Category: General Announcements

New Student Position: Student: CGEE Office Assistant

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Duties Include:

– Checking emails, data entry, and general office work
– Advising prospective study abroad/away students who need general information regarding study abroad programs and processes
– Assist the study abroad/away advisor with class presentations and information sessions
– Maintaining the study abroad/away online application system including data entry, uploading documents, and updating program listings
– Promoting study abroad programs through online means, communicating with prospective students, planning events, etc
– Content creation and upkeep of the CGEE and study abroad/away social media pages (Instagram, X, and Facebook)
– Stock promotional flyers around campus, hang posters, and update the study abroad/away bulletin boards and racks
– Supporting department staff with study abroad/away enrollment management
– Preparing spreadsheets with financial information noted accurately, organizing receipts
– Helping submit payment deposits, process credit card payments
– Supporting special projects as assigned

Compensation

– $15.97/hour
– This position is not benefits-eligible

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Enrollment Center Closing for Convocation January 20

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closed from 12:45 – 3:15 on Monday, January 20 for Convocation.

Participants Needed for Mental Health Study

submitted by stevenss@augsburg.edu

Are you between the ages of 18 & 25?

You are invited to participate in a study investigating emotion and mental health!

ENTER A RAFFLE FOR 1 of 8 $25 VISA GIFT CARDS!

Access the study here: https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Please contact the study’s primary investigator with any questions at
stevenss@augsburg.edu

Thank you!

Augsburg Music Ensembles Open to All Augsburg Students

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a fun way to build community and round out your course schedule? Please consider joining an Augsburg music ensemble! Augsburg Ensembles are open to all Augsburg students and can be taken for either 1 or 0 credits. To meet the LAF Fine Arts requirement, students must register for 1 credit for 4 semesters. Reach out to Ensemble Directors for more information.

AUGSBURG GLOBAL HARMONY CHOIR
Director: Shekela Wanyama, wanyama@augsburg.edu
MUE 111-B Augsburg Choir, Sec II: Global Harmony Choir, M/W/F 4:50-5:55 pm

The Augsburg Global Harmony Choir is open to all students who sing. If interested, please contact Dr. Shekela Wanyama wanyama@augsburg.edu.

CONCERT BAND
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu
MUE 141-A Concert Band M/W/F 3:10-4:40 pm

The Augsburg Concert Band is open to all Augsburg students who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. If interested, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green green5@augsburg.edu.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Director: Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, bergman1@augsburg.edu
MUE 121-A Orchestra, Th 5:30-8:20 pm

The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra is open to all Augsburg students who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. If interested, please contact Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman bergman1@augsburg.edu.

AUGSBURG JAZZ
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu
MUE 143-A Jazz Band T/Th 3:40-5pm

The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is open to all Augsburg students who play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, electric guitar, electric bass, or drum set. If interested, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green green5@augsburg.edu,

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Director: Trudi Anderson, anders10@augsburg.edu
MUE 396-A Flute Ensemble, M 4:45 – 6:15

The Augsburg Flute Ensemble uses the entire family of flutes from piccolo to contrabass, and welcomes any flutist within the Augsburg community. If interested, please contact Trudi Anderson, anders10@augsburg.edu.

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Sabo Center is forming an advisory council to grow more and better collaborations, make our work more diffuse around campus and in our neighborhoods, and bring more voices into our processes and planning. This is an opportunity for staff, faculty, students and community members to learn more about and contribute to community-engaged work at Augsburg, build relationships, and share ideas and experiences in ways that can help inform our work.

The Sabo Center Engagement Council (SCEC) will support and guide community engagement and changemaking work at Augsburg and in our neighborhoods. The SCEC is not a decision-making body. Staff, Students, Faculty and Community Members are eligible for nomination.

Expectations:
– Attend three committee meetings throughout the spring semester of 2025.
– Advocate for community-engaged work broadly across campus and beyond.
– Serve 2 year terms. We are tentatively planning for meetings the weeks of February 17th, March 17th, April 14th, and an informal gathering at the end of April.

Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the short form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.

Open Q&A Sessions on the Cloud ERP Project

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

What is the Cloud ERP Project, you ask? If you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, then this project will be changing how you interact with Augsburg online over the next few years—registering for classes, submitting grades, viewing payslips, and more.

The project website has more information on this initiative to unify and streamline our information systems across campus. Additionally, we are holding open Q&A sessions in person and via Zoom for you to learn more and to ask questions. Following a short slideshow about the project, the floor will be open for questions.

IN PERSON

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

ZOOM

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9–10:00 a.m. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96645268730?pwd=PkkDfGbz1Pvq5eBUjrUaxCM9OyzH6u.1

Augsburg Music Ensembles Open to All Augsburg Students

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

AUGSBURG GLOBAL HARMONY CHOIR
Director: Shekela Wanyama, wanyama@augsburg.edu
MUE 111-B Augsburg Choir, Sec II: Global Harmony Choir, M/W/F 4:50-5:55 pm

The Augsburg Global Harmony Choir is open to all students who sing. If interested, please contact Dr. Shekela Wanyama wanyama@augsburg.edu.

CONCERT BAND
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu
MUE 141-A Concert Band M/W/F 3:10-4:40 pm

The Augsburg Concert Band is open to all Augsburg students who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. If interested, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green green5@augsburg.edu.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Director: Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, bergman1@augsburg.edu
MUE 121-A Orchestra, Th 5:30-8:20 pm

AUGSBURG JAZZ
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu
MUE 143-A Jazz Band T/Th 3:40-5pm

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY FLUTE ENSEMBLE
Director: Trudi Anderson, anders10@augsburg.edu
MUE 396-A Flute Ensemble, M 4:45 – 6:15

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the short form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.

New Student Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/13/2025: Student: URGO Office Assistant
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000036149714-student-urgo-office-assistant
01/07/2025: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000036450769-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Participants Needed for Mental Health Study

submitted by stevenss@augsburg.edu

Are you between the ages of 18 & 25?

You are invited to participate in a study investigating emotion and mental health!

ENTER A RAFFLE FOR 1 of 8 $25 VISA GIFT CARDS!

Access the study here: https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Please contact the study’s primary investigator with any questions at
stevenss@augsburg.edu

Thank you!

Augsburg Music Ensembles Open to All Augsburg Students

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a fun way to build community and round out your course schedule? Please consider joining an Augsburg music ensemble! Augsburg Ensembles are open to all Augsburg students and can be taken for either 1 or 0 credits. To meet the LAF Fine Arts requirement, students must register for 1 credit for 4 semesters. Please reach out to Ensemble Directors for more information. <https://www.augsburg.edu/music/ensembles/>

AUGSBURG GLOBAL HARMONY CHOIR
Director: Shekela Wanyama, wanyama@augsburg.edu

MUE 111-B Augsburg Choir, Sec II: Global Harmony Choir, M/W/F 4:50-5:55 pm

The Augsburg Global Harmony Choir is open to all students who sing. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please contact Dr. Shekela Wanyama.

CONCERT BAND
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu

MUE 141-A Concert Band M/W/F 3:10-4:40 pm

The Augsburg Concert Band is open to all Augsburg students who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green (green5@augsburg.edu).

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Director: Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, bergman1@augsburg.edu

MUE 121-A Orchestra, Th 5:30-8:20 pm

The Augsburg Symphony Orchestra is open to all Augsburg students who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please contact Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman.

AUGSBURG JAZZ
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu

MUE 143-A Jazz Band T/Th 3:40-5pm

The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is open to all Augsburg students who play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, electric guitar, electric bass, or drum set. If you are interested in joining the jazz ensemble, please contact Dr. Kenneth Green.

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Sabo Center is forming an advisory council to grow more and better collaborations, make our work more diffuse around campus and in our neighborhoods, and bring more voices into our processes and planning. This is an opportunity to learn more about and contribute to community-engaged work at Augsburg, build relationships, and share ideas and experiences in ways that can help inform our work.

Expectations:
Attend three committee meetings throughout the spring semester of 2025.
Advocate for community-engaged work broadly across campus and beyond.
Serve 2 year terms. We are tentatively planning for meetings the weeks of February 17th, March 17th, April 14th, and an informal gathering at the end of April.

Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the short form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.

See who’s running and learn more about this special election.

TODAY: Special Primary Election for Senate District 60

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

This month, a special election will be held for Minnesota Senate District 60, which encompasses Augsburg and other portions of south, northeast, and southeast Minneapolis. This special election is taking place due to the recent death of State Senator Kari Dziedzic.

