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Impact on local economy put at $45.5 M

…and sustainability could be a major driver of attracting students interested in that area. “It is becoming a more important area as we move forward because of all the environmental issues we are facing,” he said. “If you can capitalize on that reputation, you are in very good shape.” Rick…

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Conf to Highlight The Power of Story

…and the conservation of ideas and imagination.” Northland College, as a liberal arts institution focused on sustainability and the environment, is ideally positioned to hold this conference, Russell said. Northland is also home to the annual Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Awards (SONWA). The 2015 children’s and young adult literature award…

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Kraft to Speak on Wisconsin Groundwater Issues

…groundwater pumping, particularly in the Wisconsin central sands, modernizing Wisconsin’s groundwater pumping management policy and laws, nitrate and pesticide pollution of groundwater, and assisting stewardship groups to organize and manage their water resources. Kraft’s research interests revolve around questions of water resource sustainability, particularly about profitable agriculture and water impacts….

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The Campus Garden Crew

…Simpson, senior Major(s): biology and environmental geoscience Apart from the Garden Crew: Danny served on three committees pertaining to sustainability and food systems initiatives on campus. How he got here: For the past six years, Danny has worked at Wheatfield Hill Organics, a certified organic produce and beef farm owned…

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Ponzio Stadium recognized as one of the best

…high school contests and scrimmages, and campus intramurals. Rettler Corporation, from Stevens Point, Wis., provided project site design and construction management services as part of the multi-million-dollar redevelopment of the stadium. Artificial turf extends the playing season and incorporates features that fit with the College’s mission of sustainability, like zero…

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Conventional & Unconventional Best Lists

…240 colleges and universities contributing to the site, Her Campus rated Northland College in the top ten, along with Berkeley, Oberlin, Warren Wilson and Lewis & Clark as that promote “growing their own organic food, social responsibility and environmental sustainability“. Writes Her Campus: “The typical student is described as being…

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Nonprofit Partner for Student Internship

…and sustainability. McLean, who is Northland’s second longest-serving president, is credited with leading efforts to create and develop the environmental studies program, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, and the Native American studies program, as well as bringing about a recommitment to the student work program. “We are pleased to be…

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"A Dreamer and a Doer" Cleans the Ravine

…and a genuine passion for sustainability initiatives, all while staying well-grounded. This first summer, Koski has been close to the ground clearing invasive species — mostly buckthorn — in preparation to plant native species next summer. “The trees are not in good shape, aesthetically or biologically,” said Koski. “The effects…

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About Northland

Northland College is a private liberal arts college with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability….