submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
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.
Category: General Announcements
COVID-19: Classroom Sanitation Video
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Facilities Operations Manager Bryan Massich gives classroom sanitation tips to students, faculty, and staff.
Voting and Election Info
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
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.
Feeling Sick? Self-Report Your Status to Augsburg
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Feeling Sick? Or, worried about exposure to someone confirmed with COVID-19? Student, faculty, and staff should report their status by filling out the self-reporting form. This form is for anyone who is on campus using Augsburg facilities.
Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
Check out this page often for workshops, trainings, events, and more. It is updated regularly with opportunities to get involved.
COVID-19 Testing: Thursday Afternoon on Campus
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
COVID-19 testing will be available to Augsburg students, staff, and faculty on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the quad at Augsburg. There is no preregistration and the testing will be walk-up only, first come-first served, so there may be a brief wait for services. Drive-up and walk-up testing are also available at the People’s Center, 425 20th Ave S, (one block west from Augsburg on Riverside Avenue) Monday through Friday, at the outdoor testing site on 20th Avenue.
The testing process consists of on-site registration with People’s Center, a brief medical appointment (about 10 minutes) for assessment of symptoms/exposure and discussion of risks, and a throat swab test. Results are usually available in 3-5 days and participants will get a call back for both negative or positive results. For this event, result calls will likely go out on Monday 9/14 or Tuesday 9/15.
Participants will need:
Insurance cards/information if they have health insurance. While insurance will be billed, participants are not responsible for any out of pocket expenses, such as copays or deductibles. No one will be turned away for lack of insurance.
A contact phone number to get test results.
A face covering, which must be worn at all times on the test site. Disposable face masks are available at the test site, but participants are encouraged to wear their own masks.
Participants should also be prepared to discuss symptoms or possible COVID-19 exposure and medical risk factors with the health care professional.
RefWorks Canceled – Migrate Your Data Now
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library canceled its RefWorks subscription effective September 15. If you use RefWorks to manage your citations, we encourage you to immediately migrate any bibliographic data you may have stored in RefWorks to free alternatives such as Mendeley or Zotero. All data should be downloaded from your RefWorks account no later than Friday, September 11. If you have questions, please contact your library liaison or Mary Hollerich, holleric@augsburg.edu or x1603.
COVID-19 Database Available
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
Lindell Library’s HeinOnline database added a new collection, “COVID-19 in America: Response, Issues, and Law”, which provides:
Factual information on the impact of COVID-19 on public health, economics, society, and the world;
Scholarly articles and external links to supplement their research; and
Hundreds of Congressional Research Service (CRS) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports.
“COVID-19 in America” provides insight into the federal response to the pandemic, covering widely reported topics such as vaccine development, as well as 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.
Interim Bookstore Contact for Faculty and Staff
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Effective immediately, please direct any bookstore-related questions to Kimberly Anderson, assistant manager/textbook manager, at sm592@bncollege.com or 612-359-6491.
Chanti Miller recently departed her role as bookstore manager. Currently, Barnes & Noble is interviewing for the store manager role. When that position is filled, we will share the individual’s name and contact information.
Augsburg Dining Services Expanded Service
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
Beginning Thursday September 10th, we will be resuming some of our traditional services at Einstein’s and The Commons.
Einstein’s will provide hot sandwiches and coffee drinks along with the chilled beverages and grab ‘n go items. Coffee and bottled beverages will still be dispensed by our staff. Payment will be limited to Flex points, meal replacement and credit cards. No cash transactions at this time.
The Commons will provide expanded hot breakfast and lunch service. Faculty and staff are welcome to use The Commons, though we are still not using cash for payment. All meal plans, including commuter meal plans and flex points will be acceptable. You would be able to pay for your meal with a credit card as well.
At this time, Nabo will be closed on a temporary basis. Please refer to https://augsburg.campus-dining.com/ for updates.
Thank you.
Students: Remote Learning, Studying, and Eating Spaces on Campus
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
Students can view the document below to find details about campus spaces reserved specifically for remote learning, studying, and eating during the fall semester.
