Category: General Announcements

submitted by ericksoc@augsburg.edu

Lots of good things have been happening to care for our social, economic, and natural environment on campus. Lots of people doing great work! Check out our stories in the Environmental Stewardship Annual Report!

http://web.augsburg.edu/esc/2017_ESC_Annual_Report.pdf

submitted by ericksoc@augsburg.edu

Drop off the old Augsburg letterhead and envelopes to be repurposed into note pads! Bring them to the Copy Center in the lower level of Christensen.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Pizza in the Commons will continue to be offered with a variety of toppings, but pork toppings have been discontinued. This eliminates the risk of cross-contamination of utensils for the Commons customers who choose not to eat pork.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

The special at Nabo today is Macaroni and Cheese served with a breadstick and a fountain soda.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Because you asked for it, the Commons will be open earlier for breakfast, hot lunch served longer, and dinner served later.
The Commons is open from 7:00 a.m.-8 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45 – 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Note that the 8 p.m. closing time is a one-month pilot program for the month of September. If dining from 7 – 8 p.m. proves to be a popular option, we will be able to stay open until 8 p.m. on a permanent basis.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a really cool discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is: https://www.metrotransit.org/new-college-pass

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by bishopc@augsburg.edu

Please come meet the first candidate for the open Director of Advising position during their public presentation. The presentation is in the Marshall Room, from 11:30-12:30.

submitted by fulford@augsburg.edu

Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the Auggie Pride Award! The Auggie Pride Award is given to staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve Augsburg and fulfill its mission and values. Reasons to acknowledge a staff member can include a variety of things, such as the completion of a project, the implementation of an innovative idea, or simply giving directions to a lost campus guest.

If you have a colleague who you feel is deserving of this award, please nominate them by filling out the nomination form at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate/auggie_pride/.

The Auggie Pride Awards are awarded monthly, throughout the academic year. More information found at http://www.augsburg.edu/staffsenate

submitted by muellerj@augsburg.edu

On Tuesday, September 5, 2017—now recognized by the state of Minnesota as “Augsburg University Day”—hundreds gathered to celebrate the Augsburg University name change. For months now, students, faculty and staff, and alumni have been carrying out tasks big and small to prepare for the official change and the reveal. And thanks to the hard work of our events team, led by Jodi Collen, our day of celebration did not disappoint.

Read more and view Pribbenow’s convocation and celebration messages in our final University name change update.

Augsburg University: A New Day

submitted by lapakko@augsburg.edu

Interested in being involved with the Augsburg Speech Team? Stop by for a 20-minute meeting and say hello–this Friday at 10:30 in Foss 175. It’s an opportunity to re-live your glory years in high school speech, or to develop a new and valuable skill! Anyone is welcome, regardless of their level of interest or commitment.

submitted by riveross@augsburg.edu

Do you still have your copy of the Spanish 111-112 textbook ¡Arriba! that you’d be willing to give to a Auggie? We are collecting used copies of the textbook, and gently used or clean copies of the student activities manual workbook to share with Augsburg students in need of a copy of the textbook. To arrange to drop off used ¡Arriba! 6th edition books, please contact Prof. Sarah Degner Riveros at RiverosS@augsburg.edu. ¡Gracias!

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a splendid discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is: metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Lutheran Disaster Response welcomes contributions to assist those affected by hurricane Harvey. Go to the ELCA website, http://www.elca.org and you will find the link for the Lutheran disaster Response.

Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for “Hurricane Response – United States” at this time will be used in full (100 percent) in responding to Hurricane Harvey until the response is complete.

submitted by ericksoc@augsburg.edu

Read about the BIG accomplishments of the shared environmental efforts of the Environmental Stewardship Committee in collaboration with the Environmental Action Committee of Day Student Government and Environmental Studies. Thanks to everyone who made this Annual Report possible – especially Environmental Stewardship Fellow and MAE student, Andrea Porter!

http://web.augsburg.edu/esc/2017_ESC_Annual_Report.pdf

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

LUNCH

Marketplace
Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf
Fresh Corn
Grilled Zucchini
Mashed Potatoes

Grille
Meatball Sandwich
Tater Tots
Herbed Broccoli
Lemon/Garlic Green Beans

Vege
Veggie Burger
Garlic Fries

Gluten Free
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Jasmine Rice

World Flavors
Wings

DINNER

Marketplace
Sweet & Sour Pork Loin
Fried Rice w Veggies
Teriyaki Broccoli
Sesame Green Beans

Grille
Hot Dog
Buns
Texas Chili
French Fries

Vege
Mango Curried Tofu
Coconut Milk Braised Kale

Gluten Free
Bolognese Pasta Bake
Herbed Cauliflower

submitted by gawboy@augsburg.edu

In case you missed the original announcement highlighting the podcast that features our Health Commons – check it out at: http://www.changemakerpodcast.com/episode-2-belonging/

Changemaker created this podcast on radical ideas that create community and facilitate belonging.

