April 30, 2020
Author: Zachary Vickers
In 2003, Lolly Tai, PhD, RLA, FASLA and professor of landscape architecture at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University was named a First Asian American Pacific Islander female ASLA Fellow by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, to honor her vital contributions to the field.
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October 3, 2019
Author: Zachary Vickers
In spring 2019, Tyler School of Art and Architecture Community Development alumnus Jon Fiamoncini (BSCD ‘19) helped create a mural and garden at Philadelphia’s George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science (GWC), with the help of students and generous donors.“Originally, I’d been assigned the task of assisting a group of GWC students with a community engagement project through my Placemaking: Revitalizing Urban Communities class at Tyler,” Fiamoncini said. After the class ended, he continued to volunteer at GWC. That’s when plans were discussed for the creation of a mural and garden.
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April 17, 2019
Author: Gracie A. Laychock
Unique Houseplants: Plants You Can Grow from the Produce Section
Benjamin Snyder, Greenhouse Manager, discussed some of the tips and tricks to successfully germinate and care for edible tropical plants that you can grow from grocery store fruits and herbs. A demonstration and a walk through of the Greenhouse was included.
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November 28, 2018
Author: Gracie A. Laychock
American Society of Landscape Architects, Pennsylvania/Delaware Chapter
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April 12, 2018
Author: Gracie A. Laychock
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Thorough hands-training, this certificate introduces students to a variety of horticulture therapy skills. The program meets horticultural therapy requirements by the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) for becoming a Registered Horticultural Therapist.
Students complete projects to develop skills in HT programming, activities, grant writing, budgeting, marketing, research, and interdisciplinary approaches to health care.
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