Augsburg University News and Announcements
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Our campus dining services have been modified due to COVID-19. This video highlights the guidelines we ask you to follow to ensure the safety of all members of the Augsburg community.
The Commons is limited to students with meal plans. Einstein Bros. Bagels and Nabo are open to the Augsburg Community. No cash transactions.
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Academic Advising will be hosting virtual drop-in advising, 9/1 – 9/9. Click here to find the drop-in Zoom link.
Hours are 9:00 am – 12: 00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Classes start Wednesday, and we need volunteers to serve as “public health ambassadors” on campus to greet students enrolled in in-person classes during the first week.
Shifts start this Wednesday, Sept. 2, and range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Some are located outside the entrance to buildings and others are in main open areas.
The volunteers — staff, faculty, students! — will remind students to wear face coverings (we will provide you with some disposable masks to hand out if needed), promote use of the CampusClear screening app (CampusClear.com), and aid students with mobility issues.
Use the link below and sign up for as many slots as you would like. There are also dining services volunteer slots open this week. You can see which shifts are available by clicking on the tabs for each date within the sign-up sheet.
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Augsburg’s COVID-19 transmission level remained at level 1 — low transmission — last week. We have followed up with everyone who was identified as a close contact of the new cases.
The Minnesota Department of Health requires 14 days of self-quarantine for anyone who was within 6 feet of someone who tests positive — even if you are wearing a face covering. The amount of time you need to be within 6 feet is very short: a cumulative 15 minutes, which could be over multiple days (e.g., five minutes a day for three days). So, keep yourself safe and reduce potential spread by wearing your face covering AND keeping 6 feet of distance.
The Augsburg COVID-19 Dashboard is updated weekly. The page shows the current percent of cases among the on-campus population and some key actions the university would need to take if cases increase to a moderate level (1% of the on-campus population) in a 2-week period.
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Augsburg’s commitment to community service and engagement is long-standing and deeply held. Since 1992, day undergraduate students have participated in service projects on City Engagement Day, even before they’ve had their first class. The COVID-19 pandemic requires us to press pause on City Engagement Day this year, but our commitment to community building is unwavering. Instead of sending hundreds of incoming students out to serve Minneapolis neighborhoods and organizations, we are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to engage with their local communities in ways that are meaningful to them personally.
For those looking for local options for engagement, Sabo Center staff members have compiled this list of local opportunities for community service. We will update this document as we learn of new opportunities, and we have not vetted every one, so take care in considering COVID-19 safety practices, the organization’s capacity to host groups, and other key questions.
If you’d like to suggest an addition to this list, please email us at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.
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In partnership with several groups across the university, the Augsburg marketing department is developing a unified set of signage templates and physical distancing markers to provide coronavirus-related health and safety messaging for university properties and settings.
>>> Initial templates are available that allow community members to download signage documents, update the files on their personal computers using word processing software, and print signage using the copy center or an office copier/printer. The marketing department will continue making new templates available as additional needs arise. Current templates include:
– 8 ½ x 11 inch signs
– 11 x 17 inch signs
– Room and elevator capacity signs
– Table tents
– Cleaning best practices
– And more
>>> In addition, the marketing department placed a centralized order of adhesive physical distancing markers — including floor dots and floor lines — to aid in the proper spacing of individuals as they wait for service.
Visit the signage page on the Outbreak Planning website to view the materials that are already available for download, place an order for floor markers, request a new signage template, or inquire about a custom design.
Send questions or comments to Laura Swanson Lindahl at swansonl@augsburg.edu and Denielle Stepka at stepkad@augsburg.edu.
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The menu for opening service on Friday is available at the following link. This link will depict weekly menus as we move through the semester.
https://augsburg.campus-dining.com/dining-location/the-commons/
During Phase 1 of the food service opening, this menu will be served at Nabo as well. You may purchase your meal from Nabo with a meal plan swipe, flex points or credit card. As we progress through the planned phases of service, offerings will be expanded until we reach the traditional service level. There is no time frame attached to the various phases of service. Safety will be used to determine the progression.
Thank you, be safe!
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Augsburg staff have the four Fridays in August as additional paid time off: August 7, 14, 21, and 28. On those Fridays, the publication of A-mail will not go out and will resume the Monday after each Friday.
Anything submitted today will be published on Monday, August 31.
Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
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Until classes resume next week on 9/2, CWC’s after-hours urgent phone counseling service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Call CWC at 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support.
For additional ongoing phone counseling when CWC is closed, Walk In Counseling is providing free, confidential phone counseling (with ongoing appointments available). For other low cost counseling centers in the community, click on the link below.
https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/counseling/counseling-low-cost/
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We have had such a great response to the dining volunteer ambassador sign-up, and are extremely grateful to all who are helping us ensure our students have the best experience possible as we come back to campus.
We have even more opportunities to volunteer, with these centering on the getting-to-class experience; these will run from Wednesday, 9/2 – Tuesday, 9/8, and have a variety of shifts and locations available. Volunteers will be encouraging our students to wear their face coverings, handing out disposable masks to those who do not have one available, ushering students to the right classrooms, and aiding students with mobility issues.
We encourage you to sign up for as many slots as you would like! Further details are listed within the sign-up sheet.
Contact Tessa Wegenke at wegenke@augsburg.edu for more information.
