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Northland College LumberJacks Baseball vs Beloit College [Away]

Rantoul Family Sports Complex 744 South Murray Road, Rantoul, IL, United States

For the most up-to-date information about this game, including whether there has been a location or time change, postponement, or cancellation, visit northlandcollegesports.com.

Event Series Collage Corner

[CANCELLED] Collage Corner

First Floor, Ponzio Campus Center

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. There are several other upcoming Collage Corner events, so there are still opportunities to get crafty with us. Come hang out in the Ponzio Campus Center and get crafty in the lounge across from the Campus Store. No registration required—stay for fifteen minutes or…  Read More

Free

Wilderness Medical Associates—Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course

169 Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI

SOEI Outdoor Pursuits is partnering with Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) to host a three-day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification course. This course is open to Northland College students, faculty, and staff, as well as to the public. Your course fee covers all instruction and course materials for all three days. This course will meet from…  Read More

$375 – $425

One Pulse Concert from the University of Minnesota Morris

Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center 1411 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI, United States

The “One Pulse!” program is a continuous performance of a mix of styles and genres that includes various combinations of performers from choral and instrumental music to solo pieces in a collaborative spirit that expresses the campus community at the University of Minnesota Morris. There is also a semi-staged element in that we aim to…  Read More

Free
Event Series Collage Corner

Collage Corner

First Floor, Ponzio Campus Center

Come hang out in the Ponzio Campus Center and get crafty in the lounge across from the Campus Store. No registration required—stay for fifteen minutes or the entire session! This event is free and open to the public. Make a statement, craft, or a postcard or two with Northland College print materials destined for the…  Read More

Free
Event Series Fencing Club

Fencing Club

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

The Northland College Fencing Club is open to all (beginners are especially welcome)! Come learn the sport of fencing. We’ll work on footwork, bladework, and competitive bouting. Wear good shoes and comfortable pants—we’ll provide the gear and instruction! This event is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Spring Forest Play

Spring Forest Play

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the SOEI for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday beginning March 14 and ending April 18, 2025. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in a…  Read More

$60 – $120

Cribbage Tournament

Baldwin Commons 1411 Ellis Ave, Ashland, United States

Join us for an evening of cribbage in the Baldwin Commons. This is an elimination-style tournament with cash prizes! All experience levels are welcome. This event is open to the public. Admission There is a $10 cash buy-in for this tournament.

$10

Fruit Tree Pruning 101 with Claire Hintz

Elsewhere Farm 16550 Nicoletti Road, Herbster, Wisconsin

Ever wanted to start a fruit orchard or just have an old apple tree that needs a little attention? Join us for a class on fruit tree pruning! This event is open to the community. Dr. Clare Hintz, owner of Elsewhere Farm in Herbster, Wisconsin, will give a class on pruning, and then students will…  Read More

$15
Event Series Collage Corner

Collage Corner

First Floor, Ponzio Campus Center

Come hang out in the Ponzio Campus Center and get crafty in the lounge across from the Campus Store. No registration required—stay for fifteen minutes or the entire session! This event is free and open to the public. Make a statement, craft, or a postcard or two with Northland College print materials destined for the…  Read More

Free

Small Basket Making Black Ash Basketry Workshop with April Stone

Mary Van Evera Visual Arts Center

April is an Ojibwe black ash basket maker and Northland College alum and has been weaving with black ash since 1998. She has researched and traveled extensively, sharing her skills with all ages. All participants must register and must have hand strength All materials are provided Must attend the entire workshop time-frame (4–7 p.m.) Located…  Read More

Northland College LumberJacks Lacrosse at Carthage College [Away]

Art Keller Field at Carthage College 2001 Alford Park Dr, Kenosha, WI, United States

For the most up-to-date information about this game, including whether there has been a location or time change, postponement, or cancellation, visit northlandcollegesports.com.

