Brian Schundler Associate, Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Thursday April 10th, at 3:30pm HORT 117 or via Zoom. Conservation Agriculture: Integrating Ecology, Farming, and Design Brian Schundler, an Associate at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW), will discuss the Conservation Agriculture Studio (ConAg), a specialized practice within NBW that applies contemporary design principles and restoration…Read more about HLA 2025 Spring Seminar Series: Brian Schundler[Read More]
Josué Cerritos Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers MS DEFENSE SEMINAR April 9 @ 1:00 PM HORT 217 or via Zoom “Silage tarping for stale seedbed, early-season weed management, and cover crop termination” Abstract: Silage tarping involves covering the soil with opaque plastic to block light for extended periods, helping to keep fields weed-free early in…Read more about MS Defense Seminar: Josué Cerritos[Read More]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Spoilermakers II Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 27 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 4 of 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 3rd with Team Handicap Game scoring a 959. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 245, with…Read more about HLA Bowling Team[Read More]
The HLA Social Committee hosted an evening of pottery painting at All Fired Up! In Lafayette on Wednesday night. It was a resounding success. Some of the items painted included sunflower ladle rest (x2), cactus ring holder, corn ear holder, bird, penguin, rabbit, conch shell, ramen noodle bowl, boilermarker express, cowboy boot, and various mugs. …Read more about HLA Social Evening at All Fired Up![Read More]
The Purdue Horticulture Society embarked on the annual spring trip on March 28-30. This year the club picked Louisville to explore a botanical garden and arboretum. This annual trip provided members with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of horticulture and appreciate the beauty of diverse plant collections. On March 29, the group visited the…Read more about Purdue Horticulture Society Explores Louisville’s Botanical Wonders[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang has been honored with Purdue University’s Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award, marking a significant milestone for both Dr. Huang and the entire HLA department. This prestigious recognition represents Purdue’s highest teaching accolade for faculty members in the early stages of their careers. The award acknowledges Dr. Huang’s outstanding teaching abilities and unwavering…Read more about Dr. Yiwei Huang Honored with Exceptional Early Career Award[Read More]
Dr. David Braun Professor of Biological Sciences & Plant Sciences University of Missouri April 3rd | 3:30-4:30 PM | PFEN 241 Co-Sponsored by the Purdue Center for Plant Biology Genes controlling sucrose movement in plants Bio: David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology, and of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia….Read more about HLA 2025 Spring Seminar Series: Dr. David Braun[Read More]
On March 24, Dr. Steve Hallett was surprised with the prestigious Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, Purdue University’s highest teaching accolade. This award recognizes Dr. Hallett’s exceptional dedication and contributions to undergraduate education. Dr. Hallett, a professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is the second faculty member from his department…Read more about Dr. Steve Hallett Receives Purdue’s Top Teaching Honor[Read More]
Jean Pierre Zavala Major Professor: Ariana Torres MS Defense Seminar March 31 @ 2:00 PM Room: HORT 222 “Economic Feasibility of Biological Aphid Control in High Tunnel Spinach Production: Evidence from a Farm-Level Financial Tool” Abstract: Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a widely cultivated leafy green, often grown in high tunnels in the Midwestern United States….Read more about MS Defense Seminar: Jean Pierre Zavala[Read More]