Scholarships Offered for Grad Students
Are any of your employees planning on pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree in horticulture or a related field?
If they are, then they just might be eligible for one of the two scholarships that the American Floral Endowment is offering — the Altman Family Scholarship and the Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship.
These two merit-based scholarships are for graduate students who “have the skills and passion to become leading floricultural scientists and educators.”
The Altman Family Scholarship was created in 2015 by Ken and Deena Altman, owners of Altman Plants, who support numerous efforts to improve education and research for the industry. The 2016 scholarship amount is $5,900.
The Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship honors the late Paul Ecke, Jr., who made significant contributions to the floriculture industry and believed strongly in research and education. This is a two-year scholarship for $10,000 ($5,000 each year).
The deadline to apply for these scholarships is Feb. 1, 2017. All of the requirements for applying for either one of these awards can be found by clicking here.
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If you are looking for help when it comes to plant growth regulators, be sure to sign up for GPN’s second Plant Health Management webinar on “Proper Use of Plant Growth Regulators.”
The webinar is free and will take place Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. eastern time.
Click here to go to sign up today.
Wal-Mart CEO Maps Out Future
Earlier this month, Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon outlined a roadmap that will guide the company’s role in society on critical issues over the next several years, pointing to a “new era of trust and transparency.” Speaking at an environmental impact conference, McMillon said the roadmap updates the retailer’s sustainability goals such as doubling sales of locally grown produce in the U.S and obtaining half of the energy the company uses from renewable sources.
Lowe’s Grant Program Prepares for Spring 2017
On Dec. 18, Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant program will begin accepting applications for spring 2017. The Toolbox for Education program supports public education by funding improvements at public schools in the United States. The grant program is funded by the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, which has provided more than $49 million to more than 11,000 schools across the country.
Menard’s Enters Kansas City Market
Over the past month, Menards has opened its first three stores in the Kansas City area. The stores are located in Belton, Independence and Olathe, Kansas. A fourth store is expected to open in the region later this winter. The privately-held home improvement retailer has nearly 300 stores in 14 states. The Kansas City region is currently home to 16 Home Depot stores and 12 Lowe’s stores.
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