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

Thread of Hope

Making Fashion Ecological, Sustainable, and Just

…get turned into Peace by Piece patchwork headbands, scarves, and even new clothes. “My mom taught me that whatever you do, bring environmentalism into it,” Abby Rose said. “It’s what brought me to Northland College.” Photo above: Yana Dee, left, and Abby Rose, at their storefront in Traverse City, Michigan….

Northland College student

EcoLeague: Semester Immersion

…a local proposed pipeline as part of the Rutland Area Climate Coalition. The Activism Club organized thematically around Valentine’s Day, with one sign reading “Roses are Red, Mountains are Green, Pipelines are Bad, Keep Vermont Clean!” This type of creative and social environmental activism motivated Sophie to continue attending Activism

A photo of North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green

North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green

January 15, 9:00 am10:00 am

…Jaki Shelton Green teaches Documentary Poetry at the Duke University Center for Documentary Studies and was the 2021 Frank B. Hanes Writer in Residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, she received the George School Outstanding Alumni Award in 2021. Her publications include: Dead on Arrival,…

Northland College Professor Joe Rose Sr.

Distinguished Service

Honoring Gary and Kay LaPean and Joe Rose Sr.

…College,” Moore said. “We’re excited to recognize them in this public way.” The Alumni Association is awarding alumnus Joe Rose Sr. the Distinguished Alumni Award that honors alumni who have made significant professional and personal accomplishments that have directly or indirectly brought recognition to Northland College. Rose graduated from Northland…

WritersRead artwork

Writers to Share Their Encounters on Stage

With Northland Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni

…the event to be broadcast at a later date. The event will be emceed by Northland College Professor of English and WritersRead poetry judge Cynthia Belmont. Belmont said she was more impressed than ever by the quality of the poetry she received. “This theme brought out a new intensity in…

Northland College convocation led by drummer Stevie Matier

Fall Convocation and Everybody Party

September 8, 2023, 4:00 pm10:00 pm

…Rice Food Center 6:30 p.m. • Music by Idle Rose About Fall Convocation Fall Convocation is a celebration of this year’s incoming class. Returning students are welcome to process across Fenenga Bridge, followed by our newest Northlanders (including new transfer students), to a short, celebratory program with speakers including President…

An Evening of Poetry and Fiction Readings

December 12, 2023, 6:00 pm8:00 pm

Professor Cynthia Belmont and Professor Tim Ziegenhagen will host their class’ poetry and fiction readings. Refreshments to follow. This event is free and open to the public. Readers Delia Benson Em Cardenas Greta Elmer Joel Glickman Alyssa Grinnell Keenan Hingos Mo Johnson Greta Keffer Emma Postell Kayla Rogers Cato Stieger…

Wildlife Ecology student

Writing

Get ready to dive into the art and craft of writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction—from introductory courses to advanced workshops. In addition to writing, we believe you need to understand the underpinnings of literary traditions to develop as a serious writer, so expect to take literature courses as part…

Northland College student Hattie Hoffman plays guitar

In Pursuit of Biology, Music, & Environmental Justice

…has continued producing her own acoustic and electronic music. “My ultimate goal is to support the passions of other artists while making it more possible for them to reach their goals.” Hattie hopes to integrate her experience with Twin Cities music collectives with social justice activism, especially environmental activism. “Progressive…