Newsletter 2/23/12 | Bath / Brunswick [image: Description: University College] *Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>*** *Newsletter 2/23/12* Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> *Be well!* The Student Association welcomes us back from Winter Break with a week-long *Wellness Extravaganza* which kicks off on Monday, *2/27*. Indulge in healthy snacks while learning to nurture your body, mind and spirit! Click * here <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>* for all the goods on Wellness Week! Remember to enter the *Wellness Drawing*(details in the lobby) before *3/7*. *Get CA$H* Get your taxes prepared for *free* through The Midcoast *Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CA$H) Coalition*. The final CA$H session at University College at Bath/Brunswick is scheduled for *2/27* from 2-4 pm. Sign-up required. FMI and to find other dates and locations: *www.cashmaine.org*. *Celebrate Dr Suess’ birthday by reading aloud!* The *United Way of Midcoast Maine *is still seeking volunteers for the *2012 Community Read Aloud* <http://www.uwmcm.org/cra.shtml> on Friday, *3/2* at schools and childcare sites. Volunteers are especially needed in Topsham but can still be placed in other communities. Please register online as a volunteer before *2/29*. This is a powerful and fun way to give back to your community! *Toss your hat in…* Apply for a *UMA Scholarship*<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>by *3/2*. *Think outside the box* Attend the *Annual Leadership Conference* on the UMA Augusta campus Saturday, *3/3* from 10 am to 2 pm. Stand-up comedian Kelly McFarland and Singing Chef, Birdie Newman Katz will add fun and laughter to the events of the day. Free for UMA students. FMI: [log in to unmask] *Sit-in!* Interested in building community or proposing an event? Participate in the next *Student Association<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>meeting *, Wednesday, *3/7*, noon, Room 120. FMI: [log in to unmask] *Increase your geek quotient…* …learn to *Skype* <https://sites.google.com/a/maine.edu/uc_tech/skype>, courtesy of our ultra-talented instructional design staff! *Expand your network* All students are invited to network with members of the *American Association of University Women Bath-Brunswick Branch<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/09/aauw-scholarship-program-in-bath/> * on Wednesday *3/7* at 1:30 pm, Room 120. Learn about AAUW activities and scholarship opportunities. The networking event is sponsored by the Student Association. FMI or to RSVP: [log in to unmask] *Work your $$$* Strengthen your money management skills by attending a *Women, Work and Community* sponsored *My Money Works*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/my-money-works-4/>workshop. The four-week workshop meets at University College from 10 am to noon beginning on Thursday *3/8*. This workshop can help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce your debt, find money for savings, and set personal financial goals. FMI and required registration: [log in to unmask] *Celebrate!* Celebrate *International Women’s Day<http://www.internationalwomensday.com/default.asp> *, Thursday, *3/8*! *Accelerate!* Accelerate your degree completion by enrolling in an online *UMFK March session* <http://www.umfk.edu/march/> class. The March session is being offered for the first time and classes begin *3/19*. *Attend a Response to Intervention (RTI) information session* Beginning this summer, UCBB will offer two USM graduate certificate programs designed for practicing teachers and administrators: *Response to Intervention (RTI) Academic, *and* Response to Intervention (RTI) Behavior*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/19/attend-response-intervention-information-session/>. Courses in the programs will be delivered by video conference and online. Interested individuals are invited to attend an information session on Monday, *3/26*, from 4:00-5:00 pm. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] *Get an inside look at healthcare careers* Attend the *Mid Coast Hospital Healthcare Career Day<http://www.midcoasthealth.com/career/> *, Wednesday, *3/28*. This event is open to all students and the public. It is a perfect way to explore career options! *Find answers to your health and human services concerns* 2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. The toll free 2-1-1 hotline connects callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Finding the answers to health and human services questions and locating resources is as quick and easy as dialing 2-1-1 or visiting * www.211maine.org* <http://www.211maine.org/>. *Schedule an exam* Spring semester exam times have been revised to include: Tuesdays, 9:30 am and 5 pm; Wednesdays, noon; Thursdays, 6 pm; and Fridays 2:30 pm. Call 442-7736 to schedule a make-up or online class exam. You must be prepared to present photo identification for all make-up exams and on-site exams for online courses. *Build leadership skills this summer* The *Maine New Leadership* conference is a highly acclaimed residential training program provides public leadership education for college women. It will be held on the University of Maine at Orono campus from *6/1 to 6/6*and is designed to educate, empower and encourage participants to take on leadership roles. The application deadline is *3/16*. *Click here<http://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/?q=NEWLeadership> *for application materials and complete information. Scholarships are available. *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 *Enjoy your break! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/enjoy-break/>*** Check here for our business office and building hours during the winter break (2/21-2/24). More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/enjoy-break/> *Apply for a UMA scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/apply-uma-scholarship/> *** The deadline for the UMA general scholarships application is March 2, 2012. More <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/21/apply-uma-scholarship/> *Apply for Fall 2012 Scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/20/apply-spring-2012-scholarship/> *** The application deadline is March 30, 2012, for the Paul Hanley Memorial Scholarship. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/20/apply-spring-2012-scholarship/> *Attend a Response to Intervention Information Session<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/19/attend-response-intervention-information-session/> *** The USM Response to Intervention (RTI) Academic and Response to Intervention (RTI) Behavior Certificate Programs will be offered via video conferencing and online at the Bath center. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/19/attend-response-intervention-information-session/> *Collaborate! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/01/collaborate/>*** Students can self-schedule study groups, joint projects and other student initiated meetings in our newly outfitted student collaboration spaces. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2012/02/01/collaborate/> © 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? 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