HLA’s Spring Picnic was held April 6 at Happy Hollow Park. Faculty, staff, post-docs, graduate students and their families came out to enjoy the beautiful spring day. Thanks to the HLA Social Committee for organizing the picnic and thanks to everyone who came! View more photos from the picnic.
The Diverse Corn Belt Team held a stakeholder meeting with 21 participants in Muncie, Indiana. The interactive and discussion-based meting focused on opportunities and barriers to agricultural diversification. HLA folks in attendance include Dr. Aaron Thompson, Dr. Liz Maynard, Dr. Lauren Asprooth, and Emily Usher.
Congratulations to Jeanine Arana (Ph.D./Meyer’s Lab) who won the “People’s Choice” Award at the Purdue Graduate School’s 3MT Finals held April 9 with her presentation “Cover Crops in the War Against Weeds. The 3MT Competition is a research communication competition that develops academic, presentation, and research communication skills by explaining their research to an intelligent,…Read more about Jeanine Arana Wins “People’s Choice” in 3MT Finals[Read More]
I am delighted to introduce Sofia Catucuamba. Sofia has a strong interest in agricultural science and comes from a family that has been involved in agriculture and livestock. She pursued her education at Zamorano University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science and Production in 2017. During her studies, she had the opportunity…Read more about Welcome Sofia Catucuamba![Read More]
We are very excited to announce that Dr. Kathryn Orvis has been appointed as a Fellow in the Purdue University Teaching Academy. Fellowship in the Teaching Academy recognizes outstanding and scholarly teaching at Purdue so it will come as no surprise to Dr. Orvis’ students and peers that she has received this recognition. Dr. Orvis…Read more about Dr. Kathryn Orvis Named Fellow of Purdue University Teaching Academy[Read More]
Purdue University student Colby Smock has been recognized for his research on erosion control solutions. Smock, a senior majoring in agribusiness with a minor in natural resources and environmental science (NRES), received the Undergraduate Award for Humanities & STEM Research. Smock has been working on a project titled “Erosion, Aesthetics, and Acceptance – A Shoreline…Read more about Thompson Lab Researcher Received Undergraduate Award for Humanities and STEM Research[Read More]
Hydroponics training is offered to everyone in May and June at Purdue University. Interested participants can choose either May or June session. There will be four classes for each session on Saturdays from 9am-4pm. Training will be provided at the state-of-the-art Purdue hydroponics facility located in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, 625 Ag….Read more about Hydroponics for Everyone Workshop[Read More]
The Jules Janick Horticulture Garden is starting to wake up from its winter slumber. Virginia Blue Bells Summer Snowflake Valerie Finnis Grape Hyacinth Lady Jane Tulips And of course…more tulips!
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