Newsletter 3/1/13 | Bath / Brunswick

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Newsletter 3/1/13

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Jump-start your career decision-making!

It�s not too late to sign-up for the�Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Workshop. 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.

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. 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 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.

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. 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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