In response to requests from faculty and staff throughout the university, University Human Resources is pleased to announce the availability of a Retirement Gift catalog. This online catalog contains fully licensed and approved commemorative gifts branded with the University of Michigan Seal and block M.

This is a simple and elegant solution for providing customized and personalized retirement gifts. For information on university policy on payment please refer to University of Michigan SPG 501.12 for retirement gift policy and tax implications. For gifts over $400 that are purchased with university funds, this form is required as these gifts are taxable to the employee.  For questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact the Payroll Office at 734-615-2000.

This specific vendor has a solid reputation of providing gifts for the University of Michigan Service Award Program. The gifts available are heirloom quality, including jewelry, watches and display cases, and range in price from $250 to $1,600. Additionally, a personalized and framed commemorative certificate is available for $61. This distinctive keepsake is a perfect way to “frame a career.”

This site is password protected and intended for managers, directors and administrators to use for the purchase of faculty and staff retirement gifts. The site accepts credit cards for purchase and is encrypted for secure transactions.  To receive an itemized receipt, please contact Engage2Excel at  [email protected] or [email protected].

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Send an email with questions about retirement gifts or call (734) 763-5431.