Reserve a remote learning space in Lindell Library here: https://library.augsburg.edu/study
List of first come, first serve remote learning, studying, and eating spaces. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGpfnJexqztoHhwRuBWMWQgeGoZydo0jVonaB5xLps0/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday Sabbath Time
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
You are invited to listen to a podcast of the Liturgy of the Hours presented by Luther Seminary Chapel: https://liturgyofthehours.libsyn.com/tenth-sunday-after-pentecost-ord-19a
Prayer that goes with you wherever you may be. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient practice of prayer throughout the day to help keep track of time. We offer one episode with three chapters: for morning prayer, evening prayer and night prayer. This particular podcast we recorded this summer. New podcasts are forthcoming with some involvement from Augsburg students, staff, and faculty.
Looking for a Job or Internship?
submitted by grayk2@augsburg.edu
Are you writing a resume or cover letter for the first time and don’t know where to begin? Or are you applying for a job or internship? Have your resume and cover letter reviewed by a Strommen Career & Internship Services Peer Advisor. Our trained Career Peer Advisors are available Tuesdays – Fridays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Beware of Toner Scammers
submitted by suter@augsburg.edu
There are several unscrupulous businesses out there who attempt to sell you outrageously priced toner over the phone. We have already gotten a call from someone (mis)representing themselves as our printer vendor – Marco, and referencing our fleet of Sharp copiers.
They may start with asking you what is the model or ID# of the copier near your desk. They may say they have extra stock of the toner you need or the price is due to increase. They may offer to ship you a toner on trial. Regardless of what they say, DO NOT give them any information as they will over-bill for anything they send. All you need to know is that you get toner for your copier or printer by either calling the Copy Center at extension x1054 or emailing at copyctr@augsburg.edu.
You will NEVER need to purchase toner for machines in your area, it will ALWAYS be provided by the Copy Center.
Any toner received in this way is often 2nd rate or low quality/old and can cause issues if installed in any of our fleet of printers.
A quick way to ditch these “toner phoners” is to tell them you would like to transfer them to the person in the organization who purchases toner – they will very often hang up before you can transfer them!
Students: Remote Learning, Studying, and Eating Spaces on Campus
submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu
Students can view the document below to find details about campus spaces reserved specifically for remote learning, studying, and eating during the fall semester.
Reserve a remote learning space in Lindell Library here: https://library.augsburg.edu/study
List of first come, first serve remote learning, studying, and eating spaces. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGpfnJexqztoHhwRuBWMWQgeGoZydo0jVonaB5xLps0/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGpfnJexqztoHhwRuBWMWQgeGoZydo0jVonaB5xLps0/edit?usp=sharing
Interim Bookstore Contact for Faculty and Staff
submitted by stepkad@augsburg.edu
Effective immediately, please direct any bookstore-related questions to Kimberly Anderson, assistant manager/textbook manager, at sm592@bncollege.com or 612-359-6491.
Chanti Miller recently departed her role as bookstore manager. Currently, Barnes & Noble is interviewing for the store manager role. When that position is filled, we will share the individual’s name and contact information.
Please Wear Your Name Badge
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff who work in person at Augsburg locations are encouraged to wear their name badges since it is difficult to recognize individuals wearing face coverings.
Words For Reflection On Being Brave
submitted by guilbeau@augsburg.edu
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” Brené Brown
What are some of your favorite words for reflection? Nancy Guilbeault, Director – CWC ( guilbeau@augsburg.edu)
Sharpen Your Writing with Augsburg’s Editorial Style Guide
submitted by weirick@augsburg.edu
– Should you use the serial comma?
– Is it Urness Residence Hall or Urness Tower?
– Is the university/University supposed to be capitalized?
– When do you use an ampersand—if at all?
Take the guesswork out of your writing. Refer to Augsburg’s official editorial style guide to keep all university communication clear, consistent, and understandable for the audiences we reach.
View the editorial style guide at https://inside.augsburg.edu/marketing/style_guidelines.
Free Groceries for Auggies
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
To receive free food deliveries from the Campus Cupboard, Augsburg’s food shelf that is run by the Campus Kitchen program, check out this webpage:
Help Greet Students Before Classes: Volunteer on Tuesday
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Staff, student, and faculty volunteers are needed to greet students and reinforce public health behaviors as fall classes begin.
The volunteer sign-up sheet, below, has shifts across campus for Tuesday, September 7. You can help remind students to wear face coverings before they go into their classes — we will provide you with some disposable masks to hand out if needed — and promote the use of the CampusClear screening app (CampusClear.com).
Use the link below to sign up. You can see which shifts are available by clicking on the tabs for each date within the sign-up sheet.
