…as electro-fishing and the American Fisheries Society (AFS)—a club in which she has served as an officer. Balancing academic coursework, several field work experiences, involvement in clubs and countless hours of team practices has been a challenge that Gilligan hasn’t shied away from. “When you have a lot going on,…
For the second time in three years, the Northland College Educator Preparation Program has been recognized by the Association of Independent Liberal Arts College for Teacher Education as a Model of Excellence in Partnerships. Annette Nelson, associate professor and education department chair, accepted the award in March at the AILACTE…
Compatible Technology International (CTI), a global non-profit based in St. Paul, MN recently raised $30,000 to start a partnership and internship for students at Northland College in Ashland, Wis. Both institutions initiated the partnership as a way to honor former CTI Executive Director Malcolm McLean, who served CTI from 1991-1995…
…have happened without the recommendation and connection from Grant Herman ’76 (former Northland OE Professor).” McLaughlin worked as a kayaking, rafting, canyoneering, and backpacking field instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School and marketing director for Sawyer Paddles and Oars. Living in Ashland, Oregon, he started Therapeutics in Motion, a…
The natural resources program at Northland College would not have been possible without the perseverance and expertise of Professor Jim Meeker, who taught here 1990-2011. Jim died at home surrounded by family and friends December 27, 2014. A professor of botany and natural resources, Jim shared his passion with students…
The Chequamegon Water Collaborative (CWC), a Northland College student initiative, collaborated with Ashland Elementary School first graders Thursday, stenciling “Keep Our Bay Clean” artwork near storm drains in the city. The Collaborative has been working with regional schools to raise awareness about storm drains—that everything that flows into the drain,…
…working with Northland College’s food supplier, Chartwells, in March to develop a program that would give unused student meals from the meal plan to homeless people in the area. To date, a program has not been officially established but is much closer to completion. Anthony recently helped out with a…
As the U.N. Convention on Climate Change prepares to meet in Geneva, Switzerland, February 8-13, Northland College in Ashland is working on its own initiatives for reducing carbon emissions. Northland announced last fall the selection of Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) to conduct a comprehensive campus-wide energy study with the goal…
Northland College students and their professor have recently embarked on a study of the behavior of the gray fox in the Chequamegon Bay region, and are seeking community help for their research project. They are only interested in sightings in Ashland and Bayfield counties. Students Kara Winter and Michaela…
The federal government has named Northland College in Ashland, Wis. as a partner in activating the next generation of conservation stewards. The new 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC), a national effort to place thousands of young people and veterans in conservation work, selected Northland College in December as one…
