Thursday, August 16, 2018

submitted by stock@augsburg.edu

It is with deep sadness that I write to share the news that Michelle Nies passed away from cancer on August 9. Despite her illness, Michelle remained committed to her job and led by example. She was a strong champion of the work her staff does to create the best physical environment for our students, faculty and staff. Her positive approach to life was evident and has impacted us all.

For the past five years, Michelle served the Augsburg community first as the Custodial Services Supervisor and later as the Custodial Services Manager. Michelle also served on staff senate for two years and participated on a variety of committees during her time at Augsburg.

For many years, she was an active board member of the MN chapter of the International Executive Housekeepers Association. In 2017, Michelle received her bachelors degree from Metro State University. However, her biggest source of pride was her son, Christopher, who is a student at Augsburg and on the Dean’s List.

We are grateful for Michelle’s many contributions to the Augsburg community. Our heartfelt prayers go out to Michelle’s husband, Paul, her son Christopher, and her extended family.

The funeral service will be at 10 AM Saturday, August 18 at Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 W. Roselawn Avenue. Visitation will be from 9-10 AM prior to the service at church.

Augsburg will also have a gathering for a time of remembrance in the coming month. Additional details will be shared as soon as they become available.

Beth Reissenweber

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Back-To-School time is Back-To-Debate time, and your office supplies will help prepare our debaters for a great year!

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, our growing debate organization, serves over 800 students at 42 Twin Cities middle and high schools. We equip students with all the basics needed to become debaters: curriculum, coaches, tournaments – and of course, supplies. As our high school, middle school, Spanish, and Somali debate programs grow, our needs for supplies grows, too!

Our goal is to equip 100 more students with debate supplies this year. Are any of the following new or gently used items in your office, waiting to meet a debater?

Our most-needed item:

Expanding file folders/accordion folders

Other helpful items:

3-ring binders
3-hole sheet protectors
2-pocket folders
Highlighters
Pens

Your support will help make our season a success! If you’d like to join the Minnesota Urban Debate League’s Back-to-Debate Supply Drive, please contact us at mnudl@augsburg.edu to arrange your donation.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Attention new day first-years and transfer students: Metro Transit and Augsburg University are giving you a great deal on an all-you-can-ride transit pass. First-year students can purchase a year-long College Pass for just $150 – that’s a 55% discount!

Order your pass here before October 1, 2018: https://store.metrotransit.org/promo/college-pass-150-9-2018

College Passes can be used for unlimited bus and light rail rides all semester, meaning you’ll never have to worry about having money for a fare. When you’re not riding to school, you can use your College Pass to get to work, an internship run errands and explore the Twin Cities. Not a regular bus or train rider? No problem! Find all the places you can go using our trip planning tools. Learn more at metrotransit.org.

Important Details
The discounted passes will be available to purchase at the link above until October 1, 2018. After that, students can purchase a semester College Pass at the Bookstore for $115.00 (subsidized by Augsburg from $165.00)

Guaranteed Ride Home
Students who regularly ride transit to work or school are eligible for the Guaranteed Ride Home program, which reimburses a taxi, Uber or Lyft ride when you have to leave early or late unexpectedly. To learn more and register for this free program, visit metrotransit.org/guaranteed-ride-home.