Honors Day is a long-standing tradition at Northland, held each year in April.
The purpose of this event is to recognize the achievements of our exceptional students. This is done through an array of campus-wide celebrations on this special day. See below for this year’s itinerary.
Classes are cancelled between 12 – 5 pm to encourage all students, faculty and staff to engage in this event. Community members are welcome to attend.
8:00 a.m.
Academic poster images and accompanying abstracts by student researchers will be viewable the website (currently in redesign).
1–2:00 p.m. – Ponzio Campus Center
Any Northland student or alum is invited to swing by to get a free professional headshot photo taken. Make sure to dress the part, and then stick around for the festivities!
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center
All students who have received an award are asked to take part in a group photo. The list of award winners will be published on this page. If you’ve been recognized, you will also receive individual communication from a faculty member in your department, and a packet including more information about the recognition you’ve received.
2 p.m.—Main Hall, Ponzio Campus Center
Northland College Vice President for Academic Affairs Alan Brew and President Chadwick Dayton provide recognition and celebration of presenters and a welcome to all attendees.
2:15 p.m.—Ponzio Campus Center
The Student Choir sings our Northland College Hymn to celebrate the start of the campus-wide events. Student participants and researchers report to their event or location.
2:15–4:30 p.m.—Ponzio Campus Center
All Student Researchers stand next to their poster displays for the entirety of this component. They will be available to present to visitors who stop, by answering questions and discussing their research and findings. Learn more about the Research Showcase.
2:30-5:00pm—Mary Van Evera Visual Arts Center
2D and 3D artwork, created by current students, will be on display. Visitors are encouraged to walk around and view at their pleasure.
3:00-5:00pm—Outdoor Mall next to Wheeler Hall
Outdoor Pursuits students will be harnessed up and scaling Cottonwood trees next to Wheeler Hall to show off industry-relevant skills they’ve learned.
3:30-6:30pm—Hulings Rice Food Center
Stop by to sample student-made kombucha, enjoy grab-and-go sweet treats and get a tour of the campus garden’s seedling starters in the on-site greenhouse.
7:00-8:30pm—Alvord Theatre, Ponzio Campus Center
Enjoy a concert featuring Northland College students and community members.
