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Pre-Veterinary Medicine

…solid liberal education preparation for veterinary medicine professions. If you are passionate about animals and caring for their health you may choose to major in biology, chemistry, or fisheries and wildlife ecology while taking courses that meet veterinary school admissions requirements. One particular major does not have an advantage over…

National Public Lands Day of Service

September 23, 2023, 8:45 am5:00 pm

…Environmental Institute’s Outdoor Pursuits program in a day of caring for and giving back to the local public lands that help make a Northland way of life so wonderful. We’ll be partnering with regional federal land managers and conservation nonprofit agencies to repair, restore, and conserve local trails and green…

North Pikes Creek Northland Volunteer Day

April 6, 11:00 am3:00 pm

The Friends of the North Pikes Creek Wetlands are hosting Northland College students, faculty, and staff for a day of service. Volunteers will work outdoors planting and caring for tree species as part of the wetland’s assisted migration initiative. This service day is organized by students of OED 361: Interpretive…

Disappearing Earth

Caring for the Climate, a Teach-in Organized by Students for Students

April 6, 2023, 7:00 pm8:30 pm

Join fellow Northland students at a student-organized-and-led function about climate change! The teach-in will feature presentations from your fellow peers and professors on campus, as well as discussions that will include some general information and an outlook on current climate change impacts. There will also be an opportunity to learn…

Northland College alum Abby Rose and her sister Yana Dee at Yana Dee Ethical Apparel

Thread of Hope

Making Fashion Ecological, Sustainable, and Just

…was a newer, niche thing; that’s changed a lot,” she said. “The same thing is happening with fashion because people are caring more about social justice, the environment, and personal health.” In conventional clothing production, about half of the fabric is thrown away because the fabric is so cheap, so…

Northland College alum Kinsey Neal standing in Lake Superior

Be Bold, Be Radical, Be Respectful

Kinsey Neal '18 on Leadership and Pushing for Change

…meaningful way. When difficult decisions have to be made, it’s easy to be confident when coming from a place of caring. As an SCD major, community means a lot to me and kindness is the foundation. Q. What lessons have you learned along the way? A. Be bold, be radical,…

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Conf to Highlight The Power of Story

…remember, they’re going to be motivated, and they’re going to become caring people.” Conference activities focus on practical ways for educators to integrate environmental ideas through reading and language arts. Activities will also help educators meet state common core standards. Registration is required. The cost is $85. Registration is closed….

Liz White in cap and gown

Liz White: Student Commencement Address

…But what I see most is close friends, good neighbors, and caring community members. Together we have already made a huge difference in this community and I can’t wait to see what impact we will make in the future. I wish the best to all of you, always. Thank you….

NIck Smith at booth at Loon Days

My LoonWatch Internship

By Nicholas G. Smith Last winter I applied for the LoonWatch internship at the SOEI. I saw this as an opportunity to learn ways to bring wildlife science together with a large caring community for the betterment of this beautiful bird. The job description entailed becoming proficient in loon ecology,…

Northland College alum in bee helmet

Wustner Brings Beekeeping to Larger Audience

Jacob Wustner ’08, who majored in environmental studies at Northland, is taking his natural, organic beekeeping skills to a larger audience, teaching a popular online beekeeping course through Organic Life Guru. In Bee Keeping 101: Organic, Natural, Traditional, Wustner instructs on topics ranging from honey bee biology to caring for…