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Several Maintenance Projects This Week
There are 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
New Plants
You'll see new plants in the Oren Gateway Center lobby, Admissions lobby, and refreshed plants in Lindell Library. There is just one person taking care of these plants, so please don't water them. If you have heard that caffeine is good for plants, it's not true, so please don't pour your extra coffee, tea, or "dew" in the pots! Contact me if you'd like to report any issues with the plants.
Anderson Hall Water Off Tomorrow
The water will be turned off Thursday, August 28, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. because of remodeling work being done in the building.
Memorial Hall Elevator Out of Service This Week
The Memorial Hall elevator modernization (to comply with City of Minneapolis ordinances), continues through this 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.
Teaching and Learning
Volunteer with Campus Kitchen This Year
Campus Kitchen is looking for volunteers! Sign up for one shift or make a weekly commitment.
The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College works to make healthy food accessible to all in and around the Cedar Riverside Neighborhood to provide for basic needs, service learning, leadership development, and genuine engagement between the college and the community.
Bring meals to the community! Serve a hot meal and enjoy a meal with community members:
Mondays-Thursdays 4-5 p.m. at Brian Coyle Community Center
Tuesdays 11:20-1:30 p.m. at Peace House Day Shelter
Fridays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ebenezer Tower Senior Apartments
Thursdays 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Package and deliver cold meals to seniors in South Mpls
Saturdays 12-2 p.m. Glean vegetables from Mill City Farmers Market and distribute in Cedar-Riverside
Open the Campus Cupboard Food Shelf (need consistent volunteers)
Tuesdays 12-4 p.m.
Wednesdays 1:30-4 p.m.
Fridays 2:30-5 p.m.
Any student is welcome to use the food shelf when volunteers have it open or by contacting Campus Kitchen
Sign up at http://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/volunteer/signup/
Volunteer calendar always available at http://www.augsburg.edu/campuskitchen/volunteer/volunteercalendar/
Questions can be answered at eveslage@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1624.
IF YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED AT EBENEZER IN THE PAST: The residents of Ebenezer Tower are hosting Campus Kitchen volunteers for a thank you dinner on the 23rd floor Friday, September 12, in place of our regular shift. If you can make it, please RSVP by e-mailing eveslage@augsburg.edu.
Thank you!
Hands-On Agresso Training
Thank you to those who attended Monday'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 Monday's session, you still have a chance to attend the second workshop on Thursday, August 28 between 2-4 p.m. in the Sverdrup 201 computer lab.
Remember this is a hands-on event where we will be probing monetary 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!
General Announcements
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.
Try Transit Value Cards for New Students
Now is a great time to try transit! Beginning August 28, new students at Augsburg College can purchase a $40 Go-To card for just $10.
Augsburg College is a member of the Central Corridor Anchor Partnership, a group of healthcare and higher education institutions along the Central Corridor that are working to bring more prosperity to our neighborhoods. The Partnership has negotiated this special Try Transit Today deal with Metro Transit specifically for students and employees of its member institutions.
Coupons for new students are available during new student orientation, or in the Office of Student Affairs, Memorial 118. Redeem your coupon at the Enrollment Center – while supplies last!
-When your Go-To Card runs low, just recharge it. If you add at least $20 to your Go-To Card by September 30, you'll get an additional $10 in value from Metro Transit (allow one week for value to be added to your card).
-Add value online, by phone at 612-373-3333, at Metro Transit Service Centers, any rail station ticket machine or at a Go-To Card retailer.
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
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 – 2015 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.
Food Service Hours
Einsteins is open from 7:30-1:30
Nabo is open from 10-2
The Commons is open from 11:15-1:15
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
Event Announcements
Alumni City Service Day
Looking to volunteer on City Service Day? A group of Augsburg alumni from the Twin Cities will be volunteering at the Emergency Foodshelf Network from 1 to 3p. If you'd like to volunteer with them (us), email DJ Hamm at hammd@augsburg.edu.
Date: September 2, 2014
Time: 11:30 a.m. Lunch in Quad, 1:00 p.m. Service Project
Location: Emergency Foodshelf Network (website)
Cost: Free
Close to Home: A Visual Journal by Tara Sweeney
An almanac of observations in watercolor and ink paired with original text explores the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Check out the interview with Tara Sweeney on her exhibition!
http://www.augsburg.edu/galleries/2014/07/07/studio-visit-tara-sweeney/
Reception
Friday, September 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: August 25-October 23, 2014
Artist Talk and Demonstration
Tuesday, September 9, 12-2 p.m.
Adeline Johnson Conference Center, adjacent to gallery, first floor of Oren Gateway Center
Gallery Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m
Gage Family Art Gallery
22nd Ave. S. at Riverside Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1524
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Moving Sale
9-piece master bedroom set (dresser, mirror, headboard, two side tables, bed-frame, queen box spring, mattress, and armoire): $500
4-piece guest bedroom set (dresser, mirror, headboard, side table): $300
Dining room set (6 chairs, table with leaf, base and china hutch): $300
3-piece living room table set (coffee table and two side tables): $120
Computer desk: $20
Computer desk chair: $40
Sears Treadmill Pro-Form 835 QT, with new deck and motor: $250
3-piece wooden entertainment center $150
4-piece set of 2 chests of drawers and 2 book-cases on top $100
Sears Snow blower $100
All in good condition. Pictures may be seen at the Edina home sale website:
http://www.edinarealty.com/homes-for-sale/MN/Brooklyn-Park/55444/2507-93rd-Way-127686098#_
If you wish to come and look, we are in Brooklyn Park, about 35 minutes from campus. See full address and directions on the Edina website or call.
Please email at: kapoor@augsburg.edu or call (763) 315-0743.
Plants for Free - You Dig
I am making some landscaping changes in my new yard and have orange day lilies that need to move out. If you will come and dig them out, they are yours! I live in south Minneapolis.