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Each year URGO offers $1,325 research grants for undergraduates who wish to gain research experience with an Augsburg faculty member. These grants require 100 hours of research over the course of the academic year and are a great way to ease into research or to continue work on an existing project.
Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so student-faculty research teams are encouraged to submit proposals in the fall. The URGO Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly and will begin reviewing proposals September 14th.
If you have any questions about undergraduate research opportunities, please contact Dixie Shafer at shafer@augsburg.edu or urgo@augsburg.edu.
Find the application at URGO’s website.
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This is a pilot program supporting undergraduate research students through federal work-study funds. We are limiting the number of student researchers supported during the 20-21 academic year to 12 students and funding will be determined by a first-come, first-serve basis. Faculty from any discipline who need assistance with their research from a student are invited to participate in the pilot. An individual faculty member may propose only one student position who will work 5-20 hours per week and no more than their federal work-study allotment. During the 20-21 academic year, the research projects must follow Augsburg’s guidelines regarding Covid-19.
Please note that the student eligibility for federal work-study and the total number of hours must be confirmed by Human Resources after you complete this form. Open until all 12 positions are filled.
If the student will work 100 hours or less total, we recommend applying instead for the URGO Academic Year research grant.
Questions contact Human Resources at studentemployment@augsburg.edu
2020-2021 Federal Work-Study Student Researcher Request Form
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Find key dates and how Augsburg is preparing for fall semester during the COVID-19 pandemic, with floor markings, glass dividers being installed, air quality measures, and other projects in the works.
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CampusClear is a free self-screening free application for iPhones and Androids that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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You already know that what you post on social media can impact your reputation, and you probably monitor what you do or say accordingly.
During the pandemic, there’s a new thing to watch out for: photos that don’t reflect physical distancing or the appropriate use of masks. Such photos can go viral, generating negative feedback.
This is especially important for social media posts that represent Augsburg. In order to support students, staff, faculty, and their families, we are following the Minnesota Department of Health’s guidelines for institutions of higher education, as well as Governor Walz’s executive order mandating face coverings in public spaces indoors as well as outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Photos posted to Augsburg social media accounts or photos that tag Augsburg should reflect these practices.
Please also keep in mind that photos from before the pandemic may be misinterpreted. For now please do not use old photos that show groups of people close together for Augsburg-related communications.
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If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
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Lindell Library’s HeinOnline database just added a collection of governmental and scholarly articles on the COVID-19 pandemic, titled “COVID-19 in America: Response, Issues, and Law”. With this resource, you can:
Find factual information about how COVID-19 has impacted public health, economics, society, and the world;
Peruse hundreds of Congressional Research Service (CRS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on the various ways COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of life, from testing issues in the medical field to unemployment and economic impact; and
Discover a curated list of relevant scholarly articles and external links to supplement their research.
These reports provide insight into federal response to the pandemic, discussing not only those issues that are highly prevalent in the media (e.g., vaccine development), but also less publicized topics such as the pandemic’s effect on organ donation and transplantation, support for the homeless, and more.
For more information, contact your liaison librarian or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
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Augsburg’s commitment to community service and engagement is long-standing and deeply held. Since 1992, day undergraduate students have participated in service projects on City Engagement Day, even before they’ve had their first class. The COVID-19 pandemic requires us to press pause on City Engagement Day this year, but our commitment to community building is unwavering. Instead of sending hundreds of incoming students out to serve Minneapolis neighborhoods and organizations, we are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to engage with their local communities in ways that are meaningful to them personally.
For those looking for local options for engagement, Sabo Center staff members have compiled this list of local opportunities for community service. We will update this document as we learn of new opportunities, and we have not vetted every one, so take care in considering COVID-19 safety practices, the organization’s capacity to host groups, and other key questions.
If you’d like to suggest an addition to this list, please email us at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.
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Have you registered to vote? Do you know where your polling place is? Do you want to vote early or absentee but don’t know how to get a ballot? Then check our Lindell Library’s “Learn How to Vote” guide.
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1. To reflect the promise of care and concern we are making to each other at Augsburg, each student, faculty and staff is receiving the Augsburg Community Commitment. Read through the commitment and click the acknowledgement at the end, showing you have received, read and understand the commitment. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGzHmZurBmN6pmVFZ3JZfHs3uUm-XZxSqO4QAkLI-puVYcAQ/viewform?fbzx=-3270144378984911815
2. As you prepare for the start of the academic year, check out this link with helpful info on parking, Moodle tips, bookstore, and other resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNhatt4biNfhYNCvIKHrEBYNOEiN8tMhNJuHXS1OLeQ/edit
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In addition to the regularly updated local and online events, this page has links to suggested readings, podcasts, and webinars. There are also lists of Black-owned businesses to support and other opportunities to get involved. Continue to check back regularly.
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The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
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In partnership with several groups across the university, the Augsburg marketing department is developing a unified set of signage templates and physical distancing markers to provide coronavirus-related health and safety messaging for university properties and settings.
>>> Initial templates are available that allow community members to download signage documents, update the files on their personal computers using word processing software, and print signage using the copy center or an office copier/printer. The marketing department will continue making new templates available as additional needs arise. Current templates include:
– 8 ½ x 11 inch signs
– 11 x 17 inch signs
– Room and elevator capacity signs
– Table tents
– Cleaning best practices
– And more
>>> In addition, the marketing department placed a centralized order of adhesive physical distancing markers — including floor dots and floor lines — to aid in the proper spacing of individuals as they wait for service.