Video: Keeping Spaces Clean and Safe During the COVID-19 pandemic
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Learn how to keep Augsburg spaces clean and safe to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Feeling Sick? Self-Report Your Status to Augsburg
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Feeling Sick? Or, worried about exposure to someone confirmed with COVID-19? Student, faculty, and staff should report their status by filling out the self-reporting form. This form is for anyone who is on campus using Augsburg facilities.
Campus Dining Hours and Menu
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Find the menu and hours of operation for the Commons, Nabo, and Einstein Bros. Bagels at the link below.
Find A Volunteer Opportunity
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.
Confused about Trash, Recycle, and Compost?
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
If you’re confused – don’t worry! You’re not alone! Here’s a short list of how to sort waste from Dining Services right now. And check out the Environmental Stewardship website for more tips!
Trash: silverware (unless it says “compostable” on it), plastic packaging, wrappers (chips, dressing, etc), plastic wrap
Organics/Compost: Paper take-out containers, clear EcoProducts salad/fruit containers, napkins, any food waste
Recycle: Empty bottles, cans, milk cartons, juice cartons, small fruit/smoothie/granola cups with a #1 or #6 recycle symbol
HR Benefits and Payroll Forms: Due Noon Friday, Sept. 4
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Sept 11 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, Sept 4. 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
CLASS (Disability Resources) Resources for Students
submitted by lanek@augsburg.edu
Welcome Back!
If you are a student with a disability, the CLASS Office (Disability Resources) is here to partner with you for equal access at Augsburg.
New to Augsburg and Have a Disability?
The CLASS Office is here to work with you to determine reasonable accommodations and support for your classes. Head to our website to schedule a first meeting with us: https://www.augsburg.edu/class/prospective/requesting-accommodations/
Already Connected with Us? Request Your Accommodations and/or Schedule a Meeting
Classroom accommodations are not active until you request them and we send letters to your professors. https://www.augsburg.edu/class/students/requesting-accommodations/
Meetings with CLASS via Zoom
We will meet with you via Zoom (with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis or if you need to be in person to check out any equipment). Schedule with us here: https://www.augsburg.edu/class/students/meeting-with-disability-specialists/
Gage Desk Not Staffed – Find Us in the Groves Lab
CLASS will no longer be using the Gage Center Main Desk (the big silver desk where you used to check in). Instead, staff will be available in the Groves Lab (behind the Gage Desk near the windows on the north side of the building). If you are there in person, please follow directions on posted signage to keep you and our staff safe.
Need to Get In Touch?
Emailing class@augsburg.edu or emailing a staff person directly is the best way to reach us.
We are so excited to continue working with you this fall.
The CLASS Staff
CLASS (Disability Resources) Resources for Students
submitted by lanek@augsburg.edu
Welcome Back!
If you are a student with a disability, the CLASS Office (Disability Resources) is here to partner with you for equal access at Augsburg.
New to Augsburg and Have a Disability?
The CLASS Office is here to work with you to determine reasonable accommodations and support for your classes. Head to our website to schedule a first meeting with us: https://www.augsburg.edu/class/prospective/requesting-accommodations/
Already Connected with Us? Request Your Accommodations and/or Schedule a Meeting
Classroom accommodations are not active until you request them and we send letters to your professors. https://www.augsburg.edu/class/students/requesting-accommodations/
Meetings with CLASS via Zoom
We will meet with you via Zoom (with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis or if you need to be in person to check out any equipment). Schedule with us here: https://www.augsburg.edu/class/students/meeting-with-disability-specialists/
Gage Desk Not Staffed – Find Us in the Groves Lab
CLASS will no longer be using the Gage Center Main Desk (the big silver desk where you used to check in). Instead, staff will be available in the Groves Lab (behind the Gage Desk near the windows on the north side of the building). If you are there in person, please follow directions on posted signage to keep you and our staff safe.
Need to Get In Touch?
Email is Bestclass@augsburg.edu or emailing a staff person directly is the best way to reach us.
We are so excited to continue working with you this fall.
The CLASS Staff
Help Greet Students When Classes Start: This Week
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Staff, student, and faculty volunteers are needed to help greet students before classes and reinforce public health behaviors as fall classes begin.
The volunteer sign-up sheet, below, has shifts across campus for Friday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 7. You can help remind students to wear face coverings before they go into their classes — we will provide you with some disposable masks to hand out if needed — and promote the use of the CampusClear screening app (CampusClear.com).
Use the link below to sign up. You can see which shifts are available by clicking on the tabs for each date within the sign-up sheet.
