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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.

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 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.

Human Resources

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.

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 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.

Human Resources

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

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 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.

Human Resources

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!

Human Resources

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

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 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.

Human Resources

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.