Summer Parking - Permits Required

Faculty, Staff, and Student Parking:

Parking permits will be required during the summer months to park vehicles in campus parking areas. Any 2013-14 semester or yearly permit will continue to be valid during the upcoming summer months in the surface parking lots at no additional cost.

For example: A Fall 2013 Resident permit will be valid during May-August 2014. A 2013-14 Fac/Staff permit will be valid May-August 2014.

This change allows Augsburg to protect the parking resources as we continue to see an increase in activity and classes held during the summer months.

For those that did not purchase a semester or year-long parking permit during the 2013-14 academic season, a summer parking permit will be required for the May-August summer months of 2014. The summer permit will be $50 regardless of fac/staff/student status, and regardless of when it is purchased, i.e. pro-rating will not be available. Refunds will not be available after two weeks from purchase. The permit will be a one time deduction for fac/staff using payroll deduction as their payment.

Summer permits will go on sale for all of faculty, staff, and students online through Inside Augsburg: Parking Services at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 21

Summer Permit for Fac/Staff/Students - $50

Luther & Oren Underground Parking
Those that purchased a full year (Valid: 9/1/13-9/2/14) Oren or Luther parking permit may continue to park in the previously assigned space with your permit clearly visible. Access for those with Spring only permits will expire May 4. Summer contracts are available for purchase per costs listed below. Sales will open on April 21, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Oren Underground Summer: $440, or $110 per month
Luther Underground Summer: $400, or $100 per month

Event/Visitor Parking
Those hosting events or inviting guests to campus should continue to use the Event Parking Request Form and/or the Parking@augsburg.edu email account to request visitor permits or special accommodations. Event/Visitor parking information can be found on the Public Safety website: http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/parking/event-parking/

Summer Camp/Conference Parking
Public Safety will be working closely with the Event and Conference Planning team to distribute permits and make appropriate accommodations for those attending camps or conferences on campus throughout the summer.

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Wednesday-Sunday Visitor Parking Lots Closed

Visitor parking permits will NOT be required beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m. and continuing through Sunday night. Visitors may park in any parking lot (except A, J, and K) as long as it is not a specifically marked reserved space such as meters, 10 minute zone, fire lane, reserved for a specific department, etc.

Ticketing will resume Monday morning May 5 at 8 a.m. with permits required in all lots throughout the summer.

Parking lots A, J, and K will be closed/reserved for special Commencement parking both Saturday and Sunday. Signs will be posted at lot entrances for reminders.

Lot A: Board of Regents only
Lot J & K: Handicap parking only

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Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop May 12

This is an invitation to all staff to attend the Creating an Inclusive Campus workshop, Monday, May 12, 2014. The workshop is from 9 a.m.-noon in the East Commons. The continental breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.

The Creating an Inclusive Campus (CIC) workshop is part of our on-going college mission commitment to "intentional diversity in our life and work." The goals of the workshop are to provide participants:
•a better understanding of the student experience as we hear results from recent undergraduate student focus groups on issues of inclusion;
•an opportunity for continued growth in understanding inclusion;
•an opportunity to build skills in creating an inclusive campus and classrooms.

The workshop will be facilitated Phyllis Braxton, PINK Consulting. The event is co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. PLEASE JOIN US!
RSVP at: http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eW0hcoFgED97hTD

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING TRAINING SPONSORED BY HUMAN RESOURCES:

Performance Management: 5/8/2014 or 5/9/2014, 12:30-4:30
Instructor: Diane Hinds
Performance management is one of the most important and most challenging responsibilities of a manager. This program will help supervisors and managers learn to define performance expectations, establish methods to monitor and evaluate employees' performance, and how to provide constructive feedback. You will also learn ways to give informal, day-to-day recognition to employees and how to prepare for more formal discussions about performance. In addition we will discuss documentation of performance. Seats are limited, RSVP right away.

Leadership Training I: 6/2/2014, 8:30-4:30
Instructor: Diane Hinds
In this fast-paced, one day program, managers and supervisors will learn practical tools to help them lead their work groups effectively. The program covers the fundamentals of supervision, management and leadership, including 1.Understanding the role of a supervisor. 2. Building a team that works together collaboratively. 3. Defining goals and helping employees understand their responsibilities. 4. Delegating appropriately by assigning the right task to the right person. 5. Communicating effectively to provide meaningful feedback to employees. Seats are limited, please RSVP right away.

