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4	5 Labor Day Holiday Labor Day Holiday September 5, 2016 In observance of the Labor Day holiday, UMA will be closed. Classes are not in session. See more details •	6 Welcome Back Week Welcome Back Week September 6, 2016 - September 9, 2016 Enjoy a week of free food, activities, and music as you start to settle into your Fall semester. Look forward to a BBQ lunch, a mechanical bull, and free grab-and-go breakfast options, along with giveaways being handed out along the way. This event is being sponsored by the Student Government Association with the support of the Office of Student Life. Contact Rose Pelletier, Rm. 210 RSC, rosep@maine.edu, 621-3442, for more information. See more details •	7 Voter Registration Drive Voter Registration Drive September 7, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Randall Student Center, UMA Augusta Campus Come by the UMA Randall Student Center, where we'll be staffing a voter registration table! Bring an ID, current address, and any address where previously registered. We'll help you get registered in time for Election Day 2016. FMI: James Cook, 621-3190, james.m.cook@maine.edu See more details Nottage Library's Grand Re-Opening!! Nottage Library's Grand Re-Opening!! September 7, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nottage Library, 1st floor Belfast Hall Come on3 and all and join us for a celebration of hard work completed at Nottage Library this summer. We now have a more refined book collection, expanded seating areas, increased study space, new DVD display, coffee station, a brand new children's area, and new plants! Light refreshments will be served, and library tours abound! See more details • •	8	9 Campus-wide Open House Campus-wide Open House September 9, 2016 @ 10:45 am - 4:00 pm Randall Student Center - Fireplace Lounge - Augusta Campus What: Drop-in at the Kick-off of an exciting process! Meet the planning team. Provide input on key issues. Discuss your ideas. Why: UMA Institution Master Plan The Institution Master Plan is an important opportunity for the UMA community to discuss the present conditions and future ambitions of the university. The planning process will consider all elements that compose the campus environment, buildings, open spaces and infrastructure, to establish a framework for future improvements. The Institution Master Plan will articulate a vision for the UMA campus that builds on the mission and values expressed in the UMA 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. The University of Maine at Augusta (Augusta Campus) last completed a campus master planning process in 1998. Since then, some of the improvements and strategies identified in that plan for the campus have been accomplished and the context of the campus environment has evolved. UMA will develop the Institution Master Plan through a process that started in June and will be completed in the spring of 2017. The Institution Master Plan will: • Build on the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan using its goals and strategies • Consider the Institution relative to emerging needs and patterns of use • Provide analytical studies and alternatives reflecting the choices ahead • Confirm a preferred approach and prioritization of improvements • Establish the framework for improvements for the next 5 to 10 years The Institution Master Plan will be guided by UMA’s Campus Master Plan Steering Committee, composed of members of the administration, faculty, students and the community. The planning process is organized to be informative and inclusive, providing many opportunities for meaningful input from the entire UMA community, such as this Kick-off Open House. See more details •	10
11	12 Student Success Lunch and Learn Student Success Lunch and Learn September 12, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nottage Library, Belfast Hall Student Success Lunch & Learns: Get to know your Campus resources from a panel of student participants and by visiting informative displays. Please come with your questions and an ear to discover the richness of Bangor Campus student services. See more details •	13 Effective Communication Workshop Effective Communication Workshop September 13, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fireplace Lounge - Randall Student Center, Augusta Campus Tamara Mitchell, Director of Organizational Effectiveness for University Services, will be hosting a workshop on Tuesday, September 13th from 12-1:00p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge of the Randall Student Center. This workshop will cover effective communication skills for the workplace by providing tips and tools for interacting in-person, over the phone, and via email. This workshop is brought to you by the Augusta campus Wellness Committee. Rise up Wellness points are available! For more information contact Jennifer.laney@maine.edu See more details Voter Registration Table Voter Registration Table September 13, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm University of Maine at Augusta Randall Student Center Come by the UMA Randall Student Center, where we'll be staffing a voter registration table! Bring an ID, proof of current address, and any address where previously registered. We'll help you get registered in time for Election Day 2016. FMI: James Cook, 621-3190, james.m.cook@maine.edu See more details • •	14 Lunch n' Learn: Voting 