Growing Great Garlic with Josh and Rachel Vanlow

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Looking to up your garlic game? Join Josh and Rachel Vanlow of Vanlow Family Farms to learn the ins and out of growing garlic. Josh and Rachel will give a presentation on their farm along with some of their techniques for variety selection, mulching, fertilizing, and sales. This event is free and open to the…  Read More

Free
Event Series Fencing Club

Fencing Club

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

The Northland College Fencing Club is open to all (beginners are especially welcome)! Come learn the sport of fencing. We’ll work on footwork, bladework, and competitive bouting. Wear good shoes and comfortable pants—we’ll provide the gear and instruction! This event is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Spring Forest Play

Spring Forest Play

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the SOEI for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday beginning March 14 and ending April 18, 2025. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in a…  Read More

$60 – $120

Belt Making with Adrian Klein

Indigenous Cultures Center Student Lounge (114B Mead Hall)

Belt making with Adrian Klein. Call 715-348-6594 to register. Registration is limited to 10. All supplies provided Must be able to participate in entire workshop (4–8 p.m.) This program is free, made possible by a grant from the House of Welcome Cultural Arts Center.

Chappell Roan Dance Party

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Chappell Roan Dance Party! Come listen to her album The Rise and Fall of the Midwest Princess and her other new songs and dance and sing along! Come dressed up if you like! This event is free and open to the general public.

2025 Marvin Pertzik World Water Day Program: Lake Superior Film Screenings

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Please join the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation for our 2025 Marvin Pertzik World Water Day Program. We will be screening special excerpts from two Lake Superior documentaries exploring the legacy of Lake Superior and its estuaries in a time of significant change, including never before seen footage of the Bad River/Kakagon Sloughs. Documentary…  Read More

Northland College LumberJacks Lacrosse at Hope College [Away]

Hope College 69 East 10th Street, Holland, MI, United States

For the most up-to-date information about this game, including whether there has been a location or time change, postponement, or cancellation, visit northlandcollegesports.com.

Ojibwe Winter Storytelling

Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center 1411 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI, United States

Join us for an evening of storytelling with the Bad River and Red Cliff language trainees. The feast is at 5 p.m. and storytelling will follow. Please bring a dish and tobacco to share if you are able. Everyone is welcome. This program is made possibly by a grant from the House of Welcome Cultural…  Read More

Event Series Collage Corner

Collage Corner

First Floor, Ponzio Campus Center

Come hang out in the Ponzio Campus Center and get crafty in the lounge across from the Campus Store. No registration required—stay for fifteen minutes or the entire session! This event is free and open to the public. Make a statement, craft, or a postcard or two with Northland College print materials destined for the…  Read More

Free
Event Series Fencing Club

Fencing Club

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

The Northland College Fencing Club is open to all (beginners are especially welcome)! Come learn the sport of fencing. We’ll work on footwork, bladework, and competitive bouting. Wear good shoes and comfortable pants—we’ll provide the gear and instruction! This event is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Spring Forest Play

Spring Forest Play

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the SOEI for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday beginning March 14 and ending April 18, 2025. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in a…  Read More

$60 – $120

Larger Basket Making Black Ash Basketry Workshop with April Stone

Mary Van Evera Visual Arts Center

April is an Ojibwe black ash basket maker and Northland College alum and has been weaving with black ash since 1998. She has researched and traveled extensively, sharing her skills with all ages. This workshop runs March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must…  Read More

Poetry of Place: Jane Johnston Schoolcraft

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

This presentation by Dr. Kyle Bladow will share his work on the place-based poetry of 19th-century Ojibwe poet and author Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, research he is pursuing as the 2024–2027 Hulings Distinguished Chair in the Humanities. (You're invited to bring your lunch!) This event is free and open to the general community.

Composting with Todd Rothe

Big Lake Organics 1406 County Highway A, Ashland, Wisconsin

Come join Todd Rothe, owner of Big Lake Organics, for a short class on the how-to and science of composting. Todd will take you on a tour of the Big Lake Organic composting facility, where participants will get to see how household waste gets turned into food for your plants. This event is free and…  Read More

Psych Night

210 Wheeler Hall

Psychology Capstone students will present on science-backed strategies for managing stress. There will be three presentations with discussion and Q&A following each one. This event is free and open to the general community.

