Three years ago, the City of Ashland collaborated with Northland College to have researchers and students collect water samples, test for E. coli at city beaches, and post advisories when necessary. But one year into the project, said Professor Randy Lehr, researchers noted that the science alone was not enough….
…College, supported the College advancement office, encouraged the campus sustainability effort, planned programs for spouses and partners of the Board of Trustees, and represented the College at functions for alumni and friends. Trettin is also an active member of the Ashland area community, serving on the Chequamegon Bay Area Community…
…the history and culture of Native American people. The City of Ashland, Ashland School District, Bayfield County, and the City of Washburn have passed or are in the process of adopting similar proclamations. Civic leaders and concerned individuals will comprise a panel to discuss the significance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day….
…awe.” — Sigurd F. Olson (1899-1982) On a bright, promising summer morning in Ashland, Wis., the Black Cat Café is buzzing. It’s clear that the excitement expressed by Northland College students Marissa Neitzke of New Richmond, Wis., John McCormack of Phillips, Wis., and Sara Szymaniak of Grand Rapids, Minn. is…
Northland College is a private, non-profit liberal arts college with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability, located in Ashland, Wisconsin. Per the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and other federal regulations, Northland College discloses information about the College ranging from athletic, academic, financial aid, security, graduation rates,…
…research scientist Matt Cooper. Mader is a double major in water science and natural resources with an emphasis in ecological restoration and a writing minor. She is a member of the Northland softball team, ski club, enjoys fishing and hiking in the area and has led an Outdoor Orientation trip….
…College, is basically downscaling ocean models for Lake Superior,” Lehr said. “We just don’t know that much about nearshore areas. The more we study them, the more important and interesting we find them. Nearshore areas are vital for productivity, so we need to know how future conditions might impact them.”…
Six individuals have been named to serve on the Northland College Board of Trustees. In April, Reverend Carla J. Bailey of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Mike Fiorio of Ashland, Wisconsin; Ned Hancock of Edina, Minnesota; and Ben Shepherd of Brooklyn, New York joined the board. In July, Bill Esposito of Locust Valley,…
Almost two-thirds—63.3 percent—of Ashland and Bayfield county residents said they are opposed to the proposed Badgerwood LLC Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) in Bayfield County, according to the Northland College Public Opinion Poll released today. The Northland College Center for Rural Communities (CRC) conducted telephone interviews with a random sample…
…long stretches of white, sandy beaches. Pack your bathing suit and a picnic and spend sunrise, sunset, or anytime in between at one of the dozen beaches within an hour of campus. 4. Hike Take a sunrise or sunset walk along the lakeshore in Ashland or take one of the…
