Dr. Petrus Langenhoven is now the sole Director of the Purdue Student Farm. After much consideration, Dr. Steve Hallett decided to shift his attention to other academic activities. And no, he is not disengaging from the farm. He will still be involved in higher-level strategic initiatives at the farm. Petrus is excited about the new[Read More…]
We are pleased to welcome Karen Sullivan to HLA in the role of Head Gardener of the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden. Karen holds a B.S. in Horticulture from Purdue. She brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and experience in the commercial landscape business, plus plenty of energy and enthusiasm. We are excited to[Read More…]
The 2023 HLA Impact and Graduate Student Awards were handed out May 12, 2023 at the HLA Research and Design Retreat. Congratulations to everyone! HLA Impact Awards Teaching Impact Award: Yiwei Huang Staff Impact Award: Nathan Deppe Early Career Award: Wenjing Guan Department Hero: Kirby Kalbaugh Research Impact Award: Kranthi Varala Extension Impact Award: Stephen Meyers[Read More…]
HLA Graduate Students organized the HLA Research and Design Retreat, held May 11 at the John S. Wright Center in Martell Forest. The day was filled with poster and oral research presentations. Linnette C. White, from the Office of Multicultural Programs, facilitated a diversity and inclusion session. The afternoon breakout session included a scavenger hunt[Read More…]
Glenn Hardebeck and Benjamin Royal were named College of Ag Super Heroes this week by Interim Dean Dr. Ken Foster. College of Ag Super Heroes is a periodic email series by Dr. Foster highlighting individuals “who are doing great things for the college in ways that oftentimes go unrecognized.” Dear College of Agriculture Colleagues, This week’s College[Read More…]
The Social Committee sponsored tickets to the Lafayette Roller Derby to see the SuperNovas defeat the Illiana Dames! We had around 15 people from the department attend and some even brought their families to enjoy this exciting event. Thanks to all who were able to join us. Here are some pictures from last Saturday’s outing[Read More…]
Our team Split Happens played against Spoilermakers II in a tiebreak for first place Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for last week of the Purdue Staff and Students league. Split Happens started out strong, winning the first game by 118 pins. Spoilermakers II put it into gear in the second game, winning by[Read More…]
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