Newsletter 3/11/11 | Bath / Brunswick [image: University College] *Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>*** *Newsletter 3/11/11* Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> *Browse the summer course listings* *Summer courses listings<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/course-schedule/> * are posted on our web page. Summer registration is open for *USM*, *UMM*, *UMFK* and *UMO* summer courses. Open registration for *UMA *summer courses begins on *4/7* (UMA *degree students* register register *4/4*). *UMPI* open registration starts on *4/19*. *Check out the fall course options* The fall course schedule is still being built in MaineStreet. Check our *fall course page<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/fall-2011-courses/> * for a list of the onsite and videoconference courses and the *fall registration dates*. Keep checking back for updates. *Celebrate mud season!* Celebrate the start of mud season by cooking up a pot of chili and entering the Student Association’s *First Annual Chili Cookoff<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/> *! This Tuesday 3/15 event promises to be competitive and prizes will be awarded. FMI <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>. *Indulge your sweet tooth!* While your enjoying the chili cookoff purchase some baked goods. A *bake sale *is being held in the lobby on Tuesday, *3/15* from 11 am to 1 pm. Please bring bake goods to contribute by 11 am. The proceeds will be used towards starting a *scholarship fund named for Paul Hanley*. *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 $30.00 for guests. *FMI: *Laurie Murphy <[log in to unmask]>. *Get CA$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, Thursday, *3/17,* from 4-7 pm. 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. *Get the inside scoop on Mental Health and Human Services internships* *Diane Carrick*, UMA MHHS Internship Coordinator, will be conducting a *MHHS Internship Information Session* on Monday, *4/11* from 3 to 3:45 pm. Learn more about the internship expectations, course sequencing and assesment of prior learning. Please RSVP at the business office or call 442-7736or email [log in to unmask] *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 *Get help completing your FAFSA!<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/03/11/get-help-completing-your-fafsa/> *** A free financial aid workshop is scheduled on Tuesday, 3/22. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/03/11/get-help-completing-your-fafsa/> *Children’s Book Author Reading<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/03/11/childrens-book-author-reading-ba/> *** Children’s book author Davene Fahy will do a reading on Tuesday, 3/29, at 4 pm in Room 112 at University College at Bath/Brunswick. The event is free and open More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/03/11/childrens-book-author-reading-ba/> *Stay connected! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/03/02/stay-connected/>*** Get the UCBB events calendar with your UMS Google apps! More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/03/02/stay-connected/> *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/> *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/>