Visit the signage page on the Outbreak Planning website to view the materials that are already available for download, place an order for floor markers, request a new signage template, or inquire about a custom design.
Send questions or comments to Laura Swanson Lindahl at swansonl@augsburg.edu and Denielle Stepka at stepkad@augsburg.edu.
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
We have developed a sign-up for those who wish to volunteer in the Commons as a dining services ambassador. There are several times and stations available each day (you can find the descriptions linked in the sign-up), which we will need to have filled. Contact Tessa Wegenke at wegenke@augsburg.edu for more information.
We also are developing a volunteer schedule for the first week of classes. More information to come.
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s commitment to community service and engagement is long-standing and deeply held. Since 1992, day undergraduate students have participated in service projects on City Engagement Day, even before they’ve had their first class. The COVID-19 pandemic requires us to press pause on City Engagement Day this year, but our commitment to community building is unwavering. Instead of sending hundreds of incoming students out to serve Minneapolis neighborhoods and organizations, we are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to engage with their local communities in ways that are meaningful to them personally.
For those looking for local options for engagement, Sabo Center staff members have compiled this list of local opportunities for community service. We will update this document as we learn of new opportunities, and we have not vetted every one, so take care in considering COVID-19 safety practices, the organization’s capacity to host groups, and other key questions.
If you’d like to suggest an addition to this list, please email us at sabocenter@augsburg.edu.
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A friendly reminder that the Campus Cupboard (our campus food shelf, which is part of Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen program), provides free food to any Auggies who want or need it. See webpage for details!
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The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
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The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals has permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks.
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline. Supervisors will be approving all timesheets no later than Monday 8/24 at noon. If you do not work tomorrow or over the weekend, submit your timesheet for approval today!
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
Thank you so much!
Your Payroll and Human Resources Team
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A friendly reminder that the Campus Cupboard (our campus food shelf, which is part of Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen program), provides free food to any Auggies who want or need it. See webpage for details!
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CampusClear is a free self-screening free application for iPhones and Androids that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
You already know that what you post on social media can impact your reputation, and you probably monitor what you do or say accordingly.
During the pandemic, there’s a new thing to watch out for: photos that don’t reflect physical distancing or the appropriate use of masks. Such photos can go viral, generating negative feedback.
This is especially important for social media posts that represent Augsburg. In order to support students, staff, faculty, and their families, we are following the Minnesota Department of Health’s guidelines for institutions of higher education, as well as Governor Walz’s executive order mandating face coverings in public spaces indoors as well as outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Photos posted to Augsburg social media accounts or photos that tag Augsburg should reflect these practices.
Please also keep in mind that photos from before the pandemic may be misinterpreted. For now please do not use old photos that show groups of people close together for Augsburg-related communications.
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Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
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Augsburg staff have the four Fridays in August as additional paid time off: August 7, 14, 21, and 28. On those Fridays, the publication of A-mail will not go out and will resume the Monday after each Friday.
Anything submitted today will be published on Monday, August 24.
Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
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Augsburg-owned PCs normally update Windows and Office license information when connected to the on-campus network. In the remote work environment many users are being prompted to activate Windows. Your LFC can help you activate Windows thru a remote assist session.
Please schedule a 15 minute assistance session on your LFC’s calendar to re-Activate Windows. You’ll need to be present to enter your login credentials. Your LFC can also tell you about accessing campus resources remotely over the VPN at this time.
Administrative staff can schedule with the calendars for
vachta@augsburg.edu OR
fredrikj@augsburg.edu
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The Justice for George Floyd Initiatives page (linked below) is updated daily and filled with events including online workshops and forums, as well as book groups, marches, donation/volunteer opportunities, and more. There are also links to recommended reading lists, podcasts, and webinars.
Continue to look to this page for ways to get involved.
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In partnership with several groups across the university, the Augsburg marketing department is developing a unified set of signage templates and physical distancing markers to provide coronavirus-related health and safety messaging for university properties and settings.
>>> Initial templates are available that allow community members to download signage documents, update the files on their personal computers using word processing software, and print signage using the copy center or an office copier/printer. The marketing department will continue making new templates available as additional needs arise. Current templates include:
– 8 ½ x 11 inch signs
– 11 x 17 inch color signs
– Room and elevator capacity signs
– Table tents
– Cleaning best practices
– And more
>>> In addition, the marketing department placed a centralized order of adhesive physical distancing markers — including floor dots and floor lines — to aid in the proper spacing of individuals as they wait for service.
Visit the signage page on the Outbreak Planning website to view the materials that are already available for download, place an order for floor markers, request a new signage template, or inquire about a custom design.
Send questions or comments to Laura Swanson Lindahl at swansonl@augsburg.edu and Denielle Stepka at stepkad@augsburg.edu.
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals has permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks.
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline. Supervisors will be approving all timesheets no later than Monday 8/24 at noon.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
Thank you so much!
