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Lindell Library Summer Hours
Note that hours are listed for the week on the Lindell Library web site. The "More hours" link lists hours into the future.
In this week after graduation, hours are shortened because no classes are scheduled. Hours are:
Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 11; Closed
Regular summer hours begin May 12. They will be:
Monday-Friday; 9 am-7 p.m.
Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday; Closed
Hours are always available from the "More hours" link on the Lindell Library web site:
http://library.augsburg.edu/
Library resources are also available 24/7 from that website. Students, faculty, and staff may use their fob to access the Link Level Gage Center computing lab and study spaces somewhat earlier and later.
Pre-health Application Boot Camp Starts Tomorrow
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
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.
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!
General Announcements
HSA Financial Forum Webinars
Do you have an 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
Vice President Finance/Administration Interviews
We will welcome to campus our second candidate for the position of Vice President of Finance and Administration. Campus community members are invited to an open forum 11 a.m-noon on Tuesday, May 6 to meet Margaret Tungseth.
The forum will be in Kennedy 303/305.
Materials for the candidate 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
The link for community input is also found on moodle. The Search Committee welcome feedback immediately following the open forum.
Food Service Hours
Commons
Closed Until Mid June
Einstein's
Monday - Friday
7:30-1:30
Nabo
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Performance Management Training Opportunity
The training is open to all current supervisors, however there are limited spaces available. Therefore, I encourage you to register early. There will be two sessions for this training which will be held on May 8 and May 9 from 12:30-4:30. Select that best fits your schedule and register by clicking on the link under the Performance Management section of the HR Moodle:
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/course/view.php?id=329#section-3
Lunch will be provided to all attendees!
We are pleased to offer this program which 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.
The instructor for the training is Diane Hinds, Ed.D. Diane has more than 30 years experience in organization development, human resources, and executive level management. She provides organization development consulting and management training to organizations across industries, including for profit, not for profit, membership associations, educational institutions and governments. She has worked with organizations of all sizes, from single proprietors to large, international enterprises.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Berggren at x1691 or berggren@augsburg.edu
Augsburg Is Moving to a New Web Time Entry System
Subject: 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.
Wednesday May 7, 9am - 10am Cedar room
Thursday May 8, 5pm - 6pm Cedar room
Hands-on training sessions will begin May 12. These will be open labs. Come when you want and leave when you want.
Monday May 12, 9 - 10am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Wednesday May 14, 2 - 3pm, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 16, 11 - 12 noon, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Monday May 19, 9:30 - 10:30am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Wednesday May 21, 3 - 4pm, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 23, 9:30 - 10:30am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.
Event Announcements
Creating an Inclusive Campus Workshop May 12
Faculty, staff and students are invited to the Creating an Inclusive Campus workshop, Monday, May 12, 2014. This is an important part of our diversity and inclusion initiative. The annual Creating an Inclusive Campus (CIC) workshop is tied to 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 with results from recent 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 is from 9:00 - 12:00 noon in the East Commons. Continental breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.
The workshop, which will be facilitated by Phyllis Braxton, is co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning, Human Resources, and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. If you will attend, if would help if you could RSVP at:
http://augsburg.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eW0hcoFgED97hTD
Spring Eye Opener featuring Bishop Ann Svennungsen
Faculty & Staff
You are invited to join us at our Spring Eye Opener. We are looking forward to welcoming Bishop Ann Svennungsen speak about "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/AlumniEvents
Register today! May 12 Grant Recognition Event
Dear Faculty and Staff:
It's not too late! There is still time to register for the 2nd Annual Grant Recognition Event
Monday, May 12th, 2014
2 pm to 5 pm; Wine and Cheese Reception to Follow
Marshall Room
- Celebrate with faculty and staff who have submitted grants and/or received grant funding within the last year
- Learn more about one of 38 currently funded projects on campus
- Identify resources on campus to support your grant seeking
- Participate in an engaging discussion on scholarship and the identity of Augsburg College with the Provost, Karen Kaivola
Please RSVP by May 8th to Erica Swift at swift@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1184
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