The primary will take place on Tuesday, January 14, and the special election on Tuesday, January 28. Augsburg will have a polling location inside Christensen Center for students who reside on campus or in the local precinct on both dates. Absentee and in-person early voting options will be available beginning on January 9 for the primary and January 22 for the special election.

You can register to vote on primary day or on election day. An Augsburg student ID will work as proof of identity to register if you are voting on campus or in the city of Minneapolis.

Open Q&A Sessions on the Cloud ERP Project

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

IN PERSON

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

ZOOM

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9–10:00 a.m. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96645268730?pwd=PkkDfGbz1Pvq5eBUjrUaxCM9OyzH6u.1

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Participants Needed for Mental Health Study

submitted by stevenss@augsburg.edu

Are you between the ages of 18 & 25?

You are invited to participate in a study investigating emotion and mental health!

ENTER A RAFFLE FOR 1 of 8 $25 VISA GIFT CARDS!

Access the study here: https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0idiuYgLQrXZfym

Please contact the study’s primary investigator with any questions at
stevenss@augsburg.edu

Thank you!

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/07/2025: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000035219365-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025

See who’s running and learn more about this special election.

TOMORROW: Special Primary Election for Senate District 60

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

You can register to vote on primary day or on election day. An Augsburg student ID will work as proof of identity to register if you are voting on campus or in the city of Minneapolis.

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

The Sabo Center is forming an advisory council to grow more and better collaborations, make our work more diffuse around campus and in our neighborhoods, and bring more voices into our processes and planning. This is an opportunity to learn more about and contribute to community-engaged work at Augsburg, build relationships, and share ideas and experiences in ways that can help inform our work.

Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Augsburg Music Ensembles Open to All Augsburg Students

submitted by brauer@augsburg.edu

Do you sing or play an instrument? Are you looking for a fun way to build community and round out your course schedule? Please consider joining an Augsburg music ensemble! Augsburg Ensembles are open to all Augsburg students and can be taken for either 1 or 0 credits. To meet the LAF Fine Arts requirement, students must register for 1 credit for 4 semesters. Please reach out to Ensemble Directors for more information. <https://www.augsburg.edu/music/ensembles/>

AUGSBURG GLOBAL HARMONY CHOIR
Director: Shekela Wanyama, wanyama@augsburg.edu

MUE 111-B Augsburg Choir, Sec II: Global Harmony Choir, M/W/F 4:50-5:55 pm

The Augsburg Global Harmony Choir is open to all students who sing. If you are interested in joining the ensemble, please contact Dr. Shekela Wanyama.

CONCERT BAND
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu

MUE 141-A Concert Band M/W/F 3:10-4:40 pm

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Director: Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, bergman1@augsburg.edu

MUE 121-A Orchestra, Th 5:30-8:20 pm

AUGSBURG JAZZ
Director: Dr. Kenneth Green, green5@augsburg.edu

MUE 143-A Jazz Band T/Th 3:40-5pm

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee – Staff, Faculty, Students & Community Members

The Sabo Center is forming an advisory council to grow more and better collaborations, make our work more diffuse around campus and in our neighborhoods, and bring more voices into our processes and planning. This is an opportunity to learn more about and contribute to community-engaged work at Augsburg, build relationships, and share ideas and experiences in ways that can help inform our work.

Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.

See who’s running and learn more about this special election.

January Special Election to Replace State Sen. Kari Dziedzic

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

You can register to vote on primary day or on election day. An Augsburg student ID will work as proof of identity to register if you are voting on campus or in the city of Minneapolis.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

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

Enrollment Center Closing Early Today

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:30 today, January 9.

Make a Difference for Middle Schoolers: Judge Debates for the MNUDL (No Experience Required)

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!

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.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Open Q&A Sessions on the Cloud ERP Project

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

IN PERSON

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

ZOOM

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9–10:00 a.m. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96645268730?pwd=PkkDfGbz1Pvq5eBUjrUaxCM9OyzH6u.1

See who’s running and learn more about this special election.

Augsburg Votes: Special Election Primary January 14

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

You can register to vote on primary day or on election day. An Augsburg student ID will work as proof of identity to register if you are voting on campus or in the city of Minneapolis.

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Seeking Nominations for the Sabo Center Engagement Committee – Staff, Faculty, Students & Community Members

The Sabo Center is forming an advisory council to grow more and better collaborations, make our work more diffuse around campus and in our neighborhoods, and bring more voices into our processes and planning. This is an opportunity to learn more about and contribute to community-engaged work at Augsburg, build relationships, and share ideas and experiences in ways that can help inform our work.