To learn even more about the Augsburg Nursing Department’s Health Commons, check out:

• Augsburg Central Health Commons by visiting http://www.augsburg.edu/nursing/health-commons/
• Health Commons in Cedar-Riverside: http://www.augsburg.edu/nursing/cedar-riverside/

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

All large ensembles in the Augsburg Music department hold open auditions during the first week of classes, September 5 – 8, with rehearsals starting the week of Sept 11. Audition information and sign ups are posted on the bulletin board between the M2 (band room) and M3 (choir room). Sign up today! (Reminder that non-music majors admitted to large ensembles may register for credit and four semesters can count towards one LAF requirement)

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

Singers and Instrumentalists are welcome to share music in Daily Chapel for solo and group performing. Please contact University Organist Sonja Thompson if interested! thompso2@augsburg.edu

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

We need some extra help on our Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Campus Kitchen shifts this fall. Come once or come every week!
Thursdays, 11:20 a.m.-1:30 p.m., senior lunch deliveries
Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ebeneezer Tower senior community dinner
Saturdays, 12-3 p.m., Mill City Farmer’s Market gleaning

Sign up to join us when you can! https://campuskitchens.volunteerhub.com/lp/ckac/events/index

**Employees – use your community service hours to join us during the work day!

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Because you asked for it, the Commons will be open earlier for breakfast, hot lunch served longer, and dinner served later.
The Commons is open from 7:00 a.m.-8 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45 – 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Note that the 8 p.m. closing time is a one-month pilot program for the month of September. If dining from 7 – 8 p.m. proves to be a popular option, we will be able to stay open until 8 p.m. on a permanent basis.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

The special and meal replacement today at Nabo is a ham & swiss wrap with lettuce, tomato and onion served with house made chips and a fountain soda.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Pizza in the Commons will continue to be offered with a variety of toppings, but pork toppings have been discontinued. This eliminates the risk of cross-contamination of utensils for the Commons customers who choose not to eat pork.

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

A new system to manage the digital signs on campus, which is based on WordPress, was launched this summer. It provides several improvements:

• Greater reliability: the previous system was no longer supported
• Quicker turnaround: the new system will use standard templates for all event announcements and general announcements, resulting in quicker posting
• Emergency alerts: over the coming months, we will be working with Public Safety in hopes of integrating the new system with their notification system so that emergency alerts can be displayed on all screens automatically.

Requests for digital screens can still be submitted at inside.augsburg.edu/marketing. To allow ample opportunity for the campus community to encounter the information, please submit digital screens announcing events no less than two weeks before the event takes place. Digital screens are the preferred method for announcing and promoting on-campus events in our buildings. For this reason, generally speaking, Marketing and Communication will not produce posters, flyers, or handouts to promote on-campus events to internal audiences.

Learn more about these changes

submitted by eusticeg@augsburg.edu

Do you have a quick question about your resume? Registering an internship? Deciding on a major? Finding or applying for any opportunity? Stop in for a 15 minute drop-in appointment (no need to schedule) at Strommen Career & Internship Services (located in Christensen across from Einstein’s).
Mondays and Tuesdays: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Strommen Career & Internship Services Website

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

Singers and Instrumentalists are welcome to share music in Daily Chapel for solo and group performing. Please contact University Organist Sonja Thompson if interested! thompso2@augsburg.edu

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Because you asked for it, the Commons will be open earlier for breakfast, hot lunch served longer, and dinner served later.
The Commons is open from 7:00 a.m.-8 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45 – 11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Note that the 8 p.m. closing time is a one-month pilot program for the month of September. If dining from 7 – 8 p.m. proves to be a popular option, we will be able to stay open until 8 p.m. on a permanent basis.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

The special and meal replacement today is a vegetable burger with pepperjack cheese served with house made chips and a fountain soda.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Pizza in the Commons will continue to be offered with a variety of toppings, but pork toppings have been discontinued. This eliminates the risk of cross-contamination of utensils for the Commons customers who choose not to eat pork.

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Yesterday, President Pribbenow posted a message in support of Augsburg’s DACA students, “We stand with our students, and we offer our resources to advocate for their education and their lives in this country.” Read the blog at http://www.augsburg.edu/president/blog/

Yesterday evening Fox 9 aired an interview with President Pribbenow about DACA during the 9 and 10 p.m. news reports. See the link below for the Fox 9 interview.

