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Newsletter 9/2/11 | Bath / Brunswick

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*Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>***

*Newsletter 9/2/11*

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*Honor Labor*

The center will be closed on Monday *9/5* in observance of the *Labor
Day<http://www.dol.gov/laborday/history.htm>
* holiday.

*Build community*

The Midcoast Center for Higher education Student Association (SA) plays a
vital role in building and strengthening the connection to an engaging
learning community for all students. The SA members also have an enormous
amount of fun and make important decisions about spending your student
activity fees. Lend your voice, head, and heart to this effort by running
for a SA leadership role. Becoming a *Student Association
officer*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>provides
an opportunity to make a difference, to be a member of a team, and
to strengthen your leadership skills. Nominations are due on *9/8*. Please
contact *Lisa Whitney* <[log in to unmask]> FMI.

*Express yourself…*

…at the ballot box (well, actually inside BlackBoard)! Election of 2011-2012
SA officers will take place* *between* 9/12 and 9/16*. To vote, starting on
the 12th, login to
*BlackBoard<https://www.courses.maine.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp>
* and select “Student Association Elections-Bath Brunswick” and click on the
ballot.

*Connect, create, collaborate*

Checkout the new look and feel of *Room 105*. Outfitted with new paint,
artwork, furniture and technology, this space has been redesigned as a
workspace for student groups to study and collaborate. Room 105 and Room 120
also have computers equipped with Skype (use the Skype account for the room
or your own Skype account) so that students can connect and share resources
with others. Stay tuned for an online reservation system for both spaces,
for now, email [log in to unmask], to reserve either space.

*Pledge your service*

The start of the new semester is also a moment to consider your commitments
to community service. Join the 9/11 tribute movement by pledging your
community service at *911day.org*. This is an effort to honor the victims,
survivors and responders through renewing our service to our local
communities.

*Budget*

Explore tools and tips for personal money management in a free *Budgeting
Basics Workshop <http://womenworkandcommunity.org/?page_id=16&rec=1417>*,
Thursday, *9/15*, 6 to 8 pm. Learn to track your expenses, use credit
wisely, and set financial goals. Create a budget to help you get through
each month and save for the future. FMI or to register contact *Shelley
Taylor <[log in to unmask]>* at 386-1664.

*Revolt*

Hear *Winona Laduke*, an internationally known activist working on
sustainable development and environmental justice address the *UMA
Convocation <http://www.uma.edu/convocation2011.html>,* Friday *9/23*, 2:30
to 4 pm on the Augusta Campus. Convocation will focus on UMA’s 2011-12
theme, *Revolution*.

*Discover your personality type*

Dennis Unger, will offer a three-week *Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
workshop* designed to help participants: learn more about their personality
type, discover the role of personality in the career planning process, and
explore the relationship between type and career satisfaction. This no-cost
workshop will be offered on Wednesdays, *9/28, 10/5, and 10/12* from 12:30
to 2 pm. *Space is limited* and advance sign-up for the series of three
sessions is required; call 442-7736 or email [log in to unmask]

*Note deadlines*

Check *here<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2011/05/adddropperiodforuniversitiesfall112.pdf>
* for a list *add/drop dates and deadlines* for all seven campuses.

*Learn about resources*

Veterans and active military personnel, please join us at a *Veterans
Resource Fair*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/veterans-services/#anchor1>on
Monday,
*9/26*, 10 am to 1:30 pm in the Lobby. Tour the Mobile Vet Center which will
be located in the circle drive in front of the Center.

*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!

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