What is Green Athletics?
Founded in August 2023 with the goal to make Northern the greenest in the GLIAC, Green Athletics is a student-driven working group consisting of student-athletes, coaches, and other administrators striving to create and promote sustainable changes within NMU's Athletic Department.
Through collaboration and communication with SHINE, NMU Wildcats and other campus entities, Green Athletics hopes to create long-lasting change throughout NMU, the surrounding Marquette community, and the world beyond. Green Athletics serves as a "sustainability spokesperson" for NMU Athletics, and helps contribute to the growing number of sustainability initiatives throughout NMU.
Our goals
Green Athletics Strategy
Read our full strategy here.
Education & Outreach
- Increase sustainability knowledge and awareness among NMU athletes & staff.
- Collect and celebrate current sustainability stories.
- Create a sustainability education campaign for athletic teams.
- Designate one Green Athletics representative for each athletic team.
- Create an inaugural Green Athletics intern position at SHINE.
Decrease Environmental Impact
- Increase sustainable sourcing, facilities, and purchasing in NMU Athletics.
- Designate at least 1-2 zero waste games per semester.
- Reduce miles traveled through efficient trip planning and scheduling.
- Invest in more efficient vehicles & transportation methods.
- Decrease NMU Athletics' overall waste and energy use.
Serving as an Example: Small Sustainability Steps to Make A Big Difference
Check out current graduate student Makaylee Kuhn's short film that takes a peek into the efforts of the NMU Women’s Volleyball team to create a sustainable future.
Meet the Students
Joanne Arbic
Women's Swim & Dive
Joanne is studying Biology with a concentration in Ecology and a minor in Sustainability.
Liam Boomer
Men’s Swim and Dive
Liam is studying Nursing.
Sami Brown
Women’s Soccer
Sami is studying Business.
Maya Bubolz
Women's Alpine Ski
Maya is studying Environmental Science.
Dayna Carlson
Women's Lacrosse
Dayna is studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability.
Jonathan Clarke
Men’s Nordic Skiing
Jonathan is studying Geographical Information Science & Tech.
Aydan Dalak
Volleyball
Aydan is studying Pre-Nursing.
Ella DeBruyn
Cross Country and Track & Field
Ella is Undeclared.
Zoe Dekievit
Women's Swim & Dive
Zoe is studying Health and Physical Education.
Wyatt Dickman
Men’s Swim and Dive
Wyatt is studying Public Administration.
Kolibri Drobish
Women's Nordic Ski
Kolibri is studying Biology with a concentration in Ecology.
Savannah Dufour
Cheer
Savannah is studying General Studies.
Mitchell Forsberg
Men’s Alpine Skiing
Mitchell is studying Construction Management.
Lamar Gordon
Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Lamar is studying Biology.
McKenzie Gruner
Volleyball
McKenzie is studying Construction Management.
Noah Johnson
Men's Soccer
Noah is studying Biology.
Makaylee Kuhn
Women’s Basketball
Makaylee is studying a Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on sustainability within athletics.
Kate Langworthy
Women's Track and Field
Kate is studying Sports Science.
Brooke Lemos
Cross Country and Track & Field
Brooke is studying Psychology.
Taryn Maki
Cross Country and Track & Field
Taryn is studying Elementary Ed.
Nicole Malinova
Women’s Swim and Dive
Nicole is studying Environmental Science.
Lauren McCollor
Women’s Nordic Skiing
Lauren is studying History/Secondary Education and Philosophy.
Joe Mueller
Football
Joe is studying Construction Management.
Addie Pytleski
Women’s Basketball
Addie is studying Biology.
Merle Richter
Women's Nordic Skiing
Merle is studying a Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on Sports Psychology.
Jane Taylor
Women's Lacrosse
Jane is studying Earth Science.
Jillian Thompson
Women’s Soccer
Jillian is studying Environmental Science.
Rayne Thompson
Volleyball
Rayne is studying Applied Exercise Science/Health Management.
McKinley Underwood
Football
McKinley is studying Business.
Celia Wallace
Cross Country and Track & Field
Celia is studying Environmental Science.
Jacy Weisbrod
Women’s Basketball
Jacy is studying Financial Management.
Samantha Zolnierek
Cross Country and Track & Field
Samantha is studying Elementary Ed.
Meet the Faculty
Sarah Kuehn
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
Lindsey Majkrzak
Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
Katie Moe
Campus Recreation and Fitness Manager
Cindy Paavola
Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives
DeAndre Riddick
Football Assistant Coach
Jes Thompson
Vice President of Sustainability
Casey Thousand
Women's Basketball Head Coach