Augsburg University President shows support for DACA students

Lunch

Market Place

• Brown Sugar Pork Loin
• Mixed Vegetables
• Braised Spinach
• Oven Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Vege

• Asian Black Beans
• Soy Glazed Carrots with Water Chestnuts

Gluten Free

• Adobo Chicken
• Red Beans and Rice

The Grill

• Grilled Turkey Melt
• Tator Tots
• Sauteed Green Beans
• Steamed Broccoli

Dinner

Market Place

• Coconut Curry Chicken
• Brown Rice
• Indian Spiced Cauliflower
• Green Beans with Ginger Garlic Tomatoes

Vege

• Pinto Beans with Cilantro, Lime, and Chili
• Broccoli with Garlic

Gluten Free

• Buttered Parsley Potatoes
• Roasted Squash and Zucchini in Red Sauce

The Grill

• Gyros with Pita
• Grilled Onions
• French Fries

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering an unbelievable discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is: metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Please note: We sent the list of new day and new transfer day who had registered as of Aug. 14. We will send an updated list next week…it is possible a new student is not yet in their system.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

President Pribbenow has posted a message in support of Augsburg’s DACA students, stating that Augsburg’s “undocumented and DACA students have astounded us with their intellect, their work ethic and perseverance, and their service to our communities … We stand with our students, and we offer our resources to advocate for their education and their lives in this country.”

Read the full message from President Pribbenow at the link below.

President’s Blog: Supporting DACA Students and Our Nation

submitted by slaughte@augsburg.edu

Please note the Enrollment Center window will be closed the morning of Tuesday, September 5. The window will open at 12:30 p.m.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Lutheran Disaster Response welcomes contributions to assist those affected by hurricane Harvey. Go to the ELCA website, http://www.elca.org and you will find the link for the Lutheran disaster Response.

Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response designated for “Hurricane Response – United States” at this time will be used in full (100 percent) in responding to Hurricane Harvey until the response is complete.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Because you asked for it, the Commons will be open earlier for breakfast, hot lunch served longer, and dinner served later.
The Commons is open from 7:00 a.m.-8 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:00-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-8 p.m.
Note that the 8 p.m. closing time is a one-month pilot program for the month of September. If dining from 7-8 p.m. proves to be a popular option, we will be able to stay open until 8 p.m. on a permanent basis.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Pizza in the Commons will continue to be offered with a variety of toppings, but pork toppings have been discontinued. This eliminates the risk of cross-contamination of utensils for the Commons customers who choose not to eat pork.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Today the special of the day and the meal replacement will be a grilled cheese with cheddar, house made potato chips and a fountain soda.

submitted by jendra@augsburg.edu

A new system to manage the digital signs on campus, which is based on WordPress, was launched this summer. It provides several improvements:

• Greater reliability: the previous system was no longer supported
• Quicker turnaround: the new system will use standard templates for all event announcements and general announcements, resulting in quicker posting
• Emergency alerts: over the coming months, we will be working with Public Safety in hopes of integrating the new system with their notification system so that emergency alerts can be displayed on all screens automatically.

Requests for digital screens can still be submitted at inside.augsburg.edu/marketing. To allow ample opportunity for the campus community to encounter the information, please submit digital screens announcing events no less than two weeks before the event takes place. Digital screens are the preferred method for announcing and promoting on-campus events in our buildings. For this reason, generally speaking, Marketing and Communication will not produce posters, flyers, or handouts to promote on-campus events to internal audiences.

Learn more about these changes

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

There are many ways to assist those hit by Hurricane Harvey:
American Red Cross – Donations can be made directly to the American Red Cross, minimum online donation is $10. To donate visit redcross.org, call 1- 800-RED CROSS or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Salvation Army: Your support can help! Donate at 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://helpsalvationarmy.org

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 until September 1st!!

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

All large ensembles in the Augsburg Music department hold open auditions during the first week of classes, September 5 – 8, with rehearsals starting the week of Sept 11. Audition information and sign ups will be posted on the bulletin board between the M2 (band room) and M3 (choir room) by Sept 1st. (Reminder that non-music majors admitted to large ensembles may register for credit and four semesters can count towards one LAF requirement)

submitted by slaughte@augsburg.edu

Please note the Enrollment Center window will be closed the morning of Tuesday, September 5. The window will open at 12:30 p.m.

submitted by rodrigra@augsburg.edu

We welcome all string players looking for a musical home on-campus to come and play with the Augsburg Orchestra. No audition required. Students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Augsburg community are welcome to join. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:40 p.m. in the choral room M-3 in the Music Building. Our first meet & greet is scheduled for next Thursday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. No instruments – just a chance to meet, gather information, and prepare for the semester. Plan on being there and invite your friends to join!

