…between the western part of the Penokee Range over to Ironwood, the area near Mellen, is the area that has the greatest potential to have the asbestiform variety,” said Fitz. He said the dangerous asbestiform minerals show up in the Tyler Forks River and become abundant in some areas between…
Northland College students Logan Lowery and Katie Nolan completed a four-part program with the Wisconsin Conservation Leadership Corp a program developed by the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation to develop future leaders in conservation. The program culminated with them proposing their resolution to support pollinator-friendly solar electricity awareness and production at the…
Girls Empowered Leadership and Adventure: Backpack—Isle Royale is for girls 13–15 years old interested in a seven-day wilderness backpacking experience with peers on one of the most beautiful islands on Earth! For seven days and six nights, we will camp on Isle Royale, learning about ourselves, each other, and the…
…combat climate change,” Engstrom said. “We believe that change requires more than technical knowledge — it demands an exploration of human nature.” In 2007 Northland became a member of the leadership circle of signatories of the American Colleges and Universities Presidents’ Climate Commitment. To date 685 colleges and universities have…
…that was kind of the stepping stone for me being able to get comfortable at Northland college. Q. How about getting comfortable with rural life? A. It’s been a 360-degree turn, definitely. Coming from the Twin Cities area, I’ve been a city kid all my life and I’ve never been…
2012-2013 Northland Catalog
…in arts, music, adventure, festivals, organic farms, and entrepreneurs. Our students don’t look to city lights and nightclubs for stimulation. They find vibrancy in nature, adventure, community participation and deeper relationships with other students, faculty, staff and partners. Northland College has not given up on the next generation. We know…
Jane Dahlgren had never camped alone when she decided to hike solo for 296 miles. For college credits. While the extroverted sophomore was not familiar with solo tripping, she was no novice to adventure. A Seattle native, Dahlgren had hiked with her dad and brother on the Wonderland Trail, a…
