Retirement Plan Information

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Human Resources

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.


November 24, 2021

Department

Primary Contact

Kristen Bjorne

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

kportale@nmu.edu

Retirement Plan Information

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Human Resources

The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the second 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.


October 9, 2021

Department

Primary Contact

Kristen Bjorne

Contact Phone Number

227-1030

Contact Email

kportale@nmu.edu

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Human Resources

The Department of Education just announced that Public Service Loan Forgiveness (#PSLF) has surpassed $10 Billion in debt relief!  There’s still a few months left for you to take advantage of the limited PSLF waiver before it expires on October 31st, 2022.  NMU has partnered with Savi to make sure our deserving employees understand their eligibility and know how to apply.  Student loan policy experts, advocates, and borrowers at Savi will keep you up to date on all details related to student loan news.  Register for the next webinar on Wednesday, September 7th at 4 p.m.  Click here to register then scroll down on the landing page to find the webinars.  The benefit of Savi is personalized guidance so you make sure to take advantage of the PSLF waiver and receive the forgiveness you deserve.  With Savi, borrowers can sign up to have their PSLF forms completed digitally to receive forgiveness faster.  Sign up for Savi here.


September 1, 2022

Department

Primary Contact

Kristen Bjorne

Contact Phone Number

1030

Contact Email

kportale@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Recipients

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Congratulations to all 2021 first quarter Northern STAR recipients!

  • Chris Danik
  • Kathy Dawe
  • John Eagle
  • Mary Gervasi
  • Nathan Howe
  • Sarah Jennings
  • Janice Johnstone
  • Randy Keough
  • Don Korpi
  • Mike Lakenen
  • Kelly Larmour
  • JoDee Larsh
  • Ginny MacDonald
  • Angie Maki
  • Katie Menard
  • Kayleen Papin
  • Stephanie Penhale
  • Wendy Peterson
  • Lisa Rautio
  • Jim Rector
  • Tim Schmeltzer
  • Laurie Schneider
  • Lacey Tasson
  • Garrett Taylor
  • Tara McLean - winner of this quarter's gift card drawing!

The Northern STAR program allows the opportunity to provide in-the-moment expressions of gratitude. Fill out a card, make a copy to send to HR, and present it directly to a deserving  colleague today! Cards can be located throughout campus and are available electronically at nmu.edu/hr/northernstar.


April 9, 2021

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Recipients

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Human Resources

Congratulations to our latest Northern STAR recipients!

Nicole Walton
Rachel Harris
Robin Buyarski
Jeff Roo
Harger Boal
Debbie Violetta
Brenda Bickler
Kim Hongisto
Kelly Fuller
Jeff Roo
Candace Ruusi
Tara Moore
Janet Koski

 

The Northern STAR program allows the opportunity to provide in-the-moment expressions of gratitude. Fill out a card, make a copy to send to HR, and present it directly to a deserving colleague today! Cards can be located throughout campus and are available electronically at the NorthernSTAR webpage.


January 30, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Recipients

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Human Resources

Congratulations to our latest Northern STAR recipients!

  • Courtney Aili

  • Lauren Anargyros

  • Patrick Bawden

  • Dave Bohrer

  • Tom Dagenais

  • Gregory Ely

  • Amanda Guftason

  • T Hamari

  • Jesse Hanford

  • James Murray

  • Lenette Pynnonen

And congratulations to our Q4 2022 drawing winner, Brad Gischia!

The Northern STAR program allows the opportunity to provide in-the-moment expressions of gratitude. Fill out a card, make a copy to send to HR, and present it directly to a deserving  colleague today! Cards can be located throughout campus and are available electronically at the NorthernSTAR webpage.


January 20, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Awards

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Human Resources

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 Northern STAR recipients:

  • Amy Carlson
  • Tom Dagenais
  • Terry Delpier
  • T Hamari
  • Jesse Hanford
  • Tom Polkinghorn
  • Clayton Root
  • Tara Schafer
  • Lacey Tasson
  • LuAnne Thurston
  • Stefani Vargas

Also, congratulations to Emily Bachman-Thiel on winning the 2023 Q2 gift card drawing!

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.


August 10, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Awards

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Human Resources

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 Northern STAR recipients:

  • Hans Andel
  • Andrew Beaulieu
  • Brenda Bickler
  • Kathy Dawe
  • Kathy Frazier
  • Ilene Hinchen
  • Kim Hongisto
  • Laura Ingalls
  • Joe Lubig
  • Marlina Martinez
  • Katie Moe
  • Dawn Peterson
  • Cindy Pohlman
  • Kim Shuman-Kellar
  • Debbie Violetta

The next gift card drawing will be in July. Thank you to all who have received a STAR award and good luck! To learn more, or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.


June 22, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Awards

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Human Resources

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 recent Northern STAR recipients:

  • Mark Bzdok, Dining Services
  • Nick Chartre, Dining Services
  • Mary Fish, Registrar
  • Ryan Healy, Plant Operations
  • Ian Hogan, Plant Operations
  • Rich Miller, Dining Services
  • Lenette Pynnonen, Registrar
  • Jim Rector, Dining Services
  • Marie Schieler, Dining Services
  • Mike Sprague, Dining Services
  • Ian Wilson, Registrar

To learn more or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please the Northern STAR webpage.


May 15, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu

Northern STAR Awards

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Human Resources

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 recent Northern STAR recipients:

  • Dawn Allen
  • Emily Bachman-Thiel
  • Mark Bzdok
  • Mary Franczek
  • Bob Gravedoni
  • Kurt Hauswirth
  • Matt Herbig
  • Eric Hinchen
  • Joshua Ingber
  • Cara Kamps
  • Patrice Keskey
  • Kelly Larmour
  • Nikki Loehr
  • Rich Miller
  • Jingfang Niu
  • Lisa Rautio
  • Jim Rector
  • Mike Sprague
  • Melina Walenga
  • Charlie Wallrapp

And congratulations to our 2023 Q1 winner Brenda Bickler!

 

To learn more, or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.


April 3, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Sheen

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2331

Contact Email

rsheen@nmu.edu
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