Newsletter 2/22/13 | Bath / Brunswick

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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 on Monday, 2/25, from 9-10:30 am. There is still time to sign-up, please email Dennis Unger.

Build community

Attend the next meeting of the Student Association on 2/26 at noon in Room 105. All students are invited and welcome to attend. FMI: Lisa Whitney.

Jump-start your career decision-making!

Learn about your personality type by attending a three-week Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Workshop, 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. 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.

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. 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 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 – 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 that begins on 3/18.

Apply for scholarships

The UMA General Scholarships application deadline is 3/18. The AAUW Scholarship and Paul Hanley Memorial Scholarship application deadline is 3/29. Generate other scholarship leads by using the FAME scholarship search.

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. 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 MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "learn.maine.edu" claiming to be saltmoney.org.

Explore health care careers

If you are considering a health-related career, don’t miss the Mid Coast Hospital Healthcare Career Day on Wednesday, 3/27.

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Consider a Career in Criminal Justice

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Apply to Graduate School

Attend the UMA Career Workshop: Applying to Graduate School on Monday, 2/25/13, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. via two-way videoconferencing at UCBB. More

Apply for scholarships

The UMA General Scholarships application deadline is 3/18. The AAUW Scholarship and Paul Hanley Memorial Scholarship application deadline is 3/29/13. More

Prepare for winter weather!

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

Collaborate!

Students can self-schedule study groups, joint projects and other student initiated meetings in our newly outfitted student collaboration spaces. More

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