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

The Commons will be opening at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast for the 2017-2018 academic year Monday-Friday. We will also be leaving lunch options open until 2:00 p.m. to help accommodate busy schedules. The Commons will also be open until 8:00pm for a September pilot program with later dinner options, so if you have been looking for some late night food please visit us after 7:00 p.m. As a pilot program this will continue into the remainder of the school year if it is a hit!

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

Because you asked for it, the Commons will be open earlier for breakfast, hot lunch served longer, and dinner served later.
The Commons is open from 7:00 a.m.-8 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:00-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Light Lunch: 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-8 p.m.
Note that the 8 p.m. closing time is a one-month pilot program for the month of September. If dining from 7-8 p.m. proves to be a popular option, we will be able to stay open until 8 p.m. on a permanent basis.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., with the Late Night Menu starting at 7 p.m.

Nabo is open from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., with Hot Food starting at 10 a.m.

The Commons is open from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Breakfast 7:00-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-8:00 p.m.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Adobo Porkloin
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Squash
Broccoli with Walnuts
Three Bean Vegan Chili
Spanish Rice
Honey Mustard Chicken
Broccoli with Lemon
Deluxe Grilled Cheese with Guacamole
Sweet Corn
Roasted Green Beans

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

We need some extra help on our Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Campus Kitchen shifts until students have their schedules set.
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., senior lunch deliveries
Fridays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ebeneezer Tower senior community dinner
Saturdays, 12-3 p.m., Mill City Farmer’s Market gleaning

Sign up to join us when you can! https://campuskitchens.volunteerhub.com/lp/ckac/events/index

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a superb discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is: metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Please note: We sent the list of new day and new transfer day who had registered as of Aug. 14. We will send an updated list next week…it is possible a new student is not yet in their system.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 until September 1st!!

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by ekstromb@augsburg.edu

Music has always played an important role in campus life at Augsburg. In addition to the Augsburg Choir, our two other ensembles – the Riverside Singers and Cedar Singers offer students the opportunity to explore music written for treble and tenor/bass voices respectively. The Masterworks Chorale is a community/alumni/undergraduate ensemble that focuses on large choral and orchestral works.

We’d like to invite you to be a part of our musical life together at Augsburg. Auditions for all choral ensembles will take place the first week of classes. Auditions for new and transfer students will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6 between 3:00 and 5:45 in the Choir Room and M4 (first floor of the Music Building). Call back auditions for the Augsburg Choir will take place on Friday, September 8 with first rehearsals beginning Monday, September 11. The call-back list for Augsburg Choir will be posted on Thursday, September 7.

Sign up sheets for audition times will be posted Friday, September 1 on the bulletin board between the Choir and Band Rooms.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Mark Sedio
Conductor, Augsburg Choir
sedio@augsburg.edu

Nancy Grundahl
Conductor, Riverside Singers
grundahl@augsburg.edu

Jon Campbell
Conductor, Cedar Singers and Masterworks Chorale
Campbej2@augsburg.edu

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

All large ensembles in the Augsburg Music department hold open auditions during the first week of classes, September 5-8, with rehearsals starting the week of Sept 11. Audition information and sign ups will be posted on the bulletin board between the M2 (band room) and M3 (choir room) by Sept 1st. (Reminder that non-music majors admitted to large ensembles may register for credit and four semesters can count towards one LAF requirement)

submitted by rodrigra@augsburg.edu

We welcome all string players looking for a musical home on-campus to come and play with the Augsburg Orchestra. No audition required. Students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Augsburg community are welcome to join. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:40 p.m. in the choral room M-3 in the Music Building. Our first meet & greet is scheduled for next Thursday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. No instruments – just a chance to meet, gather information, and prepare for the semester. Plan on being there and invite your friends to join!

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 until (newly extended date!) September 1st!!

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

The last Hennepin County Library Nobel Peace Prize Forum book club is September 7th. We are reading Interventions: A Life in War and Peace by Kofi Annan.

Join us for this book club in celebration of and preparation for the 29th annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF) taking place Sept. 15-16 at Augsburg College. Each year the Forum brings together Nobel laureates, world leaders and accomplished peacemakers with students and community members to work on building a world in which people can live full, rich, meaningful lives. Partner: Augsburg College, Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5940035133a74935007b430e

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

Music is a big part of the Augsburg tradition, and plays an important role in Daily Chapel. ​​All faculty​, staff​ and students ​are warmly invited ​to ​participate. ​Please consider sharing your talents!​ ​If you’d like to sing or play, ​please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

If your FOB does not gain you access to the new Sharp copiers, please notify your LFC – they are fixing the problem.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

When you toss your old Augsburg College name badge, save the magnet bar. Put it in your drawer and you’ll have a spare if you lose the new one along the way. This will eliminate having to replace the whole badge.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

The new online copy request system is ready. Find it in the normal place on the Inside Augsburg Home page>Administrative tasks>Copy Request, or from the Central Services web page. You must be logged in with your Augsburg network login.

