The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring[Read More…]
This fall, our community rallied to bring light to the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden! Thanks to your generosity, students in HORT 317 installed a low-voltage lighting system that improves safety, showcases professional techniques, and gives them real-world experience. Together, we raised $3,350—67% of our $5,000 goal—with 20 donors leading the way. These funds helped reimburse[Read More…]
On Thursday, the HLA Social Committee brought colleagues together for an engaging Lunch and Learn celebrating the rich heritage of India. Krishna Nemali and Kranthi Varala led the session, sharing fascinating insights into their homeland. Krishna highlighted cultural traditions and practices, while Kranthi introduced us to the vibrant spices that make Indian cuisine so distinctive.[Read More…]
The HLA Ambassadors are the heart of our department’s outreach and recruitment efforts. These dedicated students represent Horticulture and Landscape Architecture with enthusiasm and professionalism, sharing their experiences and passion with prospective students and families. From campus tours to recruitment events, they help showcase the vibrant community and opportunities within HLA. We want to extend[Read More…]
On Tuesday, the Purdue College of Ag’s Celebration of Teaching Excellence honored two outstanding HLA faculty members. Kathryn Orvis received the Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, recognizing exceptional dedication to undergraduate education. Aaron Thompson was presented with the Taylor Excellence in Teaching Innovation Award, celebrating innovative approaches that inspire student learning. Congratulations to both for[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against Bowling Problem Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 12 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, moving down from 5th to 6th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st in three[Read More…]
Sangrak Son Major Professor: Dr. Krishna Nemali PhD DEFENSE SEMINAR December 1st @ 9:00 A.M. Room: HORT 222 “HYDROPONIC CROPS GROWN WITH ORGANIC FERTILIZERS: YIELD, NUTRIENT RELEASE, AND STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY” Abstract: Hydroponic production is capital and resource intensive. Organic labels for hydroponic crops can potentially increase revenue as organic produce is sold[Read More…]
When people ask me, “Where have you been? You haven’t been in your office much lately,” I like to tell them I have been “hanging around!” Although I like to embellish stories from time to time, this story is accurate. I have been working in the rafters of Zone 11 replacing shade cloth (Ludvig Svensson[Read More…]
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