Your Payroll and Human Resources Team
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Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the 8/22 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, August 21. This includes HSA, retirement, stipend payments, and direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheet Deadlines changed to Monday of Pay Weeks
Please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals have moved up to Mondays during pay weeks. Timesheets can be submitted on Friday for supervisors to approve by noon on Mondays.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
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The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The Justice for George Floyd Initiatives page (linked below) is updated daily and filled with events including online workshops and forums, as well as book groups, marches, donation/volunteer opportunities, and more. There are also links to recommended reading lists, podcasts, and webinars.
Continue to look to this page for ways to get involved.
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Virtual town halls primarily geared for parents and families of Augsburg students will be hosted by President Paul Pribbenow on Thursday, August 20, 5-6 p.m. and Monday, August 24, 5-6 p.m.
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As the start of the academic year approaches, Augsburg is preparing to welcome students, faculty, and staff on campus and virtually. Here are some key dates to be aware of:
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CampusClear is a free self-screening free application for iPhones and Androids that everyone in the Augsburg community must complete daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall. Self-screening is an easy action to take and one that is critical in helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Do you love to sing *a cappella* harmony? Do you love to learn about other cultures via musical encounter? Then the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir is for you! This year, through a combination of synchronous Zoom instruction and archived digital teaching materials, we will safely prepare a full program of study and performance in community singing traditions from Corsica, Cuba, Iran, Nigeria, the Republic of Georgia, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. The magic of the virtual space will enable us to learn directly from culture bearers on both sides of the Atlantic. Augsburg students can join the ATCGHC at no cost through registration in MUS 392. Anyone else in the Metro area may register for a modest fee. Our cumulative study throughout the regular academic year will culminate in concert presentations in April, whether digitally assembled or – medical science permitting – performed in real space-time. This year’s Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir will establish the choir as an ongoing musical community, available to all year after year. Though we begin in the virtual space, we are poised to open up and meet face-to-face as soon as singers can safely gather again. Therefore, our invitation to members from the Metro community extends to anyone who considers that our home-base at Augsburg is a driveable commute for joining rehearsals or performances. Watch our video for detailed information, and share it with anyone you know who might want to use it.
We look forward to seeing you, and hearing you, in September – in our virtual, intercontinental, vocal harmony space!
https://www.augsburg.edu/music/ensembles/global-harmony-choir/
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Register for a fall hybrid or online course with an Augsburg CGEE global faculty from Latin America and Southern Africa. CGEE’s courses focus on amplifying voices of marginalized people from around the world, many from the Global South. These courses will include interactions with guest speakers from our community partner connections in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Namibia, and more!
There is a huge variety of courses available, including unique courses such as:
-Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
-Queer History In Latin America
-Mexican Cultures through Film
-Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
-And many more!
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term. Look for Communication/Film, Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies, History, Political Science, Religion, and Spanish, with section designations: “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa.
Register for class per usual to reserve your seat soon!
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Faculty and Staff – Use your Augsburg employee tuition benefit to pursue a graduate credential in leadership. Check out our website is at: https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/ for information about the MA in Leadership, the three course Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies (GCLS), as well as the dual MBA/MAL degree.
All fall MAL classes will be online and we are still taking applications for that term. Let us know if you would like to connect to discuss your options.
Application information can be found at: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/
Alan Tuchtenhagen, MAL Director
tuchten@augsburg.edu
Deanna Davis, MAL Program Coordinator
davisd2@augsburg.edu
Wendy Assal, Managing Director of Graduate Admissions
assal@augsburg.edu
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The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals has permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks.
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline. Supervisors will be approving all timesheets no later than Monday 8/24 at noon.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
Thank you so much!
Your Payroll and Human Resources Team
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
As the start of the academic year approaches, Augsburg is preparing to welcome students, faculty, and staff on campus and virtually. Here are some key dates to be aware of:
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A friendly reminder that the Campus Cupboard (our campus food shelf, which is part of Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen program), provides free food to any Auggies who want or need it. See webpage for details!
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WORDS For REFLECTION….
“…the only way to get a thing done is to start to do it, then keep on doing it, and finally you’ll finish it ….” Langston Hughs
The Big Sea, 1940
Nancy Guilbeault
Director, CWC
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Benefits-eligible staff should observe the paid holiday schedule unless it is determined by their manager that the department needs to remain open to meet the needs of the campus. Being a student-centered institution, it is expected that certain offices and services will need to remain open on some or all of these days. If you have questions about whether you are scheduled to work, please see your supervisor.
Thank you!
Your Human Resources and Payroll Team
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Augsburg’s student graphic design studio Design & Agency announces an open call for community clients.
This fall 2020 the student graphic design studio, Design & Agency (designandagency.com) at Augsburg University will have room to welcome five new non-profit, community, and/or BIPOC-owned organizations for a brand, or event, identity design project. New client application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
Project specifications below:
TIMELINE
• Client project submissions due by August 24th
• Five final clients will be selected by August 31st
• 12-week project timeline, commencing the week of September 7th and concluding the week of November 23rd.
PROJECT OPTION OUTLINES
Option A: Brand Identity Design
• Brand logo
• Business card
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• Any two of the following elements:
– Letterhead + Envelope
– Social media avatars (up to 5)
– Exterior/interior signage
– Social media header images (up to 3)
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
Option B: Event Promotion **
• Event logo
• Promotional poster (digital and print format)
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• One of the following additional elements:
– Expanded series of promotional posters (up to 3)
– Event signage
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
** Event must take place AFTER November 30th, 2020
BUDGET
• Project budgets are ‘pay what you can’. (wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_what_you_can)
• Client is responsible for production material costs (printing, fabrication, etc.)
