ASR Project Management Classes

ASR’s Project Management series has upcoming workshops:

• Thursday, 7/27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. - PM 102: ASR Business Needs Lifecycle
• Thursday, 8/3, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - PM 201: Supporting an Effective Project Team
• Thursday, 8/17, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - PM 202: Developing & Maintaining a Project Plan
• Thursday, 9/14, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - PM 203: Project Risk Management
• Thursday, 9/27, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - PM 301: Evidence-Based Portfolio Management

Register at ASR Project Page. Questions? Contact pwf-team@umn.edu.

UMN's new budget website

The University has learned, from the Public Perceptions study and working at the Legislature, that Minnesotans find it difficult to understand the University of Minnesota’s budget -- how we get our money and in turn, how we spend it.

In an effort to respond, the University has launched a new budget website. This site will be regularly updated with new information. Check out the new budget website.

ASR Picnic and Fundraiser

When: Thursday, July 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Bruininks Plaza (outside), or inside Bruininks Hall if it rains

The silent auction fundraiser will be held for the same time and duration as the picnic (exact room in Bruininks Hall to be determined).

This year's event will again be catered by Deli Double.

As noted in an earlier News & Notes, please consider bringing an item (or items) for the scholarship fundraiser. These items can be purchased or homemade and can range from artwork to cookie gift certificates. If you would like to win it, likely someone else will too! The funds we raise go directly into a scholarship fund to support our students. It would be wonderful if we could beat last year's $900 total.

Items can be dropped off at Mara Schnieder's office in 253 Fraser Hall, or Eleanor Pijut's office in 160 Williamson Hall.

Save the Date - Greater Than 7

Make your calendars for this year's Office of Equity and Diversity sponsored initiative designed to engage our entire University community in the work of co-creating an environment where all can thrive.

Greater Than 7: Courageous Conversation, Courageous Action is scheduled as a week-long series of events from September 25 - October 7. Similar to last year, this initiative expects to have dozens of events on and off campus focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The ASR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is seeking your ideas on possible events/workshops that ASR can propose for inclusion in this year's published events. Send your ideas to Julie Selander.

Wellness points deadline August 31

As you enjoy the incredible Minnesota summer, here are some ways you can earn more wellness points to save either $400 or $600 next year on the UPlan before it’s too late, all while improving your health along the way.

UMN Farmer's Market opens on July 12

The 2017 University of Minnesota Farmers Market will run from July 12 to September 27 on the Gateway Plaza, just outside the McNamara Alumni Center. 

The market is held rain or shine, every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Discover Canvas each Thursday this summer

Earlier this month, it was announced that Canvas was selected to be the successor to Moodle. As the University begins the transition process, a Discover Canvas event will be held each Thursday this summer. At this event, members of the Canvas Transition Team will be available in person and online to help faculty and staff explore this new learning environment.