Newsletter 2/6/12 | Bath / Brunswick

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Newsletter 2/6/12

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Learn More About Bath Salts

On Friday, 2/10 from 4:00 to 6:45 pm there will be a special presentation by Jonathan Richards, Special Agent, Maine Drug Enforcement Administration on bath salts, a dangerous new drug that has reached epidemic proportions in Maine. This session is open to all students and to the community.

Apply for the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP)

The Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and succeed in a changing economy. The program is open to all income qualified Maine residents and pays for education and training for high-wage jobs in demand in Maine. The Competitive Skills Scholarship is open for applications from 2/1 through 2/15.

Strengthen community!

Virginia Chaput is an active American Legion Post 21 volunteer with a passion for supporting and serving veterans. A single parent and a half-time student, Chaput is serving in her first term as Smith-Tobey Post 21 Unit President. The Bath resident and UMA Business major has a lot to say about her volunteer role. Read more and checkout the video.

Get wise!

Our Midcoast Senior College “Winter Wisdom” lecture series on Wednesdays from 12:15 – 1:45 pm at the Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick wraps up with two final lectures: 2/8, “Longfellow Days” and 2/15, “The DaPonte String Quartet – Sonata Allegro Form: Boy Meets Girl”. The free lectures are open to the public.

Get CA$H

Are you leaving money on the table? If you earned under $57,000 last year, you can find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and get your taxes prepared for free through The Midcoast Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CA$H) Coalition. CA$H sessions are scheduled at University College at Bath/Brunswick on 2/27 from 2-4 pm. Sign-up required. Many additional locations & dates available. FMI: www.cashmaine.org.

Renew now!!

Be sure to renew your FAFSA for the 2012-2013 financial aid year before 2/15.

Learn budgeting skills!

Attend a Budgeting Basics Workshop on Thursday, 2/16, from 10 am to noon in Room 112. This is a no-cost workshop open to men and women and is sponsored by the Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community. FMI and required registration: [log in to unmask].

Take a break

Winter break is scheduled for the week of 2/20 for all campuses other than UM. The center will close on Monday 2/20 for the President’s Day holiday. Building hours will be Tuesday 2/21, 8 am to 6 pm; Wednesday 2/22, 8 am to 6:45 pm; Thursday 2/23, 8 am to 6:45 pm; Friday 2/24, 8 am to 5 pm.

Relax into wellness week

The Student Association is sponsoring a wellness week beginning 2/27. Look for details regarding noon wellness presentations, resource information, useful web links, and healthy snacks.

Apply for a UMA scholarship

The UMA General Scholarship deadline is 3/2.

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 for application materials and complete information. Scholarships are available.

Stay connected!

Stay tuned in to UCBB news, events and fun through our Facebook page. It’s a great place to stay connected with your colleagues!

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Latest News & Events

Learn about Bath Salts

Jonathan L. Richards, Maine DEA will provide a presentation in HUS 125 Chemical Dependency on Friday, 2/10, 4:00-6:45 pm. More

Apply for the Competitive Skills Scholarship

Applications for the Competitive Skills Scholarship (CSSP) are accepted between 2/1 & 2/15. More

Spring 2012 UCBB Hours

Our spring 2012 building hours are: Mondays, 7:45 am to 9:45 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:15 am to 9:45 pm; Friday, 7:45 am to 6:45 pm. More

Checkout our new YouTube channel!

Hear from University College students and faculty. Checkout our new YouTube channel! More

Prepare for winter weather!

Storm cancellation information is available at 442-7736 or 1-800-696-2329. Select voice mailbox #8. More

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