Wednesday, December 19, 2018

submitted by millerch@augsburg.edu

If you have rental books to return to the bookstore but don’t have time, use the link below to create a FREE UPS label and ship your books back to us!

https://augsburg.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBRentalReturnShippingLabelView?langId=-1&storeId=40052&catalogId=10001

submitted by bensongg@augsburg.edu

Submissions close on FRIDAY for Murphy Square, Augsburg’s literary and visual arts magazine. We are still looking for the best of Augsburg’s prose, poetry, and visual art.

If you’ve been on the fence about submitting, do it! Time is running out, and you don’t want to miss out on this year’s issue.

Submit at: murphysquare.submittable.com/submit !

submitted by mannj@augsburg.edu

I will be in Sverdrup Hall, Room 102, from 2pm – 3pm for today’s website help session. For all content managers, this is time I have set aside for you to drop by, ask questions, and get assistance with your website. I hope to see you there.
–Joe Mann

Website help sessions calendar

submitted by bouzardg@augsburg.edu

Apply to be a Phillips Scholar!

The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Applicants are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders by developing a project to meet an unmet need in Minnesota communities. Phillips Scholars receive scholarships during their junior and senior years, and a stipend to complete a project during the summer between junior and senior year.

This preliminary application is used to select two finalists from Augsburg University who will then develop a full proposal to be submitted to the Minnesota Private College Council for the scholarship. This will include a 5-7 page project proposal, official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation. Staff members of the Sabo Center will help finalist complete their applications.

You must be a sophomore during the 2018-2019 school year to apply.

Read more about the Phillips Scholarship program here: https://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/giving/our-scholarships/phillips-scholars-program

Preliminary application (see link, below): Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11:59 p.m.

Full applications will be due February 8, 2019.

Preliminary Phillips Scholar Application, Due January 23, 2019

submitted by whitneyr@augsburg.edu

Calling all Auggies!! Share what you are grateful for during 12 Days of Gratitude.

Augsburg’s virtual gratitude jar will be open until December 21st for all Auggies to share what they are grateful for–big or small. Statements of gratitude made here will be shared at the start of 2019 through Augsburg Wellbeing (hint, hint: we’re re-branding!). This will give us a moment to reflect on the good, and feel grateful for what was, while looking forward to 2019. Gratitude statements will be shared anonymously unless otherwise requested by the statement writer. The form will be open for the 12 days leading up to the holiday break (from now through December 21st).

Examples of gratitude statements (obviously, specific to me–yours will look different!): I am grateful for my HR team and all the work they do to support Augsburg.

Augsburg’s Virtual Gratitude Jar

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Week of December 24th: CLOSED

Week of January 1st: Open Weds, January 2nd 2-5pm, Thurs, January 3rd 2-4pm

Week of January 7th: Open Tues, January 8th 12-4pm, Weds, January 9th 2-5pm, Thurs, January 10th 12-4pm

We also have finals week hours. See the webpage link.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/foodshelf/

submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard is looking for help staffing the Cupboard during it’s winter break open hours. Contact Natalie Jacobson at jacobsn@augsburg.edu to sign up for a shift.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/foodshelf/

submitted by wilsona3@augsburg.edu

Enter our survey to win one of two $50 Target Gift Cards or one in ten Einstein bagel and coffee vouchers. Sponsored by the Environmental Stewardship Committee, the Environmental Action Committee, and A’viands.

https://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jX2axKoFvdC8eN

submitted by ueckerk@augsburg.edu

In preparation for year-end 2018, we ask each employee to review the items below and contact us with any changes or updates to the information we have on file.

Please review your 12/07/18 or 12/21/18 pay stub and verify the following:
1) Name, Address and Social Security Number
If records need to be updated, please contact Human Resources at hr@augsburg.edu.
2) Check your tax withholdings
The tax withholdings you are currently claiming are printed on the bottom left section of your pay stub. If you wish to change your tax withholdings, please complete a new federal W-4 form and submit to the Payroll office at payroll@augsburg.edu.

Students, staff and supervisors should ensure you are able access and approve time around the holiday break so everyone is paid appropriately and timely.
1) Last pay date for 2018 is 12/21/2018, this is for any hours worked 12/2 – 12/15.
There will NOT be any other payments issued after this date.
2) The first pay date of 2019 is 01/04/2019, this is for hours worked 12/16 – 12/29.
• Hours worked should be logged daily.
• The time entry deadline is still 2pm Monday, December 31st. This is a holiday and all time cards will be submitted automatically by the system. Unless working the weekend, all hours should be logged and submitted Friday, December 28th.
• Supervisors will need to approve the time cards by 10am on Wednesday, January 2nd – extended due to the holiday on Tuesday, January 1st. This will create a shorter processing time, so it is appreciated if all time is approved by the deadline of 10am. Time can also be approved any time after 2pm on Monday prior to the deadline. Time not approved could result in your employee NOT being paid timely.

If you need any further assistance please contact Payroll at payroll@augsburg.edu. Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday!

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Thanks to A’viands Food Service for Late Night Breakfast which included traditional favorites and delicacies.
The serving team included Augsburg President Pribbenow, Day Student Government President Brandon Williams, faculty and staff Marc Isaacson, Jennifer Simon, Diane Pike, Ruby Murillo, Ryan Hoye, Melissa Lee, Dianne Detloff, Ben Smethhurst, and Doug Rosenberg.
The cheese and ham omelet team was Carol Enke and Matt Maruggi