…geologic setting for the refreshing artesian-well water that I sip from my water bottle. The field of geology provides a unique perspective on climate change. Rocks, sediments (i.e. really small rocks) and ice (i.e. melt-able “rocks”) tell stories about past climate conditions on earth. There have been cold times and…
…physical training, and wellness programs. Newly renovated in 2014, the facility is open to students, faculty, and staff. Features bouldering wall strength machines, spin bikes, treadmills, and elliptical trainers free weights and core equipment exercise studio for yoga, dance, and group fitness classes building-wide wi-fi access television monitors stereo system…
…to use science to monitor Earth’s changes from satellite imagery. Frank’s work was featured in the popular remote sensing journal, PE&RS, showing how the prevalence of burn scars has increased in Saskatchewan in more recent years and how it has changed the landscape. Even with my limited experience in the…
…of the Lake Superior region’s harvest, Moore hopes all of her work at Northland College and “From Wisconsin with Love” will serve as a roadmap to humane and conscious communities, attuned to the messages of the land. “Because she (the Earth) speaks so loudly,” Moore said. Amber Mullen, a 2012…
…and learned to print film in a dark room. “I’m not a people photographer but I love nature and animals—and the chemistry of printing was an added benefit.” That photography class led her to an internship that further cemented her love for biology and her affinity for the arts. She…
Water is the fundamental resource for life. As it flows through the environment it connects ecosystems to the Earth and connects us to each other and the world around us. Its beauty inspires awe and the Lake Superior region is one of the most amazing water environments anywhere.
…for the Marion Public Library. “I majored in Sustainable Community Development because I want to help communities thrive.” free time: I love gardening and canning. “I really love seed saving and food sovereignty. That drives me to can. Last year we did 60 pints of salsa for Christmas gifts. It’s…
…was uncomfortable. I started to doubt my decision to come to Northland and I even thought about leaving. But over time things got better. Obviously, I did not leave. And here I am now as a senior, and I can say that I truly love Northland College. I love the…
…and making again the earth. Our elders say that ceremony is the way we can “remember to remember.” In the dance of the giveaway, remember that the earth is a gift that we must pass on, just as it came to us. We forget at our peril. When we forget,…
