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Northland College alum and artist Cait Irwin

Cait Irwin: Artist

Occupation: Owner, Irwin Artworks Major/Emphasis: Studio art with an emphasis in environmental studies ‘03 Hometown: Vermillion, South Dakota Current location: Council Bluffs, Iowa How I landed at Northland College. Being an artist and having a deep connection with the natural world have been two major constants in my life, so…

SONWA Winners 2017

Honeybees and a trailblazing scientist top the 2017 SONWA book awards

  Northland College has announced the winning 2017 books for the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA). The SONWA committee awarded Where Honeybees Thrive: Stories from the Field by author Heather Swan the top prize in nature writing. “Swan takes an innovative look at the wonders of honeybees and…

Professor Joel Glickman conducts an orchestra.

Forty Years Conducting

…large ensembles. Glickman’s colorful addition to Northland’s music program has developed collaboration between students, faculty and alumni. Glickman directs three large ensembles including Jazz band, Chequamegon Symphony, and Northland Winds. These ensembles incorporate college students, Northland alumni and community members. “A combination of community and friends, the ensembles create bonding…

Portrait of John Allen

Allen Named Philanthropist of the Year

…10 years as chair — credits Northland with helping launch his successful business career. “Unlike larger major universities, professors at Northland never quit on you—this is the foundation that allowed me to be successful in law school and which helps me in every transaction.” Allen has supported substantial College initiatives,…

Northland College student Hattie Hoffman plays guitar

In Pursuit of Biology, Music, & Environmental Justice

…parts of the Northland community. “Northland gives you everything you need to succeed in anything you want to do, and is one of the most supportive communities I have ever been in,” she said. Looking toward her future at Northland and onward, Hattie hopes to keep the future an open…