Approximately 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered for the HLA Welcome Back Dinner on August 27, kicking off the fall semester with an evening of food, conversation, and community building. The event provided an opportunity for new and returning students to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow classmates. A highlight of the evening was a…Read more about HLA Welcomes Students Back for the Fall Semester[Read More]
Faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Beck Agricultural Center on August 19 for the annual HLA Department Retreat. The day provided an opportunity to reflect on accomplishments from the past year, discuss challenges and opportunities ahead, and strengthen connections across the department. The retreat began with welcome remarks and an overview of the day’s…Read more about HLA Department Retreat Focuses on Reflection, Learning and Planning[Read More]
Today, HLA participated in the College of Agriculture’s BGR Carnival, welcoming incoming students and introducing them to the opportunities available within the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Representing HLA were Dr. Kathryn Orvis, Kristina Cooley, Evie Orick, and HLA Ambassador Lillie Fronek, who spent the afternoon connecting with students and families. The HLA booth…Read more about Slice, Dice, and Say Hello: HLA Returns to the BGR Carnival[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is pleased to welcome six new graduate students this fall. Representing a range of backgrounds and research interests, these students will contribute to HLA’s strengths in horticultural production, controlled environment agriculture, economics and marketing, and sustainable systems. Celeste Ortez, from Nicaragua, earned her undergraduate degree from Zamorano University…Read more about HLA Welcomes New Graduate Students[Read More]
On July 16 and July 23, Karen Sullivan, Vicki Stirm, Karen Mitchell, and Becky Stevenson hosted The Beauty of Flowers in Floral Design for Purdue University’s Grandparents University. They first talked about the ‘branches’ of horticulture (what you can study and have as a career) and then each participant created a bud vase arrangement to…Read more about HLA Hosts Grandparents University[Read More]
On Tuesday July 14th, Vicki Stirm, Karen Mitchell, Rachael Carter, and Erin Percevault hosted students from the C-PASA program (led by the College of Ag Office of Academic Programming). The students did various activities: a scavenger hunt in the J.J. Janick Horticulture Garden; looking at flower anatomy; and designing a park landscape. The students enjoyed…Read more about HLA Hosts Cargill – Purdue Agriculture & STEM Academy High School Program[Read More]
Jose Cabezas Major Professor: Dr. Moriah Bilenky MS Defense Seminar July 20th @ 1:00 PM Room: HORT 222 “Chicken-Based Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems for Sall-Scale Organic Vegetable Production: Animal Productivity and Meat Quality, Soil Nutrition and Tomato Yield, AND Food Safety” Abstract Integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLS) are gaining interest among producers, consumers, and policymakers as a…Read more about MS Defense Seminar: Jose Cabezas[Read More]
Vera Vuković Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton PhD Defense Seminar July 17th @ 1:00 PM ROOM: HORT 222 “Integrative Approaches to Managing Smooth Crabgrass (Digitaria ischaemum): Germination Dynamics, Population Responses, and Control Options in Turfgrass” Abstract: Smooth crabgrass [Digitaria ischaemum (Schreb.) Schreb. ex Muhl.] is one of the most troublesome annual grass weeds in cool-season…Read more about PhD Defense Seminar: Vera Vuković[Read More]
The HLA Social Committee recently organized an evening at the Lafayette Aviators game, bringing faculty, staff, students, and friends together for a fun summer outing. Attendees enjoyed the Prospect League All-Star Game from a private suite, complete with unlimited ballpark favorites and beautiful weather. The event drew an excellent turnout and provided a great opportunity…Read more about HLA Social Committee Hosts Night at the Ballpark[Read More]
Despite the hot weather, faculty, staff, and students teamed up for a festive Fourth of July Mini Scavenger Hunt on July 2. Participants partnered up to search for things in the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden and enjoy some friendly competition before the holiday weekend. The event provided a fun opportunity to connect with colleagues and…Read more about Fourth of July Mini Scavenger Hunt[Read More]