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Will Carlson Memorial Tribute Established

February 19th, 2010

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 19, 2010 — A Memorial Tribute has been established within the American Floral Endowment (AFE) honoring Dr. Will Carlson, who died January 20, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich. The tribute was established by Jack Van Namen of Vans Inc., a long-time friend and former student of Dr. [...]

March 1 Application Deadline for Internship/Scholarship Opportunities

January 5th, 2010

Applications are being accepted for the American Floral Endowment’s (AFE) Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship & the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program for eligible students looking to gain experience in greenhouse production, floral retail and wholesale, and allied trade fields.  These two intern scholarship programs aid students in gaining hands-on, real-world experience in floriculture.
The Vic [...]

February 1st Scholarship Application Deadline – Paul Ecke Jr. MS/Ph.D. Scholarship

January 5th, 2010

This, merit-based, prestigious Scholarship has been funded by contributions to The American Floral Endowment (AFE) from the floral industry and other sources. The Scholarship honors Mr. Paul Ecke, Jr. of Encinitas, CA who made indispensable contributions to the advancement of the global floriculture industry. Among his many interests was concern for the future of floriculture, [...]

Deadline for Internship/Scholarship Applications – October 1st!

August 10th, 2009

Attention Students and Faculty Advisors – the deadline for submitting applications for AFE’s Vic and Margaret Ball (commericial production) and the Mosmiller (retain) internship/scholarship programs is October 1st.  More information…

AFE Bulletin – Summer 2009 Issue (Latest Issue)

August 10th, 2009

What’s happening at AFE?  AFE Bulletin – Summer 2009! Don’t miss the AFE Upcoming Fundraising Dinner September 23, 2009 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona!

February 1st Deadline – Paul Ecke Jr. MS/PhD Floriculture Scholarship

January 5th, 2009

This, merit-based, prestigious Scholarship has been funded by contributions to The American Floral Endowment (AFE) from the floral industry and other sources. The Scholarship honors Mr. Paul Ecke, Jr. of Encinitas, CA who made indispensable contributions to the advancement of the global floriculture industry. Among his many interests was concern for the future of floriculture, [...]

AFE Bulletin – Winter 2009

October 8th, 2008

Growing Opportunities with AFE.  View the latest AFE Bulletin for news and information!

Endowment Receives $500,000 Donation

October 2nd, 2008

Funds will endow scholarships for future florists in memory of Chicago florists Jim and Helen Phillip.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – September 19, 2008 – A loving daughter of the floral industry, television producer Lee Phillip Bell, has donated $500,000 to the American Floral Endowment in order to create a scholarship fund in memory [...]

AFE Recipient of Funds from FloraStar

July 17th, 2008

Alexandria, VA, July 16, 2008 — As a final thank you to the floriculture industry, the remaining funds from FloraStar — an association whose purpose was to develop and promote new varieties of potted plants for the market place — were donated to the American Floral Endowment (AFE) during this year’s OFA Short Course in [...]

Introducing the New AFE Bulletin!

July 8th, 2008

Welcome to the first edition of AFE Bulletin, the American Floral Endowment’s new quarterly online newsletter. It’s purpose is to keep you up-to-date about AFE-funded research and education — and the vital role they play in the health and future of the floriculture industry.