Students & members of the community outside Augsburg are eligible for an honorarium to support their participation.

If you would like to nominate yourself or others, please fill out the form linked below by January 24th. Nominees will be informed of acceptance by January 31st, 2025.

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

Did You Resolve to Volunteer in the New Year? Become a Debate Judge with MNUDL

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!

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

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.

Make a Plan to Vote in the Special Election for Senate District 60

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

You can register to vote on primary day or on election day. An Augsburg student ID will work as proof of identity to register if you are voting on campus or in the city of Minneapolis.

See who’s running and learn more about this special election.

Enrollment Center Closing Early Thursday

submitted by wadem@augsburg.edu

Student Financial Services and the Registrar’s Office will be closing at 2:30 on Thursday, January 9.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/03/2025: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000035219365-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025

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

Apply for the Peace Scholars Summer Program in Norway

submitted by morgans1@augsburg.edu

The Peace Scholars Summer Program application is now open! If you are interested in studying about conflict, war and peace, consider taking your studies to Norway for the summer. This program is nearly fully funded and students receive free tuition, room, and board. Learn more on the program website.

Peace Scholars Brochure

Meet with TIAA Financial Consultant

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Benefits Eligible Employees:
Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.

All meetings are confidential! And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
-Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
-Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
-How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Available Times:
Tuesday Jan 14, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Jan 15, 9am – 3pm
Thursday Jan 169am – 3pm

All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353

Health Benefit – Kavira Now Available

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Employees enrolled in Augsburg’s medical insurance are now enrolled in Kavira Health!

We’re excited about Kavira Health, our newest employee health benefit! Kavira provides primary and urgent care (think everyday healthcare) via messaging, videochats and in-person home or office visits, as well as free and discounted bloodwork, free in-home x-rays, and 300 free medications. Kavira is paid for by Augsburg for employees enrolled in a medical plan. You can access Kavira benefits at no additional cost (or a low $5 co-pay for high deductible health plan members).

Kavira’s clinic hours are
-Weekdays 8am-7pm (home visits and virtual care)
-Weekends 10am-2pm (virtual care only)

We’re really excited about this benefit! We hope you’ll give Kavira a try when you or a family member are feeling sick, or just looking for general health advice.

To access their clinic – please either:
Download their secure messaging app called “Kavira Health” by following the instructions in the attachment or visiting their website: https://www.kavirahealth.com/download
Call / text their clinic at 763-373-3856
Services List https://kavirahealth.com/services
List of free labs and medications https://www.kavirahealth.com/labsandmeds
Includes information on how to access the medications.
Home visit service area https://www.kavirahealth.com/service-area
One-minute explainer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV2E64aXnfE
App Instructions and FAQs https://web.augsburg.edu/hr/2025benefits/KaviraAppInstructions.pdf

Please reach out to hr@augsburg.edu if you have any questions!

Kavira Services

Did You Resolve to Volunteer in the New Year? Become a Debate Judge with MNUDL

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!

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.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

01/03/2025: Student: Overnight Part-Time Public Safety Officer, Spring Semester 2025
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000034690956-student-overnight-part-time-public-safety-officer-spring-semester-2025

Open Q&A Sessions on the Cloud ERP Project

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

IN PERSON

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
12–1:00 p.m.
Augsburg Room (2nd floor Christensen Center – bring your lunch!)

ZOOM

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
9–10:00 a.m. https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/96645268730?pwd=PkkDfGbz1Pvq5eBUjrUaxCM9OyzH6u.1

Campus Wide Upgrade to Windows 11

submitted by harpern1@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg University Staff and Faculty,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to inform you of an upcoming upgrade to our university’s standard operating system environment. On Monday January 6th, 2025 we will begin the process of transitioning all university-managed Windows 10 computers to Windows 11.

What to Expect: Automatic Upgrade: The upgrade will be deployed automatically. Please keep your computers on if you are on campus. If you are remote, the update will push to your computer when you are back on campus.

Minimal Downtime: We anticipate that the process should take approximately 30 minutes, during which your device will be unavailable. We encourage you to save and close all open files and applications before leaving work prior to Monday, January 6th.

How To Prepare: As always, it is important to save and backup all of your files to Google Drive or another backup solution. Classrooms: Classroom and lab computers have already been upgraded to Windows 11 during the summer.

