Category: Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

All Welcome for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Starting Monday in OGC

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

Augsburg is partnering with the People’s Center Clinic to provide Johnson & Johnson vaccines on campus, in the Oren Gateway Center, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The dates are during new student orientation Monday – Thursday, June 14 – 17, Saturday, June 19, and Monday, June 21.

This vaccine opportunity is open to all Augsburg students, staff, faculty, and your families and friends. If you know someone who still needs a vaccine, please inform them about this opportunity.

No appointment or insurance is necessary (though if you have insurance, please bring your insurance information). People interested in getting a vaccine must be at least 18 years old and bring a photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, Augsburg ID, etc.). The People’s Center Clinic does not ask about citizenship status.

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine requires only one dose. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Please share this information with anyone 18 or older who may still need a vaccine.

Walk-ups Welcome for Free Single Dose Vaccine at State Fairgrounds

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

You can walk up or make an appointment for the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the State Fairgrounds through June 8. The site is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. No insurance or ID is needed. If you sign up, a free Metro Transit pass for the day of your appointment is provided in your confirmation text message and email.

Walk Up Vaccine or Make an Appointment

Facilities Management Updates

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Updates for Facilities Management this week include:

– If you will be working in Memorial Hall this summer and need an air conditioning unit, please fill out a work order request.

-Fire alarms and sprinkler systems on campus are being tested in the next 2 weeks.

-Office cleaning procedures for return to campus.

For more complete information on these topics and all Facilities projects, please follow the link provided.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

Walk-ups Welcome for Free Single Dose Vaccine at State Fairgrounds

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

You can walk up or make an appointment for the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the State Fairgrounds through June 8. The site is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. No insurance or ID is needed. If you sign up, a free Metro Transit pass for the day of your appointment is provided in your confirmation text message and email.

Walk Up Vaccine or Make an Appointment

Walk-ups Welcome for Free Single Dose Vaccine at State Fairgrounds

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

You can walk up or make an appointment for the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the State Fairgrounds through June 8. The site is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. No insurance or ID is needed. If you sign up, a free Metro Transit pass for the day of your appointment is provided in your confirmation text message and email.

Walk Up Vaccine or Make an Appointment

Walk-ups Welcome for Free Single Dose Vaccine at State Fairgrounds

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

You can walk up or make an appointment for the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the State Fairgrounds through June 8. The site is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. No insurance or ID is needed. If you sign up, a free Metro Transit pass for the day of your appointment is provided in your confirmation text message and email.

Walk Up Vaccine or Make an Appointment

Walk-ups Welcome for Free Single Dose Vaccine at State Fairgrounds

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

You can walk up or make an appointment for the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the State Fairgrounds through June 8. The site is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. No insurance or ID is needed. If you sign up, a free Metro Transit pass for the day of your appointment is provided in your confirmation text message and email.

Walk Up Vaccine or Make an Appointment

Walk-ups Welcome for Free Single Dose Vaccine at State Fairgrounds

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

You can walk up or make an appointment for the single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the State Fairgrounds through June 8. The site is open noon to 8 p.m. daily. No insurance or ID is needed. If you sign up, a free Metro Transit pass for the day of your appointment is provided in your confirmation text message and email.

Walk Up Vaccine or Make an Appointment

Memorial Hall Air Conditioners and Facilities Management Updates

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Memorial Hall Faculty/Staff who are working in their office this summer and need an air conditioner installed, please submit a Facilities work order request.

Old Main renovations continue with an expected completion date of May 31.

Environmental action projects will continue throughout the summer.

For more complete information, use the link provided which will take you to the Facilities Management website.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

Walk-in Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Clinic TODAY, May 20, 1–3 p.m. at People’s Center

 

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

People’s Center Clinic at 425 20th Avenue South (across Riverside Avenue from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus) is offering a free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday afternoon, May 20, from 1 – 3 p.m.

No appointment is necessary, but participants need to be at least 18 years old.

The vaccine that will be provided at this clinic is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which requires only one dose. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

People interested in getting a vaccine on today should arrive at the People’s Center Clinic between 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. The time required to get the vaccine and complete the post-vaccination waiting period is about 20 to 30 minutes. If you have health insurance, please bring that information with you. If you do not have insurance, you can still get the vaccine; insurance is not required.

