…was first published in 1977. The main character of this novel is an individual whom everyone refers to as “Milkman.” Milkman acquired this nickname when a neighborhood busybody spied his mother breastfeeding him well beyond the age that was common in that community. Symbolically, though, the nickname is a signal…
…came together as a collaboration of ideas, work, and dedication of students, faculty and the writing community of the Chequamegon Bay region. “I consider the Aqueous project to be a beautiful expression of the symbiosis that can happen between a college and the community it is supposed to serve,” he…
…living near the landfill. A. I lived in the community to lead the air sampling efforts during part of 2013 when heavy construction caused elevated odors in the community. There were a lot of long days collecting samples and managing data. We had to watch for benzene, carbon monoxide, radiation,…
…taught himself 3D printing in his spare time. This equipment led to the establishment of his own, local business, supporting other local businesses. In the summer of 2016, he worked as a private 3D printing contractor under the employment of Larson-Juhl Framing in Ashland. “My job was to take the…
Easy transfer for business management, sustainable entrepreneurship, teacher education, graphic design, and natural resources Nicolet College students looking to transfer to Northland College to earn a bachelor’s degree can now be guaranteed admission through one transfer agreement and have more options thanks to five others recently signed by officials from…
…ones that your grandmother makes,” he said. His friends thought it was so good, they encouraged him to consider changing careers. His best friend from high school, Mark Schiller, had just graduated from the Carlson School at the University of Minnesota with a degree in business and was interested in…
Hometown: Maple Grove, Minnesota (Julia) and Waukegan, Illinois (Adrian) Current location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Major/Emphasis: Sustainable Community Development and Sociology ’16 (both of them) Experience/Internships while at Northland College: Both: Wendy and Malcolm McLean Intern at Compatible Technology International Julia: HECUA participant (NC’s first for many years) to Northern Ireland. Completed…
…large ensembles. Glickman’s colorful addition to Northland’s music program has developed collaboration between students, faculty and alumni. Glickman directs three large ensembles including Jazz band, Chequamegon Symphony, and Northland Winds. These ensembles incorporate college students, Northland alumni and community members. “A combination of community and friends, the ensembles create bonding…
…“When you dig into it, one of the reasons is because the community is very tight-knit, very close and there are not as many opportunities for money to leave the community, which is a real positive.” Winden said the study told community leaders something about the institution, but that it…
…said. Green Mountain, located in Poultney, Vermont, exposed her to “punk kids, belly dancing, and an engaged activist community.” Sophie joined the Activism Club which provided an outlet for her societal frustrations and accordingly, loud vocalizations. She traveled to the nearby community of Rutland, Vermont, on February 14, to protest…