Post-Upgrade Support: Our IT support team will be available to assist with any questions or issues you may encounter after the upgrade. If you experience any difficulties, please contact your LFC. We have provided documentation and a quick-start guide to help you navigate the new interface and features below: https://go.augsburg.edu/windows11

A zoom training session is scheduled on Wednesday January 8th, 2025 for those new to Windows 11. You can add the zoom training session to your calendar by clicking this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=ZGNnYjBzMm9tdHJqMjRucXNhZ2lvaGc4ZzAgaGFycGVybjFAYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1&tmsrc=harpern1%40augsburg.edu

Meet With TIAA Financial Consultant (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Available Times:
Tuesday Jan 14, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Jan 15, 9am – 3pm
Thursday Jan 169am – 3pm

All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353

Campus Wide Windows 11 Upgrade

submitted by harpern1@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg University Staff and Faculty,

New Staff Positions This Week (11)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Welcome to the Team Roshi Lawrence and Zaki Numani

submitted by severso@augsburg.edu

We are so excited to welcome Roshi Lawrence as our new Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions and Zaki Numani as our new First Year Admissions Counselor. Both begin their employment on Monday, January 6th. Please join us in welcoming them to our amazing campus community and to the enrollment division!

*Please post on Monday 6/6

New Staff Positions This Week (12)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

New Staff Positions This Week (16)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

No A-mail December 31–January 1

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

As a reminder, there will be no A-mail tomorrow, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 due to the New Year’s holiday. A-mail will resume Thursday, January 2.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/20/2024: Student: SNAP Application Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033131225-student-snap-application-specialist

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/20/2024: Student: SNAP Application Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033131225-student-snap-application-specialist

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/23/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033388039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-lacrosse-coach
12/23/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033343172-human-resources-coordinator
12/23/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033339482-talent-acquisition-specialist
12/19/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033631565-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist

New Staff Position: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position

Assists the Head Coach with the sport program, including coaching and training, student-athlete retention, advising, mentoring and recruiting prospective student-athletes.

Primary Responsibilities

– Instruct student-athletes on physical health, team concepts, safety, and sport-specific skills on both an individual and team basis
– Teach, advise and mentor student-athletes on life-skills.
– Identify and recruit talented and qualified prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.
– Create sport-specific practice and game/meet plans, analyze film and facilitate team meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

– Assist with recruiting prospective student-athletes according to the program recruiting plan.
– Assist with maintaining acceptable student-athlete retention rates to the team and/or institution.
– Assist with monitoring and supporting academic progress of student-athletes/teams to exceed athletic department standards.
– Assist with budget management, fundraising, travel planning and program organization.
– Assist with Alumni/parent communication and involvement, including organizing events as appropriate
– Assist with organizing and participating in team community-service event(s).
– Assist with camps and clinics.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

– Sport Specific – playing surface, indoor/outdoor, weather, season.
– Evenings, weekends and travel required.

New Staff Positions This Week (4)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/23/2024: Seasonal Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033388039-seasonal-assistant-women-s-lacrosse-coach
12/23/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033343172-human-resources-coordinator
12/23/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033339482-talent-acquisition-specialist
12/19/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000032928086-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist

New Student Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/20/2024: Student: SNAP Application Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000033131225-student-snap-application-specialist

New Staff Positions This Week (3)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/19/2024: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000032928086-assistive-technology-and-accommodations-specialist
12/16/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000032244748-talent-acquisition-specialist
12/13/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031766688-human-resources-coordinator

New Staff Position: Assistive Technology and Accommodations Specialist

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position

In collaboration with the Director and Disability Specialists, the Assistive Technology & Accommodations Specialist develops the strategic vision and oversees the implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities as well as supervises student employees within the department. They manage all aspects of assistive technology, alternative format textbooks and course materials, testing accommodations, and note taking. This position also works closely with the CLASS/Disability Resources Director to develop, implement and evaluate systems and processes that support the provision of accommodations. They are a subject matter expert and partner with campus stakeholders to consult on accessible web and information technology.

