The mission of Facilities Management is to support the vision of the University by being responsive to the needs of the community and providing a safe, clean, and comfortable learning, working and living environment in a fiscally sound manner with focus on customer service and quality.

Old Main elevator maintenance from December 30 through January 8

  • The elevator in Old Main will undergo maintenance from December 30 through January 8. Please note that there is no other elevator in the building.
  • All staff, faculty and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on Augsburg property. That includes study spaces in buildings such as Hagfors Center. Physical distancing protocols are in place as well. 
  • If you see icy patches this winter, call Public Safety at 612-330-1717 and they will work with Facilities to address them.
  • 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.
  • 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 in summer and MERV 13 high-grade air filters will be installed as they become available.

Reminder: Masks mandatory in common areas and study spaces

  • All staff, faculty and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on Augsburg property. That includes study spaces in buildings such as Hagfors Center. Physical distancing protocols are in place as well. Call DPS if you witness a violation, 612-330-1717.
  • The elevator in Old Main will undergo maintenance during the week after Christmas. The work is scheduled during this holiday period because there is no other elevator in the building.
  • If you see icy patches this winter, call Public Safety at 612-330-1717 and they will work with Facilities to address them.
  • 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.
  • 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 as they become available.

Old Main elevator undergoing maintenance next month; reporting icy patches, winter concerns

  • Be smart, stay 6ft apartThe elevator in Old Main will undergo maintenance the week after Christmas. The work is scheduled during this holiday period because there is no other elevator in the building.
  • If you see icy patches this winter, call Public Safety at 612-330-1717 and they will work with Facilities to address them.
  • The Facilities team is preparing for winter weather, which involves getting snow removal equipment ready and doing maintenance on the equipment.
  • 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.
  • 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 as they become available.
  • All staff, faculty and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on Augsburg property. Physical distancing protocols are in place in classrooms and other spaces. 

Reporting icy patches and other winter concerns

  • If you see icy patches this winter, call and make a report to Public Safety at 612-330-1717 and the report will be shared with Facilities to address.
  • The Facilities team is preparing for winter weather, which involves getting snow removal equipment ready and doing maintenance on the equipment.
  • 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.
  • 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 as they become available in fall.
  • All staff, faculty and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas on Augsburg property. Physical distancing protocols are in place in classrooms and other spaces. 

Window air conditioners being removed; preventative maintenance on backup generators

  • Window air conditioners will be removed in the next couple of weeks.Urness Hall
  • Allied Generator is doing preventative maintenance on campus generators. These are the backup power generators for emergency lights and hallway lighting.
  • The facilities team is working on the cooling to heating transfer in buildings to prepare for colder temperatures. That work should be completed soon.
  • 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.
  • 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 as they become available in fall.
  • 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.

Getting Ready for Winter and How to Get Cleaning Supplies, Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Refilled

  • The facilities team is working on the cooling to heating transfer in buildings Be smart, stay 6ft apartto prepare 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.

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.

Make a Custodial Request to Refill Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

  • Please put in a custodial request to refill 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. Watch this video about keeping spaces clean during COVID-19. 
  • 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.

COVID-19: Hand Sanitizer Tip, Glass Dividers, and Air Quality Measures

  • Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes stations are in place at the entrances of Minneapolis campus buildings. Tip: Use an eighth of a pump to avoid getting too much hand sanitizer.
  • The second phase of glass divider installations is underway.
  • HEPA Air Purifiers will be 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.
  • Disinfectant wipes, towels, and spray were distributed to departments for staff, faculty, and students to clean up common spaces in offices and similar shared spaces after use.
  • 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.

Hand Sanitizer, Social Distancing, and Air Quality Measures for Start of Classes

  • Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes stations are in place at the entrances of Minneapolis campus buildings.
  • Disinfectant wipes, towels, and spray are being distributed for staff, faculty, and students to clean up common spaces in offices and similar shared spaces after use.
  • Before classes begin, chairs will be removed from classrooms to maintain social distancing. The removal/rearrangement of furniture also will be completed to accommodate physical distancing in other campus spaces and physical distance floor markers will be installed.
  • HEPA Air Purifiers are scheduled to arrive and will be used in classrooms and run 24 hours daily.
  • 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.
  • Augsburg’s policy since April is consistent with the statewide executive order issued in July by Governor Walz. The Augsburg policy: All staff, faculty and students must wear face coverings while in any common areas while on Augsburg property. Wearing masks does not replace the need to adhere to frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face, and practicing social distancing, our best tools to help prevent the spread of illness.