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Nominations are now being accepted for the annual recognition program. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, 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 homepage.

April is Appreciation month. This year's events include:

• April 5 - Employee Appreciation Day
• April 12, 3-5pm - Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration
• April 18 - Retiree Breakfast

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Take the 2% challenge for America Saves Week

America Saves Week is February 21 to 25

Saving enough for the future doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why it’s so important to keep taking small steps now that can make a big difference later. To celebrate America Saves Week this year, challenge yourself to contribute an extra 2 cents on every dollar to your retirement account. That’s just 2% now with the potential for a lot more in growth by the time you retire. And with pretax contributions, more money goes into your account than comes out of your paycheck. To see your take-home pay when you save more, check out this TIAA calculator.

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Join Kristen Bjorne (Director of Benefits) and Rhea Dever, (AVP of HR) for a webinar designed to help NMU employees understand and access the many wellbeing resources available to them and their eligible dependents.  Join us for a quick 30 minute Zoom session, where we will tour these resources and provide insights into how to make the most of these benefits and services.  Two session days/times will be offered as noted below.  No registration is necessary.  Note that one session will be recorded and made available to interested employees.

Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00pm - 12:30pm:  Join the session using this link

Monday, April 17 from 12:30pm - 1:00 pm:  Join the session using this link

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The contribution limits for employees who participate in the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans has increased from $20,500 to $22,500 in 2023; and the catch-up contribution limit for employees age 50 and over who participate in these plans increased from $6,500 to $7,500 in 2023. 

This means if you are under age 50 in 2023, the maximum amount you may contribute into your voluntary retirement plan is $22,500.  If you are age 50 or above, the maximum amount you may contribute is $30,000 ($22,500 plus $7,500 catch-up).  Employees interested in adjusting their retirement contribution amount should contact Kimberly Hongisto, Benefits Specialist, at khongist@nmu.edu or phone x2470 and request a Salary Reduction Agreement.

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The NMU Wellness Committee is sponsoring a lunch and learn opportunity for faculty & staff.  Join NMU’s Executive Chef, Derrek Estes, and Registered Dietitian, Brett Peterson, for a cooking demonstration and nutritional analysis on Wednesday, April 19th, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Founders Room at the Northern Center. 

The featured menu will consist of lentil chicken strips, Senegalese peanut stew (Maafe), and red lentil hummus with tortilla chips.  Participants will receive a booklet containing the recipe, nutritional analysis, and nutritional benefits about the food items utilized in the recipe.  Those interested should RSVP to hr@nmu.edu.  The session will be limited to 25 participants.