March Newsletter | Ellsworth [image: University College] *Ellsworth <http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth>*** *March Newsletter* *Summer & Fall Registration* Registration for Summer and Fall 2011 will begin in April – summer and fall listings will be available soon on the website. *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 Workshops* *March   9* Job Interviewing and Professionalism – Making the Right Impression *March 17* Putting Your Personality to Work – Myers Briggs Type Indicator (personality style assessment) *March 30* Retail Management as a Career *March 31* Using CHOICES for Career Exploration and Planning For complete information, see the Career Exploration Workshop Flyer<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/Career-Exploration-Workshop-Flyer-All-Sessions.pdf> . *Faculty Lecture Series* [image: http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/578-150x150.png]<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/578.png>The 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!  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]>.  High school seniors should contact their high school guidance counselor. *Attention December and May Graduates** * [image: http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/mortarboard_1-150x150.png]<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/files/2011/03/mortarboard_1.png>All 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 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. * *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 bulletin board for scholarship information (site students can call for an application to be sent or faxed). Scholarships include: 1. Delta Kappa Gamma 2. Maine State Society Foundation 3. 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> *Do your FAFSA as soon as possible to get the best financial aid package!* [image: http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/wp-content/themes/uc-main/images/newsletter/shadow.gif] Latest News & Events *College Math Lab<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/2011/02/17/college-math-lab/> *** The Ellsworth Center is offering a 12-week college math lab starting Thursday, March 10 from 2:00-4:00 pm. For more information, click here: College Math Lab Winter 2011 More<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/2011/02/17/college-math-lab/> *UMA General Scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/2011/01/14/uma-general-scholarship/> *** The application for UMA’s general scholarship for 2011-2012 is now available. The completed application must be received by UMA’s financial aid office by March 4, 2011. Click here for More<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/2011/01/14/uma-general-scholarship/> *Storm Cancellations<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/2011/01/10/storm-cancellations-2/> *** When weather conditions force center closure, there are a number of ways to stay informed: Center Website will display an alert banner. Bonnie Sparks, Center Director, sends an More<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/2011/01/10/storm-cancellations-2/> © University College. All rights reserved. 248 State St., Suite 1 | Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-3897 or 1-800-696-2540 (in state) | Fax: (207) 667-7451 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.<http://learn.maine.edu/ellsworth/news-events/december-newsletter-2/> Bonnie Sparks, Director Hancock Cnty Higher Ed. Center 248 State St. Suite 1 Ellsworth, ME 04605 1-800-696-2540 Fax: 207-667-7451 www.learn.maine.edu/ellsworth