…the document included far-reaching guidance to make sure transgender students are fully included and welcomed at their schools, colleges, and universities. Northland College today reaffirms it’s commitment to create a safe and respectful environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity or expression. This commitment is backed by federal…
The Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute LoonWatch program announced today that Wisconsin loons are doing surprisingly well, according to the results of the 2015 one-day Wisconsin Loon Population Survey. According to the most recent results, the adult loon population is estimated at 4,350, an increase of 9.1 percent from…
…Wolf Awareness Week. The focus is on the Mexican gray wolf, a species that has returned from the brink of extinction and is now in its second decade of a recovery effort. “The wolf world can learn a lot from the story of the return of the Mexican wolf,” O’Gara…
…phone the next day anyway. The vote came in alphabetical order. Illinois and Indiana both voted yes. Then Michigan, as expected, voted no. Since that’s all it took, the voting stopped, so the world never got to see whether Cuomo had really softened his position. While Lowell was crestfallen, Engler’s…
…regulations are driving investments in the clean economy all over the world and creating jobs. We’re also seeing more overlap of labor and environment in social justice movements like the People’s Climate Movement. Part of building a resilient future in the face of climate change is making sure our economy…
…4. The recent increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has a unique chemical signature indicative of the burning of fossil fuels. The geologic record also tells us of times in the distant past where greenhouse gas concentrations and temperatures were much higher than today. During these periods of warmth,…
…me take a holistic ecosystem approach to understanding how complex systems interact. Both in and out of the classroom I was exposed to so many ideas that helped me understand both how the world worked and the possibilities for building better systems. Lastly, Northland embodies hands-on learning in a way…
I truly believe that in this politically polarized world, food retains a universal power that can, at least for a time, transcend perceived divisions and bring people together. And so, as we gather this weekend with family and friends for a traditional meal, we should celebrate and offer gratitude to…