Use the site to order copy jobs from the copy center PLUS order general letterhead, general envelopes, and reams of colored or oversize paper you may use in your department.

New prices are in effect, you’ll note some of the color prices are lower, and we changed the pricing scheme – prices are the sum of the cost of the ink (black or color) and the cost of the paper you have chosen, plus any finishing. There continues to be volume based pricing on the ink charges. web.augsburg.edu/centralservices/Copy_Center_Prices_effective_8.21.17.pdf

We are eager for you to give it a try! Although the system is pretty intuitive, below is an instruction guide. Feel free to call the copy center x1054 for assistance (or if you discover a glitch – every new system has one!)

instruction guide

submitted by rodrigra@augsburg.edu

We welcome all string players looking for a musical home on-campus to come and play with the Augsburg Orchestra. No audition required. Students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Augsburg community are welcome to join. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:40 p.m. in the choral room M-3 in the Music Building. Our first meet & greet is scheduled for next Thursday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. No instruments – just a chance to meet, gather information, and prepare for the semester. Plan on being there and invite your friends to join!

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

Music is a big part of the Augsburg tradition, and plays an important role in Daily Chapel. ​​All faculty​, staff​ and students ​are warmly invited ​to ​participate. ​Please consider sharing your talents!​ ​If you’d like to sing or play, ​please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu.

submitted by lgeorge@augsburg.edu

The last Hennepin County Library Nobel Peace Prize Forum book club is September 7th. We are reading Interventions: A Life in War and Peace by Kofi Annan.

Join us for this book club in celebration of and preparation for the 29th annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum (NPPF) taking place Sept. 15-16 at Augsburg College. Each year the Forum brings together Nobel laureates, world leaders and accomplished peacemakers with students and community members to work on building a world in which people can live full, rich, meaningful lives. Partner: Augsburg College, Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5940035133a74935007b430e

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a stunning discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is: metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Please note: We sent the list of new day and new transfer day who had registered as of Aug. 14. We will send an updated list next week…it is possible a new student is not yet in their system.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

There are many ways to assist those hit by Hurricane Harvey:
American Red Cross – Donations can be made directly to the American Red Cross, minimum online donation is $10. To donate visit redcross.org, call 1- 800-RED CROSS or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Salvation Army: Your support can help! Donate at 1-800-SAL-ARMY or http://helpsalvationarmy.org

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! Donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19 until (newly extended date!) September 1st!!

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

Music is a big part of the Augsburg tradition, and plays an important role in Daily Chapel. ​​All faculty​, staff​ and students ​are warmly invited ​to ​participate. ​Please consider sharing your talents!​ ​If you’d like to sing or play, ​please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu.

submitted by mannj@augsburg.edu

A-mail receives hundreds of unique views each day.
inside.augsburg.edu receives thousands.

When you post your event to the Inside Augsburg calendar, you are putting it in front of every member of the Augsburg community as they log into their email accounts, check Storify, or access other online services throughout the day. You can post your event days, weeks, even months in advance. It also allows visitors to add the event to their calendar with one click.

Make sure to add your event to A-mail AND the Inside Augsburg calendar.

Inside Augsburg Calendar Submission Form

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

The new online copy request system is ready. Find it in the normal place on the Inside Augsburg Home page>Administrative tasks>Copy Request, or from the Central Services web page. You must be logged in with your Augsburg network login.

Use the site to order copy jobs from the copy center PLUS order general letterhead, general envelopes, and reams of colored or oversize paper you may use in your department.

New prices are in effect, you’ll note some of the color prices are lower, and we changed the pricing scheme – prices are the sum of the cost of the ink (black or color) and the cost of the paper you have chosen, plus any finishing. There continues to be volume based pricing on the ink charges. web.augsburg.edu/centralservices/Copy_Center_Prices_effective_8.21.17.pdf

We are eager for you to give it a try! Although the system is pretty intuitive, below is an instruction guide. Feel free to call the copy center x1054 for assistance (or if you discover a glitch – every new system has one!)

instruction guide

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

​Music is a big part of the Augsburg tradition, and plays an important role in Daily Chapel. ​​All faculty​, staff​ and students ​are warmly invited ​to ​participate. ​Please consider sharing your talents!​ ​If you’d like to sing or play, ​please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu.

