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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!

• Hans Andel
• Angela Clemons
• Ann Crandell-Williams
• Mark Dellangelo
• Abbey Hauswirth
• Kathleen Isleib
• Diane Jandron
• Jason Lemire
• Dakota Menze
• Chele Sproull

Department Winners:

• Continuing Education and Workforce Development
• Institutional Effectiveness
• Physics

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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.

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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!

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Nominations are now being accepted for the annual recognition program. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, 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 Award website.

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

• April 3 - Employee Appreciation Day
• April 15, 3-5pm - Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration
• April 17 - Retiree Breakfast

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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 at the end of 2023:

• Jon Aho
• Mark Barber
• Mike Bath
• Harger Boal
• Nathan Born
• Tricia Bush
• Anica Chesnut
• Chris Cooley
• Kash Dhanapal
• Kamryn Duffield
• Mary Erbisch
• Andrea Hammond
• Lila Islieb
• Pam Johnson
• Sarah Kuehn
• Steve LaBar
• James Levenhagen
• Mike Lozier
• Ben Luke
• Chris Mathews
• Emily Meier
• Christopher Moore
• Katrina Netzel
• Dan O'Neill
• Travis Reamer
• Lee Roecker
• Glenda Ross
• Mike Rotundo
• Lisa Sarvello
• Renee Sheen
• Theresa Smith
• John VanAbel

And congratulations to our Q4 gift card winner: John VanAbel!

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.

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The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 3rd quarter of 2023 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).  Please visit MyNMU, My Employee Benefits tile, and click on Retirement Plan Performance.

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TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of January, February, and March.  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: Five steps to managing money and debt; a woman's guide to saving and investing; beginning to save for retirement; and five steps to creating your retirement income plan.  

Please click on the 1st Quarter Flyer to register and read more about each session. 

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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.  

Topics include: Five steps to creating your retirement income plan; your mid-career retirement check-in; five steps to setting your retirement date; and a start-to-finish guide to establishing your retirement plan.  

Please click on the December Flyer to register and read more about each session. 

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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:  

• Everyday Relaxation Guide
• Mental Health After Major Surgery
• Germs’ Favorite Hideouts
• 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!

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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. 

This means if you are under age 50 in 2024, the maximum amount you may contribute to your voluntary retirement plan is $23,000.  If you are age 50 or above, the maximum amount you may contribute is $30,500 ($23,000 plus $7,500 catch-up).  Employees interested in adjusting their current retirement contribution, or beginning a new salary reduction, should contact Kimberly Hongisto, Benefits and Onboarding Coordinator, at khongist@nmu.edu or phone x2470 and request a Salary Reduction Agreement.