Walk-in Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Clinic Thursday, May 20, 1 – 3 p.m. at People’s Center

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

People’s Center Clinic at 425 20th Avenue South (across Riverside Avenue from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus) is offering a free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday afternoon, May 20, from 1 – 3 p.m.

No appointment is necessary, but participants need to be at least 18 years old.

The vaccine that will be provided at this clinic is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which requires only one dose. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

People interested in getting a vaccine on Thursday should arrive at the People’s Center Clinic between 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. The time required to get the vaccine and complete the post-vaccination waiting period is about 20 to 30 minutes. If you have health insurance, please bring that information with you. If you do not have insurance, you can still get the vaccine; insurance is not required.

Return to Campus Cleaning and Facilities Management Projects Continue

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Facilities Management Old Main remodeling and projects funded by the Environmental Action Committee continue. Also, information about cleaning practices as you return to campus.

For more complete information, follow the link to the Facilities website below.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

Facilities Projects and Parking Lot Closure May 11

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

This week’s updates for the Facilities Management website include

Upcoming Facilities Management projects funded by the Student Government Environmental Action Committee.

Parking Lot H to be closed on Tuesday, May 11.

Cleaning procedures in place for return to campus.

For more complete information, follow the link provided.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

Updated Information on May 1 Robbery

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

Public Safety staff received additional information regarding the robbery that occurred on 5/1 that the incident began with the suspects rear ending the victim’s vehicle. When the victims exited their vehicle to view the damage and exchange insurance information, one suspect stole a purse from the victim’s vehicle, while another got into the victim’s vehicle and drove away. One of the victims attempted to chase the suspect who stole the purse, but stopped when the suspect with the purse pulled out a gun.

– If you are involved in an accident on campus, remain in your vehicle and call Public Safety at 612-330-1717 or contact Public Safety using the CampusShield safety app
– If you are a victim of a crime, do not attempt to chase or apprehend the suspect – focus on details of the suspect(s) that could help identify them and contact Public Safety staff as soon as it is safe to do so

The timely notice on the Public Safety website has been updated with this information.

Public Safety Website

Timely Notice: Armed Robbery on Minneapolis Campus

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

On Saturday, May 1, Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety received a report that at approximately 3:15 p.m., an armed robbery occurred at the intersection of 8th St S and 20th Ave S. The victim was stopped in their vehicle at the intersection of 8th St S and 20th Ave S when they were approached by two males. One male pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim get out of their vehicle; the victim complied, and the males entered the vehicle and left on 20th Ave S, followed by the suspects’ vehicle. The suspects’ vehicle is a black Nissan with Minnesota license plate 353-PUJ.

STATUS: Augsburg Public Safety and the Minneapolis Police (MPD) are currently investigating this incident. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MPD or Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717.

DPS is grateful to the members of the Augsburg community who promptly called x1717 to notify DPS of this incident. To all our community members, please report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something (x1717). We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on our website: http://www.augsburg.edu/dps and in the CampusShield safety app (available for free download on Google Play and iTunes app store).

To view the full Timely Notice, please visit the Public Safety website.

Department of Public Safety website

Facilities Management Cleaning Practices

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

As faculty and staff return to Augsburg University offices, the Facilities Department wants to share information about our cleaning practices.

Custodians are focused on cleaning classrooms, common spaces, and bathrooms. As a reminder, they will clean office suites daily and individual offices one day a week once they are made aware that the space is in use again. If your trash needs to be emptied more than that, please empty it into a commonspace trash receptacle, such as those in hallways.

A sanitization station is at most building entrances with gel hand sanitizer and foaming hand sanitizer. There also are disinfectant wipes to use in your office as well as in common and shared spaces after use.

Please put in a custodial request to refill gel hand sanitizer in building dispensers if they’re empty as well as for more disinfectant wipes or for any other custodial needs.

