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 quarter four drawing winner, Kristen Demboski, and our recent Northern STAR recipients:
Join the NMU Orchestra
The NMU Orchestra is open for auditions (via video submission) and registration through January 14th! Please contact Dr. Rhyneer at brhyneer@nmu.edu or (906) 227-2309 for more information.
Faculty & Staff Recognition Nominations
Nominations for individual and team recognition are now being accepted for the annual recognition. The nomination deadline is Monday, January 31. To submit an entry, click on the appropriate link or visit the Recognition homepage.
Toys for Tots Drive at Northern Basketball Games
The NMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams would like your help on Saturday, Dec. 11. Please make plans to attend Saturday's games against Lake Superior State and bring in new, unopened, and unwrapped toys to donate to our local Salvation Army to stay in the community during this holiday season. There will be a table set up in the Berry Events Center by the front entrance.
Toys for Tots Drive at Northern Basketball Games
The NMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams would like your help on Saturday, Dec. 11. Please make plans to attend Saturday's games against Lake Superior State and bring in new, unopened, and unwrapped toys to donate to our local Salvation Army to stay in the community during this holiday season. There will be a table set up in the Berry Events Center by the front entrance.
Toys for Tots Drive at Northern Basketball Games
The NMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams would like your help on Saturday, Dec. 11. Please make plans to attend Saturday's games against Lake Superior State and bring in new, unopened, and unwrapped toys to donate to our local Salvation Army to stay in the community during this holiday season. There will be a table set up in the Berry Events Center by the front entrance.
Toys for Tots Drive at Northern Basketball Games
The NMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams would like your help on Saturday, Dec. 11. Please make plans to attend Saturday's games against Lake Superior State and bring in new, unopened, and unwrapped toys to donate to our local Salvation Army to stay in the community during this holiday season. There will be a table set up in the Berry Events Center by the front entrance.
Toys for Tots Drive at Northern Basketball Games
The NMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams would like your help on Saturday, Dec. 11. Please make plans to attend Saturday's games against Lake Superior State and bring in new, unopened, and unwrapped toys to donate to our local Salvation Army to stay in the community during this holiday season. There will be a table set up in the Berry Events Center by the front entrance.
The last NMU Wildpups event this semester!
The last NMU Wildpups event will be on Monday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm in the library. Come take a break from studying for finals and visit the Wildpups!
The last NMU Wildpups event this semester!
The last NMU Wildpups event will be on Monday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm in the library. Come take a break from studying for finals and visit the Wildpups!
IRS Announces 2022 Retirement Plan Limits
The contribution limits for the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans have increased from $19,500 to $20,500 in 2022; and the catch-up contribution limit for age 50 and over who participate in these plans remains unchanged at $6,500.
Personnel Changes November 2021
New Hires Melina Walenga (effective 11/9/2021) To: Principal Secretary (4B) Center for Student Enrichment Angel Pohlman (effective 11/10/2021) To: Buildings & Grounds Attendant (1) in Plant Operations Lauren Polick (effective 12/13/2021)
Finals Week Hours at the Lydia M. Olson Library
Need a space for late-night studying? Stressed about perfecting your group project? The Lydia M. Olson Library is offering extended hours the weekend before finals and during finals week. The hours are as follows: Friday, 12/3: 7:30am-3am Saturday, 12/4: 9am-3am Sunday, 12/5: 9am-3am Monday, 12/6: 7:30am-3am Tuesday, 12/7: 7:30am-3am
Retirement Plan Information
The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the third quarter of 2021 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets. Please visit MyNMU, Employee Services tab, and click on Retirement Plan Information.
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 most recent recipients:
A 5-Part Series on External Funding
These workshops will guide faculty members through the ins and ou
IRS Announces 2022 Retirement Plan Limits
The contribution limits for the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans have increased from $19,500 to $20,500 in 2022; and the catch-up contribution limit for age 50 and over who participate in these plans remains unchanged at $6,500.
Grace Magnaghi Research Grant
Through November 15th, applications are being accepted for the Grace Magnaghi Research Grant. This grant supports research and scholarship with the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives and the Lydia M. Olson Library. Monies are given in order to further scholarly research about the history and culture of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.