No Man’s Land Film Festival Showing

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Join SOEI Outdoor Pursuits for an epic night of films with the No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF)! As the premier all-women and genderqueer adventure film festival, NMLFF showcases groundbreaking stories of athletes and adventurers who are redefining femininity in the outdoors. Come get inspired! Learn more by visiting the No Man’s Land Film Festival…  Read More

Event Series Fencing Club

Fencing Club

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

The Northland College Fencing Club is open to all (beginners are especially welcome)! Come learn the sport of fencing. We’ll work on footwork, bladework, and competitive bouting. Wear good shoes and comfortable pants—we’ll provide the gear and instruction! This event is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Spring Forest Play

Spring Forest Play

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the SOEI for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday beginning March 14 and ending April 18, 2025. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in a…  Read More

$60 – $120

Makers Market

First Floor Main Hall, Ponzio Campus Center

Come one, come all to the final Makers Market where Northland students, staff, and faculty are selling their handmade goodies! From original artwork to homegrown plants, there's something for everyone! There will be different forms of payment available (e.g., cash, Venmo) depending on the seller. This event is open to the public.

Marketing Your Farm’s Products

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Join us for a panel discussion on marketing your farm’s products. Panelists include Renee Bolz of Pinestick Acres, Josh Vanlow of Vanlow Family Farms, and Sarah Jackson from the Chequamegon Food Coop. Whether it’s farmers markets, on-farm stores, online, or wholesale, our panelists will have some advice on the ins and outs and the strengths…  Read More

Free

Canceled Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

This is a two day course, happening on Tuesday, April 8, and Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. each day. Registration below is for both sessions. Are you ready to make a difference in someone’s life? Join us for an Adult Mental Health First Aid Training! Mental health is just as important…  Read More

Free – $50
Event Series Fencing Club

Fencing Club

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

The Northland College Fencing Club is open to all (beginners are especially welcome)! Come learn the sport of fencing. We’ll work on footwork, bladework, and competitive bouting. Wear good shoes and comfortable pants—we’ll provide the gear and instruction! This event is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Spring Forest Play

Spring Forest Play

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the SOEI for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday beginning March 14 and ending April 18, 2025. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in a…  Read More

$60 – $120

Northland College Jazz Ensemble Concert

Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center 1411 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI, United States

Winter semesters end with jazz. The band will be using the recipes of the jazz greats to cook up some tunes for your listening pleasure. You’ll be happily surprised with the solos and artistic skills of the musicians. This event is free and open to the public.

Free

Northland Spring Music Concert

Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center 1411 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI, United States

Finish your semester with live music! Enjoy a relaxing evening with the Northland Choir, Northland Community Choir, and the Northland Symphonic Band. This event is free and open to the public. There will be great music to un-stress your life!

Free

Pork Perspectives Panel

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Join farmers Tom Cogger, Clare Hintz, and Carly Stephenson to learn the ins and outs of raising pigs. Each farmer will give a short presentation on their farm and provide unique perspectives on how they set up their farms for success, as well as some of the challenges they face. Questions, answers, and discussion will…  Read More

Free
Event Series Fencing Club

Fencing Club

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

The Northland College Fencing Club is open to all (beginners are especially welcome)! Come learn the sport of fencing. We’ll work on footwork, bladework, and competitive bouting. Wear good shoes and comfortable pants—we’ll provide the gear and instruction! This event is free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Spring Forest Play

Spring Forest Play

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

Forest Play is an outdoor, nature-based program for 3–5 year olds. We are excited to continue this adventure with youth at the SOEI for our winter and spring programs. Spring sessions are every Friday beginning March 14 and ending April 18, 2025. Forest Play provides your child with the opportunity to be outdoors in a…  Read More

$60 – $120

Northland College LumberJacks Baseball at Crown College [Away]

Crown College Athletic Center 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN, United States

For the most up-to-date information about this game, including whether there has been a location or time change, postponement, or cancellation, visit northlandcollegesports.com.