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Moodle Help

Do you need some help
building/editing your hybrid course Moodle site?
planning the online components of your hybrid course?
creating engaging forum discussion assignments?
devising relevant online assignments?

For individualized Moodle help contact Dan McGuire (x1347) or Bonnie Tensen (x1574) or come to Lindell 119 Thursday, 1:00-2:30pm.

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TODAY is Last Day the Writing Lab is Open this Term

Today is the last day this term when you can take advantage of the WL tutors. If you need some last minute help, visit the Writing Lab during these final hours::

Wednesday: 3:30-6:00 p.m.; 6:30-9 p.m.

The lab will open for the summer term on May 12.

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AugSTEM Scholarships for STEM Students Due July 1

The AugSTEM Scholarship application for 2014-2015 is now available at the STEM Programs website (www.augsburg.edu/stem).

Applications are due July 1. Please email stem@augsburg.edu if you plan to apply.

The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of a vital STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for research, faculty mentoring, and career development.

The AugSTEM scholar award is designated for students who are within five semesters of graduating. Applicants must be full-time students in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics) with a 3.0 GPA within their major. This award is available for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

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Teach or Research Abroad with Fulbright

Fulbright is a competitive national fellowship that provides the opportunity to teach English, research, or study for a year (the 2015-2016 academic year) in one of 155 countries. Currently, we have three Auggies teaching English in Turkey, Taiwan, and the Czech Republic. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree by summer 2015 to be eligible (alumni are welcome to apply as well), and generally a GPA of 3.5 or higher is needed for a competitive application. If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright, summer is the time to get started! Please contact URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu to find out if Fulbright is a good fit for you!

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On-Campus GRE Prep Course - Register Now

Augsburg offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students and alumni at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction.

Tuesdays 4:00-6:30pm
May 27-July 22
Cost: $75

Registration is first come, first served, so sign up now at www.augsburg.edu/urgo!

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Applying for Med, PA, PT, or Other Health Schools?

URGO will be hosting Application Bootcamp for students and alumni who are applying to professional schools in the health field this year (Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, etc.). The bootcamp includes three sessions:

May 8, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201
May 14, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201
May 19, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201

It will feature application instruction from Dr. Dale Pederson, personal statement guidance from Dr. Dal Liddle, and individualized advising from URGO. Students are strongly recommended to attend all three sessions to develop a high quality application, and are encouraged to sign up for as many sessions as possible. The work time and support is designed for students at all stages of the application process, those who haven't started yet and those who are well under way. Students who attend will receive priority feedback on applications and secondaries following bootcamp.

Follow the link below to register!
http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo

If you have any questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1446

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Thanks to A'viands for Late Night Breakfast

Thanks to A'viands Food Service for the Late Night Breakfast event on Monday, April 28. 574 students enjoyed delicious breakfast items. Thanks to the servers: Paul Pribbenow, Dianne Detloff, Michael Buck, Diane Pike, Michael Grewe, Dulce Monterrubio, James Trelstad-Porter, and Shana Watters. Kudos to the omelet crew of Carol Enke, David Barrett, and Bridget Robinson-Riegler.

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HSA Financial Forum Webinars

Do you have a HSA? Optum Health will offer three Financial Forum webinars to help you plan, save, and pay for qualified medical expenses, and to potentially grow your savings tax-free by investing in mutual funds.

You will learn:
- Who is eligible to invest
- How to use the available educational and account management tools
- How to set up an investment account, select funds, and allocate dollars
- How to transfer money between your HSA and investment account

Financial Forums have a 20/20 format -- taking only 40 minutes out of your day. The first 20 minutes are dedicated to discussing the HSA topic, with the last 20 minutes held for Q&A.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of the tax-free savings your HSA offers.

Times/Dates the forum is offered:
- Wednesday, May 7 - 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 22 - 3:00 p.m.