New COVID-19 Guest Policy Effective Sept. 2
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Dean of Students Sarah Griesse sent this reminder letter to students containing information on the new COVID-19 guest policy.
HR Benefits and Payroll Forms: Due Noon Friday, Sept. 4
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
Forms Deadline
To ensure timely processing of payroll for the Sept 11 pay date, if you have forms to send, please submit them to HR by noon on Friday, Sept 4. 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
Have a Concern? Bring it over here – P.S. ADSG
submitted by ortizrg@augsburg.edu
This survey is made to help provide answers to any concerns Augsburg students may have. We want all of your Augsburg experience to be better than it has ever been! Fill this out today! (PS it takes less than 2 minutes)
COVID-19: Adhere to Health Guidelines in Social Media
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.
COVID-19: Video overview of the CampusClear App
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
The video is an overview of the CampusClear app, Augsburg University’s COVID-19 symptom screening app. 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. Download at campusclear.com/
Confused about Trash, Recycle, and Organics?
submitted by greena@augsburg.edu
If you’re confused – don’t worry! You’re not alone! Here’s a short list of how to sort waste from Dining Services right now. And check out the Environmental Stewardship website for more tips!
Trash: silverware (unless it says “compostable” on it), plastic packaging, wrappers (chips, dressing, etc), plastic wrap
Organics/Compost: Paper take-out containers, clear EcoProducts salad/fruit containers, napkins, any food waste
Recycle: Empty bottles, cans, milk cartons, juice cartons, small fruit/smoothie/granola cups with a #1 or #6 recycle symbol
Congratulations to the First Batalden Student Scholar in Applied Ethics
submitted by koh@augsburg.edu
Please join me in congratulating Taiwana Shambley who has been selected as the first recipient of the Batalden Student Scholar in Applied Ethics fellowship for 2020-21. This merit-based fellowship provides an Augsburg student with an opportunity to support their scholarly interests in applied ethics. Toward this end, Taiwana will receive a $3,000 stipend over the course of the academic year. Taiwana will work with the Batalden Faculty Scholar in Applied Ethics to pursue her interest in abolition theory, decolonization, and communism in the context of postsecondary education. This fellowship position is generously supported by Paul ’63 and LaVonne (Olson) Batalden ’63, and Stephen ’67 and Sandra Batalden.
Fall Class Schedule Questions – Academic Advising Drop-In Hours
submitted by richardk@augsburg.edu
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
Video | Let’s Face It: Auggies Care
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg University students discuss the importance of wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help Greet Students When Classes Start: This Week
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
Staff, student, and faculty volunteers are needed to greet students and reinforce public health behaviors as fall classes start tomorrow.
The volunteer sign-up sheet, below, has shifts across campus staring tomorrow,, Wednesday, Sept. 2, into next week. You can help remind students to wear face coverings before they go into their classes — we will provide you with some disposable masks to hand out if needed — and promote the use of the CampusClear screening app (CampusClear.com).
Use the link below to sign up. You can see which shifts are available by clicking on the tabs for each date within the sign-up sheet.
Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
More events and resources are added regularly to the “Justice for George Floyd Initiatives” page. Check back often for online workshops and webinars, as well as local gatherings and volunteer opportunities. There are also links to suggested readings, videos, and more. You can find a variety of ways to get involved.
Video: Augsburg Course Formats in Fall 2020
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Augsburg’s director of online and blended learning explains how students will engage in their classes for Fall 2020. Check out this video to find out.
COVID-19: Monitor Your Symptoms Daily with the CampusClear App
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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. Download at campusclear.com/
COVID-19: Adhere to Health Guidelines in Social Media
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.
Please Wear Your Name Badge
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
Faculty and staff who work in person at Augsburg locations are encouraged to wear their name badges since it is difficult to recognize individuals wearing face coverings.
Payroll Changes – Effective Pay Date 9/11/2020
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
Dear Staff and Student Employees,
We wish to inform you of some payroll changes that have been made for improving the payroll and timekeeping processes, effective Sunday, August 23 (for pay date September 11).
Timesheet Deadlines
● All timesheets must be approved by 12:00 PM on Monday of payroll weeks.
● Supervisors may establish an earlier deadline for staff and student employees.
Time Entry
● Exempt staff must submit a timesheet recording their paid-time off or submit a blank timesheet affirming they did not take time off during the pay period.
● Hourly staff and student employees must accurately record all worked hours on each day/shift they work, not at the beginning or the end of the pay period.
