Crime Alert: Burglary in the Christensen Center

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, at approximately 6:50 AM, two individuals entered an office suite in the Christensen Center and took two desktop computers. It is possible that the individuals entered the office suite through a door that was sticking open due to the humidity. The building had been opened for the day. The individuals found bags in two unlocked interior offices and used these to carry the desktop computers. It appears that the burglars only entered area they found open, they did not force open any doors. Augsburg DPS is working with the Minneapolis Police to identify those responsible. The burglary was reported to DPS on Monday, June 21.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg's Department of Public Safety. You can reach DPS all day, every day by dialing 1717 from an on-campus phone or 612-330-1717 from an off-campus phone.

You Can Help Prevent Crime at Augsburg!

- Always lock your room or office whenever you leave, even if you will only be gone briefly. Most home burglaries take only 3 to 5 minutes, a residence hall or office burglary can take even less time.

- Pull your office door closed behind you. If a door is sticking, submit a work order to report the problem.

- Lock all interior and exterior doors to your office suite. You want as many barriers as possible between your valuables and a thief or burglar.

- Keep valuables out of view. If possible, secure them in drawer or cabinet. Better yet, take your valuables with you or leave them at home.

- Keep your car keys on your person at all times. If a crook can take your keys, they can take your car.

- Regularly back-up all data on your computer and encourage your friends and colleagues to do likewise. Students and employees should contact student computing or their LFC respectively with questions about backing up their data.

- Be aware of strangers who may be looking for valuables to return and steal later. Immediately report suspicious activity to Augsburg DPS.

If you have questions or concerns regarding crime at Augsburg, please contact John Pack, Director of Public Safety at 612-330-1644 or pack@augsburg.edu.

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iTerm: Now Open to ALL Students

Augsburg’s innovative course, iTerm: Fate of the Earth 101, is now, by popular demand, OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS! We’d love for you to join us.

Here’s the quick overview of what to expect:

Creative course delivery! Guest speakers! Film series! Off-site experiences! Students and professors learn from each other, choosing the books and designing the curriculum together. Final projects address real life problems and are presented to people who can make a difference.

The iTerm counts for 3 out of 4 academic credits for the student's entire semester. Rather than traditional grades, professors provide students with a narrative evaluation, which will be part of their official academic transcript.

The iTerm (Integrated Term) offers the following credits:

HIS 101 (Humanities LAF, if needed)
SOC 121 (Social/Behavioral Sciences LAF, if needed)
ENL 101, 111 or 220 (depending on need)

Questions? Contact any of the iTerm professors for more information:

Phil Adamo (History)
adamo@augsburg.edu

Lars Christiansen (Sociology)
christil@augsburg.edu

John Harkeness (English)
harkeness@augsburg.edu

Tim Jones (English)
jonesti@augsburg.edu

To apply on line, go to http://www.augsburg.edu/integratedterm/index.html

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Admissions Welcome Minnesota Private College

Admissions welcomes high school students from around the state this week Monday June 21st to Friday June 25th. We will host a AM and PM session each day for students come and explore Augsburg and the many great things we have to offer. Please join us in welcoming them.

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'On-Hold' Accounts Payable Checks

Authorization Invoices processed with a "On-Hold" request originally to be picked up on Friday, July 2nd will be available on Thursday, July 1st anytime after 1:00 pm because of the President/4th of July holiday's.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at X1031
or daughera@augsburg.edu ~ Thank You!

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Documenting the Holidays for Payroll

Dr. Paul Pribbenow has graciously proclaimed July 2, 2010, as an additional paid holiday. This applies to all non-union benefits eligible employees, both exempt and non-exempt. This is in addition to the July 5, 2010 scheduled holiday for Independence Day.

To indicate these days off and to be ensured payment for the day, please indicate the number of hours to be paid, prorated for those working less than 1.0 FTE, with the code PH (President’s Holiday) on July 2nd and with the code H (July 4th Holiday) on July 3rd. This is to be done on timesheets or absence reports, depending on which the employee is required to complete.

If a supervisor feels it is necessary for an employee to work on July 2nd, please make arrangements with the employee to take another day off the next week and mark it as PH in the same manner noted above.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Have a safe and happy long Fourth of July weekend!!

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Need Hosts - UIC China Students - July 23-25

We are looking for a few more Augsburg faculty and staff to provide a weekend home stay for UIC-China students who will be doing a 5-week summer program at Augsburg.

The home stay will take place the weekend of July 23-25. Students would need to be picked up at Augsburg about 5pm Friday, July 23, and returned to Augsburg between 12-5pm on Sunday, July 25. You may choose to host one or two students.

If you are interested, please contact Jim Trelstad-Porter at porter@augsburg.edu or x.1686.

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Change of July 2nd Payroll

Friday July 2nd has been graciously proclaimed an additional paid holiday by President Pribbenow which applies to all non-union, benefits eligible employees, both exempt and non-exempt. Friday July 2nd is also a scheduled pay date for the bi-weekly staff and student employees. To adjust to this change, the pay day will be changed to Thursday, July 1st.

ACTIONS: Time reports will need to be completed and approved by the employee no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday June 28th. The supervisors will be required to approve time no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 28th.

Contact HR with any questions.

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Linda Vlieger Leaving Augsburg

Linda Vlieger, Payroll/HRIS Coordinator is leaving the College. Linda has worked in the Human Resources department for 7 years. In her role she has had a lot of contact with the campus community. Would you please join the Human Resources department and say goodbye to Linda on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Century Room in Christensen. Join us for cake and punch and warm wishes for Linda in her new position.

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