Primary Responsibilities

– Conduct Assistive Technology assessments with students and partner with them to implement, install, train, and follow up on recommendations.
– Facilitate and manage the production and evaluation of alternative format textbooks and course materials; receive requests; convert materials, work to ensure students receive materials in a timely manner; collaborate with bookstore and faculty.
– Facilitate and supervise provision of testing accommodations for students; schedule tests including proctors and assistive technology; proctor as necessary.
– Hire, train, and supervise student workers including test proctors, note takers, lab and office assistants; maintain work-study budget.
– Research, preview, evaluate, and purchase Assistive Technology.
– Budget oversight responsibilities for some restricted and/or endowed funds.
– Provide Web Accessibility guidance and consultation across campus.

Additional Responsibilities

– Maintain, track usage, upgrade, and replace Assistive technology resources as necessary.
– Monitor accommodation implementation systems and update as necessary.
– All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

– Typical work environment is an office. Sedentary work for long periods of time.
– Regular computer and phone use.

No A-mail December 24-25

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

As a reminder, there will be no A-mail tomorrow, December 24 or Wednesday, December 25 due to the Christmas holiday. A-mail will resume on Thursday, December 26.

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/16/2024: Talent Acquisition Specialist
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000032244748-talent-acquisition-specialist
12/13/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031766688-human-resources-coordinator

https://cowtippingpress.org/

Interested in Teaching Creative Writing?

submitted by starckl@augsburg.edu

Cow Tipping Press is looking for student teachers for a paid, part-time opportunity to lead creative writing classes for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

They’re currently hiring for the spring, and the application is due January 5. You can apply here: https://cowtippingpress.typeform.com/spring25app

Payslip Access Issues

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Viewing payslips on Unit4 (Agresso) web is currently not working for many employees. IT is working with Unit4 support on fixing the issue. Until it is fixed, you can contact HR (hr@augsburg.edu) to request a payslip, which will be sent via secure link. We apologize for the inconvenience.

2025 Health Benefits – Kavira Webinars

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

We’re excited for employees enrolled in medical benefits to begin using Kavira for primary care starting January 1, 2025!

To learn more about how to utilize this new benefit, Kavira is hosting 30-minute webinars throughout December. These sessions are designed to provide an overview of Kavira’s services, highlight how you can get started, and address any questions you may have.

Thursday, December 19th @ 12PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mEpM6lXoTdS2e3HbwxlEhA

Monday, December 23rd @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__bUuRRlfRAyDm8OQgXw5wQ

Monday, December 30th @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WWwX8GTZRk2IEmBnt64fRQ

Learn More About Kavira

Meet With TIAA Financial Consultant (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Available Times:
Tuesday Jan 14, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Jan 15, 9am – 3pm
Thursday Jan 169am – 3pm

All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353

Schedule Your Financial Consultation

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

Gracia (Nydahl) Luoma ’66

Sharing Sad News about Gracia (Nydahl) Luoma ’66

submitted by bergc2@augsburg.edu

We recently received word of the death Gracia (Nydahl) Luoma ’66. Gracia died on November 30, 2024. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in mathematics, she forged a career in computer science. Gracia and her husband, Rev. Dr. John Luoma ’65, were generous supports of Augsburg, which included funding the John K. and Gracia Nydahl Luoma Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, and a commitment to vocational service, preferably in the Christian ministry, education, psychology, or medical fields.

In 2019, Gracia was quoted referring to Augsburg has “the family business, so to speak.” Born in Minneapolis to the Nydahl family, she recalled frequent outings to Augsburg events as a young child. Her grandfather Johannes, who emigrated from Norway in 1845, graduated from both Augsburg College and Augsburg Seminary, which he attended from 1883 to 1891. He became a professor of history and Norwegian before becoming Augsburg’s head librarian in 1920. Johannes and his wife, Tabitha, had six children, all of whom followed his footsteps, as have many other descendants. In fact, Augsburg recognized this “formative family” with a Distinguished Service Award in 2004.

Gracia’s memorial service will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 NE Gher Road, Vancouver, WA 98662. The service will be at 2:00 p.m. PT on January 9, 2025. The obituary linked below includes information on viewing the service remotely.

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

New Student Positions This Week (1)

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

Yes, I’d like to be a host!

Payroll/Timesheet Submission Deadline This Week

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

As we approach a shortened (one day!) payroll processing week due to holidays, we are asking all employees to submit your timesheets as early as possible.

To ensure timely payroll processing, all timesheets need to be reviewed, approved, and submitted no later than Friday, December 20th (or Saturday, December 21st, if scheduled).

