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The Writing Lab Is Open during Summer Term
The Augsburg College Writing Lab is open this summer for summer term students. Hours are Monday and Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m. The Lab is located in Lindell Library, street level, left of the circulation desk. Tutors can help students with written assignments for any class and at any stage of the writing process. Any questions, contact Kathryn Swanson, English Department.
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 4-6:30 p.m.
May 27-July 22
Cost: $75
Registration is first come, first serve, so sign up now at www.augsburg.edu/urgo!
General Announcements
Additional Sessions for New Web Time Entry System
Everyone is invited to several hands-on open labs 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.
Hands-on training sessions are listed below. These will be open labs. Come when you want and leave when you want.
Employee-focused sessions:
Wednesday May 21, 3 - 4 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 23, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday June 6, 12 noon - 3 p.m., Sverdrup 201 Computer Lab (NEW!)
Supervisor-focused sessions (ALL NEW!):
Thursday May 22, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Thursday May 29, 1 - 2 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Thursday June 5, 12 noon - 2 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.
HSA Financial Forum Webinar - 5/22
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.
Final Time/Date the forum is offered:
- 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
Theatre in Our Garden
Open Eye Theatre performance in the Augsburg Garden!
SHOW: Molly and the Magic Boot
DATE : Thursday, June 12
TIME : 7:00 p.m.
ADDRESS: Augsburg College Community Garden, 20th Ave. S and 6th St. Mpls MN 55454
RAIN SITE: Oren Gateway Center atrium
*Bring your family and friends. Treats will be provided. Donation hat will be passed.
Open Eye Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-Eye-Figure-Theatre/315080846277?ref=hl.
Sisterhood Boutique Now Across the Street
Sisterhood Boutique Open House
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarf Boutique (gently used clothes for women ) will host an OPEN HOUSE on Thursday, May 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in its new location (across the street from the Foss Center on 22nd and Riverside). A grand reopening will be held on June 20. All are welcome!
The Sisterhood Boutique is a youth social entrepreneurship business run by the Brian Coyle Community Center in partnership with Augsburg and with support from Fairview University Hospital. This fall, business related internships and community engagement projects of all kinds will be available.
For more information, please contact Mary Laurel True in the Sabo Center, truem@augsburg.edu and 612-330-1775.
Leadership Training I - Lunch Will Be Provided
Are you a current supervisor? Do you want to learn tools and skills to make you a more effective leader? Are you a member of a special committee or task force? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then this training session is for you.
Leadership Training I
June 2, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Marshall Room
Lunch will be provided
Register for the session through the HR Moodle site: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=24754
This is the first of two leadership training sessions that will be held over the next several months. Session one will be a fast-paced, one day program, where you will learn practical tools to help you lead your work groups effectively. The Leadership Training I program covers the fundamentals of supervision, management and leadership, including:
* Understanding the role of a supervisor
* Building a team that works together collaboratively
* Defining goals and helping employees understand their responsibilities
* Delegating appropriately by assigning the right task to the right person to maximize the team's productivity
* Communicating effectively to provide meaningful feedback tor employees to both correct ineffective performance and to recognize their positive contributions
The program includes interactive presentations, supported by visual aids, such as PowerPoint, group discussions, individual and group activities, case studies, and a transfer exercise to help participants transfer learning from the program to their work situations.
Spaces are limited so sign up today!
Event Announcements
Farewell Event for Jesse Cashman
Jesse Cashman, director of public safety, is leaving for a position at St. Cloud State as Assistant Vice President of Risk Management. His last day will be May 30.
Our farewell celebration will be Thursday, May 29, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge, Christensen Center.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Students Engage With Communities in Slovenia
Professors Joseph Erickson and Stacy Freiheit are leading a group of 18 Augsburg students in a short-term study abroad program in Slovenia. They are examining diverse cultures that intersect in Central Europe and exploring the roots of both educational and psychological practices that have shaped modern European culture and development.
The group is keeping a blog, which is available now on Inside Augsburg, and here:
http://engage.augsburg.edu/slovenia2014/category/slovenia2014/
More short-term and semester long experiences abroad are available, in many countries around the world, and covering many different disciplines. Stop by the Augsburg Abroad offices in lower level of Christiansen this summer to get started! Or contact us at abroad@augsburg.edu
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