Newsletter 1/14/13 | Bath / Brunswick Having trouble viewing this email? Click here.<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> [image: University College] <http://learn.maine.edu/> *Bath / Brunswick <http://learn.maine.edu/bath>*** *Newsletter 1/14/13* *Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> * *Happy new semester & welcome back!* The *spring 2013 semester*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring/>begins on *1/14* for UM, UMA and USM classes. UMF, UMFK and UMPI begin on Tuesday, * 1/22*. UMM classes begin on Wednesday, *1/23*. Check the *academic calendar*<http://www.maine.edu/pdf/ACADEMICCALENDAR2012-13.pdf>for winter and spring break dates or subscribe to the *UCBB events calendar*<https:[log in to unmask]&ctz=America/New_York&gsessionid=OK> . *Enjoy an “Unexpected Thaw”!* The center lobby has been transformed with a warm and vibrant art show, *“Unexpected Thaw”* <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/01/03/enjoy-unexpected-thaw/>organized by our valued community partner, *Spindleworks <http://www.spindleworks.org/>*. Bring your own sunscreen! *Renew now!* File or renew your 2013-14 *FAFSA* <http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> now! For assistance, attend an *MEOC*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/get-started/financial-aid/essentials-of-college-planning-workshops/>workshop or a *Welcome Back College*<http://www.welcomebackcollege.com/2012/12/free-financial-aid-workshops-for-adults.html>workshop. Please file *before 2/15* to meet the priority deadline! *Have a slice* The *Student Association<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/> * is serving pizza slices from Bath’s world-famous *Cabin Restaurant* on * 1/15*, *1/16* & *1/17*. This is a great opportunity to socialize with your classmates and learn about the Student Association’s plans for the semester. *Honor Martin Luther King* University College at Bath/Brunswick will be closed Monday, *1/21* in observance of the *Martin Luther King holiday*<http://www.thekingcenter.org/king-holiday> . *Access the center* UCBB *Business Office hours* this semester are 8 am to 4 pm. *Building hours * are: Mondays, 8 am to 9:45 pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 am to 9:45 pm; Fridays, 8 am – 6:45 pm. *Volunteer and earn a tuition waiver* We are recruiting volunteers to join our student office staff for the spring semester. We are especially seeking volunteers to staff evening hours. Volunteers are eligible to a earn a UMA tuition waiver. FMI or to apply contact *Arlene Smith* <[log in to unmask]>. *Strengthen your writing!* Need help creating a thesis, citing a source, or punctuating a sentence? The *UMA Writing Center* offers these and other tutoring services to distance learners at UC by phone, email, and videochat. Work from UCBB or from home. Call (207) 621-3199 to access tutors Monday – Thursday, 9-4. Email *[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]> with an attached essay for feedback within 48 hours. Join a Google Hangout session with Writing Center Coordinator Michelle Lisi, available by appointment every Friday this semester. Not sure which method will work best for you? Get in touch, and we’ll set something up! *Find Your Place in Today’s Job Market* Are you undecided or uncertain about your career pathway? Register for a *Career Planning *<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/career-planning-find-your-place-in-todays-11/>course offered by Women, Work and Community. *Shelley Taylor*<[log in to unmask]>will lead this no-cost class which meets on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9 am to noon, from *1/29* through *2/12*. Call 386-1664 to sign-up. *Build Your Resume Doing Good* Volunteer with the *Midcoast CA$H coalition*<http://www.cashmaine.org/locations/midcoast/updates/news/build-your-resume-doing-good-2>and help individuals and families prepare their tax returns. Gain marketable skills working with people and preparing taxes. FMI: *Sharon Ross * <[log in to unmask]> at 373-1140, ext. 206. *Like us!* Stay connected to your classmates and to breaking news, events and fun by liking us on* Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bath-ME/University-College-at-BathBrunswick/95070528555?ref=s> *. 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