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:
Amanda Gustafson
Andrea Yeiter
Andrew Mady
Andrew Wiertella
Angela Yelle
Anica Chesnut
Ari Albini
Aubrey Wolck
Bailey Gomes
Bob Gravedoni
Bre Henry
Cameron Lovell
Cara Kamps
Carley Leanes
Caroline Davis
Casey O'Neill
Catherine Sanford
Cheryl Jacobsen
Christy Lake
Colleen McKay
Crystal Thomas
Daniel Green
Daric Christian
Dave Churak
Denise Elizondo
Derek Hall
Enrico Sassi
Erik Malliard
Gayle Maurer
George Ranney
Glenda Ross
Grace Goodsell
Grant Langdon
Harrison Bouche
Heather Evans
Ian Hogan
Jacqueline Medina
James Murray
Jason Lemire
Jayme Baumann
Jean Shaw
Jessila Johnson
Jim Sullivan
Joanna Emigh
Joe VanLinden
John Laufer
Jon Aho
Jonathan Manderfield
Joshua Burns
Joshua LaMere
Katie Korpi
Kayla Pederson
Kelsey Lynch
Kevin Price
Kristi McClure
Kurt Hallum
Kyle Hawn
Kylie Bunting
Lana Wilson
Lexi Reese
Liam Fisher
Lily Peters
Liz Schneider
Luke Gustafson
Lyn Nunn
Mark Barber
Mark Flaherty
Mark Shevy
Mark Spitza
Matt Herbig
Mattie Bellet
Max Anglemyer
Michelle Kimball
Mike Kirkwood
Mike Mattson
Mitchell Fugate
Naomi Salfrais
Nate Ivey
Nichole Wisslead
Nick Chartre
Nick Joysey
Patrick Sharkey
Paul Schoonveld
Phil Lindblom
Rachel Harris
Richard Andersons
Richard Miller
Rob Bell
Ryan Goulet
Ryan Poupore
Sarah O'Neill
Seth Lange
Shana L'Huillier
Shelby LaPlante
Shelley Bal
Tianna Lewis
Todd Durand
Tran Holman
Travis Reamer
Walker Derby
Wesley Apotheker
And congratulations to our 2024 Quarter 3 drawing winner Erik Maillard!
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.
Summer of Wellbeing Bingo was a success. Thank you to the Wellbeing department to give our NMU employees such a fun way to explore what wellbeing means to each of us personally. Submissions of completed Bingo cards showed countless ways to explore well-being over the summer months, such as hiking, fishing, family time, alone time, self-reflection and challenging oneself to explore something new. Five drawing winners were selected. Congratulations to:
Shelby LaPlante
Jingfang Niu
Angela Davis
Carol Clement
Leslie Hurst
And congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card throughout the summer months:
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 March and April:
Cam Hadley
Heather Haupt
Andrew Olson
Will Otte
Jeff Roo
Chelsea Sundberg
Renee Sheen
Brock Tessman
And congratulations to our 2024 Quarter 2 drawing winner Cara Kamps!
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.
Thank you to all who stopped by the Employee Appreciation Day tables Monday, April 22. More than 150 faculty stopped by one of the four locations. It was great to see so many people across campus join together for a moment of camaraderie and fun.
Congratulations to our raffle winners:
Cathy Andrew
Julane Cappo
Angela Davis
Kim Kainulainen
Matt Kilgas
Yvonne LeMire
Marlina Martinez
Linda Nicholls
Kevin Price
Candace Ruusi
And finally thank you to all who celebrated in our month of appreciation events to celebrate and honor award winners, those who achieved years of service milestones and our recent retirees. Check out the Recognition Celebration website to view the list of honorees and pictures.
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 March and April:
Mark Barber
William Broadway
Bree Butler
Bree Butler
Dave Churack
Alli Cole
Nichole Davis
Stacey DeLoose
Anastasia Greer
T Hamari
Lindsay Haukkala
Eddie Hurley
Abigale Johnson
Cara Kamps
Ellen Koski
Karey LaJoye
Saxon Milliard
Laurel Perrault
David Pierce
Katie Schoonveld
Brian Seppanen
Renee Sheen
Dianne Stone
Tyler Thompson
Nichole Wisslead
Sally Wlison
And congratulations to our 2024 Quarter 1 drawing winner Bree Butler!
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 Spread Goodness Week March 11-15. Many food and personal hygiene items were donated to the food pantry, fun was had building connections with students throughout the week and gift card winners were announced!
A special congratulations to our Spread Goodness Day award winners:
Andy Buckmaster
Mary Erbisch
Scott Jordan
Sherida Riipi
Matt Smock
Let's continue to spread goodness and sunshine throughout the campus and our communities.
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!