101 Lunch n' Learn: Voting 101 September 14, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fireplace Lounge, Randall Student Center Are you confused about how to vote? Do you need some help regarding voting? Come join us on September 14, 2016 from Noon to 1 p.m. in Fireplace Lounge in Student Randall Center to learn how to register to vote, how to speak to candidates and ask questions to make informed decisions during the voting process, and what are the existing issues in Maine that will influence the lives of students. Victoria Rodrigues from Maine Women's Lobby and Maine Women's Policy Center would be talking. See more details Reception and Lecture: Visiting Faculty Magda Nisponska Reception and Lecture: Visiting Faculty Magda Nisponska September 14, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bennett D. Katz Library, 20 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA The Social Science and Mental Health and Human Services programs are pleased to announce a reception to celebrate the visit of Professor Magda Nisponska to the University of Maine at Augusta. The visit of Professor Nisponska is the culmination of three years of videoconference and online collaboration between UMA and the Technical University of Librec of the Czech Republic. Professor of Psychology Ken Elliott and Associate Professor of Psychology and Mental Health Magdalena Linhardt will chair the event and provide orienting remarks in the context of their joint work on international teaching and Prof. Nisponska’s own research. Dr. Magda Nisponska has taught Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Psychology of Personal Growth at the Technical University of Liberec since 2005. She received her PhD in Psychology from the Slovak Academy of Sciences in 2006. Her research explores how acceptance of the past influences personal growth with special focus on acceptance of parents, attachment and memory. See more details Career Workshop: UMA CareerLink Career Workshop: UMA CareerLink September 14, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Augusta (114 Jewett Hall); Bangor (310 Camden Hall), University College Centers: Brunswick (Room 114); East Millinocket (UMA PC Unit); Ellsworth (Room 3); Houlton (Room TBA); UROCK (Room 412); Rumford (Room 311); Saco (Room 110) Attend to learn about: Navigating the system Searching and applying for jobs/internships (Job Matching!) Using resources (Resume Builder, Career Explorer) CareerLink App (Careers by Symplicity in iTunes and Google Play Store for your smartphone!) And much more! Laptop and/or smartphone recommended for the full experience! Only available to UMA students and alumni** FMI/To register: http://www.uma.edu/academics/advising/career-advising/career-workshops/ See more details • • •	15 UMA Alumni Association Meeting UMA Alumni Association Meeting September 15, 2016 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm UMA Alumni Center See more details •	16 Convocation Convocation September 16, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Campus Green Friday, September 16th 3:00PM – 5:00PM Campus Green (Jewett Auditorium, if rain) Program WELCOME President James Conneely, Phd.D. ACADEMIC RECOGNITION Provost Joe Szakas Rising Scholar Introductions Distinguished Educator Award Distinguished Scholar Award Climate Change UMA’S Academic Theme 2016-2017 Perspectives on the Theme Keynote Address See more details •	17
18	19 Your Next Career Move: Tools to Get Started (Free Workshop) Your Next Career Move: Tools to Get Started (Free Workshop) September 19, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm UMA Bangor Ready for a career change but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will help point you in the right direction. We will cover what to consider when making a career choice, the steps involved in creating a career plan, and the resources available to help you succeed. At the end of this workshop, you will have: -A basic outline of what you want to decide, discover, or plan. -An individual career consultation appointment with NVME staff, if desired. -Resources for additional help and possible funding of education or training. -The opportunity to join a free, comprehensive five-session Career Planning Class in a live or online format. Registration/More Info: SarahJoy Chaples Sarah.Chaples@maine.edu 207-669-6018 To learn more, visit our website: http://newventuresmaine.org/schedules/your-next-career-move-tools-to-get-started-13/ See more details Student Success Lunch and Learn Student Success Lunch and Learn September 19, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 102 Eastport Navigating UMA’s Tech Tools. Diana Kokoska, CIS Instructor, will provide important insight into fully using BlackBoard. This hands-on approach will help you more fully understand BlackBoard features and richness. As time permits, an overview of the tools embedded in MaineStreet and your Google access will be discussed. Session in 102 Eastport Hall, lunch in the Tutoring Center, 100 Eastport Hall See more details UMA Food Security Coalition- First Meeting UMA Food Security Coalition- First Meeting September 19, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 310 Camden Hall, Bangor and Katz Room 40, Augusta Please join us for the very first meeting of the UMA Food Security Coalition! Please contact Colleen Coffey (colleen.coffey@maine.edu or 262-7903) for more details! See more details • • •	20 Book Reading: Dr. Kati Corlew (Finally, A Song From Silence) Book Reading: Dr. Kati Corlew (Finally, A Song From Silence) September 20, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Nottage Library, UMA Bangor Campus “Finally, a Song from Silence (poetry from when I was young) contains a selection of these writings, addressing topics like identity development, depression and suicide, love and heartbreak, and gender, sex, and sexuality…” Come join us in the Nottage Library at UMA's Bangor campus to listen to Professor Kati Corlew read from her new book, Finally, A Song From Silence: (poetry from when I was young). Dr. Corlew will also be signing/selling copies. Cosponsored by WICCD (Women Invigorating the Curriculum and Celebrating Diversity) See more details My Money Works (Free Class) My Money Works (Free Class) September 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cony High School 60 Pierce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 This 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. At the end of the class you will have a plan to achieve greater financial stability. A follow-up session is scheduled to provide additional networking and support. Successful completion of this class meets one of the requirements for the Family Development Account (FDA) and Rainy Day Savings (RDS) matched savings programs. Date: September 20, 2016 to October 18, 2016 Day of the week: Tuesday Time of day: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Cony High School Address: 60 Pierce Drive, Augusta ME, 04330 - Map For More Info: http://bit.ly/MMWaugusta To register, contact: Sherrie Brann at 621-3436 or sherrie.brann@maine.edu See more details • •	21 Introduction to Self-Employment (Free Workshop) Introduction to Self-Employment (Free Workshop) September 21, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Augusta Career Center: 21 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2, Augusta ME, 04330 This free one-session workshop 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. Register with the CareerCenter at 624-5120. Questions? Contact Jean Dempster at 621-3434 or dempster@maine.edu. For more information, visit: http://newventuresmaine.org/schedules/introduction-to-self-employment-43/ See more details UMA Community Garden Club UMA Community Garden Club September 21, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Randall Student Center 218 We are the UMA Community Garden Club. We dig in the dirt. We grow food for hungry Mainers. We make friends, and we have a great time. Help us grow the movement for sustainable food, for an end to food insecurity. Join us! See more details Voter Registration Drive Voter Registration Drive September 21, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Randall Student Center, UMA Augusta Campus Come by the UMA Randall Student Center, where we'll be staffing a voter registration table! Bring an ID, current address, and any address where previously registered. We'll help you get registered in time for Election Day 2016. FMI: James Cook, 621-3190, james.m.cook@maine.edu See more details Rainbows General Meeting Rainbows General Meeting September 21, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm 309 Belfast Hall Please come and join us to meet your new officers for lunch! And find out how you can get involved in the new year before us! See more details • • • •	22 Fireside Chat with President Conneely Fireside Chat with President Conneely September 22, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Huskins Lounge, Eastport Hall, Bangor Campus Please join President Conneely, for informal conversation and light refreshments. This will be an opportunity to meet Dr. Conneely, ask questions, provide feedback, and share information among attendees. FMI: renee.grant@maine.edu See more details Book Reading: Dr. Kati Corlew (Finally, A Song From Silence) Book Reading: Dr. Kati Corlew (Finally, A Song From Silence) September 22, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bennett D. Katz Library, 20 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA “Finally, a Song from Silence (poetry from when I was young) contains a selection of these writings, addressing topics like identity development, depression and suicide, love and heartbreak, and gender, sex, and sexuality…” Come join us in the Katz Library on UMA's Augusta campus to listen to Professor Kati Corlew read from her new book, Finally, A Song From Silence: (poetry from when I was young). Dr. Corlew will also be signing/selling copies. Cosponsored by WICCD (Women Invigorating the Curriculum and Celebrating Diversity) See more details Fireside Chat with President Conneely Fireside Chat with President Conneely September 22, 2016 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Fireplace Lounge, Randall Student Center, Augusta Campus Please join President Conneely, for informal conversation and light refreshments. This will be an opportunity to meet Dr. Conneely, ask questions, provide feedback, and share information among attendees. FMI: renee.grant@maine.edu See more details Immersion Excursion: Macpage LLC Immersion Excursion: Macpage LLC September 22, 2016 @ 3:45 pm - 8:15 pm Date: Thursday, September 22nd, 2016, 5-7pm (Open House duration) Departure Time from Augusta: 3:45pm, Randall Student Center Parking Lot Return Time to Augusta: 8:15pm, Randall Student Center Parking Lot Free transportation to and from Augusta provided! (You may also choose to meet us there – Address: 30 Long Creek Drive, South Portland, ME) Interested in the accounting field? Meet with Macpage professionals in their South Portland office during their open house on September 22nd. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about their firm in an informal setting, and talk to their audit, tax and consulting professionals on a one-on-one basis. Refreshments and goodies will be provided. FMI/Questions or to register, contact: Haley Brown, Coordinator of Career Connections 207-621-3130 or hbrown120@maine.edu **Limited space available, first come first serve! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 20th, 5pm For more information on Macpage, LLC: www.macpage.com/careers See more details 14th Amendment Exhibit Opening at the Klahr Center 14th Amendment Exhibit Opening at the Klahr Center September 22, 2016 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine [HHRC] in partnership with the Kennebec Valley Art Association [KVAA] present “Equal Protection of the Laws”, an exhibition at the Michael Klahr Center featuring the work of 17 Maine artists inspired by the rights granted by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The exhibit, featuring 36 original works, opens on Thursday, September 22nd and runs through Friday, December 16th. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 22 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a brief program beginning at 5:30pm. Several additional programs are being planned in association with the exhibit, so stay tuned! The exhibition, opening reception, and other associated programs are free and open to the public. Themes in the exhibit relate to themes covered by the 14th amendment, including: due process, liberty, gender and sexuality, race, legal protections, equality in the workplace, housing, education, law enforcement, rights of the incarcerated, tolerance, and local, state, and federal representation. This exhibit and programs are made possible with funds from the Maine Humanities Council, the Holocaust and Human Rights Center exhibit funds, and the University of Maine at Augusta. In addition, the project has received support from the KVAA, the Maine Arts Commission, and several individuals. See more details • • • • •	23	24 Sailing in Bar Harbor Sailing in Bar Harbor September 24, 2016 @ 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Bar Harbor, ME, USA Looking for a Fun and Relaxing trip? Join us for Sailing in Bar Harbor on Margaret Todd. It is a two hour sailing trip on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for guests. On the day of trip, students get $10 back. Bus goes up Caddilac Mountain. Student may also ride bikes, visit Acadia National Park, or explore the island etc. Bus leaves Augusta campus at 7:00am, sail boat leaves Bar Harbor at 10:00am. Sign-up begins on September 6th for students and September 12th for guests in Office of Student Life, RSC 204 FMI: Rose Pelletier, rosep@maine.edu or 621-3442 See more details •
25	26 French Club meeting French Club meeting September 26, 2016 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Come find out what we are all about! We enjoy excursions, meals out, and an annual trip to Quebec. We plan to vote on officers at our meeting on Monday, Sept. 26th from 11:45-12:45. Come help us plan our year! See more details RaP Lecture: Supreme Court Preview and Review RaP Lecture: Supreme Court Preview and Review September 26, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bennett D. Katz Library, 20 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA In the spirit of Constitution Week, University of Maine-Farmington Political Science Professor Jim Melcher will discuss salient cases from the 2015-2016 term of the Supreme Court, examine potentially impactful cases for the 2016-2017 term, consider developments in the relationship between the President and Senate in the Supreme Court confirmation process, and field questions from the audience. All are welcome. See more details Student Success Lunch and Learn Student Success Lunch and Learn September 26, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 124 Eastport Participate in this special Student Success Lunch & Learn to better understand your learning preference and how to make it work for you. Dr. Betty McCue-Herilhy with Bangor TRiO SSS will guide you through an assessment process and discuss leveraging this information to effectively enhance your learning process. See more details • • •	27 National Voter Registration Day National Voter Registration Day September 27, 2016 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Huskin's Lounge UMA Voter Registration Drive WHEN: Tuesday September 27, 2016 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM WHERE: Huskins Lounge, Eastport Hall at the Bangor Campus FOR WHO: Anyone looking to register to vote in the State of Maine SPONSORED BY: League of Women Voters of Maine and UMA-Bangor WHAT TO BRING: State ID/Driver’s License. If you don’t have an ID with a current address, you can bring a recent electric/phone bill with your name to validate residency as well as your social security card. National Voter Registration Day is set for the fourth Tuesday of September by resolution of the National Association of Secretaries of State See more details •	28 Voter Registration Drive Voter Registration Drive September 28, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Randall Student