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.
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:
Molly Anderson
Andrea Hammond
Scott Perry
Michelle Andriacchi
Kyle Hawn
Ryan Poupore
Emily Bachman-Thiel
Venessa Hawn
Travis Reamer
Michele Bertucci
Butch Henderson
Karen Rinne
Amy Carlson
Josh LaMere
Glenda Ross
Center for Teaching & Learning
Tara Moore
Josh Santiago
Chris Cooley
James Murray
Paula Supanich
Gretchen DeVroy
Brett Nelson
Breann Tjaarda
Terry Durley
Dan O'Neill
Rena Gregorich
Laurel Perrault
To learn more, or to send a STAR recipient to a colleague, please visit the Northern STAR webpage.
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.
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:
Scott Bousson
Kristin Demboski
Derek Estes
Kirk Guckenberg
Michelle Middler
Jan Nolan
Linda Popovic
Dakota Smith
Paula Supanich
Lacey Tasson
Becky Tavernini
And to our summer and fall quarterly winners: Lacey Tasson and Jane Surrell!
Thank you for all that you do.
To learn more or to send a STAR recipient to a colleagues, please the Northern STAR webpage.
TIAA is sponsoring a live webinar on June 16th from 2 - 3 p.m. to discuss market volatility. No matter where you are on the path to retirement, it's natural to worry about your retirement funds during turbulent times. The good news is your TIAA retirement plan was built knowing times like these happen. Hear from TIAA's top thought leaders as they share their insights on the current market, and offer some suggestions on what you can do right now to stay on track and keep anxiety at bay. Register here.
NMU is working with Savi, a social impact company, to help student loan borrowers better understand and manage their student loans. Savi is a free online tool that allows borrowers to discover eligibility for reduced monthly loan payments and loan forgiveness options.
Savi regularly hosts live webinars that will help borrowers get started with the tool and learn more about student loans and policy debates. Click here to register for the February 8th webinar and be sure to scroll down once you are on the landing page to see all the upcoming webinars.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has partnered with Experian to offer all eligible members identity protection services at no cost. You and your dependents are eligible for these services if you are enrolled in the NMU group health plan. Experian IdentityWorks offers more protection and the option to enroll at any time. Once you enroll in IdentityWorks, you will have access to: an Experian credit report, credit monitoring, internet surveillance, identity restoration, child monitoring, and much more! Please see the Blue Cross flyer for additional services and how to enroll.
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.
This means if you are under age 50 in 2022, the maximum amount you may contribute into your voluntary retirement plan is $20,500. If you are age 50 or above, the maximum amount you may contribute is $27,000 ($20,500 plus $6,500 catch-up). Employees interested in adjusting their retirement contribution amount, or those wanting to begin participation, should contact the Director of Benefits, Ms. Kristen Bjorne, at kportale@nmu.edu and request a Salary Reduction Agreement.
Shopping. Parties. Family Stress. Why wait for the new year to start making healthier lifestyle changes? Start now with Hello Heart and give your heart a gift. Hello Heart is an easy, fun, and engaging way to lower your high blood pressure and cholesterol. See the flyer for more details including eligibility.
The Human Resources Department will hold its annual enrollment period beginning Monday, November 8th through Monday, November 15th. This is your opportunity to enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts for next year. In addition if you, your spouse, or children are not currently enrolled in the medical, dental, and vision plans this is your chance to do so. The benefit coverage effective date is January 1, 2022. Watch your e-mail on Monday, November 8th for specific details. Questions may be directed to Ms. Kristen Bjorne, Director of Benefits, at x1030 or e-mail kportale@nmu.edu.