Augsburg Mask Policy Remains the Same in Common Spaces and Outdoors

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

All students, staff, and faculty must wear face coverings in any common areas (anywhere outside of an individual office or residential unit) while on Augsburg property, even after being fully vaccinated. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mandated, beginning on Saturday, July 25, 2020, that face coverings be worn in all public indoor spaces and indoor businesses as well as outdoors when physical distancing is not possible to maintain. “You will still need to follow guidance at your workplace,” according to the CDC guidelines for vaccinated people.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/facstaff/#coverings

Remodeling and Mural Painting Projects in Old Main

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

-Classrooms on second floor of Old Main are being remodeled. This project should be completed by May 31.
-Students in the Graphic Systems class have been busy painting a mural in the tunnel.

For more complete information, follow the link to the Facilities Management website.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

Vaccine Appointments Still Available for TOMORROW

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The People’s Center Clinic (across Riverside Avenue from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus) still has vaccine appointments available for Augsburg students, faculty or staff on April 22/May 20. This is a 2-dose Moderna vaccination; participants need to be available on BOTH dates (the dates are not flexible) in order to be scheduled.

To request an appointment, complete the following steps before 5 p.m. today:
1) Download and complete this PDF patient form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12e5zkH5pev6j7Lbn1MRohgldKMEu8PCY/view?usp=sharing

2) Respond to the required questions and upload your completed PDF patient form using this Google form (Augsburg login required): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez1hzw29Kjx0Let5q1sjRHbJRv4W1WFOObQI4F3C_DvHIBvA/viewform

The People’s Center Clinic will call individuals in the order that they receive the completed forms to confirm appointment times on the two dates.

You can also confirm an appointment for yourself or a loved one by volunteering for a shift on one of the two vaccination days. But you must sign up today! More information here: https://amail.augsburg.edu/2021/04/16/help-others-get-their-vaccine-and-get-yours-too/

Volunteer and Get a Vaccine Appointment for Yourself or a Loved One

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Sign up to be a volunteer at a vaccine event at People’s Center (425 20th Ave S).

Volunteers are needed Thursday, April 22 and Thursday, May 20. Shifts are 3.5 hours. Everyone who volunteers can either sign up to receive a vaccine or can give the opportunity to a loved one (Moderna). Volunteer tasks consist of directing people where to go, assisting people with form help and other activities on site.

Sign up to volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y7KFQ. Once you sign up for a shift please send your paperwork to Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu.

We also are in need of nurse vaccinators to distribute the vaccines. There will be a NP on site to monitor people post-injection. Nurses please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/YK8JX

paperwork: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lepjWiR-3h_dF7XbcCOUN_xW29JXHIJJ/view?usp=sharing

Vaccine Appointments Still Available for Thursday

The People’s Center Clinic (across Riverside Avenue from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus) still has vaccine appointments available for Augsburg students, faculty or staff on April 22/May 20. This is a 2-dose Moderna vaccination; participants need to be available on BOTH dates (the dates are not flexible) in order to be scheduled. To request an appointment:

1) Download and complete this PDF patient form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12e5zkH5pev6j7Lbn1MRohgldKMEu8PCY/view?usp=sharing

2) Respond to the required questions and upload your completed PDF patient form using this Google form (Augsburg login required):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez1hzw29Kjx0Let5q1sjRHbJRv4W1WFOObQI4F3C_DvHIBvA/viewform

The People’s Center Clinic will call individuals in the order that they receive the completed forms to confirm appointment times on the two dates. You can also confirm an appointment for yourself or a loved one by volunteering for a shift on one of the two vaccination days. More information here: https://amail.augsburg.edu/2021/04/16/help-others-get-their-vaccine-and-get-yours-too/

Volunteer and Get a Vaccine Appointment for Yourself or a Loved One

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

Sign up to be a volunteer at a vaccine event at People’s Center (425 20th Ave S). Volunteers are needed Thursday, April 22 and Thursday, May 20. Shifts are 3.5 hours. Everyone who volunteers can either sign up to receive a vaccine or can give the opportunity to a loved one (Moderna). Volunteer tasks consist of directing people where to go, assisting people with form help and other activities on site. Sign up to volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/Y7KFQ. Once you sign up for a shift please send your paperwork to Sarah Cash-Darvell, cashdar@augsburg.edu.

