Thanks to the fantastic efforts of HLA’s Social Committee, our department recently enjoyed a delightful pizza lunch that brought everyone together. The cozy atmosphere was filled with laughter, engaging conversations, and, of course, delicious pizza with a variety of toppings to suit every taste. The event was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to connect, share[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against the vacancy spot Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 23 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won all 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 213, placed 1st with scratch series scoring[Read More…]
The HLA Graduate Student Organization (GSO) added a touch of fun and camaraderie to Valentine’s Day with their Secret Friend event. Graduate students were randomly paired for a gift exchange, reminiscent of the popular Secret Santa tradition. The event fostered a sense of community and was a wonderful way to celebrate the day and strengthen[Read More…]
Gloribel Rosales-Burdin and Brandy Pinkard represented the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) department at Newfields’ inaugural High School Career Day 2025. This event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with students admitted to Purdue University. Lillie Fronek, a sophomore in Public Horticulture, also represented HLA at the event. Lillie interned with Newfields in the summer of 2024 and[Read More…]
Samuel Zapata Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, Department of Agricultural Economics Thursday, March 6, at 3:30 PM In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Dealing with an Uncurable Disease: The Case of Citrus Greening Invasive pests and diseases can have significant consequences for farmers and consumers. This is the case of Citrus Greening or Huanglongbing (HLB)[Read More…]
Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley CEO, Green Heffa Farms Monday, March 3, 1:30 pm In HORT 117 or via Zoom. Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley is a visionary entrepreneur, farmer, herbalist, and advocate for ethical business and sustainable living. Known affectionately as “Farmer Cee,” she is the founding CEO of Green Heffa Farms, a wellness brand and[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Eamus Catuli Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 22 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Ashley Adair placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 169 and with scratch series scoring a 487. She[Read More…]
Laura Elisa García is an industrial and environmental microbiologist from the University of Antioquia, Colombia, with a master’s degree in Biological Sciences from CES University. Her research experience includes agricultural microbiology and microbial community analysis in cacao fermentation. At Purdue, she will explore microbial interactions in tomato crops, focusing on their potential for sustainable management.[Read More…]