Newsletter 11/4/11 | Bath / Brunswick [image: Description: University College] *Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>*** *Newsletter 11/4/11* Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> *Fall back* Remember to turn your clocks back on Sunday *11/6*! *Think spring!* Check out the amazing line-up of courses on tap for the *spring 2012*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring-2012/> * *semester. New *onsite and VC offerings<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring-2012/spring-2012-onsites/> * include *Play Production* (Jim Seymour), *Introduction to Film* (Jim Seymour), *Creative Development and Art for Young Children* (Pat Clark), *Holocaust & Historical Memory* (Bernheim), and *Acosadores, Asesinos y Amantes: Literature of Passion* (Kathleen March). *Register* UMA degree students can register for spring courses on *MaineStreet<https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST> *starting Monday, *11/7*. Check *here<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring-2012/#anchor1> * for detailed information about registration dates across the UMS campuses. 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> . *Checkout the expo* Stop by the UCBB table at 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! *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 certificate options, graduate school, and career opportunities. FMI and to sign-up, email Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>. *Express yourself…* …at the ballot box. Remember to cast your ballot on *Election Day<http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html> *, Tuesday, *11/8*! *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]> . *Catch the holiday spirit* The Student Association kicks off the giving season on Thursday *11/15*, 2:30-4 pm, with hot beverages, home baked goods, and the lighting of “*The Holiday Giving Tree*.” This is the second annual SA effort to brighten the holidays for local boys and girls in need. Thanks for your generous support! *Help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.* Stop smoking on *11/17*. Participate in the *Great American Smokeout<http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GreatAmericanSmokeout/> *! *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 through *11/20*. *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*. *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: Description: ucbb wave logo]<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2010/07/bbc_wave_31.jpg> [image: Description: http://learn.maine.edu/bath/wp-content/themes/uc-main/images/newsletter/shadow.gif] Latest News & Events *Preparing for an Accounting Career<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/20/preparing-accounting-career/> *** Monday, November 14, noon to 1 p.m., on-site at UCBB. Tom Giordano, UMA Assistant Professor of Accounting, will help current and prospective students understand more about the accounting field More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/20/preparing-accounting-career/> *Preparing for a Human Services Career<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/18/preparing-human-services-career/> *** Monday, November 7, 3 to 4 p.m., on-site at UCBB. Grace Leonard, UMA Academic Coordinator for Mental Health & Human Services, will help current and prospective students understand the More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/10/18/preparing-human-services-career/> *Apply for the Peace Studies scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/09/28/apply-peace-studies-scholarship/> *** The application for the $500 PeaceWorks Peace Studies scholarship is available. The application deadline is 11/30. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/09/28/apply-peace-studies-scholarship/> *Honor our veterans <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/09/27/honor-veterans/> *** University College is closed on Friday, 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day. More <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/09/27/honor-veterans/> *Stay connected! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/09/26/stay-connected/>*** Get the UCBB events calendar with your UMS Google apps! More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2011/09/26/stay-connected/> © 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/>