Space fills up quickly, so register today. For more information or to sign up, visit:
http://go.optum.com/4820_FS_Financial_Forum_Spring_2014-Employee/employee_invite1.pdf?elq_mid=4778&elq_cid=972371&elq_ck=701a0000002AIcBAAW&elq=c24539b2e703407eb3b85c15a5b8d2ed&elqCampaignId=1439

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May 19 - Volunteer with The LAGRANT Foundation

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) is seeking 20 volunteers for their 2014 Scholarship & Donor Recognition Reception on May 19 in Minneapolis. TLF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase ethnic diversity in advertising, marketing and public relations. Below are additional details about the event:

Date: May 19, 2014
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Carmichael Lynch 110 N 5th St Minneapolis (55403)
Responsibilities of volunteers include but are not limited to: Set up and break down event, greet and check-in guests, distribute goodie bags, fundraising

If interested, please email nellyalonso@lagrant.com

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Student Campus Box Notification

The 2014 Commencement is upon us and that means students may be returning home. Please complete a mail forwarding card to let us know what you would like done with your mail. First-class mail can be forwarded to you, for the summer if you are retuning in the fall, or for six months if you are graduating or not returning. These cards can be picked up from the mail room, shipping and receiving and the copy center. 

Also, please be aware that all undergrad students will be assigned a new campus box in the fall. Your current campus box will be available to you up until September 1st, 2014. You will receive an email the first week of the fall semester with your new campus box number. Please be aware of this change and make sure your mail or any items in your campus box are picked up. If you have any question please call the mail room at 612-330-1119, or the copy center at 612-330-1054, and someone will assist you.

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TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling Sessions

TIAA-CREF regularly offers individual counseling sessions at no additional cost to you.

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

Sessions will be:

Wednesday, April 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)
Thursday, May 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Sverdrup 102)

Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as you can.
To sign up call 1-866-843-5640, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CT).

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Tuition Benefit Application Deadlines

The following deadlines are for classes starting Fall 2014. If you have questions regarding deadlines for spring or summer courses, please contact Human Resources at berggren@augsburg.edu

Applications for benefits for students attending Augsburg:
Classes starting Fall 2014: Application due July 1, 2014

Applications for exchange benefits:
ACTC Schools Application due April 15, 2014
CIC, TE, ELCA schools Application due May 1, 2014

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Augsburg is Moving to a New Web Time Entry System

Everyone is invited to several information sessions / Q&A about our upcoming move to a new web time entry system. Starting May 25 everyone using the current time entry system will start using the new time entry system. All staff, faculty supervisors of students or staff, and student employees will begin using the new system starting May 25.

Both systems are from the same company, Kronos, but the new system has many improvements. Including:

- no Java except for what is in your coffee mug
- easy time entry for students with multiple jobs
- supervisors able to view time worked by student workers in all jobs
- up to the minute benefit accrual time information on the main screen showing time taken, available and requested
- easier reporting options for supervisors

The new time entry system will be the place where the benefit accrual time will be calculated each pay period for the benefit-eligible employees. It will be the main keeper of the benefit accruals.

We have been testing the system over the last few months and have received great feedback from our pilot group which included staff and students.

We have scheduled the following sessions to show what the system looks like and to answer questions. The first 45 minutes focuses on employee time entry and the last 15 minutes focuses on supervisor approval and reporting. You are welcome to stay for all of the time.

Thursday May 1, 9-10am, Cedar room
Thursday May 1, noon-1pm, Cedar room (bring your lunch)
Monday May 5, 2-3pm, Riverside room
Wednesday May 7, 9-10am Cedar room
Thursday May 8, 5-6pm Cedar room

Hands-on training sessions will be coming in the weeks following these sessions so watch for those announcements.

If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.

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Bookstore Hours and Rental Information

The bookstore will be open from
April 25: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
April 26: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 28-May 1: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

We will be open Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

If you have not purchased your cap and gown, please come into the store and do so ASAP. We will be open well before both ceremonies, so there is time to purchase prior to commencement if you are unable to make it in during our extended hours next week.

Rentals are due Thursday, May 1. If you are unable to bring to the store, please use the postage paid label we provide. All instructions are located in the first reminder email sent out Sunday evening, April 20. You will receive a total of 8 reminder emails before we consider your rental late (after May 1) and charge your card. Please make sure you are checking your emails if you are unsure how you acquired your books.

