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Bath / Brunswick

Newsletter 1/30/11

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Get a plan!

Women, Work & Community is offering a free Career Planning 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 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, Student Support Services Specialist for assistance!

Renew now!

Please remember to renew your FAFSA 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 (application window 2/1-2/15)
UMA General Scholarships
(deadline 3/4)
AAUW Scholarship Program
(deadline 3/30)

Also, be sure to check out the Finance Authority of Maine (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. 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 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 deadline is 3/17.

Act local

The Studio Theatre of Bath 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 FMI or to apply.

Get wise!

Check out our 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 at 729-0475.

Stay connected!

Stay tuned in to UCBB news, events and fun through our Facebook page. It’s a great place to stay connected with your colleagues!

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Latest News & Events

Stay connected!

Get the UCBB events calendar with your UMS Google apps! More

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

AAUW Scholarship Program in Bath

Learn more about the American Association of University Women scholarship. The application deadline is 3/30. More

2011-2012 UMA General Scholarships

The deadline for the 2011-2012 Academic Year is March 4, 2011. More

Get help completing your FAFSA!

Free financial aid workshops are scheduled on Tuesday, 2/1 and 2/22. More

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