We also are in need of nurse vaccinators to distribute the vaccines. There will be a NP on site to monitor people post-injection. Nurses please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/YK8JX

paperwork: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lepjWiR-3h_dF7XbcCOUN_xW29JXHIJJ/view?usp=sharing

Vaccine Appointments Still Available April 22 and May 20 at People’s Center

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

The People’s Center Clinic (across Riverside Avenue from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus) still has vaccine appointments available for Augsburg students, faculty or staff on April 22/May 20. This is a 2-dose Moderna vaccination; participants need to be available on BOTH dates (the dates are not flexible) in order to be scheduled.

To request an appointment:
1) Download and complete this PDF patient form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12e5zkH5pev6j7Lbn1MRohgldKMEu8PCY/view?usp=sharing

2) Respond to the required questions and upload your completed PDF patient form using this Google form (Augsburg login required): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez1hzw29Kjx0Let5q1sjRHbJRv4W1WFOObQI4F3C_DvHIBvA/viewform

The People’s Center Clinic will call individuals in the order that they receive the completed forms to confirm appointment times on the two dates.

You can also confirm an appointment for yourself or a loved one by volunteering for a shift on one of the two vaccination days. More information here: https://amail.augsburg.edu/2021/04/16/help-others-get-their-vaccine-and-get-yours-too/

Augsburg Zip Code Eligible for Fairgrounds Vaccinations by Appointment

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

According to a press release from Gov. Walz, vaccinations will begin at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on April 14 and serve Minnesotans living in the highest Social Vulnerability Index zip codes. Augsburg’s 55454 zip code is included. The site will be by appointment only. Minnesotans living in the zip codes listed can sign up for the Vaccine Connector https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/en-US/ to be selected for an appointment. Minnesotans can call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 1-833-431-2053 for language assistance and any questions about signing up for the Connector.

Governor Walz, FEMA Announce Federally-Supported Vaccination Site at Minnesota State Fairgrounds

No Cost COVID-19 Testing Available

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

If you traveled from your home or residence hall during spring break, you are urged to get a COVID-19 test because cases rose last week.

The state of Minnesota offers fast and accurate at-home saliva testing, at no cost, to any person who feels they need a test. You can find more information on COVID-19 testing, including testing sites in Minnesota, on the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Testing webpage.

Webpage links are available under the heading, “At-Home Testing and Other COVID-19 Testing Options,” at https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/ .

Information About No Cost COVID Testing

Get Tested for COVID-19 After Spring Break Travel

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

If you traveled from your home or residence hall during spring break, you are urged to get a COVID-19 test because cases are rising quickly.

The state of Minnesota offers fast and accurate at-home saliva testing, at no cost, to any person who feels they need a test. You can find more information on COVID-19 testing, including testing sites in Minnesota, on the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Testing webpage.

Webpage links are available under the heading, “At-Home Testing and Other COVID-19 Testing Options,” at https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/ .

Information About No-Cost COVID Testing

Department of Public Safety Campus Plan for State vs. Derek Chauvin Trial

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

Augsburg has planned for four levels of activity based on the experiences last year after George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis. Plans include physical distancing and mask guidelines.

To communicate with you in advance of these four levels, we will need your updated information. To sign up for campus emergency notifications visit the Public Safety Website https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/emergency-preparedness/ and click on Emergency Notifications. Also please keep your contact information current with Augsburg by going to Records and Registration and clicking on View/Update Contact Information in the upper-right.

Copy of Public Safety Plan

Traveled for Spring Break? Get a COVID-19 Test

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

If you traveled from your home or residence hall during spring break, you are urged to get a COVID-19 test because cases are rising quickly and are proportionately larger in younger groups. The best time to get a test is 5-7 days after you return.

The state of Minnesota offers fast and accurate at-home saliva testing, at no cost, to any person who feels they need a test. You can find more information on COVID-19 testing, including testing sites in Minnesota, on the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Testing webpage.

Webpage links are available at https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/

Information About No-Cost COVID Testing

TODAY: Free On-Campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg, free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring post-spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Sign up here to volunteer.

Free On-Campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods: TOMORROW

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg, free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring post-spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Sign up here to volunteer.

