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 1/12/14 Click here to view in a web browser<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/newsletter/> Welcome back! Spring semester classes for UMA, USM, UM and UMFK begin Monday, *1/13*. UMF & UMPI classes begin Tuesday,* 1/21*. UMM classes begin Wednesday,* 1/22*. For a full listing of holidays and breaks check the *spring 2014 academic calendar* <http://www.maine.edu/pdf/ACADEMICCALENDAR2013-14.pdf>. Honor our history! On Monday, *1/20* University College at Bath/Brunswick is closed in observance of the *Martin Luther King Holiday*. Meet-up! Help strengthen community at the center by becoming involved with the The Midcoast Center for Higher Education *Student Association*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/about-us/student-association/>. Their first meeting of the spring semester is scheduled for Wednesday *1/15*from noon to 1 pm. FMI: Lisa Whitney <[log in to unmask]> File or renew now! All students are encouraged to file or renew the *Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)* <https://fafsa.ed.gov/> *before 2/15* to meet the priority deadline! For assistance, attend one of the *MEOC*<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/get-started/financial-aid/essentials-of-college-planning-workshops/>workshops held at UCBB or at the Southern Maine Career Center in Brunswick or attend the *2/5,* 6 pm, *FAME*<http://www.famemaine.com/files/StaticPages/Education/CollegeGoalMaine/Locations.aspx>workshop. Keep that new year’s resolution to improve your money management! Attend a no-cost *“My Money Works: Tools for Smart Money Choices”*<http://womenworkandcommunity.org/schedules/my-money-works-tools-for-smart-money-choices-10/>class sponsored by the Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community. This 15-hour class can help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals. Meets on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm beginning *2/6*. FMI and to register: *Shelley Taylor*<http:[log in to unmask]>at 386-1664 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. Learn about local access to health careers View a recent *healthcare career information session*<http://capture.maine.edu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer/Default.aspx?id=459d0aaa-9f4e-4e8f-b2e0-92ea069f1adb>to learn more about local access to University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) online degree and certificate options. The session provides information about the following offerings: *Allied Health/Health Information Technology*<http://learn.maine.edu/programs/allied-health-concentration-health-information-technology-a-s/>(AS), *Nursing* <http://learn.maine.edu/programs/rn-to-bsn-program/> (RN to BSN), *Healthcare Administration*<http://learn.maine.edu/programs/business-management-healthcare-administration-b-s/>(BS), and *Certificate in Healthcare Management*<http://learn.maine.edu/programs/healthcare-management/> . 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>* . Latest News & EventsFile your 2014-15 FAFSA now!<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2014/01/10/file-2013-14-fafsa-now/> File or renew your 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More<http://learn.maine.edu/bath/2014/01/10/file-2013-14-fafsa-now/> 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/> 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 -- Dennis Unger University College at Bath/Brunswick Midcoast Center for Higher Education 9 Park Street Bath, Maine 04530 207.442.7736 1.800.696.2329 learn.maine.edu/bath <http://www.learn.maine.edu/bath>