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*Newsletter 10/24/13*

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*Raise scholarship dough!*

Buy one (or several) of *Dad’s Dynamite Pies* for Thanksgiving this year.
Don’t wait because the deadline is closing on our pie
sale<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/10/DynamitePiesFlyer-Submit.pdf>
through *Monday, 10/28.* These pies will leave you feeling full and
guilt-free with no trans fat, no preservatives, and no fillers! Stop by the
office to place your order with us or help enlist in the sales effort. The
best part is that each sale generates scholarship money! Pick-up pies: *11/7
* @ 3 pm. FMI, *Gwen Shatto* <[log in to unmask]>.

*Learn about support resources for Veterans!*

Join us for a *Veterans Resource
Fair*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/09/veterans-resource-fair-10-28-13.pdf>on
Monday,
*10/28*, 11 am to 1:30 pm, in the Center lobby. Veterans, active military
personnel and their family members are invited to visit the center to tour
the Department of Veterans Affairs Maine Mobile Vet Center and meet center
as well as Veterans Services staff. This is also a great opportunity for
Mental Health and Human Services students to learn about resources for
veterans. Email *Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>* to sign up for this
event.

*Get a head-start on spring planning*

It is already time to select your spring 2014 courses. The *spring 2014*
<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring/>page includes details
on registration dates, a link to the distance learning search, our course
list and course descriptions. The spring semester
*registration*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring/registration-dates-html/>dates
vary by campus but start in November. Please call the Business Office
(442-7736) to schedule an advising appointment with *Lisa Whitney*, Student
Services Coordinator or with *Dennis Unger*, Center Director.

*Happy Halloween!*

Look for Halloween candy in the lobby on Thursday,* 10/31* courtesy of our
Student Association! The next *Student
Association*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>meeting
is Monday,
* 11/4*, from noon to 1 pm. FMI: *Lisa Whitney* <[log in to unmask]>

*Learn about management and accounting degree options!*

Attend a *Business Administration accounting and management
*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/brenda-mcaleer-tom-giordano-visit-students-bath/>information
session on Wednesday,* 11/6* from noon to 1 pm. In this session, University
of Maine at Augusta faculty members, *Brenda McAleer* and *Tom
Giordano*will discuss local education options available to students
who are looking
to establish careers in business. Sign up for this information session now
by emailing *Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>* or calling 442-7736.

*Considering a teaching career?*

Attend a *UMA Pathways to Early Childhood, K-3, and Secondary
Education*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/10/21/brenda-mcaleer-tom-giordano-visit-students-bath/>program
information session on Thursday,
* 11/7*, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. In this session, University of Maine at
Augusta faculty members, *Cindy Dean* and *Patricia Clark* will outline the
UMA options available to students who are looking to become certified
teachers in one of these areas. Sign up for this information session now by
emailing *Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]>* or calling 442-7736.

*Discover USM options (including graduate programs)*

The University of Southern Maine is hosting a Fall *Open House for Adults,
Transfers, & Graduate Students
<http://usm.maine.edu/admit/open-house-adult-transfer-and-graduate-students>
*on Wednesday, *11/13* from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Abromson Center on the
USM Portland Campus. This is a great opportunity to explore undergraduate
and graduate options.

*Stretch your $$$*

Gain skills and confidence to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce
debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal
financial goals by attending a free, 15 hour *“My Money Works: Tools for
Smart Money Choices”*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/my-money-works-tools-for-smart-money-choices-10/>offered
by the Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community. The class
begins *11/5*, from 6 to 8 pm and runs through *12/3*. Please email *Shelley
Taylor* <[log in to unmask]> FMI and to register.

*Strengthen your career planning!*

The UMA Career Development Center is offering a career workshop series by
videoconference to our center to help you advance your career planing and
job search skills. Workshop options include:

· *Getting Connected on LinkedIn* (Wednesday, *11/13*, 11am -12:30
pm) This workshop will give an overview of how to use LinkedIn to
strengthen your job search skills. Topics will include networking,
maintaining a professional online presence, ways to find job postings and
more.

