Site-Wide Activity

Autumn ColorsThe chapter “Autumn Colors” provides a great in depth perspective of David Kline’s appreciation of fall and the ecosystem. Specifically, David […]

Guinea: Fowl or Foul?The first thing that stood out to me upon our arrival to David Kline’s farm was the flock of guinea fowl roaming around the yard, cackling […]

Insect Appreciation TimeAfter visiting David Kline’s farm, I was struck by his fierce defense of insects. As memory serves, he defended insects, bemoaning their near […]

Following the right-wing coup in Bolivia and the resignation of Evo Morales, the governments and people of several Latin American countries have let their thoughts and opinions be heard. One of the main countries […]

Ethical Slaughter?I have always been of the mind that there’s no such thing as ethical slaughter. Being a vegetarian and on-and-off vegan for the past 6 years, m […]

The Animal Life and Human Connection on the Amish FarmAfter the visit to David Kline’s farm, I find that I was able to obtain a better understanding of Amish life. The large swaths of land owned by […]

The Trouble with MilkAs we congregated in the depths of his barn, I tried to hear David Kline’s voice over the sound of his cows who were busy seeking attention, […]

InsectsWhat struck me most about our visit to David Kline’s farm was his appreciation of insects. So many farmers are quick to insect loathing because […]

After announcements, Elle Dykstra presented on their Latin America in the News which concerned Evo Morales stepping down from the presidency in Bolivia. We spent most of the class discussing different […]

Cows And the Farming IndustryI love cows. I think they’re one of the most beautiful creatures. When I don’t know what to draw, I draw cows. Standing in David Klines barn, […]

Death n' farmsI’ve met many people who have lived on or worked on farms in their lives. THey all have the same funny frankness around death that has to do […]

CowsI walked away from David Kline’s farm thinking, “I guess I’ve met more cows.” As a child if someone would have asked me my favorite place o […]

On November 10th, 2019, Bolivia’s three-term president stepped down after weeks of widespread protests and violence due to the results of the October 20th election, in which Morales achieved a surprise v […]

Interested in careers in history?  Thinking about graduate school?  Or just wondering how a history degree can help you find a job after college?

Come learn more: Thursday 11/14 at 11am in the Kauke Tower

The fate of Alaska yellow-cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis D. Don; Oerst. ex D.P. Little) in a changing climate is a fascinating tale. Our collaborator, Lauren Oakes published a book last year called the Canary […]

1.) Both documents start by claiming they have the best right to the land. This right they both claims is granted by God and their historical connections to the land. They also both present their declarations to […]

The two Declarations of Independence of Israel and Palestine follow a very similar trajectory. Both begin by establishing their right to the land by affirming their historical and religious roots in the area. […]

Both documents are structured similarly. They begin with their religious history, talking about the discrimination they of their groups. They also both illustrate the idea that they have an inherent right to […]

Interested in careers in history?  Thinking about graduate school?  Or just wondering how a history degree can help you find a job after college?

Come learn more: Thursday 11/14 at 11am in the Kauke Tower

When looking at structure, one can see many similarities within the two documents. They both begin with brief religious histories for each country respectively talking essentially about religious displacements […]