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SONWA Winners 1991-Present
Nature Books for Adults and Children
…in the five remote locations they loved and shared together, The Carry Home embodies Olson’s literary legacy through its articulation of the Wilderness Movement, exploring the fundamental meaning of wilderness and by being a “well-written story stylistically,” said Alan Brew, associate professor of English at Northland College, who served on…
In Wildness and Wonder
The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Looks to the Future By Alan Brew, Executive Director of the SOEI Over the past year, in anticipation of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute’s fiftieth anniversary in 2022, the staff of the Institute have reflected on its history and deliberated about its future. We have…
2014 SONWA Winners Announced
…embodies Olson’s literary legacy through its articulation of the Wilderness Movement, exploring the fundamental meaning of wilderness and by being a “well-written story stylistically,” said Alan Brew, associate professor of English at Northland College, who served on the selection committee. “We definitely feel like this book captures the human relationship…
Lake Superior is the Classroom
…freshman choose from one of three courses of study: Natural Connections, exploring environmental themes in literature, art, science and math; Growing Connections, focused on sustainable agriculture; and Superior Connections, led by English professor Alan Brew and campus minister David Saetre (provost Rick Fairbanks helped design and lead the program until…
Honeybees and a trailblazing scientist top the 2017 SONWA book awards
…of environmentalist, ecologist, and educator Anna Comstock, who was a trailblazer for women in science and for nature education. “Both of the winning books emphasize the importance of wonder as the foundation for our appreciation of nature and the values that lead to its preservation, said Alan Brew, executive director…
Immerse Yourselves
New-Student Convocation Address 2016 By Alan Brew, associate professor of English It is wonderful to be here with you this afternoon, under a tent, old friends and new, just a short walk from the largest body of fresh water in the world. I’m going to begin today by sharing parts…
Greening the Face of Public Education
…factors in her decision to pursue a career in teaching. She recalls Alan Brew, associate professor of English, sending her an email during her sophomore year recommending her for the McNair Scholar program. “I was launched into this swirl of anxiety,” she says. “I was flattered, but I had no…
2nd Annual CYA Lit Conference Nov. 9-10
…conference strives to connect children and young adults to the natural world—and to provide educators with the tools to make it happen. Presentations and session topics will explore ways for educators to integrate environmental ideas through reading and language arts, said Alan Brew, SOEI executive director. “Educators are ideally situated…
Class of 2020
Welcoming 222 New Students
…learn in the region. Associate Professor of English Alan Brew further hit on these themes and encouraging students to immerse themselves literally into Lake Superior and metaphorically into Northland College. “Learning is not a passive activity and an education is not something you can purchase—you cannot just fill in your…
2016 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award Winners
Northland College announces Book Awards for Earth Day
…Alan Brew, a professor of English at Northland College, who sits on the SONWA selection committee. “We had more books than ever to select from this year,” Brew said. “These books best capture the human relationship with the natural world and have lasting, universal appeal — much like Olson’s work.”…