Newsletter 12/13/13 | 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 12/13/13* *Click here to view in a web browser <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/>* *Good luck with finals!* As you wrap up the semester please be extra sensitive to limiting noise to avoid distracting your colleagues as they complete their final exams. *Feed your brain!* Thank you to the Student Association for providing “crunch-time” snacks and candy canes during finals week. Get your snack fix in the lounge outside of Room 112. *Register!* Register before the start of the semester break for your *spring 2014*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/courses-programs/spring/>courses. Please call the Business Office (442-7736) to schedule an advising appointment with *Lisa Whitney*, Student Services Coordinator or with *Dennis Unger*, Center Director. *Raise fast cash!* A book buy back is being held in the center lobby on Thursday, *12/19* from 11 am to 7 pm. *Save $$$* If you order your textbooks through the UMA bookstore you can reduce your textbook shipping costs! Spring textbooks ordered prior to *1/3* can be delivered to the center by *1/9* for a $2 handling charge. *Be storm ready!* Storm cancellations are announced through local television and radio stations, posted on our web site and Facebook page, and can be accessed at at 442-7736 or 1-800-696-2329 by selecting voice mailbox #8. Our *storm cancellation page* <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/center-policies/>provides more information and offers links to the campus electronic emergency alert pages. *Explore graduate school!* Are you considering graduate school? Check out the video-stream of this recent *USM graduate school information session*<http://capture.maine.edu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=7f7f41fc-7f2b-4f68-8360-81c24020b674>. The session provides a wonderful overview of graduate school issues and factors to consider when making your plans. *Enjoy your holiday celebrations!* During the semester break (12/23 through 1/12) the center will be open from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday except for the following days: *12/24*, closed at noon; *12/25* closed; *1/1* closed*.* *Think spring!* Spring classes begin as follows: *1/13* UM, UMA, UMFK, USM; *1/21* UMF & UMPI; *1/22* UMM *Raise Aspirations* Do you know a talented Maine public high school or home-schooled junior or senior who would benefit from an early college course? Please help us raise aspirations by passing along new of our *High School Aspirations*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/get-started/high-school-aspirations-program/>program. *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 *Register for spring courses! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/12/12/register-spring-courses-3/>* Register now for your spring courses! Please call 442-7736 to schedule an advising appointment. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/12/12/register-spring-courses-3/> *Attention new students <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/12/12/attention-students/>* Spring 2014 new student orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, 1/7 from 4 to 6:30 pm. More <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/12/12/attention-students/> *Work-study or volunteer! <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/12/01/work-or-volunteer/>* Apply now for a spring work-study or volunteer position working in our Business Office. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/12/01/work-or-volunteer/> *What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/09/30/affordable-care-act/>* Explore how the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may impact you. More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/09/30/affordable-care-act/> *Earn your allied health degree <http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2013/08/24/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/2013/08/24/earn-allied-health-degree/> © University College. All rights reserved. 9 Park Street | Bath, ME 04530 (207) 442-7736 or 1-800-696-2329 (in state) | Fax: (207) 442-7737