The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.
Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card in the month of February:
Katy Bash
Eva Bergner
Bree Butler
Rodney Clement
Kathy Dawe
Julie Dobson
Greg Ely
Gaby Eyzaguirre
Erika Greeley
Bia Guth-Roque
Tran Holman
Sara Kilgas
Jesse Koenig
Jamie Laurie
Joe Lubig
Erik Malliard
Lisa Mattson
Gayle Maurer
Kevin McDonough
James Murray
Susan Robison
Tara Schafer
Linda Sirois
Scott Smith
Madi Spychalla
Chris Standerford
Jeanette Stebelton
Michele Stephensen
Ian Wilson
Thank you to all who have received a STAR award. To learn more or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.
NMU celebrated National Pizza Day on February 9 in appreciation of all that has been accomplished this year. This year, in partnership with Dining Services, 10 employees received a free pizza voucher from the Wildcat Den and 3 departments will receive a pizza party!
A special Congratulations to our Pizza Day award winners!
The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.
Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card in the month of January:
Lauren Anargyros
Kelsey Avey
Brittanie Barry
Neil Baumgartner
Randi Clemens
Jose Garcia
Patty Heslip
Michelle Jacob
Daryl Johnson
Kristen King
Brian Larson
Andrew Mady
Simon Moesch
Andrew Olson
Angela Rasmussen
Susan Robison
Aubrey Wolck
Thank you to all who have received a STAR award. To learn more or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.
The February issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived. Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members! Of interest in this issue:
Heart Health
Slowing Down Racing Thoughts
Health Effects of Loneliness
And MUCH more!
You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site. Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual recognition program. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, January 31.
Faculty and staff are invited to recognize peers, subordinates and supervisors for the Excellence-in-Service award, Distinguished Team award or Innovation award. To learn more and submit an entry, visit the Recognition Award website.
April is Appreciation month. This year's events include:
April 3 - Employee Appreciation Day
April 15, 3-5pm - Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration
The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.
Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card at the end of 2023:
Jon Aho
Mark Barber
Mike Bath
Harger Boal
Nathan Born
Tricia Bush
Anica Chesnut
Chris Cooley
Kash Dhanapal
Kamryn Duffield
Mary Erbisch
Andrea Hammond
Lila Islieb
Pam Johnson
Sarah Kuehn
Steve LaBar
James Levenhagen
Mike Lozier
Ben Luke
Chris Mathews
Emily Meier
Christopher Moore
Katrina Netzel
Dan O'Neill
Travis Reamer
Lee Roecker
Glenda Ross
Mike Rotundo
Lisa Sarvello
Renee Sheen
Theresa Smith
John VanAbel
And congratulations to our Q4 gift card winner: John VanAbel!
Thank you to all who have received a STAR award. To learn more or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.
The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 3rd quarter of 2023 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets for the 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA). Please visit MyNMU, My Employee Benefits tile, and click on Retirement Plan Performance.
TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of January, February, and March. Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.
Topics include: Five steps to managing money and debt; a woman's guide to saving and investing; beginning to save for retirement; and five steps to creating your retirement income plan.
Please click on the 1st Quarter Flyer to register and read more about each session.
TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the month of December. Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.
Topics include: Five steps to creating your retirement income plan; your mid-career retirement check-in; five steps to setting your retirement date; and a start-to-finish guide to establishing your retirement plan.
Please click on the December Flyer to register and read more about each session.
The December issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived. Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members! Of interest in this issue:
Everyday Relaxation Guide
Mental Health After Major Surgery
Germs’ Favorite Hideouts
And MUCH more!
You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site. Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!
