Newsletter 8/28/13 | 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 8/28/13* *Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> * *Welcome to fall!* We are working to prepare the building for your return. Classes start on Tuesday *9/3* for all campuses except for UMF and UMFK which start on Wednesday, *9/4*. Click *here*<http://www.maine.edu/pdf/ACADEMICCALENDAR2013-14.pdf>for the full academic calendar. Registration for all campuses is still open and ongoing. UMA does not offer student self-service course registration in MaineStreet because payment (full payment, first payment on a payment plan, financial aid or a third party) is required at the time of registration. *Contact us or stop-in for assistance* Center staff are available to assist this week with registration, payment and advising. The center is open until 4 pm this week. Our hours on Friday * 8/30* are 11 am to 4 pm. We will be closed on Monday *9/2* in observance of Labor Day. *Grab a slice!* Please help yourself to a slice or two of pizza from The Cabin on *9/3*,*9/4 *, and* 9/5*, delivered at 11:15 am or 5:15 pm courtesy of the *Midcoast Center for Higher Education Student Association*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/> . *Please help us welcome our new staff members* We had an enormous change at the center with the departure of two long-time, veteran members of the staff, *Arlene Smith* and *Doreen Sandelin *. We are particularly grateful for the work and extra effort of our summer student office staff during this transition. A special thank you to *Libby Poulin*, *Stephanie Whittingham*, *Donna Patrick*, *Joline Connolly-Allen*and *Julie Carleton*. Newly hired over the summer are Administrative Specialists, *Michelle Armes*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/07/30/michelle/>and *Linda Arris* <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/08/12/linda/>. Please help us welcome Michelle and Linda to the center. *Make a difference!* The Student Association plays a vital role in bringing students together for educational, social and cultural events and building a strong sense of community at the center. SA officer *elections*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>will take place from *9/16 to 9/20* and the nomination petitions are due on *9/12* at 8 am. FMI: *Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>* *Explore Self-Employment* The *Maine Centers for Women Work and Community* is offering a no-cost*Introduction to Self-Employment workshop *<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/introduction-to-self-employment-32/>on Thursday, *9/5* from 10 am to noon. This session will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. FMI or to register, please contact *Jenn Dobransky*<[log in to unmask]> . *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> *. [image: http://learn.maine.edu/bath/wp-content/themes/uc-main/images/newsletter/shadow.gif] Latest News & Events *Computer upgrade is scheduled for 8/28<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/08/21/computer-upgrade-scheduled-827-828/> *** Students will not have access to computers on 8/28. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/08/21/computer-upgrade-scheduled-827-828/> *Get the ArtVan Summer Buzz!<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/08/16/artvan-summer-buzz/> *** Local youth artists who participate in ArtVan programming will have artwork on display at Midcoast Center For Higher Education lobby at 9 Park Street in Bath. The second annual More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/08/16/artvan-summer-buzz/> *UMA studio art course begins September 4 in Bath<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/07/25/uma-studio-art-begins-september-4-bath/> *** The fine arts performance course ART 100 Introduction to Studio Art starts September 4 at the Center More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/07/25/uma-studio-art-begins-september-4-bath/> *Earn your allied health degree<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/06/24/earn-allied-health-degree/> *** Move forward with your plans for a healthcare care by earning your associate degree in allied health with a concentration in health information technology. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/06/24/earn-allied-health-degree/> *Collaborate! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/06/12/collaborate/>*** Students can self-schedule study groups, joint projects and other student initiated meetings in our newly outfitted student collaboration spaces. 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