The Sustainable Way

A roundup of 71 North updates

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July 15, 2025

The Sustainable Way

This week, we’re exploring sustainability—and how innovation can help us get there. From regenerative design to breakthrough technologies, creative thinking gives us the tools to build a more resilient, equitable, and earth-friendly future.

Swing by the Studio to share your ideas, get inspired, or just see what others are working on. Everyone’s welcome—we’d love to see you!
See you at 71 North!

"Innovation is the bridge between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s solutions."
— Unknown

HuskieVerse Featured Experience

Pollinator Park

Experience and reflect on the impact of pollinators in the near and far future.

Pollinator Park is a crossover between a zoo, a theme park, an interactive museum, and a crystal ball: fun, educational, and emotionally engaging.

There are multiple opportunities to explore virtual reality each week.

Visit the HuskieVerse booking page to reserve your spot.

Europe 2050 – Following a cascade of ecological crises, our world has been deprived of healthy ecosystems and wealthy flora. Amidst this dystopian landscape lies a lavish green beacon of hope: Dr. Beatrice Kukac’s Pollinator Park -a futuristic farm, a safe haven for pollinating insects and an eye-opener for its visitors.

An experience based on real science.

This Week at 71 North

Please note, our hours have changed for the summer. We are open Tuesday through Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

Tuesday:

8:00-4:30 PM STEAM Sustainability Camp

11:30-12:30 PM: 71 North OPs meeting

2:00 - 3:00 PM: LEAP from Project to Product Management • Meetup.

Lean & Agile Community of Practice

This Community is designed for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Lean and Agile principles and best practices, from project managers and software developers to business leaders and consultants.

calendar.niu.edu/event/lean_agile_community_of_practice

Wednesday:

8:00-4:30 PM STEAM Sustainability Camp

1:00 PM HuskieVerse Planning Meeting

Thursday:

8:00-4:30 PM STEAM Sustainability Camp

71 North OPs wrap up

Friday

8:00-4:30 PM STEAM Sustainability Camp

Looking Ahead:

Next week, 71 North will be abuzz with networking opportunities, doing what 71 North does best—connecting people.

Looking Back:

71 North celebrated this year's Valentine's Day with a special collaboration with the College of Business and the De La Vega Innovation Lab. Valentinnovation made connecting fun: we enjoyed each other's company and shared plenty of smiles and good conversations with Friends of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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