing your FAFSA!<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/12/get-help-completing-your-fafsa/> *** Free financial aid workshops are scheduled on Tuesday, 2/1 and 2/22. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/12/get-help-completing-your-fafsa/> © University College. 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