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*Newsletter 10/4/13*

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*Raise awareness!*

October is *Domestic Violence Awareness* month. *New Hope for
Women*<http://www.newhopeforwomen.org/>offers support to people in
Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties
affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and provides
educational resources to assist our communities in creating a safer and
healthier future. *Family Crisis Services*
<http://www.familycrisis.org/>offers a similar array of services in
Cumberland County.

*Attend a student association meeting*

The next meeting of the MCHE Student Association will be from *noon to 1
p.m. *on Wednesday,* 10/9/13*. All UCBB students are welcome. Please email Lisa
Whitney <[log in to unmask]> by *10/8/13* if you plan to attend.

*Scare yourself at the Bath AutumnFest*

How can you resist an event that includes scarecrows, crafts, fashion,
zumba, a 5K race and Citizen Involvement Day?
*Autumnfest*<http://visitbath.com/events/autumnfest/events-listing-for-autumnfest-09/>is
on Saturday,
*10/12* in downtown Bath. *Citizen Involvement
Day*<http://www.cityofbath.com/communitydev_pages_area52.html>offers a
perfect chance to learn about resources, services and volunteer
opportunities from 30+ nonprofits–be sure to stop by the *UCBB table*.

*Create your future*

The Maine Centers for Women, Work, and Community is offering a 24-hour
*Creating
Your Future: Career Planning for the New
Economy*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/creating-your-future-career-planning-for-the-11/>class
to examine work values and interests, identify transferable skills,
and explore earning potential. Participants learn about local projected
growth industries and identify the skills, education, and training needed
to achieve your career goals. Assistance with resume building and job
seeking will also be provided. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm beginning on *10/15*. FMI and to register please
contact *Shelley Taylor* <[log in to unmask]> at 386-1664.

*Considering an elementary teaching career?*

Plan to attend an Elementary Education Teaching *career and information
session*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/10/UMPI-Info-Sessions-Promo.pdf>on
*10/17* from 4 to 5 pm. Email Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]> to sign up
for this session.

*Earn your English degree locally!*

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) provides local access to a
BA in English. Attend a *career and information
session<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/10/UMPI-Info-Sessions-Promo.pdf>
* on *10/17* from 5 to 6 pm to learn about the degree and associated
careers. Email Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]> to sign up for this
session.

*Sell pies, raise scholarship dough!*

We are searching for volunteers to help with the *annual pie sale *scholarship
fundraiser. Sale dates: *10/10-10/28*. Pick-up pies: *11/7* @ 3 pm. The
hand-crafted in Maine, frozen pies are perfect for your holiday table and
even better as a gift! Selling is fun and easy and a great way to connect
with others. FMI: *Gwen Shatto* <[log in to unmask]>. There are
unconfirmed rumors of a *10/10* pie tasting event in the lobby!

*It’s Time*

*Mental Illness Awareness
Week*<http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=mental_illness_awareness_week>(
*10/6-10/12*) is designed to increase public awareness and reduce the
stigma associated with mental illness. The week coincides with *National
Depression Screening Awareness
Day*<https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/screening/default.aspx>,
*10/10*.

*Use personality type to jump-start your career planning*

A three-session *Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Workshop*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/09/16/whats-typ/>will be
held at the Midcoast Center for Higher Education on Tuesday,
*10/22*, Thursday, *10/24*, and Tuesday, *10/29*, from *2 to 3:30 pm*. The
workshop is designed to help an individual learn more about his or her
personality and learning style, discover the role of personality in the
career planning process, and explore the relationship between personality
type and career satisfaction. The workshop is open to students and the
public at no cost. Call 442-7736 for the required advance sign-up. Space is
limited.

*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. Email Lisa
Whitney<[log in to unmask]>to sign up for this event.

*Find your path!*

Transferring into a University of Maine System degree program or
transferring between UMS campuses just got a lot easier and friendlier with
the unveiling of the new *UMS transfer
portal*<http://www.maine.edu/transfer-students/>.
Check it our for yourself or share it with a friend who you have been
urging to return to school!

*Change a child’s life, forever!*

*Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick<http://www.bbbsbathbrunswick.org/>
* is seeking volunteers to serve as *school-based
mentors*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/files/2013/09/SchoolBasedMentors2013.pdf>in
several elementary schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a
difference in a child’s life with a one hour per week commitment during the
school year. It could be the start of something *BIG*.

*Go smoke-free!*

The Midcoast Center for Higher Education is now a *smoke-free environment*.
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.

*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.

*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>
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