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Deer exclosure-Bayfield County

Wisconsin’s Disappearing Forest

Prof Sarah Johnson researches the botanical realities of deer browse

…I know. She teaches September through May; then, in summer, she’s out in the field. She and her students chiefly focus on the islands, conducting plant and field studies. Johnson is particularly interested in the effects of deer on the forest understory. The islands offer a unique view of a…

Northland College student Abby Keller and National Park Service mentor Caroline Twombly stand outside the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Understanding Federal Applications and USAjobs.gov

November 9, 5:30 pm6:30 pm

…federal work (and application) experience, will again lead this popular annual workshop. She’ll provide an overview of setting up your USAjobs account, searching for opportunities, understanding the fine print and various hiring authorities, document uploading, what to expect during the hiring process—including potential assessment tests—and a ton of pointers on…

Resume building graphic.

Federal Jobs: Search and Apply Workshop

November 3, 2022, 5:30 pm6:30 pm

…Twombly, a current Yosemite National Park employee, will provide an overview of setting up your USAjobs account, searching for opportunities, understanding the fine print and various hiring authorities, document uploading, what to expect during the hiring process—including potential assessment tests—and a ton of pointers on developing a federal resume (which…

Careers in Business: Stormy Kromer/Jacquart Fabrics Presentation

October 2, 9:00 am10:00 am

Calling all students interested in learning more about post-grad careers related to business administration/management, manufacturing, distribution, branding, and more! Gina Jacquart Thorsen, the owner and CEO of Jacquart Fabrics (which includes the Stormy Kromer brand), will be at Northland to present an overview of her company, what her role and…

Plastic bottle floating in water.

World Water Day 2023: The Perils of Plastic with Dr. Sherri Mason

March 22, 7:00 pm8:30 pm

The Northland College Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation is hosting a public lecture for World Water Day 2023 titled “The Perils of Plastic.” Dr. Sherri Mason will present an overview of what plastic is, its proliferation in our society, and its emergence as one of the most prominent…

The Chequamegon Food Coop at night.

Careers in Business: Chequamegon Food Co-op Presentation

September 25, 9:00 am10:00 am

Calling all students interested in learning more about post-grad careers related to co-op organizations—and how their structure differs from a for-profit business! The Chequamegon Food Co-op’s marketing and outreach manager, John Adams, will be at Northland to present an overview of this organization, what he does through his role, how…

Careers in Business: H Window Presentation

October 9, 9:00 am10:00 am

Calling all students interested in learning more about post-grad careers related to business administration/management, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain management/logistics, and more through the lens of a global brand! Jeff Simon, a co-owner of H Window (located in Ashland, but doing business globally), will be at Northland to present an overview

Careers in Business: Bretting Manufacturing Presentation

October 10, 11:00 am12:00 pm

Calling all students interested in learning more about post-grad careers related to business administration/management, sales, and marketing for a global brand! Blake Bretting, sales and marketing manager at Bretting Manufacturing, (the world leader in the design and manufacturing of paper-converting equipment), will be at Northland to present an overview of…

Careers in Business: St. Croix Rods Presentation

October 24, 11:00 am12:00 pm

…will be at Northland to present an overview of the company, what his role and others entail, how he gained relevant experience to get there (including a master’s in business administration), and advice for students who are considering careers in similar fields (which may include internship or job suggestions). This…

Careers in Business: NorthLakes Community Clinic Presentation

November 27, 9:00 am10:00 am

Calling all students interested in learning more about post-grad careers related to business administration/management, information technology (IT), and more! Two Northland alumni currently working at NorthLakes Community Clinic—Jason Akl ’99 (chief operations officer) and Brodie Dugger ’99 (IT director)—will be at Northland to present an overview of this organization, what…