Center, UMA Augusta Campus Come by the UMA Randall Student Center, where we'll be staffing a voter registration table! Bring an ID, current address, and any address where previously registered. We'll help you get registered in time for Election Day 2016. FMI: James Cook, 621-3190, james.m.cook@maine.edu See more details Bangor Campus Update Bangor Campus Update September 28, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Huskin's Lounge See more details • •	29 Reading Challenge Book Group Reading Challenge Book Group September 29, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bennett D. Katz Library, 20 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA Join us to talk about books you've read for the challenge and get ideas for books to read for future months! Check out our blog( http://bit.ly/1X9ZlaW) for more information and for how to join the group virtually. See more details Augusta Campus SGA Meeting Augusta Campus SGA Meeting September 29, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RSC 218, Augusta Campus The Student Government Association (SGA) is the elected governing body of their local campus, with the duty to enhance the educational environment of their campus by supporting academic, social, and cultural events both on and off campus. The SGA promotes and facilitates leadership and learning outside of the classroom, fosters campus development, and encourages positive campus and community relations on their local campus. The SGA is one of the primary funding sources for University recognized clubs and organizations on campus. The SGA oversees the expenditure of student funds in accordance with University policies and represents the interests of the students of the campus. The SGA provides a place for students to bring forth campus related issues and concerns. FMI: rosep@maine.edu, 621-3442, RSC 204 See more details Chancellor's Open Forum Chancellor's Open Forum September 29, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jewett Hall Auditorium, Augusta Campus Please join is for the Chancellor's Open Forum on Thursday, September 29 from 3-4:30pm in the Jewett Hall Auditorium. For your convenience, this forum will also be webcast: https://maine.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=1f68e1ab-4a12-4bbc-8e03-a7b7789e3e74 The open forum will include an introduction of Dr. Robert Neely, UMS's new Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; University of Maine System and Board of Trustee priorities and initiatives; a preview of legislative and financial matters; and an update on One University. See more details Project>Login Networking Reception Project>Login Networking Reception September 29, 2016 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Randall Student Center Fireplace Lounge, Augusta Campus Project>Login will be here along with several business representatives will talk with students about the role of IT in their companies, the opportunities for internships and continuing employment, and what they’re looking for in successful professionals. FMI: Contact Professor Diana Kokoska (dkokoska@maine.edu). http://projectlogin.com/2016/07/2016-campus-networking-receptions/ See more details Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs Class Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs Class September 29, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm UMA Handley Hall, 5th Floor, 331 Water St. Augusta, ME 04330 A 60-hour tuition-free course in business planning. The following topics are covered in depth: your customer, competition, marketing, record keeping, taxes, financing, legal aspects, and more. At the end of the class, you will have a completed business plan. There are also 3 monthly follow-up networking sessions at the completion of the class. Class size is limited to 15. You must complete an application, come to the orientation, have an individual interview, and be accepted into the class. This course qualifies for 3 Pass/Fail credits from the University of Maine at Augusta upon approval of your completed business plan and payment of a small processing fee. 2016 graduates of this course are eligible to apply for the University of Maine at Augusta GEN Scholarship, to be used for additional UMA classes at any location. Registration/More Info: -Application deadline: Wed. 9/28/16 -Required Orientation session: Thurs. 9/29/16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. -Class starts: Thurs. 10/13/16 In addition, there are three monthly workshop sessions on Saturdays 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. on 10/15, 11/19, and 12/17. No class on 11/24 & 12/22. For more information or to register contact Jean Dempster at 621-3434 or dempster@maine.edu Request an application packet: http://bit.ly/2cIYSxx See more details Waterville Comedy Night Waterville Comedy Night September 29, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME 04901, USA Famous comedians Kevin Barnett, Mike Yard, and Joel Kim Booster are coming to town. Join us for an evening full of fun and laughter. The door opens at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for UMA students and $20 for the general public. Buy tickets in Randall Student Center 204 for Augusta and Eastport Hall 126 for Bangor. FMI: Rose Pelletier, rosep@maine.edu or 621-3442 for Augusta and Kent Corey, 262-7817 for Bangor See more details • • • • • •	30

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