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 14th to August 28th, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a magnificent discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is now up and running:
metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Please note: We sent the list of new day and new transfer day who had registered as of Aug. 14. We will send an updated list next week…it is possible a new student is not yet in their system.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a wonderful discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is now up and running:
metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Please note: We sent the list of new day and new transfer day who had registered as of Aug. 14. We will send an updated list next week…it is possible a new student is not yet in their system.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

​Music is a big part of the Augsburg tradition, and plays an important role in Daily Chapel. ​​All faculty​, staff​ and students ​are warmly invited ​to ​participate. ​Please consider sharing your talents!​ ​If you’d like to sing or play, ​please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu.

submitted by stoddard@augsburg.edu

Study abroad/Away office is hiring this fall! If you enjoyed your off-campus experience, you might be a great candidate for this job to share what you learned with other Auggies. Great candidates are organized, good verbal and written communicators, and customer service focused.

This is a key office support position supporting students who want to study abroad or study away in the US. Responsibilities include:
-Peer Advising,
-Office management,
-Event Promotion via social media, postering, tabling etc
-Maintenance of online application system,
-study abroad/away promotion through peer-to-peer outreach, class visits, tabling, social media.

We offer flexible hours 10 hours per week during the school year, with the option to stay on in the summer with more hours, and even continue next year if you are not graduating yet. It’s a great opportunity to develop/grow your office skills, get creative with study abroad promotion, and spread the word about your experience to other students!

Contact Andrea Dvorak at dvorak@augsburg.edu with questions about the role, hours etc.

Check out the job description and apply here by Sept 1!

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with a limited Summer Menu.

Nabo will be open from 4:00pm-8:00pm

The Commons is open for breakfast from 7:00am-8:15am, 11:30am-1:00pm for lunch, and 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. for dinner

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

We have recently upgraded to a new system for processing all methods of payment. If you notice any issues with your student ID or gift cards please email the General Manager at jahrens@aviands.com.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

The new online copy request system is ready. Find it in the normal place on the Inside Augsburg Home page>Administrative tasks>Copy Request, or from the Central Services web page. You must be logged in with your Augsburg network login.

Use the site to order copy jobs from the copy center PLUS order general letterhead, general envelopes, and reams of colored or oversize paper you may use in your department.

New prices are in effect, you’ll note some of the color prices are lower, and we changed the pricing scheme – prices are the sum of the cost of the ink (black or color) and the cost of the paper you have chosen, plus any finishing. There continues to be volume based pricing on the ink charges. web.augsburg.edu/centralservices/Copy_Center_Prices_effective_8.21.17.pdf

We are eager for you to give it a try! Although the system is pretty intuitive, below is an instruction guide. Feel free to call the copy center x1054 for assistance (or if you discover a glitch – every new system has one!)

Instruction guide

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 14th to August 28th, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

If you like farmer’s markets, trying to identify strange vegetables, and packing grocery bags, this job is for you! Now that are summer interns are done, Campus Kitchen needs some support to keep its Saturday gleaning shifts at the Mill City Farmer’s Market running. We’re there every Saturday from ~12-3pm picking up donated produce from farmers, repackaging it into grocery bags, and delivering to elders in Cedar-Riverside. The ability to lift heavy boxes and lean over to package bags is helpful for this shift. Sign up online if you can join us!

(and while you’re there, pick a Thursday or Friday in September to help us bring lunch or dinner to local elders!)

Campus Kitchen Sign-Up

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

We are delighted to announce that the new online copy request system is ready. Access it in the normal place on the Inside Augsburg Home page>Administrative tasks>Copy Request, or from the Central Services web page. You must be logged in with your Augsburg network login.

Use the site to order copy jobs from the copy center PLUS order general letterhead, general envelopes, and reams of colored or oversize paper you may use in your department.

New prices are in effect, you’ll note some of the color prices are lower, and we changed the pricing scheme – prices are the sum of the cost of the ink (black or color) and the cost of the paper you have chosen, plus any finishing. There continues to be volume based pricing on the ink charges. web.augsburg.edu/centralservices/Copy_Center_Prices_effective_8.21.17.pdf

We are eager for you to give it a try! Although the system is pretty intuitive, below is an instruction guide and feel free to call the copy center x1054 for assistance (or discover a glitch – every new system has one!)

instruction guide

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Augsburg University Day on September 5. Please plan to join Auggies for a day of traditional and new experiences designed to honor this historic moment in the history of Augsburg.

A full and detailed schedule of events is available on the University Name Change Updates blog.

