The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture participated in the Majors, Minors, and More Exploratory College Fair, alongside the College of Agriculture and other academic units from across campus. The event offered students a chance to explore diverse academic programs and connect with faculty and peers. HLA’s table was coordinated by Rachael Carter, with support[Read More…]
I’ve been an Academic Advisor at Purdue since 2013 and am proud to now serve the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture. While Advisors are guides to help students understand degree requirements, navigate campus life, and tap into the great resources and opportunities at Purdue, I also hope to offer encouragement, serve as a trusted[Read More…]
Alexander Miller Subject Matter Expert – Leafy Crops 80 Acres Farm Thursday October 2nd, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. 80 Acres Farms is a pioneer in vertical farming, revolutionizing how fresh produce is grown and delivered. We are entering a new era as a company, following the acquisition of facilities and IP from[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against The PurDudes Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 4 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 2 of 8 points, keeping us in 10th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st for scratch game scoring[Read More…]
The Jules Janick Horticulture Garden is getting a glow-up! Students in HORT 317: Landscape Contracting and Management are installing a low-voltage lighting system to improve safety, showcase professional landscape lighting, and gain hands-on experience. Why Your Support Matters: Donations help fund essential materials—light fixtures, transformers, wiring—currently covered by the garden’s construction fund. Your gift protects[Read More…]
Annie Shattuck Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Indiana University Thursday September 25th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. The New Geography of the Global Pesticide Complex Global pesticide use is increasing steadily, with exponential growth in low-income countries. Profound changes in the global pesticide complex over the last two decades have shifted the geography[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against We Don’t Give a Split Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 3 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 4 of 8 points, keeping us in 10th place. In the Team Category: No placements. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st for[Read More…]
Justin Bryant and Dio Chavez were recognized in this week’s Thumbs Up by Kristina Cooley. At the start of the fall semester, they visited landscape architecture studios to introduce themselves and share tech support resources. Their brief, friendly sessions helped students feel supported and prepared. Behind the scenes, Justin also improved communication with landscape architecture[Read More…]