The new client application form: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
submitted by patinos@augsburg.edu
Looking to start a dance group here at Augsburg. Any form of dance is welcome. Please email patinos@augsburg.edu if interested in joining. We welcome any type of dance. Looking to create a group and hold regular meetings weekly.
submitted by boerger@augsburg.edu
Do you love to sing *a cappella* harmony? Do you love to learn about other cultures via musical encounter? Then the Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir is for you!
This year, through a combination of synchronous Zoom instruction and archived digital teaching materials, we will safely prepare a full program of study and performance in community singing traditions from Corsica, Cuba, Iran, Nigeria, the Republic of Georgia, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United States. The magic of the virtual space will enable us to learn directly from culture bearers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Augsburg students can join the ATCGHC at no cost through registration in MUS 392. Anyone else in the Metro area may register for a modest fee. Our cumulative study throughout the regular academic year will culminate in concert presentations in April, whether digitally assembled or – medical science permitting – performed in real space-time.
This year’s Augsburg/Twin Cities Global Harmony Choir will establish the choir as an ongoing musical community, available to all year after year. Though we begin in the virtual space, we are poised to open up and meet face-to-face as soon as singers can safely gather again. Therefore, our invitation to members from the Metro community extends to anyone who considers that our home-base at Augsburg is a driveable commute for joining rehearsals or performances.
Watch our video for detailed information, and share this with anyone you know who might want to use it. We look forward to seeing you, and hearing you, in September – in our virtual, intercontinental, vocal harmony space!
https://www.augsburg.edu/music/ensembles/global-harmony-choir/
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
The E-Learning team will be on hand to practice Advanced Zoom hosting skills (e.g., breakout rooms, polling, reactions and participant responses, multiple devices & log-ons, annotation, and screen-sharing) in small groups in breakout rooms. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain experience with these tools in a low-stakes, collegial environment.
This lab add-on to Tech Tune-ups and Tips will take place from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Checkout the workshop “Accessibility & Keys to Beginning Fall Semester Well” from 10 am – 11 am, take a 30 minute break, and then test out your skills during the lab.
*This lab is eligible for a $25 stipend for union adjunct faculty. See https://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/ for information.
Tech Tune-ups and Tips Information (can only be viewed with an Augsburg address)
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg staff will have the four Fridays in August as additional paid time off: August 7, 14, 21, and 28. On those Fridays, the publication of A-mail will not go out and will resume the Monday after each Friday.
Anything submitted today will be published on Monday, August 17.
Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library’s HeinOnline database just added a collection of governmental and scholarly articles on the COVID-19 pandemic, titled “COVID-19 in America: Response, Issues, and Law”. With this resource, you can:
Find factual information about how COVID-19 has impacted public health, economics, society, and the world;
Peruse hundreds of Congressional Research Service (CRS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on the various ways COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of life, from testing issues in the medical field to unemployment and economic impact; and
Discover a curated list of relevant scholarly articles and external links to supplement their research.
These reports provide insight into federal response to the pandemic, discussing not only those issues that are highly prevalent in the media (e.g., vaccine development), but also less publicized topics such as the pandemic’s effect on organ donation and transplantation, support for the homeless, and more.
For more information, contact your liaison librarian or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Day Student Government invites you to share any concern you’ve had during your Augsburg experience or even a problem you’ve had this summer. We want to ensure we can help you get an answer to your problem. This should take you less than 2 minutes!
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Register for a fall hybrid or online course with an Augsburg CGEE global faculty from Latin America and Southern Africa. CGEE’s courses focus on amplifying voices of marginalized people from around the world, many from the Global South. These courses will include interactions with guest speakers from our community partner connections in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Namibia, and more!
There is a huge variety of courses available, including unique courses such as:
-Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
-Queer History In Latin America
-Mexican Cultures through Film
-Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
-And many more!
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term. Look for Communication/Film, Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies, History, Political Science, Religion, and Spanish, with section designations: “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa.
Register for class per usual to reserve your seat soon!
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Make sure to check https://inside.augsburg.edu/diversity/george-floyd-initiatives/ regularly to find webinars, online discussions, volunteer/event opportunities, and more. There are also links to suggested reading lists, podcasts, and videos. We have daily updates to a variety of ways to get involved.
You can also submit items to the page by clicking on the form linked at the top.
submitted by ibarra@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s student graphic design studio Design & Agency announces an open call for community clients.
This fall 2020 the student graphic design studio, Design & Agency (designandagency.com) at Augsburg University will have room to welcome five new non-profit, community, and/or BIPOC-owned organizations for a brand, or event, identity design project. New client application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
Project specifications below:
TIMELINE
• Client project submissions due by August 24th
• Five final clients will be selected by August 31st
• 12-week project timeline, commencing the week of September 7th and concluding the week of November 23rd.
PROJECT OPTION OUTLINES
Option A: Brand Identity Design
• Brand logo
• Business card
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• Any two of the following elements:
– Letterhead + Envelope
– Social media avatars (up to 5)
– Exterior/interior signage
– Social media header images (up to 3)
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
Option B: Event Promotion **
• Event logo
• Promotional poster (digital and print format)
• Graphic Standards guidelines (up to 10-page document.)
