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Welcome Alumni! We hope that you enjoyed your experience at Purdue and remain involved with the university. Throughout the year, Purdue hosts events specifically for alumni and friends. If you are interested in learning more about Alumni events, please choose a link below. If you are interested in making a contribution to the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, please contact Ed Ashworth.

Outstanding Alumni Honored

Dr. Marvin N. Miller (BS, MS) received the 2005 Distinguished Horticulture Alumni Award from the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. The award, which was presented during Purdue’s Homecoming Weekend, is given annually to alumni who have made notable contributions in their field. Ed Ashworth, Head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture noted that “the reputation of an educational institution is a reflection of the successes of their alumni. Dr. Marvin Miller has a distinguished career in the floriculture industry and we are very proud that he is a graduate of our horticulture program at Purdue.” Marvin joined the Ball Horticulture Company in 1983 and is presently the market research manager for the Ball Company. His focus at Ball Horticulture involves studying the changing structure, conduct and performance of the ornamental horticulture industry. Marvin is a frequent author and speaker on topics important to the North American floriculture industry. He also serves the industry through his involvement in the Society of American Florists and his collaborations with the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and its Economic Research Service.
Dr. Marvin Miller is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He received a B.S. degree in Horticulture and a M.S. degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University. He received his Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida.

Janice Cervelli Schach (BSLA '79) was among nine Purdue alumni receiving the 2003 Distinguished Agricultural Alumni Award. Jan, who is currently Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson University, was on campus last spring to receive the honor and meet with faculty and students. After graduating from Purdue, Jan completed her MSLA at the University of Guelph. She then joined the Landscape Architecture faculty at the University of Kentucky and subsequently rose through the academics ranks to become Professor of Landscape Architecture and later Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Jan has held leadership roles in both the American Society for Landscape Architecture (ASLA) and the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA). She was named President of ASLS in 1999 and received the Award of Recognition for Excellence in Academic Administration from CELA in 2002.

Caula A. Beyl (MS '77, Ph.D. '79) received the 2003 Distinguished Horticulture Alumni Award. Caula is presently the Director of the Plant Science Center and Professor of Horticulture and Stress Physiology at Alabama A&M. She has spent her entire professional career at Alabama A&M and contributed to her University as a teacher, researcher and administrator. Caula was recognized by the Alabama A&M School of Agriculture with both their outstanding teacher award (1991, 1998) and outstanding researcher award (1993). In addition, she was recipient of the University Outstanding Teacher Award in 1998. Caula and her family reside in Alabama.

Robert W. Harriman (Ph.D. '90) received the 2002 Distinguished Horticulture Alumni Award. Bob is currently Vice President of Biotechnology at the Scotts Company in Marysville, Ohio. Scotts is a leader in the turf and home garden industries and Bob is leading their biotechnology efforts to develop new turf grass and ornamental plants for the golf course, lawn care and home garden segments of their business. Prior to joining Scotts in 1999, Bob led a similar effort at the Monsanto Company. He also held a position at Rutgers University in their Food Science Department. Bob frequently returns to campus and guest lectures to horticulture and turf students. He and his wife reside in Ohio.

Marsh Campbell Kriplen (BSLA '88) received the 2002 Distinguished Landscape Architecture Alumni Award. Marsh is presently the senior landscape architect at Robert A. M. Stern Architects. Since joining this firm, Marsh has worked on a variety of projects including residences in Beverly Hills and Carmel, California; corporate headquarters; and public buildings. His responsibilities include design review, oversight and staffing for the landscape architecture department. Prior to accepting his present position, Marsh worked at STUDIOS Architecture of San Francisco and at the Olin Partnership in Philadelphia. He also completed his Master of Architecture degree at the University of California at Berkeley. Marsh and his wife currently reside in New York City.

Mario F. Nievera (BSLA '87) received the 2003 Distinguished Landscape Architecture Alumni Award. Upon graduation, Mario began his career with the landscape architecture firm, Morgan Wheelock Inc. He quickly rose to principal and Vice President before leaving in 1996 to establish his own firm Mario Nievera Design Incorporated. His firm provides landscape architecture and design services for residential, corporate, institutional and commercial clients in the US, Canada and Caribbean. Mario has completed a number of high profile projects and his work has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, “W”, Southern Accents, House & Garden, The New York Times, Departures, Town & Country and Quest. He divides his time between residences in Palm Beach, New York City and Shelter Island.

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