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Human Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Shelley Bal
• Patrick Bawden
• Dave Bohrer
• Brent Daley
• Kathy Dawe
• Todd Deidrich
• Christi Etelamaki
• Kendall Fladung
• Lee Gould
• Luke Gustafson
• Don Korpi
• Seth Lange
• Thomas Mochel
• Dan O'Neill
• Scott Perry
• Jim Thams
• Brandon Sager
• Patrick Sharkey
• Robyn Stille
• Jim Sullivan
• Cory Toegel
• Forrest Toegel

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

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:

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

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 quarter four drawing winner, Kristen Demboski, and our recent Northern STAR recipients:

• Patty Balbierz
• Liz Clark
• Donald Clemons
• Lizzie Corser
• Kendall Fladung
• Jennifer Lindsey
• Lisa Mattson
• Michelle Middler
• Rachel Perala
• Lori Rintala
• Kristi Robinia
• Jalen Sims
• Robert Wayne

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