No late submissions or changes will be allowed. Any missed time or corrections will be made on the 1/10/2025 pay date- with no exceptions.

Exempt Staff: All exempt staff should have their timesheets submitted by Thursday, December 19th, with all time off included.

Student/Non-Exempt Staff who are not scheduled on Saturday: Timesheets should be submitted and approved before you leave on Friday.

Student/Non-Exempt Staff who are scheduled to work on Saturday: Timesheets should be submitted and approved after their scheduled shift.

Review and approve promptly: Confirm accuracy and approve timesheets by the listed deadlines. Any missed time entry will not be paid until the 1/10/2025 pay date, no exceptions.

Thank you for your support with these important deadlines!

2024 End of Year Updates

Automatic Upgrades To Windows 11 (Faculty and Staff)

submitted by harpern1@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg University Staff and Faculty,

What to Expect:

Automatic Upgrade: The upgrade will be deployed automatically. Please keep your computers on if you are on campus. If you are remote, the update will push to your computer when you are back on campus.

How To Prepare: As always, it is important to save and backup all of your files to Google Drive or another backup solution.

Classrooms: Classroom and lab computers have already been upgraded to Windows 11 during the summer.

Post-Upgrade Support:

Our IT support team will be available to assist with any questions or issues you may encounter after the upgrade. If you experience any difficulties, please contact your LFC.

We have provided documentation and a quick-start guide to help you navigate the new interface and features below:
https://go.augsburg.edu/windows11

A zoom training session is scheduled on Wednesday January 8th, 2025 for those new to Windows 11.
You can add the zoom training session to your calendar by clicking this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=ZGNnYjBzMm9tdHJqMjRucXNhZ2lvaGc4ZzAgaGFycGVybjFAYXVnc2J1cmcuZWR1&tmsrc=harpern1%40augsburg.edu

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain a secure, up-to-date, and efficient computing environment for our community. Thank you for your continued support.

Warm Regards,
NiiO Harper

Endpoint Management Specialist
Augsburg University & Luther Seminary

Campus Cupboard Winter Break Shopping Hours

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.

Dinner Hosting: New International Students (Spring 2025): Thursday, January 16

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

We are expecting NEW international students to join us this Spring Semester 2025!

Currently we have 10-12 new international students scheduled to join us, both degree seekers and mobility semester students.

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home. These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides an opportunity for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg.

It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m. — Pick up at Einstein’s!

We ask that our hosts pick up students from campus and return them once dinner is completed.

Thank you for considering hosting our new international students!

—ISSS Team

New Staff Positions This Week (1)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

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

12/13/2024: Human Resources Coordinator
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000031766688-human-resources-coordinator

New Student Positions This Week (1)

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

Visit the Cloud ERP Project web page

No Package Delivery During Winter Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Packages will not be delivered during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once the new semester starts, 1/21/25.

Shipping/Receiving

Central Services Hours During Winter Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Central Services will be closed 12/24/24, 12/25/24, 12/31/24 and 1/1/25.

Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm (starting 12/16/24 until 1/20/25)

Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.

Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.

Central Services

Important: Changes Coming to Augsburg’s Information Systems

submitted by krajewsk@augsburg.edu

Hello Augsburg students, faculty, and staff,

Over the next 4–5 years, Augsburg will be changing its primary information system (called Unit4 or formerly Agresso). This change will involve moving from our current campus-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with numerous third-party systems to a unified, cloud-based ERP system.

This is a complex, multi-year, campus-wide project that involves how we manage student records, registration, human resources, finances, and more. Simply put, how you interact with Augsburg as a student or employee will be changing and improving once we have made the change. How you register for classes, record time worked and time off, submit grades for your courses, and so on—all will be modernized and, ideally, improved.

Such a change can be both exciting and daunting for people so we intend to support you in this transition with plenty of information, communication, and campus engagement as the project moves forward. The first steps will be to document business processes and engage key functional areas in preparation for campus visits by potential vendors this spring.

On the project web page https://sites.augsburg.edu/it/about-it/cloud-erp-project/ you’ll find information on project timeline, decision process, and project goals. That project page will grow and expand over time. If you have any questions about the project please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

– Scott Krajewski ’94, ’21 MBA
AVP for IT

New Student Positions This Week (1)

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

https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/work-with-us/

Change in Ordering Augsburg Business Cards

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

We have changed the company we order our business cards through. The Online Ordering page has been updated to take you to the new forms through Loffler and the copy request page. The Order Business Cards page had directions in the red box. The link will use your Augsburg ID to log into the Copy Request page. You will want to select “Forms Module” under the Orders menu along the top of the page. Next select your cost center number by clicking on the green check mark next to it. Follow the instructions found on the next page. There are four business cards types.

