Austin Cline, Eli Ziliak, and Max Schimmel, turf management and science undergraduates, were up before dawn volunteering at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup over Purdue’s fall break. The event was held at the Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida.
Last Saturday, the students in Mike Dana’s “Flowers for Color” class spent the day in “The Gardens at Ball” at Ball Horticulture in West Chicago, IL, studying annual ornamental plants. Special thanks to Ball for allowing us to come on a Saturday to their world-class display garden and for providing beautiful weather!
Ian Kelly, our study abroad student in Dublin, Ireland, wrapped up his semester there and sent us some parting thoughts on his experience: “Studying abroad has been an amazing experience and if anyone is debating about whether they should do it or not, do it. No really, just go and do it. I knew it…Read more about Ian Kelly’s Study Abroad Update[Read More]
On Friday, April 22, HLA held its first annual Awards Recognition and Senior Dinner. HLA’s Outstanding Students and Faculty Nominated Award Winners, Club Officers, HLA Undergraduate Ambassadors, Scholarship Winners, and the May and August 2022 Graduation Candidates were all recognized, followed by a catered meal. Thanks to Robin Tribbett who plan and coordinated the event…Read more about HLA Awards Recognition and Senior Dinner[Read More]
On March 30, the West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department, the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Department of Anthropology held the Happy Hollow Park Charrette Event. Members of the public were invited to bring their ideas and suggestions on improving Happy Hollow Park in West Lafayette. Aaron Thompson, LA Undergraduate students Kami…Read more about LA Students and Alumni Participated in the Happy Hollow Park Charrette Event[Read More]
Ian Kelly, our Horticulture undergraduate student on Study Abroad this semester, has sent us another update from his adventures in Dublin, Ireland: I’ve been hitting the road or, in this case, tracks really. The natural beauty of the Aran Islands and the heritage sites like Dún Aonghasa over by Galway were really interesting! Then…Read more about Ian Kelly’s Study Abroad Update[Read More]
Undergraduate student Ian Kelly (HORT) is currently on study abroad in Dublin, Ireland this semester and will be sending up updates throughout his stay. He sent us this update this week: Classes have been going in full swing and in my plant biotechnology course we got to see a tour of their facilities! They showed…Read more about Undergraduate Student Ian Kelly on Study Abroad This Semester[Read More]
Aaron Thompson’s LA students from Fall 2019 will see their class project design come to life this fall. With the help of Purdue Extension and community groups who fundraised with private donations, the citizens of Connersville, Indiana will be able to enjoy the J Long Memorial Second Street Park. This park will be the first…Read more about LA Students’ Class Project Design to Open This Fall[Read More]