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Northland College teaching students talk with Washburn fifth graders

For Lucas, Elementary Ed Provides Pathway to Greater Good

Harrison Lucas '17

…or wherever you are, honestly. And so I wanted to make a presentation of me being in Ashland and take it back to my community in the Minneapolis and Twin Cities area. And share it with kids who are like myself and showing them that a person from whatever circumstances,…

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,…

Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator Jordyn O'Gara

O’Gara ’18 Named Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator

Wolf Awareness Week Events October 23, 25, 26

Jordyn O’Gara’s passion for wolves started as a kid when she used to draw floor plans for the animal sanctuary so she could save all wildlife. Then, when she was 10, she and her parents attended a presentation at the International Wolf Symposium hosted by the International Wolf Center in…

Northland student playing lacrosse.

Tribal Education for Educators, Mentors, Counselors

…in local communities, the panel will discuss ways to support tribal students as they transition to post-secondary education and future careers, said ICC Director Katrina Werchouski. “This panel is something we’ve designed for mentors, teachers, youth counselors or any community organizers who are involved with tribal youth,” Werchouski said. “Fostering…

Northland College student Abby Keller and National Park Service mentor Caroline Twombly stand outside the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Women in Outdoor Leadership

Nancy Franz ’81 was tired of being the only woman at the table so she did something about it. She created the Women in Leadership internship, a partnership between Northland College and the National Park Service to support women pursuing outdoor careers. Franz graduated from Northland with a degree in…

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Backpacker Magazine ranks Northland College #2 outdoor school

…of academics for outdoor-related careers. In particular, the magazine cites Northland College’s 36-year-old Outdoor Orientation program for incoming students, the outdoor education major, the College’s location near Lake Superior, the Apostle Islands, and the Chequamegon National Forest—and its passionate professors. “This summer, I went on a whitewater canoeing trip on…

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Q&A with Helen Pent Jenkins, class of 2008

…included. They are currently spread all over the world doing awesome things but the road to career recovery has been slow and for many, painful. That being said, we should all get used to the idea of having many careers in our lifetimes and re-training many times over. Myself included….

Peter Annin at beach

Q & A with "Great Lakes Water Wars" Author Peter Annin

…one sort or another in their careers. Q. Why focus on the Great Lakes? A. The Great Lakes are a magnificent natural feature here in the heart of the North American continent. They are globally significant water bodies that I often refer to as the “Himalayas of Water.” They play…

Professor Joel Glickman conducts an orchestra.

Forty Years Conducting

…life.” Gilliland says that symphony orchestra can provide an example for young musicians and help get them started. “If they’re lucky enough to have music education in their schools or homes, they’re better, well-rounded students and can aspire to joining their community orchestra or performing wherever their careers take them.”…

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Lake Superior is the Classroom

…Magazine for some of its eco-friendly operations, including an ambitious local food program, plus innovative recycling and energy initiatives. For a private college, Northland’s fees are slightly lower than larger liberal arts siblings and it offers a range of work-study options for tuition assistance. To begin their college careers, Northland…