Augsburg-IA are for Institutional Advancement Department

Augsburg-Athletics are for the Athletics Department

Augsburg-CGEE are for Center for Global Education and Experience

Augsburg-Auggies are the general business cards for Augsburg University

The system will show you a preview as you fill out the form. You should order in boxes of 100, 250, 500 or 1,000 business cards. As usual business cards will be sent in a batch order every other week and normally take about a week to receive back once the batch is sent. They will then be delivered with your department’s mail. If you do not have a mail drop off they will be in the department’s campus box for pick up. The cards will be charged to the cost center number with the Accounting paperwork at the end of the month. Please contact copyctr@augsburg.edu if you have any questions.

Order Business Cards

Looking for Paid Professional Experience in Spring Semester? Be the MNUDL’s Groundwork Fellow

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Looking for paid professional experience in spring semester? Be our Groundwork Fellow

The MNUDL is seeking a Community Engagement Fellow to serve through the MN Alliance with Youth AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellows program starting on February 1st, serving through June 30th.

If you love telling compelling stories and connecting with youth, this role is made for you!

We’re looking for a candidate who has a strong interest in developing a communication portfolio and learning about nonprofit communication.

This paid service role is a great opportunity for college seniors, recent graduates, and those hoping to take on a future career in education or public service. Learn more and apply at the MNUDL website.

Payslip Online Access Issues

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Viewing payslips on Unit4 (Agresso) web is currently not working for many employees. IT is working with Unit4 support on fixing the issue. Until it is fixed, you can contact HR (hr@augsburg.edu) to get a payslip copy. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Action Needed: Urge Governor Walz to Save the State Grant Program

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.

CWC Is Closed for Winter Break

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

CWC is closed starting at 3:00pm on Thursday, Dec. 12th and will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st. 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 will not be checked Dec.18-Jan. 5**

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.

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 breaks 🙂

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDe1I9vuASE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

2025 Health Benefits – Kavira Webinar

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

We’re excited for employees enrolled in medical benefits to begin using Kavira for primary care starting January 1, 2025!

Wednesday, December 18th @ 9AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RdfItyoMRZGqB9wUYwIABg

Thursday, December 19th @ 12PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mEpM6lXoTdS2e3HbwxlEhA

Monday, December 23rd @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__bUuRRlfRAyDm8OQgXw5wQ

Monday, December 30th @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WWwX8GTZRk2IEmBnt64fRQ

Learn More About Kavira

Campus Cupboard Winter Break Shopping Hours

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

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

Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Central Services Hours During Winter Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Central Services will be closed 12/24/24, 12/25/24, 12/31/24 and 1/1/25.

Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm (starting 12/16/24 until 1/20/25)

Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.

Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.

Central Services

2024 Year-End Payroll Updates

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

New Student Positions This Week (1)

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

Schedule Your Financial Consultation

Library Hours for Winter Break

submitted by vanclev1@augsburg.edu

Lindell Library will change to winter break hours after finals week. We are:

– open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
– closed Saturday and Sunday.

The library is closed for the holidays from 12/21 through 1/1.

Visit library.augsburg.edu/hours to see our current schedule. Enjoy the break!

Meet With TIAA Financial Consultant (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Available Times:
Tuesday Jan 14, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Jan 15, 9am – 3pm
Thursday Jan 169am – 3pm

All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353

No Package Delivery During Winter Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Shipping/Receiving

2024 Year-End Payroll Updates

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

Enrollment Center Closing Early December 12

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.

Action Needed: Urge Governor Walz to Save the State Grant Program

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

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.

Is Your Kid in High School? Enroll Them for Residential or Commuter Speech and Debate Camp on Campus

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.

Volunteer to Judge Middle School Debates with the MNUDL: Shifts Are Open

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

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.

Campus Cupboard: Donation Request at the Faculty/Staff Holiday Party

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!

Campus Cupboard Winter Break Shopping Hours

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

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

Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.

New Student Positions This Week (1)

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

New Student Position: University Events Student Set-Up Assistant

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