Free On-Campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

There are three opportunities soon to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg
March 22 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring pre- and post spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DeVoC0zULActrv4sVOAxtikp27eodGRVR14ZxJCvQZY/edit?usp=sharing

Free On-Campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

There are three opportunities soon to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg
March 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 22 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring pre- and post spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DeVoC0zULActrv4sVOAxtikp27eodGRVR14ZxJCvQZY/edit?usp=sharing

Free On-Campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods

There are three opportunities soon to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg
March 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 22 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring pre- and post spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Volunteer Roles:
Greeters/Registration Intros: 1 volunteer
Test Distribution: 1 volunteer
Assist with Tests: 4 volunteers
Sample collection/checkout: 1 volunteer
Student ID Table: 1 volunteer
Floater: 1 volunteer
Site Manager/Training: 1 volunteer

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DeVoC0zULActrv4sVOAxtikp27eodGRVR14ZxJCvQZY/edit?usp=sharing

Free On-campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

There are three opportunities soon to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg
March 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 22 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring pre- and post spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Volunteer Roles:
Greeters/Registration Intros: 1 volunteer
Test Distribution: 1 volunteer
Assist with Tests: 4 volunteers
Sample collection/checkout: 1 volunteer
Student ID Table: 1 volunteer
Floater: 1 volunteer
Site Manager/Training: 1 volunteer

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DeVoC0zULActrv4sVOAxtikp27eodGRVR14ZxJCvQZY/edit?usp=sharing

Free On-campus COVID-19 Testing; Students and Volunteers Get a Chance to Win AirPods

submitted by cashdar@augsburg.edu

There are three opportunities soon to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge. Students who attend, present their student ID, and get tested will be entered in an AirPods and gift card giveaway. Faculty and staff are invited as well. Those who sign up and volunteer to help at the events will be entered into an additional drawing for AirPods.

State-Sponsored COVID-19 Testing at Augsburg
March 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 22 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel
March 25 at 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Hoversten Chapel

The state of Minnesota is sponsoring pre- and post spring break testing at Augsburg University. This is a free saliva test. Results take a few days to arrive. To ensure an accurate test, do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to testing. No insurance is needed but, if you have it, bring your insurance card. This testing event is open to those with symptoms or no symptoms. Off-campus students also are eligible for the AirPods and gift cards giveaway. No appointment is necessary.

Volunteer Roles:
Greeters/Registration Intros: 1 volunteer
Test Distribution: 1 volunteer
Assist with Tests: 4 volunteers
Sample collection/checkout: 1 volunteer
Student ID Table: 1 volunteer
Floater: 1 volunteer
Site Manager/Training: 1 volunteer

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DeVoC0zULActrv4sVOAxtikp27eodGRVR14ZxJCvQZY/edit?usp=sharing

Sign Up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will: alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine; connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment; and notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area. You also may still work through your healthcare providers to try to get access to vaccines, as they become available.

https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/

George Floyd Update: Noon March 4 UST Panel on Upcoming Police Trial

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

The University of St. Thomas hosts this event:

As the first of the former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd heads to trial now scheduled to begin on March 8, many members of our community have questions about the legal process. Join us for a panel and discussion that will help us understand the process and learn more about the events happening in the courtroom and in our community.

The panel will feature three University of St. Thomas School of Law Faculty, Rachel Moran, Mark Osler and Rachel Paulose, and will be moderated by Dr. Yohuru Williams of the University of St. Thomas Racial Justice Initiative.

Click on the Join Event Online to attend the event from noon to 1 p.m. March 4.

https://stthomas.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6946453

Sign Up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will: alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine; connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment; and notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area. You also may still work through your healthcare providers to try to get access to vaccines, as they become available.

https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/

Sign Up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will: alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine; connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment; and notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area. You also may still work through your healthcare providers to try to get access to vaccines, as they become available.

https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/

Cause of Fire Alarm Wednesday at Mortensen Hall

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

A fire alarm went off at 11:39 a.m. Wednesday at Mortensen Hall after Facilities had been defrosting an air filter and it caught on fire. Minneapolis Fire Department firefighters and Augsburg Department of Public Safety officers responded to the scene. They inspected the building, and confirmed by noon that the fire was out and that the smoke had cleared enough that it was safe for the students who had been escorted out of the building to return.

