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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Urness/Christensen Center Generator Repair May 13

submitted by ridgle@augsburg.edu

The emergency lighting in Urness Hall and Christensen Center will be temporarily down to repair the emergency generator on Tuesday, May 13th starting at 7:00a- 4:00p. The emergency power shutdown will affect all emergency lighting in some corridors and stairwells. Contact Facilities Management for any questions or concerns.

Teaching and Learning

Take a Youth Studies Class This Fall

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

YST 210: Rethinking Children and Youth

Fall 2025, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30pm to 5:10pm

Instructor: Kao Nou L. Moua, PhD, MSW, LGSW (mouakao@augsburg.edu)

Society often expects children and youth to be seen and not heard. This course will develop an understanding of children and youth that will allow us to engage them as assets and agents of positive change.

This class is great for future youth workers, social workers, educators, coaches, and youth mentors!

Take a Course in Fashion, Costumes, and Stage Makeup This Fall

submitted by palmerst@augsburg.edu

THR280 – Fashion, Costumes, and Stage Makeup
Fall 2025, Monday, Wednesday, Friday (10:50 – 11:50am) 4 credits

Counts towards Arts Core Curriculum requirements. No prerequisites.

Instructor: Stacey Palmer; MFA Costume and Scenic Design and Theatre Historiography, BS Apparel Design and Theatre Arts (palmerst@augsburg.edu)

This course will cover topics such as elements and principles of art and design, fashion designers in film, history of stage makeup and techniques, tattoos in theater, rendering costumes, facial hair, costumes in opera, fabric identification, how clothing is a form of nonverbal communication, and much more. Explore the creative process behind fashion and theatrical costume design.

Fashion, Costumes, and Stage Makeup is great for future theater artists, artists and designers of any medium, History majors, English majors, and those who simply appreciate the visual arts and want to gain more knowledge about this field!

Stacey Palmer’s Instagram Portfolio

Moodle Minor Upgrade on May 9 – New Features Await

submitted by slettens@augsburg.edu

We hope your semester is wrapping up smoothly! On May 9th at 5pm, we will upgrade our Moodle instance from version 4.4 to 4.5, a process that will take up to one hour, during which Moodle will be temporarily unavailable.

This minor update includes improved course organization with subsections, enhanced screen recording, and new student notifications. AI integration within the content editor is available but currently disabled as we further explore its functionality.

While Moodle’s overall look remains unchanged, we hope these new features enhance your teaching experience. For a detailed overview, please refer to What’s new in Moodle 2025-26? linked below!

What’s new in Moodle 2025-2026?

Days in May 14-15: Workshop Registration

submitted by lloydr@augsburg.edu

The Office of Faculty Development and Center for Teaching & Learning look forward to learning and reflecting together at our annual Days in May Conference, May 14 & 15. To help with planning catering, materials, and attendance documentation, we ask community members to pre-register for your preferred Days in May Workshops as possible. Day-of and on-site registration are still welcome. Please let us know of any reasonable accommodations you will need in order to participate in these workshops.

See Days in May 2025 Workshop Schedule and Program for additional details. Both are linked in the registration form for your convenience.

Days in May Registration

General Announcements

Lindell Starting Summer Hours Next Week

submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu

Lindell Library will be moving to summer hours next week:

Open Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

This means the library will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, reopening on Monday at 9am. Hours are subject to change: please view the library hours page (library.augsburg.edu/hours) for current information prior to planning a visit. Enjoy the summer!

Library Hours Page

CWC Is Closed for the Summer

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

CWC is closed for the summer and will reopen on Wednesday, September 3rd at 8:00am. If you have administrative, consultation, or referral needs, you may email (cwc@augsburg.edu) or call (612-330-1707) CWC or you can reach out to Ellie Olson, director of CWC, at eolson@augsburg.edu. **Email and phone messages to the CWC main line will only be checked periodically between June 1 and August 15.

Even when CWC is closed, students still have access to the following:
–Crisis support and Urgent phone counseling available 24/7, 365 days a year, by calling 844-287-6963.
–Free virtual counseling sessions with licensed providers. Register at bettermynd.com with your Augsburg email and password. Link: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/bettermynd/

Additional resources:
Crisis support: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/crisis-support/
Walk-in Counseling Center: https://walkin.org/join-counseling-now-by-phone-or-computer/
Self-Help resources: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/self-help/
In an emergency, please contact 911 or the Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.

