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Memorial Hall Elevator Out of Service This Week
The Memorial Hall elevator modernization (to comply with City of Minneapolis ordinances), continues through Friday, August 29. If you have any need for assistance, moving supplies, furniture or other items this week, please contact the Facilities Management Office at 612-221-0232, and we will be happy to assist you.
Several Maintenance Projects This Week
There will be several maintenance projects on campus this week. Please be alert to workers and route detours:
*Concrete work between Old Main and Christensen Center
*New roof for science building - parking along east side of 21st Ave. plus the northeast building entrance will be closed
*New floor in part of the Commons, Christensen Center
Anderson Hall Water Off August 28
The water will be turned off Thursday, August 28, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. because of some remodeling work being done in the building.
Teaching and Learning
Hands-On Agresso Training
Thank you to those who attended today's Hands-On Agresso training workshop.
We discussed how coding deposits and expenses affect budget and actual variances to budget/forecast, in addition to, the Agresso web tool.
If you missed today's session, you still have a chance to attend the second workshop on Thursday, August 2h between 2-4 p.m in the Sverdrup 201 computer lab.
Remember this is a hands-on event where we will be probing money transactions. So bring your cost center number and questions! Computers are limited so please sign-up today by clicking: http://go.augsburg.edu/learnagresso
I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 28 starting at 2:00 p.m.
Make sure to secure your seat!
Professionalize the Liberal Arts? Thurs. 8/28 4-6 p.m.
Please join us for the final discussion in the summer conversation series on "Integrating Liberal Arts and Professional Studies."
When: Thursday, August 28
Location: Karen Kaivola's condo (200 Park Ave. Unit 102)
Time: 4-6 p.m. (light catered refreshments)
Topic: What comes next?
Who: All staff and faculty are welcome
After three productive and well-attended discussions in off-campus, experiential settings this summer, we will begin to define priorities for curricular and program development at this last gathering of the summer series. If you haven't attended any sessions, but are interested in knowing more, check out the General Education Moodle site for notes and additional reading. This topic is generating intense national interest.
RSVPs appreciated: Ginny McCarthy mcarthy@augsburg.edu
Moodle Help for New Faculty
The E-Learning team extends a special welcome to all newly hired Augsburg faculty. We are available to help you develop your Moodle course as you prepare for the upcoming fall semester in a couple of ways:
The Faculty Moodle Resource (FMR) site <http://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodle2014/course/view.php?id=2410> is a repository of "how-to" tip sheets and videos that provide step-by-step instructions for leveraging Moodle tools when designing a hybrid course OR enhancing face-to-face instruction.
The Academic LFC's <http://inside.augsburg.edu/it/get-help/faculty-and-staff-support-lfcs/> (Liaison's for Computing)--Eric Strom, Christy Mattingly, Nathan Lind--and E-Learning Specialist Bonnie Tensen are available to meet with you to provide suggestions and individual instruction. (You can contact them by phone or email.)
General Announcements
While Supplies Last-Renaissance Fest Tickets
While Supplies Last - Renaissance Fest Tickets for Sale
Augsburg is pleased to offer discounted 2014 Renaissance Festival tickets available for purchase starting Monday, August 11, 2014 in Human Resources. Tickets can be purchased by check or cash.
The Renaissance Festival is open weekends, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine, August 16th through September 28th, plus Labor Day and Festival Friday on September 26th. Parking is free.
For more information about the festival see: http://www.renaissancefest.com/
Discounted ticket prices are:
Adult = $17.95
Child (ages 5-12) = $10.50
Food coupon book = $5.00
Food Service Hours This Weekend
Einsteins is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Nabo is closed Saturday and Sunday.
The Commons will be open 9-10am, 11:30-12:30, and 3-4 p.m. on Saturday.
The Commons will be open 7-8:30am, 11:15-1:15, and 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
2014-2015 Work Study Information
The 2014 fall semester is fast approaching! If you are a hiring manager, please be sure to review the information below regarding student positions for the 2014-2015 academic year.
As many of you know, the state minimum wage is now $8.00. In response to this new regulation, Augsburg College has changed the wage structure for student employees to be in line with the new minimum wage law.
The 2014-15 academic student rates will be as follows:
New Student Rate: $8.15
Returning Student Rate: $8.50
Technical Rate: $9.00 (starting, max $9.50)
Steps to follow when hiring a student worker for the 2014-2015 Academic Year
1. Students who are returning into a position they held previously will only need to fill out the Student Employment Hire form. This form is located on the Human Resources (HR) Moodle site.
2. Looking for a student worker to hire? Any new position will need to be posted on the Human Resources website. Fill out the Student Employment Posting Request form located on the HR Moodle site, return the form to HR, and we will post the position. Applications will be forwarded to the Hiring Manager for review.
3. Once a student is hired, the Hiring Manager will fill out the Student Employment Hire form and submit it to the HR office. Students who have never worked on campus before will need to fill out additional HR forms, including a background check.
Priority for federal and state work study eligibility
As in previous years, students who are federal or state work study eligible, as well as international students, will be given priority through the end of October in hiring. After this time, all students may apply for student worker positions.
New timekeeping system - Kronos
Students will be entered into Kronos once we receive all their paperwork in HR. Look for hands on workshops to attend in September and October. We will be posting information through A-Mail on these workshops.
Questions? Email HR at hr@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1058.
Retiring Soon? Counseling With TIAA Cref Available
Are you planning to retire in the near future? If so, individual retirement sessions are available to you at no cost.
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 pursue your financial goals by investing in financial products such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance, and annuities.
SIGN UP TODAY:
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Call 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
You can also scheduled an appointment on-line using the link below.
https://publictools.tiaa-cref.org/public/tools/events?eventId=1-1VFTR92
Date(s) Time(s) Location(s)
Wed., Aug. 27, 2014 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Thu., Aug. 28, 2014 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Fri., Aug. 29, 2014 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sverdrup Hall, Room 102
Event Announcements
Alumni in the Classroom - Auggie in Residence
The Auggie in Residence program is a wonderful way for alumni of the College to share their professional expertise and vocation with students. This program provides a unique opportunity to connect with current students, faculty, and staff - from speaking to a class, having lunch with a student organization, or giving career advice to students in internship or keystone courses.
If you are planning to invite an alum or need help recruiting one, please contact David "DJ" Hamm by email hammd@augsburg.edu or phone x1329.
Faculty and Staff Book Group - Pastrix
This speaker for this fall's Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium will be Nadia Bolz-Weber, the pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, Colo., and author of the blog SarcasticLutheran.com.
The Christensen Center for Vocation invites faculty and staff to participate in a series of discussions on her book, the New York Times Bestseller, Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint.
The group will be led by Martha E. Stortz, Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation.
The Pastrix Book Group will meet in Foss 175 from 4-5:30 p.m. on the following four Mondays:
September 8 and 22
October 6 and 20
To sign up, please email ccv@augsburg.edu
Once registered, a copy of the book is available for pick up in Oren Gateway 106.
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