Get Tested for COVID-19 After Super Bowl Gatherings

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

Did you watch the Super Bowl with others? If so, get tested for COVID-19, health experts advise. There are many options:

Saliva tests for COVID-19 are available to students, faculty, and staff at Lindell Library’s circulation desk for you to pick up.

Links and information about testing at the People’s Center near Augsburg and at MDH locations around the metro and state as well as ordering at-home tests are available at the Health Resources page at Outbreak Planning:

https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/

Super Bowl Gatherings: Get Tested for COVID-19

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

Did you watch the Super Bowl with others? If so, get tested for COVID-19, health experts advise. There are many options:

Saliva tests for COVID-19 are available to students, faculty, and staff at Lindell Library’s circulation desk for you to pick up.

Links and information about testing at the People’s Center near Augsburg and at MDH locations around the metro and state as well as ordering at-home tests are available at the Health Resources page at Outbreak Planning:

https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/

Facilities Management Weekly Updates

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Weekly updates posted on the Facilities Management website include:

-Updated information regarding the T-Mobile antenna work in Oren Gateway.
-Information on reporting icy conditions on campus.
-How to order COVID disinfecting supplies.

For more complete information, visit the Facilities Management website.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

People’s Center: COVID-19 Testing 12:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

The People’s Center offers COVID-19 testing on Monday afternoons whether or not you have health insurance. This is a throat-swab test. (For now, the testing is Mondays only.) Please fill out this form once to be tested at People’s Center as many times as you need:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufGpMK9-J86DIIpcbZI9sqUSUZROXIZ7/view?pli=1

People’s Center: COVID-19 Testing 12:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

The People’s Center offers COVID-19 testing on Monday afternoons whether or not you have health insurance. This is a throat-swab test. (For now, the testing is Mondays only.) Please fill out this form once to be tested at People’s Center as many times as you need:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufGpMK9-J86DIIpcbZI9sqUSUZROXIZ7/view?pli=1

Facilities Management Weekly Updates

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Weekly updates posted on the Facilities Management website include:

-Updated information regarding the T-Mobile antenna work in Oren Gateway.
-Information on reporting icy conditions on campus.
-How to order COVID disinfecting supplies.

For more complete information, visit the Facilities Management website.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

No Appointments Needed: COVID-19 Testing Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri PMs at People’s Center

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

No appointments needed for drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 tests 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at the People’s Center, 425 20th Ave. S., across the street from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus. Find out more about the People’s Center:

People’s Center and Other Healthcare Providers

No Appointments Needed: COVID-19 Testing Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri PMs at People’s Center

submitted by alamilla@augsburg.edu

No appointments needed for drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 tests 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at the People’s Center, 425 20th Ave. S., across the street from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus. Find out more about the People’s Center: https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/

People’s Center and Other Healthcare Providers

Facilities Management Weekly Updates

submitted by abounass@augsburg.edu

Weekly updates posted on the Facilities Management website include:

-Updated information regarding the T-Mobile antenna work in Oren Gateway.
-Information on reporting icy conditions on campus.
-How to order COVID disinfecting supplies.

For more complete information, visit the Facilities Management website.

https://inside.augsburg.edu/facilities/

TODAY Only: Minnesotans 65 and Older Can Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

Gov. Tim Walz announced yesterday that Minnesotans 65 and older will have a full day, today, Tuesday, January 26, to preregister for vaccinations as part of the state’s vaccine pilot program. Individuals will be randomly selected from among those who preregister and notified on Wednesday of appointments later this week.

In order to be considered for an appointment, Minnesotans aged 65 and older must complete the pre-registration using the online portal or by calling. The portal will be available for pre-registration for 24 hours, starting at 5 a.m. today. The call center will be open today from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for pre-registration. Due to high demand, the state encourages people to use the online portal.

Phone: 833-431-2053
Online registration: mn.gov/covid19/vaccine

The vaccine is available by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Separately, Minnesota K-12 teachers, who are also eligible for the vaccine pilot program, will continue to sign up for vaccinations that are allotted to individual school districts. The Minnesota Department of Health has noted that the timeline for vaccinations for the general public, which may include many of the Augsburg campus community, may be late spring or summer.