● All staff must accurately record paid-time off each pay period.
-Exempt staff record time-off in four (4) hour increments*
-Hourly staff record time-off in 15 minute increments
Timesheet Corrections/Changes
● Supervisors should review all timesheets for accuracy before approving.
● If changes are needed, supervisors should “reject” the timesheet.
-The timesheet is returned to the staff/student employee to make changes.
-The staff/student employee must re-submit the corrected timesheet for approval
-Supervisors must approve the corrected timesheet.
● Supervisors should contact payroll to make changes to timesheets only if they have already approved it and changes are needed.
Vacation and Sick Accruals
● Vacation and Sick time will accrue over all 26 pay periods in the payroll year.
● Vacation and sick time earned in the current pay period will be available to use in the following pay period.
New UI (User Interface) and Home Screen of Time Entry System (KRONOS)
● The BACK TO CLASSIC menu on the top right will be removed and the new user interface design (NEW LOOK) will be updated.
● The main screen of the Dashboard will be updated to the Home screen with the widget function.
Thank you for your cooperation.
TIME ENTRY USER GUIDE (KRONOS)
High Holy Day Primer
submitted by dames@augsburg.edu
“High Holy Day Primer”, created by Interfaith Fellow ‘17-’19 Wendy Goldberg, to help Augsburg know about this big season for Jews in our community.
1. The Jewish High Holy Day season runs from Friday evening, Sept. 18 – Sunday, Oct. 11. Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur are listed on secular calendars, but there is another 9-day holiday called Sukkot, right after Yom Kippur.
2. For college students, being away from home for these holidays can highlight the homesickness and the yearning to be in the nest, and for some, quite the opposite. If you celebrate Christmas, imagine staying on campus while most students return home for the holiday. If you celebrate Ramadan, this season is similar to that month of observance. All synagogues and the University of Minnesota Hillel will welcome students and we can help connect them, though everything is on Zoom this year.
3. How to be an ally: We encourage you to have conversations with your Jewish students and colleagues about their observances. They will likely welcome the questions or the greetings. And you could also move important meetings or events away from Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur. The 2020 dates for these holidays are:
Friday – Sunday, Sept.18-20: Rosh Hashannah begins at sundown on Sept. 18 and ends at nightfall on Sept. 20. Some American Jews celebrate for one day, others for two.
Sunday, Sept. 27, Yom Kippur begins an hour before sundown and ends at nightfall on Monday, Sept. 28, and after a fully 25-hour fast and being in services most of those 25 hours, it’s unlikely that students would do any work on Monday, Sept. 28.
Sukkot begins at sundown on Friday, Oct. 2, and the first two days are “Holy Days” where some Jews don’t work, use electricity, engage in commerce. Sukkot ends at sundown on either on Saturday, October 9 or Sunday, October 10.
For more information go to https://www.augsburg.edu/interfaith/2019/09/12/jewish-high-holy-day-primer-2019/
Help Greet Students When Classes Start: TOMORROW
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
Staff, student, and faculty volunteers are needed to greet students and reinforce public health behaviors as fall classes start tomorrow.
The volunteer sign-up sheet, below, has shifts across campus staring tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 2, into next week. You can help remind students to wear face coverings before they go into their classes — we will provide you with some disposable masks to hand out if needed — and promote the use of the CampusClear screening app (CampusClear.com).
Use the link below to sign up. You can see which shifts are available by clicking on the tabs for each date within the sign-up sheet.
Virtual Advising for Study Abroad and Away | Plan Ahead for Next Year
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.
Connect, Serve, Advocate
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.
Payroll Changes – Effective Pay Date 9/11/2020
submitted by parkso@augsburg.edu
Dear Staff and Student Employees,
We wish to inform you of some payroll changes that have been made for improving the payroll and timekeeping processes, effective Monday, August 23 (for pay date September 11).
Timesheet Deadlines
● All timesheets must be approved by 12:00 PM on Monday of payroll weeks.
● Supervisors may establish an earlier deadline for staff and student employees.
Time Entry
● Exempt staff must submit a timesheet recording their paid-time off or submit a blank timesheet affirming they did not take time off during the pay period.
● Hourly staff and student employees must accurately record all worked hours in increments of 15 minutes on each day/shift they work, not at the beginning or the end of the pay period.
● All staff must accurately record paid-time off each pay period.
