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Northland College Professor Erik Olson standing on a fallen white pine tree.

Second Life of a White Pine

Maxwell Property Provides Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

…located ten miles south of campus, as a hands-on field laboratory. These 140 acres were donated to Northland College in 1983 by the family of Mabel Cora Maxwell, to commemorate her life and her generosity towards the Northland community. As Martin and students travel deeper into the forest, young stands…

Northland College alum Abby Rose and her sister Yana Dee at Yana Dee Ethical Apparel

Thread of Hope

Making Fashion Ecological, Sustainable, and Just

…we’re chasing trends.” Abby Rose did not take a direct path from Northland College to Yana Dee Ethical Apparel. After graduation, she worked with AmeriCorps in West Virginia and then in California, where she oversaw volunteers and a gardening program at a nonprofit with eight gardens, a food bank, and…

Northland College alum Roxanne Johnson at work at Blue Green Alliance

Uniting Labor and Environment

Roxanne Johnson '03 on the BlueGreen Alliance

…work to highlight the importance of supply chains that make the clean economy possible. Any key experiences at Northland College that shaped your career path? I did my environmental studies capstone with one of my best friends, Melissa Damaschke ‘03, on the energy component of Northland’s ecological footprint. I loved…

Northland College alum Julie Anderson poses with sculptures.

Exploring the Natural World through Sculpture

Julie Anderson '00 Owns and Operates Studio in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

…Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat. I began to realize how complex and fascinating this medium was and that I could easily study it for the rest of my life. Q. Was there any moment or particular influence on your current work that you can connect back to Northland? A. Absolutely….

Setting the table at the Farmers Union Dinner

Room for More at the Table

Reflections on the Universal Power of a Shared Meal

…growing season. The Chequamegon Food Cooperative intentionally sources local fare year-round and encourages shoppers to “Chip Up” their order to fund micro-loans for farmers. The construction of the Hulings Rice Food Center at Northland College further cements Northland’s commitment to purchasing local foods, provides a state-licensed kitchen for entrepreneurs to…