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Northland College alum Stuart Barnes Jamieson

Supporting the Next Generation of Non-Profits and Their Leaders

Stuart Barnes Jamieson '81

…but I figured I had to put it away forever when I finished high school. Fortunately, Dr. Glickman easily convinced me to sign up to play in the Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra—my first ever orchestral experience. I loved every minute of it! In fact, thanks to my Northland experience, this year,…

Northland College teaching students talk with Washburn fifth graders

For Lucas, Elementary Ed Provides Pathway to Greater Good

Harrison Lucas '17

…to experience those things —well, those are really cool. It’s different and it’s something that I’ve never done before but it’s fun and it’s helped me grow as a person. Because you can experience one side, you can experience the city life and then you can experience the greater outdoors…

Northland College student and wolf pup

Howling with Wolves

…to learn so much about the species, get great experience in public education and public speaking, meet so many amazing people involved in wolf research, and get hands-on experience working with wild animals. I also have had the opportunity to learn how to track wolves through telemetry and track sign…

Kids at Stockton

Better than Xbox: the Apostle Island School

…students about their experience, Katherine Jenkins, visiting assistant outdoor education professor, who heads the program, said that their answers echoed an unwavering historical programmatic theme—that students recognized a deeper felt sense of connectedness to nature and appreciation of nature. One student commented: “It’s a very different environment. Everyone should get…

Yarn and knitting needles

Northland Knit-together

January 7, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

…people are welcome to bring treats to share. This event is for current Northland College faculty, staff, and contracted services employees only. Who: Faculty, staff, and contracted services employees What: Bring your knitting, crocheting, beading, needlework, or some type of handwork to work on Where: Indigenous Cultures Center Student Lounge…

Flower stock image.

Ojibwe Winter Storytelling

March 26, 5:00 pm7:00 pm

…with the Bad River and Red Cliff language trainees. The feast is at 5 p.m. and storytelling will follow. Please bring a dish and tobacco to share if you are able. Everyone is welcome. This program is made possibly by a grant from the House of Welcome Cultural Arts Center….

Yarn and knitting needles

Northland Knit-together Wednesday

September 4, 2024, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

…people are welcome to bring treats to share. This event is for current Northland College faculty and staff only. Who: Faculty and staff What: Bring your knitting, crocheting, beading, needlework, or some type of handwork to work on Where: Indigenous Cultures Center Student Lounge (114B Mead Hall) When: Wednesdays 12-1…

Graduate riding a bike with no hands

Graduates, especially, be astounded by the wonder all around us

…grabs us unexpectedly, such as happened to Sigurd Olson on a canoe trip in Quetico Provincial Park. One evening he climbed a ridge. He would write about his experience 30 years later in his book, “The Singing Wilderness.” “When I reached the bald knob of the peak the sun was…

student with water samples

Student Research Opportunities

Research, Analyze, Communicate: The Student Experience We take our location next to the largest freshwater lake in the world seriously. Through our laboratory, field research, and communications, we provide paid graduate level opportunities for undergraduates. Our student researchers, analyze, and communicate freshwater science—including climate change, toxic chemicals, Great Lakes policy,…