Thursday, December 12, 2024

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!

Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.

2024 End of Year Updates

submitted by bjorkluw@augsburg.edu

Student Financial Services & Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:45pm on Thursday, December 12th in observation of a staff event.

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg community members can help college students here and statewide by urging Governor Tim Walz to save the Minnesota State Grant program. There’s a large ($210 million) shortfall in funding for next fall that will lead to grants being cut or eliminated if the state doesn’t act in the coming legislative session.

This funding shortfall directly impacts our community. More than 1,400 Augsburg undergraduate students benefit from the State Grant, receiving an average award of $6,000.

With budgeting decisions getting made now, please reach out as soon as possible—by early January at the latest.

Learn more and send a quick note to the governor with this tool.

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

The MNUDL is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students. We host our annual Summer Speech & Debate Camp on campus each year.

New in 2025: Pack a pillow and toothbrush – we’re back in the dorms for debate camp!

We’re offering both commuter and residential speech and debate camps for high school students!

Whether you’re looking for the classic camp experience with overnight stays or prefer a flexible day camp experience, we have you covered. Week long and multi-week stays are available.

There are camps designed for kids who are new to speech and debate and those who already have experience.

Check out the MNUDL website for current high school offerings – registration is now open for high school camps!

Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to register. Secure your spot early to make the most of your summer – and to gain the skills needed to speak like a pro!

We will be opening registration for middle school camps soon as well. Also new this year: we’re thrilled to launch our brand-new mock trial and Spanish debate camp for middle schoolers! Please stay tuned for more info.

Sign up here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/summer-camps/

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

MNUDL’s middle school debate tournament shifts are open! Join us as a volunteer in 2025.

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate programming to middle and high school students.

Our middle school debate teams’ practices have begun and their first tournaments are weeks away! Mark the dates on your calendar and sign up now – shifts are open on our Volunteer with Us page!

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

JANUARY TOURNAMENTS
1/22: Wednesday, Highland HS, 3:20-7:30
1/28: Tuesday, Como HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
1/30: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30

FEBRUARY TOURNAMENTS
2/6: Thursday, Washburn HS, 3:20-7:30
2/12: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-7:30
2/18: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
2/20: Thursday, Edison HS, 3:20-7:30
2/27: Thursday, Sanford MS, 3:20-7:30

MARCH TOURNAMENTS
3/4: Tuesday, John Glenn MS, 3:20-7:30
3/6: Thursday, Camden HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/12: Wednesday, Highland HS (tentative), 3:20-7:30
3/13: Thursday, Anthony MS, 3:20-7:30
3/26: Wednesday, Central HS, 3:20-8:30

Our students will debate the pros and cons of Mars Colonization! No debate experience (or expertise about Mars!) is required- we will train you.

Need transportation? No problem. Thanks to grant funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can book you an Uber to and from the tournament site.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard will be collecting donations of food items at the annual faculty/staff Holiday Party today, December 12th. We greatly appreciate your consideration!
Below is our wish list of highly demanded items:

Non-perishable food such as:
– Snacks (such as trail mix, goldfish, pretzels, chips, popcorn, mixed nuts, chips)
– Mac & cheese (boxed or single-serve)
– Ramen
– Canned Soup (Preferred: more complex soups, i.e. not cream of …. or tomato )
– Spices
– Bouillon
– Rice
– Pasta
– Gluten-free pasta
– Rice noodles
– Soy sauce
– Fufu flour
– Jars of pasta sauce
– Jars of salsa
– High quality bars
– Canned beans
– Paper grocery bags and/or reusable grocery bags
– Salt
– Sugar
– Condiments (ketchup, honey, hot sauce)
– Ziplock bags
– Foil paper

Hygiene and cleaning supplies such as:
– Menstrual products (including pads, tampons, menstrual cups)
– Shampoo/ Conditioner / Body Wash / Face Wash
– Bar Soap / Hand Soap
– Bandaids/ other first aid supplies
– Laundry Detergent (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Meyers, Method, Biokleen)
– Dish Soap (Preferred brands: Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, Dr Bronner’s)
– Diapers
– Baby Wipes
– Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Dental Floss
– Body Lotion
– Lip Balm
– Paper towels
– Toilet paper
– Deodorant

OR please feel free to bring cash or gift cards to Target, Aldi, Cub, or Seward Coop!

To read more information about the Campus Kitchen and Campus Cupboard, please visit the website here:
https://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/
Please reach out to campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions or comments!

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard (basement of Anderson Residence Hall 026) will be open during the winter break! Hagfors 108 Food Lab fridge will also be stocked with groceries for students living on campus with fob access to cook with.

Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
We will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31, and 1/1

If you are unable to make it to the open hours, you can
make an appointment (https://forms.gle/jAndtRdPipVb95eu6) or
order a box of shelf-stable items for pick up (https://forms.gle/m2mNo4QsK1fMx8Tf9)

Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Student positions were posted within the past 7 days:

12/10/2024: University Events Student Set-Up Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031212025-university-events-student-set-up-assistant

Search Augsburg Job Postings

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Primary responsibilities include:

– Equipment setup for events and conferences
– Event/Classroom facility monitoring and upkeep
– General event support
– Assistance with office duties (Scheduling spaces, filing etc.)
– Audio and visual technical support
– Computer technical support
– Assistance with light cleaning of spaces between camps and conferences

Timeframe is for Spring 2025 (ideal start time) and into the next academic year. Must be enrolled or in process of enrolling at Augsburg University, and must have work-study as part of financial aid award. For questions please contact studentfinances@augsburg.edu

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