Wilderness Medical Associates—Wilderness First Responder Course

169 Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI

SOEI Outdoor Pursuits is partnering with Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) to host an eight-day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course, the definitive wilderness course in medical training, leadership, and critical thinking for outdoor, low-resource, and remote professionals and leaders. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience. The Wilderness First…  Read More

Free – $750

Northland College LumberJacks Baseball at Crown College [Away]

Crown College Athletic Center 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN, United States

For the most up-to-date information about this game, including whether there has been a location or time change, postponement, or cancellation, visit northlandcollegesports.com.

Northland College LumberJacks Baseball at Crown College [Away]

Crown College Athletic Center 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, MN, United States

For the most up-to-date information about this game, including whether there has been a location or time change, postponement, or cancellation, visit northlandcollegesports.com.

Loon Ranger Training Workshop [In Person]

Forest Lodge Educational Campus 22230 Garmisch Road, Cable, WI, United States

Join LoonWatch coordinator, Brandi Shapland, for a training session for our Annual Lakes Monitoring Program. New and returning Loon Rangers are invited to join us at the beautiful Forest Lodge on Lake Namekagon. We will have a 45 minute presentation on monitoring and have the opportunity to practice our monitoring skills on the shores of…  Read More

$30

Loon Ranger Training Workshop [Virtual]

Online/virtual

LoonWatch is hosting two virtual training workshops for Loon Rangers. These training workshops will include classroom presentations on loon behavior, ecology and habitat, what you can do to protect loons, and instructions for those participating in the Annual Lakes Monitoring Program. Advanced registration is required.

Free

The Last Drag Show—Dungeons and Drag

Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center 1411 Ellis Ave, Ashland, WI, United States

A Northland College tradition—come embrace the joy, creativity, and liberation that is so central to this queer art form.

Loon Ranger Training Workshop [Virtual]

Online/virtual

Join LoonWatch Coordinator Brandi Shapland for a training session for our Annual Lakes Monitoring Program. This workshop is open to new and returning Loon Rangers. Advanced registration is required.

Free

The Last Softball Game

LumberJill Field Ashland, WI, United States

Northland’s final softball game is happening thanks to the efforts of many dedicated individuals. Players and fans alike are invited to gather at the LumberJill Field at 2 p.m. to pick teams, with the game set to begin at 3 p.m. The plan is to play fast pitch, with two former pitchers already confirmed, but…  Read More

Half-Queeb Celebration

Campus Mall

Join Northland students, staff, faculty, and local alumni for a (sober) daylong gathering full of community and campus spirit on the Campus Mall. Enjoy a full day of fun on the Mall with a bonfire, campus tours, lawn games, music, and more. Queeb’s legendary chili and cornbread will be served at exactly 5:14 p.m.—don’t forget…  Read More

Sunrise Yoga with Kyle [Hybrid]

Washburn Meditation Center 325 Washington Ave, Washburn, Wisconsin

Join Kyle Bladow for a morning flow session. This is a hybrid event happening at the Washburn Meditation Center. Join in person or join via Zoom. Yoga & meditation classes for Northland students, staff, and faculty (join the Team here). Mats and props provided; no experience necessary. Free classes at Washburn Meditation Center, too: simply…  Read More

Forest Lodge Meditation and Chanting May Retreat

Forest Lodge Educational Campus 22230 Garmisch Road, Cable, WI, United States

Relax and recharge at the Forest Lodge Educational Campus for a meditation and yoga retreat. The schedule includes unstructured time in the woods, yoga, and guided meditation. Please contact Jodi Supanich at jodi@washburnmeditationcenter.com or 218-355-0049 if you have any questions. Retreat Details There are two options for this retreat: commuting to the events daily or…  Read More

Attend the Lake Superior Youth Symposium with the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute

University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN, United States

For youth in grades 8–12. Join the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (SOEI) Youth Programs in attending the Lake Superior Youth Symposium hosted by the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). This free registration secures your spot for transportation to and from Northland College and the UMD campus to experience the symposium with an SOEI instructor and…  Read More

Voice Showcase

Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute WI

This showcase is a chance for Northland students and community members in Vincent Schueren’s voice studio to perform the songs they have been working on this spring. This event is open to the public. The performance is free, though donations will be accepted.

