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Lecture Series starts next week …. check it out

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*Ellsworth <http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth>***

*Ellsworth Center Exclusive*

*Summer & Fall Registration***

*Summer* <http://www.learn2.maine.edu/tsummer.asp?ltr=all> and
*fall*<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/AAA-Fall-COURSE-LIST-03-18-2011.pdf>course
listings are now available.Â Check out what is offered (including
our great *UMA & EMCC onsite
classes*<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2010/07/Fall-2011ONSITES-3-16-111.pdf>),
and call the Center to schedule an advising appointment with Bonnie Sparks
or Ann Delaney.Â RegistrationÂ for summer and fall for UMA degree students
begins on Monday,Â April 4th; open registration for summer and fall begins
on April 7th.Â Â EMCC summer registration is April 4th for all students;
EMCC degree candidates can also register forÂ fall on April 4th.

*Financial Aid Awards***

UMA has begun posting financial aid awards on*
**MaineStreet*<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST>.Â
The award is based on full-time attendance for fall and spring. You must
accept your award and indicate your credit hours for fall, spring and
summer; adjustments will be made for part-time attendance and for summer
financial aid. UMA summer course registration requires a financial aid
award, payment in full, first payment on the payment plan, or a third-party
payment authorization. If you receive and accept a *work-study* award, and
are interested in employment at the Center, please contact Marilyn Silsby *
[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>.

*Cell Phones for Soldiers***

Please participate in this great program! There is a donation box in the
lobby at the Center. Check out the website for more information as well
as directions for erasing the data on your phone before donating! *
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com* <http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com>

*Upcoming **Brown Bag** **Workshops** ***

Bring your “brown bag” lunch and join us for these great, informational
workshops:
*March 31* Using CHOICES for Career Exploration and Planning*April
6*Careers in Mental Health & Human ServicesClick”
here *Career Exploration Workshop
Flyer<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/Career-Exploration-Workshops-Flyer.pdf>
* for more information. *April 6* Writing Workshop*April 7** *Research
Workshop “Click” here *Writing & Research Workshop Flyer*
<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/Writing-and-Research-Workshops-FLyer.pdf>for
more information. *All workshops are held at the Hancock County Higher
Education Center, Noon – 1:00pm*

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*Faculty Lecture Series***

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Hancock County Higher Education Center, in conjunction with the Maine Grind,
is offering a series of great lectures by UMA faculty members, as well as
the new Director of Distance Education, starting *April 6th*! Check it out!
*Faculty Lecture
Series*<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/Minds-at-the-Grind.pdf>

*Veterans’ Van***

The *Veterans’ Mobile Resource
Center*<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/Veterans-Fair-Flyer.pdf>van
will be at the Center on Wednesday,
*April 13th* 10:00am-2:00pm.

*Same Day Acceptance and Open House Event***

Tell your family, friends and neighbors – *Same Day Acceptance Program* at
the Hancock County Higher Education Center on *April 14, 2011** *9am -2pm.

Program Purpose: To provide graduating seniors and others who have not made
college plans for Fall 2011, with a letter of admission to the liberal
studies program at the University of Maine at Augusta or Eastern Maine
Community College. We hope *Same Day Acceptance* will encourage students to
attend at the Hancock County Center or on-campus in the fall.

Students should bring a completed application form and high school
transcripts. Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope addressed to the
appropriate admissions office. The application fee for students applying at
*Same Day Acceptance* will be waived.

For more information, students may contact Ann Delaney *
[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]> or Bonnie Sparks *
[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>. Â High school seniors should contact
their high school guidance counselor.

*Attention December and May Graduates** ***

[image:
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UMA and EMCC students who plan to graduate in May must fill out a graduation
card or form. They are available at the Center or may be downloaded from
the individual campus websites. *Let us know if you are graduating so we
may include you in our annual graduation celebration in May – watch our
website for details! Plan to attend – we have a great time, and family and
friends are welcome!*

*NEW!!* Check out the UMA Commencement Website for lots of important
information:* **http://www.uma.edu/commencementinfo.html*<http://www.uma.edu/commencementinfo.html>

*Scholarship Opportunities***

Check out the Center bulletin board for scholarship information (site
students can call for an application to be sent or faxed). Scholarships
include:
1. Delta Kappa Gamma2. Maine State Society Foundation3. American
Association of University Women Scholarship-Ellsworth Chapter

Important Scholarship Websites: Maine Community Foundation @ *
www.mainecf.org* <http://www.mainecf.org/>, as well as*
**www.fastweb.com*<http://www.fastweb.com>,
and* **www.famemaine.com* <http://www.famemaine.com>.

*2011 Darling’s Buick Scholarship*

This $1,000 scholarship is open to all prospective college students in
Hancock and Washington counties regardless of age, major or year of study.
There will also be $150 awarded for books and/or school related supplies.
For more information, go to http://www.darlings.com/scholarship.htm.

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