(impulsecreative.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-graphic-standards-guide)
• One of the following additional elements:
– Expanded series of promotional posters (up to 3)
– Event signage
– Choice of one piece of merchandise design (tote bag, t-shirt, etc.)
** Event must take place AFTER November 30th, 2020
BUDGET
• Project budgets are ‘pay what you can’. (wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_what_you_can)
• Client is responsible for production material costs (printing, fabrication, etc.)
The new client application form: https://forms.gle/5sCwvUuBen8FvVwKA
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library’s HeinOnline database just added a collection of governmental and scholarly articles on the COVID-19 pandemic, titled “COVID-19 in America: Response, Issues, and Law”. With this resource, you can:
Find factual information about how COVID-19 has impacted public health, economics, society, and the world;
Peruse hundreds of Congressional Research Service (CRS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on the various ways COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of life, from testing issues in the medical field to unemployment and economic impact; and
Discover a curated list of relevant scholarly articles and external links to supplement their research.
These reports provide insight into federal response to the pandemic, discussing not only those issues that are highly prevalent in the media (e.g., vaccine development), but also less publicized topics such as the pandemic’s effect on organ donation and transplantation, support for the homeless, and more.
For more information, contact your liaison librarian or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
If you are a staff/faculty chair or you have your own campus box and are planning to return to campus in the near future, please either check your mail box or contact the mail room (mailship@augsburg.edu) to arrange to pick up your mail or have your mail delivered.
If you or someone in your office will be in on a regular schedule please let us know so we can resume regular mail deliveries to you.
Central Services has been operating throughout the summer and we have been receiving mail/packages as regular. Some boxes/area are getting quite full so we would like to start getting that taken care of as we are able.
Thank You,
Central Services Staff
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff – Use your Augsburg employee tuition benefit to pursue a graduate credential in leadership. Check out our website is at: https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/ for information about the MA in Leadership, the three course Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies (GCLS), as well as the dual MBA/MAL degree.
All MAL classes will be online and we are still taking applications for fall term. Let us know if you would like to connect to discuss your options.
Application information can be found at: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/
Alan Tuchtenhagen, MAL Director
tuchten@augsburg.edu
Deanna Davis, MAL Program Coordinator
davisd2@augsburg.edu
Wendy Assal, Managing Director of Graduate Admissions
assal@augsburg.edu
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
submitted by tuchten@augsburg.edu
Faculty and Staff – Use your Augsburg employee tuition benefit to pursue a graduate credential in leadership. Check out our website is at: https://www.augsburg.edu/mal/ for information about the MA in Leadership, the three course Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies (GCLS), as well as the dual MBA/MAL degree.
All MAL classes will be online and we are still taking applications for fall term. Let us know if you would like to connect to discuss your options.
Application information can be found at: https://admissions.augsburg.edu/apply/
Alan Tuchtenhagen, MAL Director
tuchten@augsburg.edu
Deanna Davis, MAL Program Coordinator
davisd2@augsburg.edu
Wendy Assal, Managing Director of Graduate Admissions
assal@augsburg.edu
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Register for a fall hybrid or online course with an Augsburg CGEE global faculty from Latin America and Southern Africa. CGEE’s courses focus on amplifying voices of marginalized people from around the world, many from the Global South. These courses will include interactions with guest speakers from our community partner connections in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Namibia, and more!
There is a huge variety of courses available, including unique courses such as:
-Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
-Queer History In Latin America
-Mexican Cultures through Film
-Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
-And many more!
To access these courses, search in Records and Registration under Fall 2020 term. Look for Communication/Film, Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies, History, Political Science, Religion, and Spanish, with section designations: “X” for Mexico, “G” for Central America (Guatemala & Nicaragua), and “S” for Southern Africa.
Register for class per usual to reserve your seat soon!
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
**For Staff not working on Fridays in August: Please be sure to submit your timesheet TODAY if you do not work over the weekend.
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Events continue to be updated daily on the “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” page. In addition, at the bottom of the page you will find links to suggested reading lists, podcasts, videos, and more. There is an option to jump to that portion of the page near the very top.
Please let us know if you have workshops, volunteer opportunities, or other events/ resources that you feel should be added to the page. There is a form linked at the top for submitting your items.
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on university property, as required by an executive order from MN Gov. Tim Walz that went into effect July 24.
Facilities Management already has made masks available to critical staff, faculty, and resident students on campus, and the university has placed a large order for reusable, adjustable, customized cloth masks that will arrive in mid-August. A variety of Augsburg-specific designs will be available for Augsburg community members in Minneapolis and Rochester, and individuals can opt to receive one mask free of charge as we enter the new academic year.
A key benefit of purchasing the masks in bulk was Augsburg’s ability to negotiate a lower price per piece for a higher quality mask, thereby using university resources responsibly. The mask designs feature Augsburg‘s maroon and gray brand colors, logo, and spirit marks.
Augsburg community members should not pursue purchasing additional face coverings using university funds without first consulting with Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing. Please send questions or comments about the centralized mask order to swansonl@augsburg.edu. Contact Bryan Massich at massich@augsburg.edu to receive a mask from Facilities before the bulk order arrives.
