Preparing for Colder Weather; Make a Custodial Request to Refill Hand Sanitizer Dispensers or for More Cleaning Supplies

  • The facilities team is working on the cooling to heating transfer in buildings OGCin preparation for colder temperatures.
  • Please put in a custodial request to refill gel hand sanitizer in building dispensers if they’re empty as well as for more disinfectant wipes, towels, and spray for cleaning up common spaces in offices and similar shared spaces after use.
  • Hand sanitizer tip: Use an eighth of a pump to avoid getting too much hand sanitizer.
  • The second phase of glass divider installations is underway in high-traffic areas.
  • HEPA Air Purifiers are being used in classrooms and run 24 hours daily. These are not required and can be turned down or off during class and turned back on afterward.
  • HVAC systems are bringing in fresh air 24 hours a day. All Minneapolis campus buildings had new filters installed this summer and MERV 13 high-grade air filters will be installed this fall as they become available.
  • All staff, faculty and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on Augsburg property. Health officials also advise adhering to frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face, and practicing social distancing, our best tools to help prevent the spread of illness.