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…grabs us unexpectedly, such as happened to Sigurd Olson on a canoe trip in Quetico Provincial Park. One evening he climbed a ridge. He would write about his experience 30 years later in his book, “The Singing Wilderness.” “When I reached the bald knob of the peak the sun was…
…a fleeting glimpse of a handsome male as he is about to vanish behind a live oak into the evening shadow,” Bateman said. “Let us hope that we can put his species back into the picture of our vanishing wilderness.” Bateman painted Sierra Evening in 1994, four years before the…
…friendly . . . with a penchant for activism and outdoor activities. In fact, life at Northland begins with a required Outdoor Orientation trip, in which first-year students participate in five- to 12-day adventures in the Wisconsin wilderness.” Northland College freshmen recently completed their August wilderness trips before starting classes…
…education. I swallowed my feelings and stayed. How often one such small event can change the course of a lifetime. Kenneth, Albin, and Margueritte Harmon, sister of Harriet Harmon Dexter, were great friends. They sang in the choir, played sports, and were active with the Mission Study, a student organization…
…of the clergy. Report directly to Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Coordinator Reporting to Title IX or any employee of the college enables the Title IX team to respond and offer you support and interim measures such as no contact orders, changes in your housing and course schedules,…
…storm water discharge. Rettler assembled a team that included local and regional architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers: McCabe Construction, Nasi Construction, Pieper Electric, Down to Earth Landscapes, Ashland Construction, A to Z Plumbing & Heating, Todd’s Redi-Mix, Forslund’s Building Supply, HT Glass, Sherwin Williams, Superior Drywall, SAS+Associates, Barr Engineering, Muermann…
…strong passion for Northland College and for those she serves,” and was selected to speak at commencement. Majoring in business and sustainable community development, “she has worked tirelessly to represent students and the College in positive and meaningful ways. Liz quietly inspires those she associates with and those she works…