-Exempt staff record time-off in four (4) hour increments*
-Hourly staff record time-off in 15 minute increments
Timesheet Corrections/Changes
● Supervisors should review all timesheets for accuracy before approving.
● If changes are needed, supervisors should “reject” the timesheet.
-The timesheet is returned to the staff/student employee to make changes.
-The staff/student employee must re-submit the corrected timesheet for approval
-Supervisors must approve the corrected timesheet.
● Supervisors should contact payroll to make changes to timesheets only if they have already approved it and changes are needed.
Vacation and Sick Accruals
● Vacation and Sick time will accrue over all 26 pay periods in the payroll year.
● Vacation and sick time earned in the current pay period will be available to use in the following pay period.
New UI (User Interface) and Home Screen of Time Entry System (KRONOS)
● The BACK TO CLASSIC menu on the top right will be removed and the new user interface design (NEW LOOK) will be updated.
● The main screen of the Dashboard will be updated to the Home screen with the widget function.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Students: Remote Learning, Studying, and Eating Spaces on Campus
submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu
Students can view this document to find details about campus spaces reserved for remote learning, studying, and eating during fall semester.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dGpfnJexqztoHhwRuBWMWQgeGoZydo0jVonaB5xLps0/edit?usp=sharing
Watch Campus Dining Video: New Guidelines
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
Virtual Drop-In Advising
submitted by richardk@augsburg.edu
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
Volunteers Needed to Greet Students on First Days of Class
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
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.
COVID-19 Dashboard Metrics for August 23-29
submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu
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.
Volunteer With Neighborhood Organizations
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.
Augsburg-Branded Signage and Graphics for COVID-19 Messaging
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
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.
Augsburg Dining Service Menu – August 28
submitted by johns184@augsburg.edu
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!
A-mail Hiatus TOMORROW
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
Urgent Phone Counseling Available 24/7
submitted by detloff@augsburg.edu
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/
More Volunteer Opportunities – Class Ambassadors
submitted by wegenke@augsburg.edu
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.
URGO Academic-Year Research Application Available
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
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.
URGO Federal Work-Study Research Pilot Program
submitted by tengwalm@augsburg.edu
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
COVID-19: Return to Campus Preparation and Key Dates
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
COVID-19: Monitor Your Symptoms Daily with the CampusClear App
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
Adhere to Health Guidelines in Social Media
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.
Attention RefWorks Users
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.
COVID-19 Database in Library
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.
Wondering How to Connect with Our Neighbors?
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.
Voting and Election Info
submitted by holleric@augsburg.edu
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.
Top 2 Things Students Need to Know This Week
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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
Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
submitted by maherk@augsburg.edu
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.
The Study Abroad and Away Office — Open for Virtual Appointments
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.
Augsburg-Branded Signage and Graphics for COVID-19 Messaging
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
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.
Immediate Volunteer Need: Seeking Dining Services Ambassadors ASAP
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.
Wondering how to Connect with our Neighbors?
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.
Free Groceries for Students
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
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!
Virtual Advising for Study Abroad and Away | Plan Ahead for Next Year
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.
Important – Payroll Deadline is Monday at Noon
submitted by millerd1@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. 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
Free Groceries for Augsburg Students
submitted by jacobsn@augsburg.edu
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!
COVID-19: Monitor your Symptoms Daily with the CampusClear App
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
COVID-19: Adhere to Health Guidelines in Social Media
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.
Add a Global Course to your Fall Schedule
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
A-mail Hiatus TOMORROW and Next Friday
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
Windows / Office License Expring? Activating Windows
submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu
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
Check Out the Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
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.
Augsburg-Branded Signage and Graphics for COVID-19 Messaging
submitted by swansonl@augsburg.edu
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.
Important Payroll Change – Monday Timesheet Deadline
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
HR Benefits and Payroll Forms: Due Noon Friday, August 21
submitted by cswanson@augsburg.edu
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
The Study Abroad and Away Office — Open for Virtual Appointments
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.
Check Out the Justice for George Floyd Initiatives
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.
Virtual Town Hall for Parents and Families: TOMORROW and Next Week
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
Key Dates as We Prepare for Fall Semester
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:
Monitor your Symptoms Daily with the CampusClear App
submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu
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.
Announcing the New Augsburg/Twins Cities Global Harmony Choir
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 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/
Voices from the Global South – Hybrid and Online Courses this Fall
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!
Use Your Tuition Benefit to Study Leadership
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 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
Important Payroll Change – Monday Timesheet Deadline
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