…in crazy weird events at this thing called Snofest, it is going to the campus store and having the staff know your name and also know which sandwich you are about to order. I could go on for a long time about examples of community at Northland but I think…
…the end of the foot-long at Cabbie’s for several months until I could replace the pan. I know many peers who majored in Cabbie’s. Cabbie’s was an important part of the Northland experience. LaRae Schauer 1962 The memory that immediately came to mind was the sauce that owner Ida Meyer…
Welcome to the Northland College fitness and recreation center, an 8,000 square foot, open floor space for recreation, conditioning, physical training, and wellness programs. Newly renovated in 2014, the facility is open to students, faculty, and staff. Features bouldering wall strength machines, spin bikes, treadmills, and elliptical trainers free weights…
Scientists know that temperature determines sex in certain reptiles—alligators, lizards, turtles, and possibly dinosaurs. In many turtles, warm temperatures during incubation, create females; cold temperatures, males. This is one hypothesis that explains dinosaur extinction: a meteor hit, cooling the Earth, producing an all-male population. The reason ancient reptiles like turtles…
…s’mores eaten, read on for some basic things every student should know about their OO experience. 1. It’s a Northland tradition for a reason Northland has had an Outdoor Orientation program since 1976. Whether you have previous outdoor experience or not, we’ve learned that using an outdoor experience like this…
…of a story with you. The story was written by Toni Morrison, whom some of you may know as the author of Beloved or The Bluest Eye. In 1993, Toni Morrison was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. The story I’m sharing is from Morrison’s novel Song of Solomon, which…
…are interested in and willing to practice critical self-reflection and engagement. Students know my programs are meant to challenge them and build meaningful connections. They also know my door is open. Since many students have visited me and responded well to this, my guess is they are of the mind…
…I still think about today. It also focused on change at a systemic level which is where I want to be working. Individual actions are great but our environmental issues are big, wicked problems, and I think to solve them we have to make all of our systems more sustainable….
…McPeak, when mercury levels are recorded below the theoretical minimum it is often thought to be a result of faulty equipment. However, she utilized two instruments side-by-side and both produced the same data. McPeak concluded that mercury was being absorbed into the early morning dew. With that knowledge, she wanted…
…deep joy, meaning, therapeutic expression and connections. She is committed to supporting you to experience the pleasure and fun of fully embodying the music and connecting with yourself and others. This event is part of Workshops for Wellness funded by the Endeavor Grant. Questions? Contact Brandi. This event is free…
