This event has been cancelled. The 2024 Sigurd Olson Lecture will explain the use of the Antiquities Act as a land preservation tool using the history of national monuments in California. National monuments have a nearly one-hundred-year history in the state and have been essential in establishing a statewide network…
…entered into a drawing for new Northland gear. For Northlanders not so near our campus, we invite you to host campfires in your neck of the woods. Gather your Northland network and see what embers glow when we reunite our community. Share a photo of your campfire crew on the…
…Craig said. “Of all the internships, the federal system hires — they are the nation’s largest employer.” The Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Executive Director Mark Peterson, who is assisting Craig in administering the program, noted that Northland is an ideal institution for the partnership. “Our long-standing focus on…
Jennifer Granick Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Majors: biology and writing with minor in chemistry ‘98 Occupation: veterinarian, assistant professor of small animal internal medicine Employer: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine What I do: Teach medicine veterinary students, interns and residents. Perform basic science research on alternatives to antibiotic therapy…
…and the interpretation will be student-driven,” says Dr. Toben Lafrancois, co-director for the program. The stories and photographs will later be shared at several local and state-wide venues, including a national conference on water conservation. The program extension is funded by the Wisconsin Sea Grant to involve more communities that…
…He has been hired by UW-Extension to trial five varieties of broccoli, green beans, carrots, and potatoes. The position is funded by a USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant and covers two research seasons. “There is also a profound joy that comes from being a part of the process…
…enormous campus composter, which turns it into nutrient-rich fertilizer. Jenise Swartley, a Northland College senior from suburban Philadelphia who is majoring in Sustainable Community Development, one of the college’s top majors. She started a Food Recovery Network program to reduce food waste by sharing extra food not consumed with the…
…multimedia company POSA Productions Collective and Root Note Music, networking across diverse facets of the music industry, getting involved in multiple phases of recording, editing, producing live performances and creating art for various artists and groups. She has incorporated her own photography into promotional material for different music collectives and…
…Employment Program, the Chequamegon Food Co-op, and UW-Extension to conduct a local food survey. The purpose: to identify opportunities for workforce and economic development anchored in our burgeoning local food economy. Student researchers interview local stakeholders, develop survey questions, prepare mailings, analyze data, craft written reports, and help plan CRC…
