Talkspace Go - FREE December Wellbeing Classes
Talkspace Go is a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL resource available to NMU employees and their families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ESI. Check out this month’s topics designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing! These live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous, and free.
TIAA Live Webinars - October, November, and December 2025
TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of October, November, and 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: Planning/managing healthcare expenses, Naming beneficiaries, and Social Security.
FREE Holiday Mental Health Resources
Our EAP has sent us a holiday greeting that we’d like to share with you – it’s a brief video reminder that their services are available throughout the season, should you need them – click to watch: ESI EAP Holiday Greetings. &n
Personnel Changes
New HiresTheodore Matuszak (effective 10/28/2025), buildings & grounds attendant (1) Dining ServicesAngel Nguyen (effective 10/30/2025), food service worker I-barista (F1) Dining ServicesNoah Kozminski (effective 10/30/2025), food service worker II-retail (F2) Dining Services
Healthy Minds Survey 2025- Closing Soon!
At NMU, we want everyone to fully realize their wellbeing, as whole people living in community and belonging with each other. That's why it's important to make your voice heard! Northern Michigan University, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, is conducting a campus-wide survey about student and faculty/staff health and wellbeing called the Healthy Minds Survey.
Free December EAP Webinars Hosted by ESI EAP
NMU's Employee Assistance Program Provider, ESI, is hosting free webinars in December.
Have You Experienced a Family Status Change?
If your family is changing, make sure to partner with your Benefits Team! Family status changes must be reported to the Human Resources Department no later than 30 days after the event and include:
Hinge Health Webinar - Digital Exercise Therapy for Pain Relief
You're invited to a 30-minute virtual event with NMU's partner on Musculoskeletal Care - Hinge Health! Learn more about the Hinge Health program and information on how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and well-being.All employees and spouses on NMU's Medical Coverage have access to Hinge Health benefits at no cost!3 things you will take away:
Healthy Minds Survey 2025- Closing Soon!
At NMU, we want everyone to fully realize their wellbeing, as whole people living in community and belonging with each other. That's why it's important to make your voice heard! Northern Michigan University, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, is conducting a campus-wide survey about student and faculty/staff health and wellbeing called the Healthy Minds Survey.
Talkspace Go - FREE November Wellbeing Classes
Talkspace Go is a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL resource available to NMU employees and their families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ESI. Check out this month’s topics designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing! These live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous, and free.
Olson Library Plans for Harden Reopening
Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library is excited to announce that it will reopen to the public in its newly renovated space in Harden Hall on Monday, January 12. The reopening follows a two-year renovation. The renovation aims to provide an upgraded and modernized library space for students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Free November EAP Webinars Hosted by ESI EAP
NMU's Employee Assistance Program Provider, ESI, is hosting free webinars in November. Please consider attending!November Sessions:
Healthy Minds Survey 2025- Closing Soon!
At NMU, we want everyone to fully realize their wellbeing, as whole people living in community and belonging with each other. That's why it's important to make your voice heard! Northern Michigan University, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, is conducting a campus-wide survey about student and faculty/staff health and wellbeing called the Healthy Minds Survey.
TIAA Live Webinars - October, November, and December 2025
TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of October, November, and 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: Planning/managing healthcare expenses, Naming beneficiaries, and Social Security.
Healthy Minds Survey 2025- Closing Soon!
At NMU, we want everyone to fully realize their wellbeing, as whole people living in community and belonging with each other. That's why it's important to make your voice heard! Northern Michigan University, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, is conducting a campus-wide survey about student and faculty/staff health and wellbeing called the Healthy Minds Survey.
Have You Experienced a Family Status Change?
If your family is changing, make sure to partner with your Benefits Team! Family status changes must be reported to the Human Resources Department no later than 30 days after the event and include:
Personnel Changes
New HiresJuliet Lockwood (09/03/2025), senior success advisor (P3) Student SuccessKaitlin Salmela (09/15/2025), printing services manager (P4) University Marketing & CommunicationsAnna Durant (effective 9/15/2025), principal account clerk (4B) Dining Services
Free Professional Headshot
Get your FREE professional headshot - appointments available every Friday!Please set up your 15-minute appointment at least 24 hours before the event in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments
Hinge Health Webinar - Digital Exercise Therapy for Pain Relief
You're invited to a 30-minute virtual event with NMU's partner on Musculoskeletal Care - Hinge Health! Learn more about the Hinge Health program and information on how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and well-being.All employees and spouses on NMU's Medical Coverage have access to Hinge Health benefits at no cost!3 things you will take away:
Retirement Plan Information
The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 2nd quarter of 2025 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). The Oversight Committee meets quarterly to review this information. The meeting agenda and meeting minutes are also availabl
Northern STAR Awards
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 months of July, August, and September: