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WPR: WritersRead 2018

Wisconsin Public Radio broadcasts the 8th Annual “Writers Read: Gut Instinct.” The program features original works of fiction, non-fiction, twitterature and poetry from writers living in northern Wisconsin and the Twin Ports. The event was coordinated by Julie Buckles and Northland College in partnership with WPR. Writers from the Chequamegon…

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Conf to Highlight The Power of Story

…and the conservation of ideas and imagination.” Northland College, as a liberal arts institution focused on sustainability and the environment, is ideally positioned to hold this conference, Russell said. Northland is also home to the annual Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Awards (SONWA). The 2015 children’s and young adult literature award…

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Chem Students Recognized for Research

Transforming plastic into useful chemicals Combating pesky crustaceans and a method that could one day turn plastic into useful chemicals are two of the exciting discoveries headlining a statewide technology gathering in Eau Claire. The seventh annual Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium drew more than 150 researchers, entrepreneurs and students….

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The Princeton Reviews Guide to 332 Green Colleges: 2014 Edition

…vision to be the nation’s preeminent liberal arts college focused on the environment.” The education services company known for its test prep programs and college rankings, ratings, and guidebooks profiles Northland College in the fifth annual edition of its free downloadable book, “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges.”…

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Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife

…Award for Undergraduate Research, awarded to a student who has excelled in research in the field of natural resources. He researched recent declines of the gray jay in northern Wisconsin. Using citizen science data from an annual population survey called the Christmas Bird Count he analyzed and tracked relative gray…

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Northland Builds Stadium, Adds Lacrosse

…years at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Lacrosse is the fastest-growing NCAA sport, according to U.S. Lacrosse, that produces an annual participation report. In fact, the number of lacrosse players has grown 194 percent since 2001 when they first started collecting data. “This is a proud moment for Northland and for our…

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Tribal Education for Educators, Mentors, Counselors

…the public, is alcohol and drug free. Northland College is celebrating Indigenous Cultures Awareness Month with a week-long series of workshops, speakers, and panels March 14-March 18, culminating in its annual Spring Powwow Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.northland.edu/icc.            …

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Journalist Rocky Barker ’75 Presented Aldo Leopold Award

The Wilderness Society presented Rocky Barker ‘75 the Aldo Leopold Award for Distinguished Editorial Writing during its annual governing council meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho, September 24, 2015. The award is given to editorial writers who articulate the importance of protecting American wilderness. Barker has been a tremendous influence in…