Free

SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training

169 Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI

Join the National Weather Service Duluth for a SKYWARN® weather spotter class! Anyone is welcome to join. Learn More

Free

Meditation, Reading, and Discussion with Les

Washburn Meditation Center 325 Washington Ave, Washburn, Wisconsin

Mats and props will be provided, and no experience is necessary. This offering is available in person at the Washburn Meditation Center and virtually via Zoom. Join via Zoom This event is free for current Northland College students, faculty, and staff. Free Pass Create an account Contact Kyle Bladow at kbladow@northland.edu to receive your pass

Free

Sunrise Yoga with Kyle

Washburn Meditation Center 325 Washington Ave, Washburn, Wisconsin

Join Kyle Bladow for Sunrise Yoga! Mats and props will be provided, and no experience is necessary. This offering is available in person at the Washburn Meditation Center and virtually via Zoom. Join via Zoom This event is free for current Northland College students, faculty, and staff. Free Pass Create an account Contact Kyle Bladow…  Read More

Free

The Last Lecture: “Community, and the Inter-generational Laws of Kindness” with Bizhikiins Jennings

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 311 W. 13th Street, Ashland, WI

Presented by Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings, associate director of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, this event offers a moment of reflection and inspiration from a faculty member chosen by the graduating class. This year’s Last Lecture is entitled “Community, and the Inter-generational Laws of Kindness.” Hosted by the Northland College Student Association (NCSA), the address invites…  Read More

Free

Senior Champagne Toast

Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, United States

Immediately following the Last Lecture, families of our graduates are invited to join faculty and staff in raising a glass to honor the Class of 2025 and their transition from students to alumni of Northland College. All are welcome to the Campus Mall to cheer on our graduates as they process from the Last Lecture…  Read More

Free

The Confluence

H. Pearson Plaza Ashland

Organized by the Northland College Student Association, this event is for graduates, families, friends, and the campus community to mingle and celebrate with the many people who have been a part of each other’s lives at Northland College. This event is free and open to all.

Free

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Ponzio Stadium

Come celebrate the Class of 2025 as they mark this important milestone in their lives. This event is free and open to the public. In the event of inclement weather, the Commencement Ceremony will be held in the Chapple Family Gymnasium. This event will also be livestreamed. The livestream feed will start shortly before the…  Read More

Free

Dexter Library Book and Media Sale

Dexter Library 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI, United States

Browse and buy from the Dexter Library’s full collection of books, DVDs, and VHS tapes—all available for just $2.00 each. The collection includes a wide range of academic subjects, from art and environmental science to literature, history, and more. You’ll also find small selections of leisure reading, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, reference materials, and media.…  Read More

Dexter Library Book and Media Sale

Dexter Library 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI, United States

Browse and buy from the Dexter Library’s full collection of books, DVDs, and VHS tapes—all available for just $2.00 each. The collection includes a wide range of academic subjects, from art and environmental science to literature, history, and more. You’ll also find small selections of leisure reading, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, reference materials, and media.…  Read More

Dexter Library Book and Media Sale

Dexter Library 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI, United States

Browse and buy from the Dexter Library’s full collection of books, DVDs, and VHS tapes—all available for just $2.00 each. The collection includes a wide range of academic subjects, from art and environmental science to literature, history, and more. You’ll also find small selections of leisure reading, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, reference materials, and media.…  Read More

Plant Adoption: General Public

Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment (CSE) Greenhouse

If you’re interested in taking home house plants from the academic greenhouse at the Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment (CSE), Professor Sarah Johnson or her staff will be available to let you come through and pick out what you’d like from the academic collection. Our main goal is to make sure our plants…  Read More

Dexter Library Book and Media Sale

Dexter Library 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI, United States

Browse and buy from the Dexter Library’s full collection of books, DVDs, and VHS tapes—all available for just $2.00 each. The collection includes a wide range of academic subjects, from art and environmental science to literature, history, and more. You’ll also find small selections of leisure reading, juvenile fiction and nonfiction, reference materials, and media.…  Read More