Newsletter 3/1/13 | 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 3/1/13* *Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> * *Jump-start your career decision-making!* It’s not too late to sign-up for the *Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Workshop* <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/02/05/whats-typ/>. Because of last Wednesdays storm cancellation this workshop starts on *3/6*. This is now a two-week workshop that meets on Wednesdays, *3/6 and 3/13*, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Sign-up for the no-cost workshop by calling 442-7736 or email * [log in to unmask]*. *Get the inside story on a justice related career!* 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 *4/19 (NOTE date change)*. 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. *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> . *Explore 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. *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*. *Meet the Author!* Through the creative efforts of UMA, Human Services, faculty member, *Pat Clark*, we are pleased to announce that award winning author, *Cynthia Lord*<http://www.cynthialord.com/>will visit the center for a reading and question and answer session on Thursday, *4/4* at 1 pm in Room 112. Cynthia Lord is a highly regarded children’s author and most recently published the novel, *Rules*<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_%28novel%29> . *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. *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? 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