…of research. “Water scarcity I think is really going to be one of the hot-button issues for this century. I think that water-rich regions of the world like the North American Great Lakes are going to be areas that people look to in the future,” Annin said. Annin said water…
…a clue? A. Yes, many environmental issues are contentious and they can often lead to conflict. Water is one of the most contentious issues of all and will continue to be so throughout this century. Many of the students at Northland College today will be dealing with water issues of…
Anxiety is a normal emotion. It is a way that our brain reacts to stress and alerts us of dangers ahead. Our ancestors needed this feeling to keep safe from large animals. Today, anxiety shows up in moments like when you need to take a test, or something troubling at…
Occupation: Owner, Irwin Artworks Major/Emphasis: Studio art with an emphasis in environmental studies ‘03 Hometown: Vermillion, South Dakota Current location: Council Bluffs, Iowa How I landed at Northland College. Being an artist and having a deep connection with the natural world have been two major constants in my life, so…
The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College announced today that Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants is the winner of its nature writing award. Kimmerer will receive a $1,000 cash prize and an invitation to visit Northland College next fall for…
…before you today. So when I was trying to decide what to share in my talk, I thought back to when I first came to Northland as a freshman four years ago. And to be truthful, When I first came here I didn’t like it. I didn’t know anyone. It…
…government. Merging its location with social science, environmental education, and civic engagement, the College is teaching students how to contribute their minds and hearts to issues that will continue long after they are gone. Today it is roughly one of three undergraduate programs in the country and has become one…
Northland College announced today for Earth Day their choices for the best in nature writing this past year. Three authors have been selected to receive the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA) for adult, young adult, and children’s literature. Established in 1991, the SONWA honors the literary legacy of…
…believe she just went inside to buy cigarettes?” Yes, we spent many hours socializing with students from around the country and world at this little beer joint. (Maria Matson is pictured in the photo on the right circa 2002). Marycharles Meserve 1968 Ah, yes I remember it well. The night…
