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7 Fun Facts About Earth Day

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Anti-communist crusaders and the John Birch Society called foul on the proposed date for Earth Day—April 22, 1970—because, they discovered, it coincided with the 100th anniversary of Russian communist…  Read More

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Complexities of Chequamegon Bay

Researchers study vulnerabilities.

Northland College researchers want to prepare Chequamegon Bay for the worst. In order to do so, first they need to better understand how the bay works. Four researchers will present…  Read More

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Saetre Awarded Doctor of Humane Letters

Northland College awarded Campus Minister David Saetre yesterday with the degree, Doctor of Human Letters, honoris causa, "for his abiding concern for others, the search for meaning in an unjust…  Read More

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Fools Photography

Adjunct Photography Professor Bob Gross had a little pre-April Fools fun in his Digital Photography classroom yesterday. Students learn about exposure settings, lighting basics, PhotoShop techniques, “and how to bend…  Read More

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How Wine Shaped a Nation

Q&A WITH PROFESSOR ERICA HANNICKEL

Associate Professor of Environmental History Erica Hannickel talks with us about her book, Empire of Vines: Wine Culture in America, published in 2013 by University of Pennsylvania Press. Q. You’re…  Read More

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Tug of War Over Wolves

Research reveals pendulum swings have negative impacts Assistant Professor of Natural Resources Erik Olson grew up in northern Wisconsin hunting, fishing, and hanging out at his family’s sugarbush. He paddled…  Read More

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Ed Prep Program Receives National Recognition

More time in the classroom The Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education recently awarded Northland College a Model of Excellence Award for its clinical residency program. Director…  Read More