Read more from Gov. Walz’s January 25 vaccine announcement for those 65 and older

No Appointments Needed: COVID-19 Testing Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri PMs at People’s Center

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

No appointments needed for drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 tests 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at the People’s Center, 425 20th Ave. S., across the street from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus. Find out more about the People’s Center: https://inside.augsburg.edu/outbreak-planning/health-organizations/

People’s Center and Other Healthcare Providers

No Appointments Needed: COVID-19 Testing Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri PMs at People’s Center

Submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

No appointments needed for drive-through or walk-up COVID-19 tests 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at the People’s Center, 425 20th Ave. S., across the street from Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus.

Find out more about the People’s Center

People’s Center and Other Healthcare Providers

General Campus Access Issues

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

The Department of Public Safety discovered an issue with one of the general campus accesses provided to students, staff and faculty which allows them to access academic buildings during normal building hours. This issue will only affect those students, staff and faculty who joined Augsburg during the 2018-2019 academic year and will prevent them from gaining access to the academic buildings.

We are not able to identify all persons affected by this and request that if you experience any issues getting into the academic buildings with your fob to call Public Safety at 612-330-1717 so we are able to determine if you were affected. Our staff should be able to resolve the issue immediately.

If you have any questions, please email your question to publicsafety@augsburg.edu.

General Campus Access Issues

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

The Department of Public Safety discovered an issue with one of the general campus accesses provided to students, staff and faculty which allows them to access academic buildings during normal building hours. This issue will only affect those students, staff and faculty who joined Augsburg during the 2018-2019 academic year and will prevent them from gaining access to the academic buildings.

We are not able to identify all persons affected by this and request that if you experience any issues getting into the academic buildings with your fob to call Public Safety at 612-330-1717 so we are able to determine if you were affected. Our staff should be able to resolve the issue immediately.

If you have any questions, please email your question to publicsafety@augsburg.edu.

How Weather Decisions Are Made

submitted by sitarami@augsburg.edu

Decisions to cancel in-person classes or move classes to an alternative format during inclement weather are made in advance and in no case later than 6 a.m. for daytime classes (including weekdays and weekends) and no later than 2 p.m. for evening classes (including weeknights and weekends).

Canceling in-person classes or moving in-person classes to alternative modalities due to weather is communicated after the decision is made in as many channels as possible including emergency notification services, media outlets, the university website, and social media. Note that no communications are shared unless the university is making a change. Students, please consult the course Moodle site for more details.

As noted in the Augsburg University Employee Handbook, complete closings of the Minneapolis campus are rare because the campus is residential. Employees with questions should contact their manager to verify if they should report to work.

Sign Up for Emergency Notifications

Spring Parking

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

The Department of Public Safety will be continuing to offer free surface lot parking to all students, staff and faculty to begin the Spring Semester. If you choose to park in our surface lots you will not need to display a permit or register your vehicle through the parking services site; however, we strongly suggest registering your vehicle with contact information so DPS staff can get a hold of you if there are any issues with your vehicle.

Spring Semester underground permits for both the Oren Gateway and Luther garages are available for purchase on the Parking Services website (link on the Inside Augsburg page).

As we did with the Fall Semester, we will continue to monitor the surface lots and may require parking permits later in the semester. If we determine permits are necessary later in the semester, we will provide ample notice and opportunity to purchase permits.

Please email publicsafety@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Annual Security Report Now Available

submitted by erchula@augsburg.edu

The 2020 Annual Security Report which covers the 2019 calendar year is now available on the Public Safety website (link to the report is below).

The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, public safety law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus.  They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by Augsburg University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

If you would like a physical copy of the Annual Security Report mailed to you, please make the request by calling 612-330-1717 or by emailing your request to publicsafety@augsburg.edu

2020 Annual Security Report

Let’s keep Augsburg’s On-Campus COVID-19 Rate Low for the Final Weeks of the Semester

submitted by rjohn@augsburg.edu

This week’s COVID-19 Status Blog notes that Augsburg’s low on-campus case rate coincides with a slight decline in cases statewide since mid-November. The blog includes a link to Augsburg’s COVID-19 Dashboard as well as an MPR newsletter that provides helpful detail about case and testing rates across Minnesota.

COVID-19 Status Blog