We wish you the best and enjoy your break

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Important: New Payroll Deadlines Starting May 12

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

As we transition to ADP for payroll processing, new deadlines are in place and require immediate attention.

-Timesheet Submission: All employees must submit timesheets at the end of their final shift in the pay period (Friday or Saturday, biweekly).
-Supervisor Approval: Timesheets must be approved by Monday at 10:00 AM.
-Payroll Forms: Submit direct deposit, tax, and benefit forms by Thursday at 12:00 PM of the week before payroll.

Please note:

-Payroll cannot make edits to timesheets after submission deadlines.
-Employees must contact their supervisor and payroll immediately if corrections are needed and changes are not guaranteed for the current pay date.

Timely submission and approval are critical to avoid pay delays.

Please email payroll@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.
Thank you!

Calling All Benefits-Eligible Employees: Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Committee

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
-Benefits-eligible staff
-Benefits-eligible faculty

If you are interested in representing benefits-eligible staff on this committee, please the linked Google Form. 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

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/05/2025: Graduate Assistant Track & Field Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000057625590-graduate-assistant-track-field-coach
05/05/2025: Graduate Assistant Women’s Swim and Dive Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000057623611-graduate-assistant-women-s-swim-and-dive-coach
05/02/2025: Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000057346650-assistant-registrar-for-curriculum-and-registration

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New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

05/07/2025: Student: Financial Aid Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000058095550-student-financial-aid-assistant
05/02/2025: Student: Supplemental Instructor Sociology, Academic Year 2025-26
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000057274652-student-supplemental-instructor-sociology-academic-year-2025-26

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Event Announcements

Summer Fun in the Neighborhood – Free Music at the Cedar Cultural Center

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Join us for a series of FREE Wednesday night concerts outdoors on the Cedar Plaza!

Free Wednesdays in July: 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Free Wednesdays in August: 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Start: 6:00 PM / End: 8:00 PM / All Ages
Mixed Seated and Standing + Bring Your Own Chair

Concessions will be available for purchase from The Cedar, and food from local and neighbourhood restaurants will be available for purchase.

July 9th
SINKANE
Sudanese Afrofuturist Funk Rocker

July 16
YEISON LANDERO
Colombian Cumbia Accordion Virtuoso

July 23
Abinnet Berhanu’s Ahndenet አንድነት
Ethiopian Experimental Jazz Fusion

July 30
THE BUDDHA PRINCE
Immersive Outdoor Theatrical Experience

August 6
COMBO DAGUERRE
Psychedelic Franco-Latin Chanson

August 13
THE BURROUGHS
High-Energy Colorado Soul Collective

August 20
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE BAND
Ukrainian Zabava Folk Ensemble

For more information, click the link below or reach out to Jenean Gilmer in the Sabo Center!

https://www.thecedar.org/summer-at-the-cedar?mc_cid=9f661c04b9&mc_eid=6c33699f5d

Summer at the Cedar!

Celebrate the Teachers Who Make a Difference at DuNord Cocktail Room This Week

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

At the Du Nord Cocktail Room, we believe in honoring the people who shape our communities—including the incredible teachers who show up every day with heart, hustle, and care.

This Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–11), we invite you to celebrate the educator in your life—whether that’s a friend, partner, parent, or your favorite former teacher. Bring them in for a night of good food, great drinks, and well-earned appreciation.

At the Du Nord Cocktail Room, we appreciate teachers all year round—all teachers get 20% off their own bill, all the time, not just this week. It’s our small way of saying thank you for the big impact they make every day.

https://www.dunordcocktailroom.com/

Central Services Summer Hours

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Central Services will be switching to their summer hours starting May 12, 2025.

Copy Center will be open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Shipping/Receiving will be open 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday with limited deliveries. Our student workers are limited to two hours per day and will primarily be delivering to department offices/work hubs only. This helps ensure we can deliver to all of the departments who need deliveries. If you have a special case please contact mailship@augsburg.edu to make arrangements ahead of time.

Mailroom no longer has public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you need help.

Central Services

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