CELEBRATION OF ‘AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY’ ON SEPTEMBER 5

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 14th to August 28th, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by ericksoc@augsburg.edu

The old Augsburg letterhead, including envelopes, will be repurposed. Rather than recycling, please drop them off at the Copy Center. Watch for future info on our repurposed note pads!!

submitted by thompso2@augsburg.edu

​Music is a big part of the Augsburg tradition, and plays an important role in Daily Chapel. ​​All faculty​, staff​ and students ​are warmly invited ​to ​participate. ​Please consider sharing your talents!​ ​If you’d like to sing or play, ​please contact Sonja Thompson at thompso2@augsburg.edu.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering an amazing discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018The site and pass sale sites are live right now – first-year day and new day transfers can purchase a fall pass for $90 or a full-year pass for $150.

The site is now up and running:
metrotransit.org/new-college-pass.

Please note: We sent the list of new day and new transfer day who had registered as of Aug. 14. We will send an updated list next week…it is possible a new student is not yet in their system.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by greena@augsburg.edu

The Environmental Stewardship Committee will be repurposing Augsburg College paper (e.g., letterhead) into notepads this fall! When you’re ready to get rid of your extra paper, you can drop it off at the Copy Center. Stop by the Copy Center again in September to pick up scratch paper or October for notepads. Recycling is great, but repurposing is even better!

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

The summer is drawing to an end, which means the start of another academic year is upon us!

To kick off the academic year, Augsburg Total Wellness is sponsoring a School Supply Drive to feel good, by doing good. All donations will be delivered to People Serving People. This non-profit organization is located in Minneapolis. As the largest and most comprehensive, family-focused homeless shelter in Minnesota, your donations will have a huge impact in our community. Learn more about People Serving People at their website: http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/.

Thousands of students across the country are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. Let’s help make sure each and every one has the supplies they need to be successful! From August 14th to August 28th, donations will be accepted in Human Resources, Memorial Hall, Room 19.

The supplies that are most requested (new items only) are listed below:
#2 Pencils
alarm clocks
calculator
colored pencils
crayons-24 pack
folders
pencil box
pencil sharpener
pens
ruler
school bags/backpacks
scissors–youth size
washable markers

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Augsburg University Day on September 5. Please plan to join Auggies for a day of traditional and new experiences designed to honor this historic moment in the history of Augsburg.

A full and detailed schedule of events is available on the University Name Change Updates blog.

CELEBRATION OF ‘AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY’ ON SEPTEMBER 5

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering an amazing discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018

The website on Metro Transit is not yet up – watch for announcements. The deadline to purchase either pass is October 1, 2017.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

Today, 4 p.m., is the deadline to order business cards, personalized letterhead and personalized envelopes to receive them in time for our name change to Augsburg University. Business cards and personalized letterhead are at special discounted pre-order prices, too! If you miss the pre-order deadline, order anytime and your order will be fulfilled on the regular weekly order approval schedule.

order here

submitted by davenpoj@augsburg.edu

The copy center changes from summer/break hours to academic year hours effective next Monday, August 28. Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 6 PM.

see Central Services hours and locations here

submitted by moralesj@augsburg.edu

MSP TechHire Scholars is a program funded by the City of Minneapolis which provides opportunities for underrepresented upperclassmen at Augsburg to pursue IT internships at Fairview Health Services and learn more about IT careers available in the healthcare industry.

This month, six Augsburg students will be selected to become MSP TechHire Scholars and receive a $2,310 scholarship as well as a paid fall semester internship ($20/hour) within IT at Fairview. Internships will run September-December and Scholars may choose to complete the internship for 0, 2, or 4 credits (Scholars may work a maximum of 170 hours at their internship placements.) In addition to completing their internship, Scholars will be expected to complete several unpaid professional development workshops on campus during the course of the semester.

As stipulated by the grant requirements, only students who meet the following criteria are eligible to be considered for this opportunity:
– Identify as a student of color, first generation in college (neither parent has a 4 year college degree) and/or Pell grant/MN Dream Act State Grant eligible
– Major or minor in MIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Management
– Rising Senior in good standing at Augsburg (anticipated graduation in Dec 2017 or May 2018)
– Interest in pursuing an IT career within healthcare

Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for this opportunity.

To apply for the MSP TechHire Scholars Program, please send your resume to moralesj@augsburg.edu by Monday, August 21st. Any questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Janet Morales (moralesj@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1792)

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

There has been a change to the 2017 staff holiday schedule. December 22, which was originally scheduled as a staff holiday, is the last day of the fall term. Due to this scheduling conflict, December 22, 2017 has been removed from the schedule and replaced with December 26, 2017.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Nicole Peterlin at peterlin@augsburg.edu or x1602.

submitted by ahrensj@augsburg.edu

Einsteins is open from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with a limited Summer Menu.

