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Newsletter 10/28/11 | Bath / Brunswick

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

*Newsletter 10/28/11*

Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/>

*Think spring!*

Check out the amazing line-up of courses on tap for the *spring 2012
semester* <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring-2012/>.
Please schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor or call
University College (442-7736) to schedule a meeting with *Lisa Whitney*,
Student Service Coordinator or with *Dennis Unger*, Director.

*Try a MaineStreet tutorial!*

The UMA Advising Center has created some helpful tutorials on *distance
registration <http://www.uma.edu/distanceregistration.html>* and using
a *degree
progress report*<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/studentsupport/ewaydegree.pdf>
.

*Enter to win!*

Please join our *Student
Association<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>
*Officers team at their *11/2* meeting at noon in Room 120. Don’t forget to
enter your name in the *SA drawing* for a *Coffee 101* gift certificate.
Entry details in the center lobby.

*Help us go viral!*

Check out the *UCBB YouTube
channel<http://www.youtube.com/user/universitycollegebb>
*. The most recent videos feature *Kathy
Slack*<http://www.youtube.com/user/universitycollegebb#p/u/0/UOm2eslETac>and
*Lorien Lake-Corral*<http://www.youtube.com/user/universitycollegebb#p/u/1/MkVN2gZOvnE>.
We are looking for a student volunteer to shoot and edit videos, email
[log in to unmask] FMI.

*Don’t go viral yourself!*

Avoid the flu by *getting a flu shot <http://www.211maine.org/flu-clinics/>*
!

*Prepare for a Med Lab Tech Career*

Learn more about the *Medical Laboratory Technology* field at a *career
information session*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/18/preparing-med-lab-tech-career/>scheduled
for
*11/2* from 11 am to noon. FMI and to sign-up, email Lisa
Whitney<[log in to unmask]>
.

*Find your joy*

Don’t miss this Women, Work and Community workshop, *“Joyful Business
Ownership: how to love the journey of self-employment with Betsy
Sweet”*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/?page_id=16&rec=1430>
*11/2*, 10 to 11:30 am. Get some practical business tips, some good laughs
and lots of inspiration to deal with all the trials and tribulations of
owning and growing your own business. FMI or to register:
[log in to unmask] or 386-1664.

*Explore!*

Explore *“Nature &
Design”<http://www.bowdoin.edu/calendar/event.jsp?bid=547084&rid=63061>
*, UMA faculty member, *Brandon Lutterman’s* clay and painting exhibition at
the Bowdoin College, Smith Student Union, Lamarche Gallery. The show runs
from *11/3 to 11/20* with a reception on *11/4* from 6 to 8 pm.

*Go geek!*

Learn more about the wide array of opportunities available in the *Computer
Information Systems* field at a *career information
session*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/18/preparing-career-computer-information-systems/>scheduled
for
*11/4* from 1:15 to 2:15 pm. FMI and to sign-up, email Lisa
Whitney<[log in to unmask]>
.

*Pack up the kids…*

…and checkout the 5th Annual *Business & Community
Expo*<http://www.midcoastmaine.com/calendar/event/783/u/2011-business-and-community-expo>(formerly
the Go Green Expo) on Saturday,
*11/5* from 10 am to 4 pm at Mt. Ararat High School Gym. Admission is
*free*and there is plenty of free parking at this family-friendly
event. CHANS
will provide free flu shots, MPBN will provide Grow-A-Tree kits for the
first 200 people to arrive, there will be computer and electronics recycling
by Best Buy, a children’s area, resume screening, a food court and much
more! Don’t forget to stop by the UCBB booth!

*Build your resume doing good*

*Volunteer *as an IRS-certified Tax Preparer or Asset Coach. *Midcoast Maine
CA$H Coalition*
<http://www.cashmaine.org/locations/midcoast/get-involved>provides
free IRS-certified training, you get a marketable skill and the
priceless satisfaction of helping your neighbors who earn a low to moderate
income. All it takes is 3 hours a week, for at least 4 weeks during tax
season. FMI: 373-1140, ext. 206 or [log in to unmask]

*Get the inside scoop on Human Services careers*

Attend the *Preparing for a Human Services Career Information
session<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/18/preparing-human-services-career/>
* on Monday, *11/7* from 3 to 4 pm. *Grace Leonard*, UMA, Academic
coordinator for Mental Health and Human Services will share information and
answer questions. This session offers a perfect opportunity to learn more
about certifcate options, graduate school, and career opportunities. FMI and
to sign-up, email Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>.

*Honor our veterans*

University College is closed on Friday, *11/11* in observance of *Veterans
Day <http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/>*.

*Discover Accounting careers*

Learn about careers related to the field of Accounting at the Monday, *11/14
*, noon to 1 pm *information
session<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/20/preparing-accounting-career/>
*. Meet UMA, Assistant Professor of Accounting, *Tom Giordano*, and get
answers to your questions. FMI and to sign-up, email Lisa
Whitney<[log in to unmask]>
.

*Consider an internship!*

Check out the updates to our *internship
page*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/internships/>including
a new financial services internship with
*Primerica Financial
Services*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2011/10/Internship-Opportunity-with-Primerica-Financial-Services-2.pdf>
.

*Make peace!*

*Peaceworks*, based in Brunswick, has once again generously provided a *$500
PeaceWorks Peace Studies
scholarship*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/peace-studies-scholarship/>toward
a 3-credit hour University of Maine Peace Studies course. The award
is available for the spring 2012 semester and the application deadline is *
11/30*.

*Arrange an alternate exam time*

If you need to schedule a proctored exam as a make-up or for an online class
please *check the make-up exam
times<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#exams>
* and call our Business Office at 442-7736 to schedule the exam. *Please
note:* Students taking exams at non-standard times will be asked to present
photo identification to the proctor at the time of the exam.

*Connect with a tutor!*

We are fortunate to have access to an array of highly-skilled and
user-friendly Biology, Computer, Mathematics, and Writing
*tutors<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#tutoring>
*.

*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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