If you are selling your books back (next Monday, April 28-Thursday, May 1) please have your student ID on hand. All buy-backs will require your student ID. Please verify the books you are selling back are your purchased books.

Have a great finals week and congratulations to all that are graduating!

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Vice President Finance/Administration interviews

We will welcome to campus two candidates for the position of Vice President of Finance and Administration. Campus community members are invited to an open forum 11- noon on Monday, May 5 to meet Werner Golling, and from 11-12 noon on Tuesday, May 6 to meet Margaret Tungseth.

Both meetings will be in Kennedy 303/305.

Materials for the candidates can be found on moodle, under "Vice President for Finance and Administration." The link is https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=759

We will be providing a link to a survey for input from the community.

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Career Quick Stop Winding Down

Students! This is the final week of Career Quick Stop for the semester. Stop by Suite 100 of the Christensen Center today from 10:00-11:30 a.m. These walk-in hours are meant for quick career questions and short resume reviews. Appointments will be limited to 15 minutes and students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Quick Stop will resume in the fall!

The Strommen Career and Internship Center will be open all summer for one-on-one appointments. Career coaches can assist you with career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, and more! Call 612-330-1148 to schedule an appointment.

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Breakfast Networking Event - May 8

Faculty & Staff,

Please join us for a discussion about faith, love, and vocation from Bishop Ann Svennungsen on May 8th, at our spring Auggie Eye Opener.

"Faith Active in Love"

Date: May 8, 2014
Breakfast and Networking: 7:00am
Speaker Presentation: 7:30am—8:30am
Location: Town & Country, St. Paul, MN 300 North Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Cost: $5.00

Register here: https://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEventshttps://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEvents

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Baccalaureate Service: May 2 at 5 p.m.

The Baccalaureate Service will be Friday, May 2, at 5 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel.
Baccalaureate is a celebration service of music and word held for the graduating class. Graduating students should wear their cap and gown and may sit with their family or guests in any available seats.

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Stage Direction Presentation

We'd like to cordially invite you to an evening of student directed work on
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m., in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center.

The presentation will feature scenes from Pinter's The Birthday Party, directed by Quinci Bachman; Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, directed by Marit Bakken; Suzan Lori-Parks' Empty, from 365 Days/365 Plays, directed by Emma Capman; Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, directed by Stephanie Burt; Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House, directed by Isaac Kronlokken; Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by Michael Wesely; and Heiner Müller's Medeaplay, directed by Boo Segersin. (Martha Johnson, instructor)

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Interfaith Community Sending for Graduates: May 1

Graduating students of all religious and non-religious identities are invited to an interfaith service celebrating your educational journey. This 45-minute service will be a special time of reflection and blessing.

Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

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Give to the Max Day Workshop on May 8

Interested in raising funds for your department for student research, new equipment, symposia, new equipment, or programmatic funding? A Give to the Max Day could be right for you! Learn more at the:

Give to the Max Day 2014 info session/workshop
Thursday, May 8
2:15-4:15 p.m.
Hoversten Chapel

This info session and workshop will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about Give to the Max Day (taking place on November 13, 2014), hear from last year's faculty project leaders, and begin to develop ideas for your own fundraising project.

To RSVP, visit https://fog.augsburg.edu/AlumniEvents or contact Martha Truax, Director of Annual Giving, at 612-330-1652 or truaxm@augsburg.edu.

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Going Away Party for Carrie Noble on Thursday

Please join us as we thank Carrie for her work at Augsburg. We will be gathering in the Urn/Mort lobby from 11:30am-12:30pm on Thursday, May 1st.

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Board-Hosted Town Hall Meeting Monday, 1 p.m.

Jodi Harpstead, chair of the Augsburg Board of Regents, will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel to share the outcomes of this Friday's Board of Regents meeting with the campus community. This new format provides an excellent communication channel for the Board Chair to discuss the work and conversation of the Board directly with the full campus.

The town hall conversation will cover several of the primary agenda topics that the Board will address in its Friday meeting – including the fiscal budget for 2014-15, the report from the Governance Task Force, and the progress of the campaign for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion.

For those unable to attend, we will post an audio recording online later next week.

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