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
For all student employment-related questions or issues for Fall, please email:
studentemployment@augsburg.edu
Please refrain from emailing human resources personnel directly or the HR inbox for student employment questions as it may result in a delayed response. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve processes, this account will be used from now on to manage student employment.
Thank you for your continued support! -Your Student Employment Team
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the 8/14 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, August 7. This includes HSA, retirement, stipend payments, and direct deposit and tax withholding changes. Email hr@augsburg.edu if you have questions or need help.
Timesheet Deadlines changing to Monday of Pay Weeks
Starting with the 8/14 pay date, please note that all timesheet submissions AND approvals will be moving up to Mondays during pay weeks.
Secure Link to Human Resources & Payroll
To protect your information, forms containing sensitive data such as banking or social security numbers should not be emailed. For a secure delivery link go to https://augsburg.leapfile.net/ for submission. Please contact hr@augsburg.edu for questions.
Thank you so much! -Your HR & Payroll Team
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg staff will have the four Fridays in August as additional paid time off: August 7, 14, 21, and 28. On those Fridays, the publication of A-mail will not go out and will resume the Monday after each Friday.
Anything submitted today will be published on Monday, August 10.
Send questions or concerns via email to a-mail-corrections@augsburg.edu.
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
If you use the RefWorks citation management software, please be advised that Lindell Library is transitioning its support from RefWorks to free alternatives such as EndNote or Zotero. If you use RefWorks to manage your bibliographic citations, you should download your data from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please feel free to contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
The Center for Global Education and Experience (Study Abroad & Away) is operating remotely and we have appointments available via Zoom. Our staff and peer advisors are here to support you as you plan ahead for the future!
Semester and short-term programs in the US and internationally are available for fall semester and beyond. Short-term courses for spring break and summer 2021 have destinations in the following locations: Guatemala, New York City, Minnesota Tribal Lands, Cuba, Germany, and Italy.
Our advisors are here to help every Auggie – whether you’re just getting started with Study Abroad & Away, or you already have a program chosen. Schedule an appointment here:
https://go.oncehub.com/StudyAbroadAwayAppointments
You can also send us an email: abroad@augsburg.edu, or stop by our website, below.
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
All Augsburg faculty, staff, and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on university property, as required by an executive order from MN Gov. Tim Walz that went into effect July 24.
Facilities Management already has made masks available to critical staff, faculty, and resident students on campus, and the university has placed a large order for reusable, adjustable, customized cloth masks that will arrive in mid-August. A variety of Augsburg-specific designs will be available for Augsburg community members in Minneapolis and Rochester, and individuals can opt to receive one mask free of charge as we enter the new academic year.
A key benefit of purchasing the masks in bulk was Augsburg’s ability to negotiate a lower price per piece for a higher quality mask, thereby using university resources responsibly. The mask designs feature Augsburg‘s maroon and gray brand colors, logo, and spirit marks.
Augsburg community members should not pursue purchasing additional face coverings using university funds without first consulting with Laura Swanson Lindahl, director of marketing. Please send questions or comments about the centralized mask order to swansonl@augsburg.edu. Contact Bryan Massich at massich@augsburg.edu to receive a mask from Facilities before the bulk order arrives.
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
This page is updated daily with training and webinar opportunities, as well as chances to get involved by marching, donating, and/or volunteering. You can also submit items to the page by using the form linked at the top. Keep checking back for added opportunities to learn, connect, and take action.
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside). People’s Center has drive-upCOVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
People’s Center COVID-19 Testing https://www.peoples-center.org/covid19-1
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support and referrals.
Surviving through Thriving: Resilience Skills for College Students in Uncertain Times: Tues., Aug 11, 2020 6:00 PM Tues, Aug 25, 2020 7:30 PM.
https://www.partnersinresilience.com/workshops. Cost: $49. Full or partial scholarships Available. No eligible student turned away for inability to pay. Contact tom@tomglaserLP.com to apply. LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC are most welcome.
Enjoy these summer days! The CWC staff looks forward to seeing students in the fall!
Nancy Guilbeault
Director, CWC
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
Free COVID-19 Testing at People’s Center Health Services (one block from Augsburg on Riverside). People’s Center has drive-upCOVID-19 testing that is first-come, first-serve (no appointment necessary). Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 3:45pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon. The testing is free if you are uninsured; if you have insurance your insurance will be billed but there will be no charge to the patient. See link below for more information and a new patient registration form to complete and bring to the appointment.
People’s Center COVID-19 Testing https://www.peoples-center.org/covid19-1
CWC’s 24/7 Urgent Phone Counseling Service, ProtoCall, is available 24/7 to support students. Just call CWC’s main phone 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1 to talk to a trained mental health counselor for coping support and referrals.
Surviving through Thriving: Resilience Skills for College Students in Uncertain Times: Tues., Aug 11, 2020 6:00 PM Tues, Aug 25, 2020 7:30 PM.
https://www.partnersinresilience.com/workshops. Cost: $49. Full or partial scholarships Available. No eligible student turned away for inability to pay. Contact tom@tomglaserLP.com to apply. LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC are most welcome.
BE WELL and the CWC staff looks forward to seeing students this fall!
