Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition
The Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition will be on display at the Devos Art Museum from November 30, 2023 - December 15, 2023.
Personal Best/HOPE Health Newsletter
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:
Vaccine Services--NMU Health Plan
The NMU group health plan has traditionally covered vaccines under the medical plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Effective November 1st, vaccines will also be covered under the pharmacy plan with CVS Caremark. Vaccine services are covered at 100% with no employee cost share. You may present either card when you are receiving a vaccination.
Welding as a Hobby Class
Back by popular demand!
2024 Retirement Plan Limits--403(b) and 457(b) Plans
The IRS has recently announced the 2024 Retirement Plan Limits. The contribution limits for employees who participate in the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans have increased from $22,500 to $23,000 in 2024, and the catch-up contribution limit for employees age 50 and over who participate in these plans remains unchanged at $7,500.
Natural Hair Services Available at Student Salon
The Cosmetology Program's Natural Hair Cultivation Class is offering new services in the Student Salon! They are currently accepting appointments for:
TIAA--December Live Webinars
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.
Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition
The Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition will be on display at the Devos Art Museum from November 30, 2023 - December 15, 2023.
Personnel Changes
New HiresTyler Dettloff (effective 5/20/2024), director - Native American Studies (SA) Center for Native American StudiesEarnest Hurley (effective 11/6/2023), operations manager (P5) Dining ServicesSarah Amidon (effective 11/8/2023), assistant director-Grad Student Affairs (P4) College of Graduate Studies & Research
Natural Hair Services Available at Student Salon
The Cosmetology Program's Natural Hair Cultivation Class is offering new services in the Student Salon! They are currently accepting appointments for:
Personal Best/HOPE Health Newsletter
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:
TIAA--December Live Webinars
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.
Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition
The Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition will be on display at the Devos Art Museum from November 30, 2023 - December 15, 2023.
2024 Retirement Plan Limits--403(b) and 457(b) Plans
The IRS has recently announced the 2024 Retirement Plan Limits. The contribution limits for employees who participate in the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans have increased from $22,500 to $23,000 in 2024, and the catch-up contribution limit for employees age 50 and over who participate in these plans remains unchanged at $7,500.
Vaccine Services--NMU Health Plan
The NMU group health plan has traditionally covered vaccines under the medical plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Effective November 1st, vaccines will also be covered under the pharmacy plan with CVS Caremark. Vaccine services are covered at 100% with no employee cost share. You may present either card when you are receiving a vaccination.
Stress Awareness Day Drawing Winners
Wednesday, November 1, was National Stress Awareness Day. We hope that many were able to enjoy some time at the PEIF or participate in another activity that helps decrease stress. There were five lucky drawing winners, each winning a $25 gift certificate to a sports shop of their choice. Congratulations to:
Natural Hair Services Available at Student Salon
The Cosmetology Program's Natural Hair Cultivation Class is offering new services in the Student Salon! They are currently accepting appointments for:
Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition
The Fall 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition will be on display at the Devos Art Museum from November 30, 2023 - December 15, 2023.
NMU Injury Evaluation and Care Clinic
No one should sit out of hiking, biking, skiing, or any activity they enjoy because of a nagging injury or pain. The IECC functions to provide evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services of sport and physical activity related injuries to NMU faculty, staff, students, and wider community. Find more information about the care we provide on our website.
Personnel Changes
New HiresNicole Davis (effective 9/11/2023). food service worker I (F1) Dining ServicesBrooke Baneck (effective 9/13/2023), admissions counselor (P2) AdmissionsTimothy Forslund (10/11/23), police officer (P2) in the NMU Police DepartmentRichard Johnson (effective 10/9/2023), laboratory supervisor (P4) Chemistry
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. It’s been a busy semester and so many have received STAR cards! Congratulations to our most recent Northern STAR recipients:
