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*Newsletter 2/22/13*

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*Apply to graduate school*

Learn the ins and outs of navigating the graduate school application
process by attending the *Applying to Graduating School
Workshop*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/02/05/apply-graduate-school/>on
Monday,
*2/25*, from 9-10:30 am. There is still time to sign-up, please email Dennis
Unger <[log in to unmask]>*.*

*Build community*

Attend the next meeting of the *Student
Association*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>on
*2/26* at noon in Room 105. All students are invited and welcome to attend.
FMI: *Lisa Whitney* <[log in to unmask]>.

*Jump-start your career decision-making!*

Learn about your personality type by attending a three-week *Myers Briggs
Type Indicator (MBTI)
Workshop*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/02/05/whats-typ/>,
on Wednesdays, *2/27, 3/6 and 3/13*, from 6 to 7:30 pm. The MBTI Workshop
is a series of three 90-minute sessions designed to help an individual
learn more about personality and the role of personality in the career
planning process. Sign-up for the no-cost workshop by calling 442-7736 or
email *[log in to unmask]*.

*Get free tax prep!*

If you earned under $51,000 last year, you can find out if you qualify for
the Earned Income Tax Credit and get your taxes prepared for free through
the *Midcoast Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CA$H)
Coalition<http://www.cashmaine.org/locations/midcoast/get-started/get>
*. Call *319-1390* to make an appointment. Tax prep locations include UC
Bath/Brunswick.

*Consider a Career in Criminal Justice*

People interested in preparing for careers in law enforcement, detection
and forensics are invited to participate in an information session
with *Richard
Mears*, UMA, Associate Professor of Justice Studies, on Tuesday,* 3/5*,
from 12 to 1 pm. To sign up please call 442-7736 or email Lisa
Whitney<[log in to unmask]>
.

*Bring on the heat…*

…at the *2nd Annual UCBB Roast*. Please mark your calendar and plan to
attend on the evening of Friday *4/5*. Help decide who will be roasted this
year by submitting your roast nomination by *3/8*: ballot box, outside Room
112 or email *Gwen Shatto* <[log in to unmask]>. Also, please let
Gwen know if you are interested in helping to organize this year’s event.

*Make your voice heard*

The *Adult Baccalaureate Completion/Distance Education (ABCDE)
Committee*<http://thinkmissionexcellence.maine.edu/abcde/>has been
instructed by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees to
develop a comprehensive, system-wide plan that enables adult,
non-tradition, and distance education students to have a clear path to
degree completion. In order to make effective recommendations the committee
needs to hear from you – what is/has been your experience as an adult,
non-tradition, or distance education student? What has aided in your
success? What barriers, if any, have you encountered? What would you like
to see included in our work? Please take a few minutes to complete *this
survey* <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/38X3NTJ> – your feedback and
perspective are incredibly important.

*Sign-up for an online March session*

UMFK is offering seven online courses during an accelerated 8 week *March
session* <http://www.umfk.edu/march/> that begins on *3/18*.

*Apply for scholarships*

The *UMA General
Scholarships<http://www.uma.edu/assets/docs/finaid/Financial_Aid_2013/General_Scholarship_Application.pdf>
* application deadline is *3/18*. The *AAUW
Scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/01/AAUWscholarshipappl2013.pdf>
* and *Paul Hanley Memorial
Scholarship<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/01/paulhanleymemorialscholarshipappfall13.pdf>
* application deadline is *3/29*. Generate other scholarship leads by using
the FAME *scholarship
search*<http://www.famemaine.com/files/StaticPages/Education/Scholarship_Search.aspx>
.

*Discover computer information systems careers!*

Join us Thursday, 3/21 from 5:30-7:00 pm for a *panel discussion of
computer information systems
careers*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/02/20/discover-computer-information-systems-careers/>.
Panelists will include representatives from education and business.
Participants will gain an understanding of career opportunities and
education/training options for this industry. This event is free and open
to the public. To register, please call 442-7736.

*Get money-wise!*

UMA students now have access to a powerful set of financial resources
through a *UMA-SALT* partnership. The partnership provides online access to
scholarship, internship, job search, and money management resources. Learn
more at *saltmoney.org*.

*Explore health care careers*

If you are considering a health-related career, don’t miss the *Mid Coast
Hospital Healthcare Career Day <http://www.midcoasthealth.com/career/>* on
Wednesday, *3/27*.

*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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