Nancy Guilbeault
Director, CWC
submitted by leem3@augsburg.edu
Hello Auggies! We need your help welcoming our students back to their dorms this Fall. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions we will be moving our students back over a three week process and we are looking for lots of volunteers to help. We will begin the process Monday August 10th and go through Friday August 28th. This will be happening Monday through Fridays 10am-4pm. If you are able to help please reach out to me at leem3@augsburg.edu and I will share the sign up sheet link with you! Thank you in advance!
submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu
The supervisor deadline for timesheet approvals will permanently move to 12:00 PM on Monday during payroll weeks effective with the upcoming pay period end date this Saturday, August 8 (pay date 8/14).
Supervisors should work with their respective departments to ensure that staff and student employees submit their timesheets in time for supervisors to meet the new deadline.
A communication will be emailed to all supervisors, staff and student employees this week that will provide more information about important changes and improvements to our payroll processes and policies.
As a reminder, please email payroll@augsburg.edu with any questions related to time entry and/or payroll.
submitted by leess8@augsburg.edu
Looking for a dynamic and engaging online or hybrid course this fall? Want to hear from people all over the world to deepen your knowledge of international perspectives? If yes, we encourage you to register for an Augsburg CGEE online or hybrid course this fall!
These courses are taught by Augsburg CGEE faculty from Mexico, Central America, and Southern Africa and will also bring in a variety of guest speakers and unique voices from around the globe. Several courses fulfill LAF graduation requirements. Courses include:
COMMUNICATION, FILM, & NEW MEDIA
COM 329-X: Intercultural Communication (Fulfills Augsburg Experience Requirement)
FLM 295/495: Mexican Cultures through Film
HISTORY
HIS 156: The Crisis in Nicaragua: U.S. Destabilization or a Democratic Movement?
HIS 327: Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
HIS 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
HIS 388: Queer History In Latin America
GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
WST 355: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central American Context
WST 481: Queer History In Latin America
WST 324: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 310: Citizen Participation in a Globalized Economy
POL 353: Political and Social Change in Namibia
RELIGION
RLN 344: Undocumented, Ecofeminist & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
SPANISH
SPA 218: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411: Advanced Conversation & Composition
submitted by carlson2@augsburg.edu
Just a reminder to all that the Center for Wellness & Counseling website has many resources to support our community in emotional coping during this challenging time. The website includes pages such as:
Coping with COVID
Skills to Feel Better Now
Healing from Racial Trauma
Self-Care for Activists
Anxiety Self-Help
Depression Self-Help
Crisis Information
Also, during the summer there is 24/7 access to CWC’s Urgent After Hours Phone Counseling service, just call 612-330-1707 and choose Option 1
submitted by chavezm@augsburg.edu
The killing of George Floyd and the unrest that followed have created a long-delayed but urgently needed discussion on police brutality, inequities in the criminal justice system and racial injustice more broadly.
The Minnesota Urban Debate League and Star Tribune Opinion believe in the power of young minds and voices. We want the best ideas of students between the ages of 10 and 18 about how our communities can continue the hard work of responding to these crucial challenges.The task is to create an original written essay, video or audio file which describes one or two specific changes our community, state or nation should make to reduce racial inequities and injustices in the criminal justice system.Top submissions as determined by a group of judges from the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota will be published in the Star Tribune and shared with leaders across our state and nation
The submission should be entirely created by students, although others may teach new skills, such as operating a camera, microphone or computer software. Submissions must come from young people between the ages of 10 and 18, using their age as of Dec. 31, 2020. You may also submit a group project with up to six friends (seven people total).
Written essays must be no more than 700 words, typed, double-spaced and in 12-point font. Video and audio submissions should be no longer than two minutes and must be submitted in a file format that can be uploaded to YouTube. Any materials from other people (research, writing, video or audio clips, etc.) must be given credit either in the submission or in an additional text document not more than 50 words long.
How Students Can Enter:
Questions can be sent to essaysubmissions@startribune.com. To enter, students should fill out the form below and submit your essay, video or audio file by Aug. 16. This is their chance to be passionate, be creative, and use their own personal experiences as evidence to argue for change in our community.
https://www.startribune.com/criminal-justice-reform-youth-essay-video-and-audio-contest/571568061/
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
Augsburg IT is pleased to announce that an updated Remote Desktop environment (RDP) running a Windows 10 environment with Office 2016 is now available for the campus community. Remote desktop allows Augsburg students, faculty and staff to access network drives, Augsburg-owned software, and certain web resources from off-campus on a Mac, PC or Chromebook. Two versions of remote desktop are available:
*Remote Work – includes Agresso, campus network drives, other administrative applications
*Remote Lab – the same software as on-campus computer labs
Find instructions for setting up remote work and lab:
– Augsburg Faculty/Staff PCs http://go.augsburg.edu/rdpnewpc
– Macs http://go.augsburg.edu/rdpnewmac
– PCs & Remote http://go.augsburg.edu/remotelab
– Chromebooks http://go.augsburg.edu/rdpchromebook
The older Windows 7 environment will continue to be available for a period of time. If you encounter any issues in the new remote desktop environments please contact your LFC or the techdesk.
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Virtual town hall primarily geared for parents and families of Augsburg students will be hosted by President Paul Pribbenow on Monday, August 3, from 5-6 p.m. Recordings will be posted after the events.
The link to join the webinar will be posted on the Virtual Town Halls page on the Outbreak Planning site (link below).
