10th Annual Anderton's Earth Week - Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment

The 10th Annual Anderton’s Earth Week is hosted by the Earth, Environmental, and Geographical (EEGS) Department on April 21-27, 2024. NMU academic departments and student organizations will be offering a variety of collaborative events to honor Dr. John B. Anderton and practice environmental stewardship. Stay tuned for the Anderton’s Earth Week finalized calendar! The draft calendar is here. 

NMU’s Earth Week is named after the late Dr. John Anderton, a former Department Head of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences (EEGS) and a beloved professor. Students loved Dr. Anderton’s teaching style and his effective communication that helped them understand the natural world around them. Dr. Anderton was passionate about active outdoor learning, a practice that NMU faculty members have carried on. He was passionate about his home in the Upper Peninsula, and especially places like Presque Isle and Little Presque along the shores of Lake Superior. 

Dr. Anderton’s legacy lives on at NMU through experiential learning in the Marquette area and through the student’s participation in environmental activism. He embodied many of NMU’s values such as inclusion and the environment. 

Written by: Paige Whaley