You are invited!

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis invites you to attend our first annual Junior Discovery Day on Friday, April 24, 2009.  This day is specifically set aside for high school juniors.  In addition, parents, family, and educators are invited to attend the day with their students. 

9:00 a.m.       Registration and Refreshments                        
9:30 a.m.       Welcome                                                               
9:45 a.m.       Break-out Sessions                               
                             Students                                                                                                       
                             Parents                                                          
                             High School Educators                      
10:45 a.m.      Department Discovery (1st Session)
                             Veterinary Technology                               
                             Agriculture Production Systems                           
                             Agribusiness Management    Systems            
                             Horticulture Systems    
11:20 a.m.      Department Discovery (2nd Session)
11:50 a.m.      Lunch                                                                                
                             Meet the Coaches & Advisors
12:15 p.m.      Barnyard Olympics                                               
1:00 p.m.        Department Discovery (3rd Session)
1:35 p.m.        Department Discovery (4th Session)             
2:10 p.m.        Prizes, Drawings, & Farewell                                
2:45 p.m.        General Campus Tours

We have a great day planned that will allow students to explore NCTA's educational offerings and the job opportunities within various agricultural fields.  The department discovery sessions will give students the opportunity to discover the hands-on education provided in NCTA's Agriculture Production, Veterinary Technology, Agribusiness Management, and Horticulture Programs.  Specific break-out sessions will be provided for students, parents, and educators.  During the lunch hour, guests will be entertained by the "Barnyard Olympics."  This will give students the opportunity to compete for prizes!  The day will conclude with the presentation of prizes, door drawings, and campus tours.

If you would like to attend the Junior Discovery Day, please RSVP to the NCTA Admissions Office by April 17, 2009.  Walk-ins are welcome.  You can register by calling 1-800-3CURTIS, by emailing tfietchner2@unl.edu, or by sending in the registration form provided below.