Nabo will be closed.

The Commons is open for breakfast from 7:00am-8:15am, 11:30am-1:00pm for lunch, and 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for dinner

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

President Paul C. Pribbenow on August 17 sent a call to action, The Fierce Urgency of Now, to the Augsburg community in response to recent events in the United States and the world.

As the President notes, “Events in our country and around the world during the past several months have reminded us that the spectre of fear and prejudice and bigotry are very much present in our common lives.”

He goes on to add that: “The Augsburg community is a microcosm of “the world house.” It is our rare and compelling call to live as a people united by ecumenical loyalties, called to illustrate for all to see how love for one another, what Dr. King called “the supreme unifying principle” claimed by all great world religions, might be the path forward in a world torn to its very core by the forces of hatred, prejudice and violence.”

Read the full post on the President’s blog at http://www.augsburg.edu/president/2017/08/17/the-fierce-urgency-of-now-president-pribbenow/

The Fierce Urgency of Now: A Call to the Community

submitted by vanovers@augsburg.edu

The Office of Admissions staff will be off campus all day participating in a full staff retreat on Tuesday, August 22. The office will be open and managed by senior student workers to answer general questions.

submitted by garvey@augsburg.edu

Metro Transit is offering a marvelous discount on the College Pass for all new Augsburg day program first-years and transfers.
1. Each new Augsburg 2017 first year and transfer student will receive a $5 Stored Value Cards.
2. Metro Transit will sell College Pass Semester Cards for all new first year and transfer students at $90 for fall semester that expires December 31, 2017
3. New students also have the option to purchase a FULL YEAR card at $150 that would cover fall and spring semesters and expires June 1, 2018

The website on Metro Transit is not yet up – watch for announcements. The deadline to purchase either pass is October 1, 2017.

Any other Augsburg student may purchase an Augsburg-subsidized College Pass from the Bookstore. Regularly $175, the College Semester Pass sells for $125.

submitted by peterlin@augsburg.edu

If you are planning on having student employees during the academic year, please be sure to review the information below regarding student positions.

Steps to follow when hiring a student worker:

1) Students returning into a position they held previously (‘returning students’) will only need a Student Employment Hire Form submitted through Hirezon/Interview Exchange.

2) Looking for a student worker to hire? Any new position will need to be posted through Human Resources to the internal student jobs board. Student Requisitions can be submitted though Hirezon/Interview Exchange. Once it’s submitted, we will post the position online. Hiring managers will be able to view applications in real time through the system.

3) When you’ve selected a student to hire, complete the Student Employment Hire Form through Hirezon/Interview Exchange. Students who have never worked on campus before (‘new student employees’) will need to fill out additional new hire paperwork, including a background check, before they are authorized to work.

4) Do not start a student unless they have completed HR paperwork and the background check. New student employees will be sent a background check request and paperwork once the Student Employment Hire Form is submitted. If you have any questions about whether a student is authorized to work, please contact Human Resources.

Instructions for navigating Hirezon/Interview Exchange can be found at this link: http://web.augsburg.edu/hr/Student/Supervisor_Recruiting_Process.pdf.

As in previous years, international students and students who are eligible for federal or state work study will be given hiring priority through October. This is a part of the student’s financial aid package, therefore, we want to ensure each student awarded work study funds is able to work an on-campus position. Beginning November 1, students not awarded work study may be eligible for on-campus employment.

Questions? Email HR at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.

submitted by weisss@augsburg.edu

We’re getting so close to September 1 when we officially will be known as “Augsburg University!” With that in mind, now is the time to block time on your calendar to update your department’s Inside Augsburg pages, Engage Blogs, and department social media accounts.

To help with the transition of your department’s social media accounts, MarComm staff has developed some branded profile and cover photos designed for use on Facebook and Twitter, but also appropriate for other social media platforms, too.

We’re asking that official academic and staff departments, and chartered student organizations, select from among these profile and cover photos to launch your official social media accounts as Augsburg University. We hope to kick off the new academic year with a unified show of force around our branded images. Doing so will reinforce to our public audiences — prospective students and their families, alumni, corporate and foundation partners, and lawmakers — that we are a cohesive, unified community.

MarComm staff already converted top-tier, official social media accounts held by Augsburg. This work was done in advance of other departments to understand any kinks in the changes and so that if your department needs assistance, we are more readily available to help you.

Full details on on the Augsburg University Name Change blog.

Updating Department Inside Augsburg Pages, Social Media, and Engage Blogs