…through Northwest Passage, and by a Wisconsin Sea Grant through Northland College. Under the Surface fits well with Northland College’s mission, according to Lafrancois. “This program is the apogee of connecting physical health, mental health, arts, and sciences with wild experiences in nature.” Under the Surface began just as they…
The Northland College Alumni Association honored Tam Hofman ‘80 and Derek Ogle ’89 at the alumni dinner during its annual Fall Festival September 28-29. Hofman is a park ranger with the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, where she has been recognized for her interpretive work, receiving the National Park Service Freeman…
As part of a new food recovery initiative, Northland College students have been collecting leftover food slated for the compost bin—pizza, soup, mashed potatoes—from Chartwells Dining Service on campus and they package and deliver it to a regional food bank. This initiative is part of a nationwide, student-led movement combatting…
…on a blueprint for effective community engagement on behalf of the college,” Schmitt said. In addition to the contribution from Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Bay City Cycles provided new tires for the handcycle at a discounted price, paid for by the Northland College Sustainability Department and Fast Lane Motor Sports…
Northland College has a big problem: not enough leftovers. Students at the school have been combining food waste and organic materials like leaves, wood chips, lawn trimmings and cardboard since 1993 and converting what could have become a stinking mess into rich, black, earthy compost. SIGN UP NOW. A state-of-the-art…
…was in the dead of winter one year ago that Rick Blanchard, a waterfront property owner on Lake St. Lawrence—a small dam reservoir between Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River—noticed the water and ice outside his beachfront window was more than a metre higher than usual. The level downstream…
…or join via Teams. Yoga & meditation classes for Northland students, staff, and faculty (join the Team here). Mats & props provided; no experience necessary. Free classes at Washburn Meditation Center, too: simply create an account, then contact Kyle to receive passes (kbladow@northland.edu). See the full Northland yoga schedule here….
…people are welcome to bring treats to share. This event is for current Northland College faculty and staff only. Who: Faculty and staff What: Bring your knitting, crocheting, beading, needlework, or some type of handwork to work on Where: Indigenous Cultures Center Student Lounge (114B Mead Hall) When: Wednesdays 12-1…
Enjoy the sounds of the Northland Choir and the Northland Symphonic Band! There will be folk songs to delight, marches to tap your foot to, and melodies to hum on your way home—a great way to lift your spirits in the dark season. This event is free and open to…
