Newsletter 2/28/11 | Bath / Brunswick [image: University College] *Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>*** *Newsletter 2/28/11* Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> *Apply for scholarships* Here are two great upcoming opportunities to apply for scholarships: UMA General Scholarships<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>(deadline *3/4*) <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/19/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/>AAUW Scholarship Program<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/>(deadline *3/30*) *Get cooking!* Beat the winter blues by firing up a pot of chili and entering the Student Association’s *First Annual Chili Cookoff<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/> *! The competition is at high noon on the Ides of March (*3/15*). FMI<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/> . *Build your leadership confidence!* Plan to attend the annual *UMA Leadership Conference* Saturday *3/19* from 9 am to 3 pm, on the Augusta campus. This year’s theme is “Lead, Follow or Get out of the Way!” Free to all UMA students and $30.00 for guests. *FMI: *Laurie Murphy <[log in to unmask]>. *Celebrate International Women’s Day* This year’s theme for International Women’s Day<http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/>( *3/8*) is: *“Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.” *Be sure to add your comments to the International Women’s Day lobby display created by Stephanie* *Burns. *Get CA$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., *3/17*. Call 319-1390 for an appointment. *Stretch your money!* Gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce your debt, find money for savings, & set personal financial goals. *Financing Your Future*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/?page_id=16&rec=1323>, is a no cost workshop offered by Women, Work and Community on Fridays, *3/25 through 4/22*, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. FMI or to pre-register email Shelley Taylor <[log in to unmask]> or call 386-1664. *Create your business plan!* Want to start your own business? Apply for Women, Work and Community’s *New Ventures Business Planning Course*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/?page_id=16&rec=1321>. This no cost course meets Wednesdays, *3/30 through 6/15* from 9 am-2:30 pm. Topics include: customer, competition, marketing, record keeping, taxes, financing, & legal considerations. The required orientation session is: 3/23 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. FMI or to apply email Jenn Dobransky<[log in to unmask]>or call 386-1664. *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 *Become a Maine Policy Scholar<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/02/22/maine-policy-scholar/> *** The application deadline is Friday, March 4th. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/02/22/maine-policy-scholar/> *UMA Announces AFUM Scholarships<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/02/22/uma-announces-afum-scholarships/> *** Any interested student should submit a letter of application on or before March 1, 2011. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/02/22/uma-announces-afum-scholarships/> *Celebrating peace!<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/02/02/celebrating-peace/> *** Greater Brunswick PeaceWorks presented its Peace Studies Scholarship to Suzanne Jones of West Boothbay, a UMA Liberal Studies student. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/02/02/celebrating-peace/> *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/> *AAUW Scholarship Program in Bath<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/> *** The AAUW scholarship application deadline is March 30, 2011. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/01/20/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/> © University College. All rights reserved. 9 Park Street | Bath, ME 04530 (207) 442-7736 or 1-800-696-2329 (in state) | Fax: (207) 442-7737 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/>