On Tuesday, September 2, the HLA department hosted its annual Welcome Back Event for undergraduate students, bringing together new and returning faces for an afternoon of fun, food, and connection. Students enjoyed a festive taco bar, participated in a lively scavenger hunt, and relaxed with a few rounds of cornhole on the lawn. The event…Read more about HLA Kicks Off the Semester with a Warm Welcome Back Event[Read More]
Angelique Robb Founder & Owner of SYNKD, Lafayette, LA Thursday, September 18, at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom The Future of Our (Combined) Industry: Why Interconnection is Key to Resilience in a Changing Climate Join us for a thought-provoking session that explores why the future of landscape architecture, horticulture, construction, and maintenance depends on…Read more about HLA 2025 Fall Seminar – Angelique Robb, Founder and Owner of SYNKD[Read More]
On Friday, August 22, HLA participated in the College of Agriculture’s BGR Carnival, an exciting welcome event for incoming students. Representing HLA were Dr. Kathryn Orvis, Rachael Carter, and HLA Ambassador Katelyn Rockey, who brought energy and enthusiasm to the festivities. The HLA table was a hit, featuring the Watermelon Card Ninja game and a…Read more about Slice, Dice, and Say Hello – HLA Goes Ninja at BGR Carnival[Read More]
Hi! My name is Rachael Carter and I am the new Student Success Specialist in the Undergraduate Student Services office. I am very excited to be here in HLA with all of you! I moved here from Pensacola, Florida about nine years ago leaving behind a career of seventeen years in Healthcare and Graduate Medical…Read more about Welcome Rachael Carter![Read More]
Who: HLA Undergraduate Students, Faculty, and Staff working with Undergraduates Where: HORT Circle Drive When: September 2nd, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM What: Meet & Greet, Dinner, and Activities with Prizes Join us for an evening of connection and celebration as we kick off the new academic year! This is a great opportunity to welcome…Read more about Save the Date – Undergraduate Welcome Back Event[Read More]
This week marked the second session of Grandparents University, where 44 enthusiastic grandparents and grandchildren joined Karen Mitchell and Vicki Stirm for a hands-on floral experience. The session began with an introduction to the HLA, highlighting exciting career paths and programs like Consumer Horticulture and the Master Gardener initiative. Participants then dove into the ever-popular…Read more about Vicki Stirm and Karen Mitchell Hosts Second Week of Grandparents University[Read More]
On July 15th, Vicki Stirm and Karen Mitchell hosted 29 folks of Caleb’s Kin group from Faith East Ministries of Lafayette for a garden tour of the Jules Janick Hort Gardens. We talked about different plants in the landscape, as well as talking about the Bioswale on the corner of the Pao lot and the…Read more about Vicki Stirm and Karen Mitchell Host Jules Janick Horticulture Garden Tour[Read More]