Another Semester Well Under Way

            My third semester here at Purdue continues to be going well. With the first four weeks finished and the fifth week starting, the first wave of exams are finished. In addition to school, things at work and activities with clubs continue to supply learning opportunities and experiences. At work, we are transitioning from projects in the field as the season ends to more projects in the lab and greenhouses. This past weekend at work, I collected soil and seed samples from a third potential waterhemp sight for Purdue to have test plots on next year. We also finished up our last field trial this past weekend. I enjoy working alongside grad students in weed science as I learn from the projects I help them with as well as the projects that Purdue Weed Science conducts as well. I look forward to working in the greenhouses again this semester since it provides a good break from school and allows me to earn a little bit of income in my free time as well.

            Agronomy Club is well on its way. We have just finished our third meeting this past week where we indulged on dinner and enjoyed fellowship as we listened to a couple members give speeches on a couple of agronomy related topics and experiences. We also had a work session a couple weeks ago where we put together different materials such as Munsell color charts or plant mounts and seeds that high schools purchase to help them prepare for different competitions. Not to mention that dinner was fried chicken!!! There was also an exceptional meeting for the Soil and Water Conservation Club this past month where we enjoyed dinner and listened to a former Purdue graduate talk about their career experiences since graduating Purdue. Purdue continues to be a great experience this semester, and I look forward to the weeks to come.