· *Intriguing Internships* (Monday, *11/18*, 9-10:3am) This
workshop will go over the nuts and bolts of internships (paid vs. unpaid,
academic credit), and how/when to search for internships.

· *Successful Interviewing* (Thursday, *11/21*, 2-3:30pm) This
workshop will show you how to best prepare yourself to ace the job
interview.

Please call University College (442-7736) for session sign-up.

*Attend a job fair and resource expo*

The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber is sponsoring, *“Hiring Maine’s Heroes:
A Job Fair and Resource
Expo”*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/10/hiring-maines-heroes.pdf>
. <http://www.midcoastmaine.com/calendar/event/4336> This veteran focused
event is scheduled for Wednesday, *11/13* from 10 am to 2 pm at the Knights
of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive in Brunswick.

*One Login to Rule Them All*

Now you can access the *Library’s online
resources*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/library/>from off-campus using
only your
*maine.edu* credentials. The same UMS username and password used to enter
MaineStreet and the campus portals will provide access to the Library’s
free and authoritative collection of databases, online journal articles,
and ebooks. Use this Single Sign On feature today to jump-start your
research journey.

Q: What about barcodes? Does this mean we don’t need them any more?

A: Don’t toss your library card yet! You still need a barcode to use the
requesting functions for interlibrary loan in URSUS and MaineCat.

For additional questions or comments, email *[log in to unmask]*.

*Support community!*

*Amy Feeley* is conducting a canned goods drive to support the *Mid Coast
Hunger Prevention Program <http://www.mchpp.org/>* in Brunswick. Thanks for
adding your canned goods to the box located in the lobby. *Charles
Gilbertson* is raising funds for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at
Maine Medical Center through the *Children’s Miracle
Network*<http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=47498>
.

*Help us be a respectful neighbor!*

Since the implementation of the the new a *smoke-free policy* we have
received several complaints from neighboring homeowners about groups of
smokers and smoke drifting to the neighboring properties. Please be aware
that the smell and harmful effects of your smoke drift further than you
realize. Please refrain from smoking near neighboring homes. Smoking is
permitted in your vehicle. Please remember to safely discard smoking
material in your vehicle and not on the ground. If you are ready to quit
tobacco, the *Partnership for A Tobacco-Free
Maine*<http://www.tobaccofreemaine.org/quit_tobacco/index.php>offers
free online resources and
*Midcoast Hospital* <http://midcoasthealth.com/> (373-6586) offers free
one-on-one help.

*Learn about food addiction recovery resources*

*Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous* (FA) is a 12 Step Program for
individuals suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and
bulimia. There will be two free community information meetings on: Friday, *
10/25* at the Bath Police Station Conference Room, 250 Water Street at 9:00
am and on Saturday, *10/26* at the Mid Coast Hospital Cafeteria, 123
Medical Center Drive in Brunswick, Maine at 9:00 am. No dues, fees or
weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome, including those who think they may have a
food problem or are concerned about someone who may. For more information,
call 373-1778 or visit *www.foodaddicts.org*.

*Get jabbed!*

Help prevent the flu by getting your flu shot. Chans Home Health Care
offers *flu clinics*<https://www.midcoasthealth.com/flu/pdf/2013-CHANS-Flu-Clinic-Schedule.pdf>through-out
the region. All clinics are first-come, first-served. Vaccine
is for anyone 6-months-of-age or older. Donations accepted, but not
required.

*Meet-up with a tutor*

Set yourself up for a successful semester by connecting early in the
semester with a *Biology, Writing, Math, or Computing
tutor*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#tutoring>
.

*Schedule an exam*

If you need to schedule a proctored exam time please call the center
business office at 442-7736. Check
*here*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/center-services/academic-support/#exams>for
available exam days and times.

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Stay connected to your classmates and to breaking news, events and fun by
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