Monday, April 28, 2025

submitted by pippert@augsburg.edu

The last Provost-sponsored drop-in coffee is this morning from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in FOS 171. Thank you for your support, Paula!

Come celebrate good colleagues and the closing out of the academic year!

submitted by lenze@augsburg.edu

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available to complete online at http://www.studentaid.gov. If you have not yet completed your FAFSA for the upcoming academic year, please complete this as soon as possible to ensure funding availability.
The deadline to receive the MN State Grant is July 31st, 2025. Your FAFSA must be fully submitted by this date.

Student Financial Services is available to assist you with FAFSA completion appointments.

Faculty/Staff: Please help us in reminding students to complete their FAFSA ASAP!

File your FAFSA today!

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

As we near the end of another year please don’t forget to take care of your campus mailbox. This includes checking it for any mail, returning your lock and filing out the survey for what you would like us to do with your mail after this semester.

Two weeks after the spring semester ends (on May 23, 2025) we will close all student campus boxes unless they responded to the End of Year survey. If you would like your mail forwarded or would like to keep your mailbox open for the summer, please fill out this survey
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen8Hb9X2VU3VbQWqr9sPleUUk0pJROmx7iM6sr-lfY4vjgMw/viewform?usp=sharing).

Before the fall semester starts we will reassign campus boxes to all residential students. Without completing the survey, it will most likely be a different number.

We are only able to forward 1st Class USPS mail. Packages must be looked at case by case. Some USPS will allow forwarding. (Reply to the Augsburg package email and we will look at that package.) Other packages (UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.), magazines, non-profit mail and standard mail will not be forwarded. We can also only forward to USA addresses. The forwarding period for the Augsburg Mailroom is two months from when the request is submitted. Afterward any additional mail we receive will be returned to sender.

We request that you contact the people/business sending you mail and update your address with them. Augsburg is classified as a business so you will not be able to do so through the US Post Office itself. Enrolling in online/electronic bills or statements can also be a smart option, it is environmentally friendly, secure and will often save you time (and sometimes money). Asking us to forward your mail does not change your mailing address with the USPS or Augsburg University, just with the Mailroom.

End of the year Campus Box survey

submitted by palmerst@augsburg.edu

The Theater Department is seeking to hire 2 student employees to serve as costume shop artists/technicians for the 2025/2026 academic year. Position would start September 2025. Essential duties include, but are no limited to:

Creating and maintaining costumes in costume shop for all theater department productions and events.
This position requires some of physical work and the ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a theater practicum.
Experience with sewing and costuming a plus.
Knowledge of fabrics and materials.

Student Costume Shop Job in Theatre Dept

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

Augsburg is preparing for the implementation of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (MN PFML), which takes effect on January 1, 2026. This new statewide program will impact how medical and family leave are administered and paid to employees. We want to ensure that our planning reflects the needs and perspectives of our campus community.

We are forming an MN PFML Advisory Committee and are seeking benefits-eligible faculty and staff who are interested in participating.
The committee will be comprised of representatives from
-Human Resources
-OPEIU
-Local70
-University Council
-Benefits-eligible staff
-Benefits-eligible faculty

The committee will:
-Provide feedback on policy development and communication strategies
-Help identify potential challenges or areas for clarification.

The committee will meet three to five times from May to August, as determined by the committee.

If you are interested in representing benefits-eligible staff or faculty on this committee, please the linked Google Form by May 5th. Please include a brief statement of why you are interested in joining this committee.
Your voice and input are valuable as we navigate this important change together.
Information on Minnesota Paid Family Leave can be found on the Minnesota DEED website: https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/

MNPFML Committee Interest Form

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/24/2025: Public Safety Officer
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055642958-public-safety-officer
04/22/2025: Graduate Assistant Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055129966-graduate-assistant-men-s-and-women-s-golf-coach

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

04/24/2025: Student: Choir Assistant, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055783225-student-choir-assistant-academic-year-2025-26
04/24/2025: Student: Music Office/Orchestra Student Manager, 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000055785295-student-music-office-orchestra-student-manager-2025-26

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Expectations
The student Choral Ensembles Manager is a key link between students and faculty/staff. The manager should exhibit leadership skills, communication skills, attention to detail, confidentiality and initiative to take on
projects and solve problems without the direct supervision of faculty/staff. The student manager acts as an essential coordinator and manager of choir performances and off-campus trips in collaboration with the Fine Arts Coordinator and the Conductor. In particular, the manager acts as the main choral-student contact for Advent Vespers, coordinating with faculty/staff, other student managers, and campus ministry as needed.

Job Duties
1) 1-2 hrs/wk—Rehearsal/Manager Duties.
These hours vary each week and generally take place before/after rehearsals
• Setup rehearsal space and coordinate performance setup and strike.
• Make ensemble announcements, etc..
• Record absences and report to conductor.
• Aid conductor with tasks and projects as assigned.
• Collect, proof, and ensure timely printing of programs.
• Collect all necessary student forms.
• Clean choir room following rehearsals and as needed throughout the year.
• Compose and mail thank you notes and other communications as needed
Library Duties.
• Communicate with conductor to determine print music needs of ensemble.
• Photocopy music, assemble and distribute folders to ensemble.
• Collect, sort, and file music in the cage in coordination with the Music Department Librarian(s)
2) 2-4 hrs/wk—Music Department Work.
A work schedule must be determined at the start of each semester.
• Work on projects as assigned by the Fine Arts Coordinator and/or the Music Administrative Assistant.
• May occasionally be needed as an usher or stage manager for events.
• If no projects are assigned, other duties (such as library/cage work) should be completed.
• If all other tasks are up-to-date, you may do homework during your scheduled working hours; however,
you must remain available in the music office area to assist with projects.

Supervisor(s): Augsburg Choir Conductor (1), Fine Arts Coordinator (1, 2), & Music Department Administrative Assistant.

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submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The Music department is seeking to hire one student employee to serve as a student assistant and orchestra manager.

Duration: Academic Year 2025-26, from September-April, approximately 3-5 hours/week. May include some training hours in April 2023 with the existing student manager.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

– Assist the Fine Arts Coordinator and administrative assistant with coordination and management of the orchestra ensemble, orchestra performances, and other departmental concerts and events.
– Act as main student manager for the Advent Vespers Orchestra, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students as needed.
– Function as music librarian for the orchestra.
– Perform general office duties as needed.

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