NCTA Dean's Weekly Roundup Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Dec. 12, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
It’s finals week at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture! Students have wrapped up their final projects, studied hard for the past few weeks and are now seeing the rewards of their efforts as they take their final exams.
Most students come through finals week feeling the intense satisfaction that comes from a job well done. It’s rewarding for students to experience the accomplishment that comes with completing a successful semester.
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Aggie students link to Nebraska partners Friday, November 30, 2018
Nov. 29, 2018
By Ron Rosati, NCTA dean
Curtis, Neb. - Agricultural producers and industry leaders throughout our state provide students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with outstanding educational opportunities.
We value the relationships created with farmers, ranchers, feedlots and agribusinesses in southwestern Nebraska. Students have jobs and internships to gain valuable experience in the workforce and to earn funding to assist with college expenses.
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College students race against cancer Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Oct. 17, 2018
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. - The annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month Extravaganza sponsored by the NCTA Collegiate Cattlemen Club is Thursday.
Races featuring horses and riders will begin at 7 p.m. at the indoor arena of the Livestock Teaching Center on the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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NCTA Aggies lend a hand at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island Monday, August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018
By NCTA News
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Animal Science honors students Monday, April 16, 2018
April 16, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Students in Animal Science and Agriculture Education at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are hosting a year-end dinner and awards night on April 26.
Friends and families of four “traveling” teams of Aggie Rodeo, Aggie Shotgun Sports, NCTA Livestock Judging and the NCTA Ranch Horse Team will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Curtis Community Center.
Students are from animal science, equine management, agricultural education and academic enrichment teams.
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I Can. We Will. FFA Week and Nebraska Beef Tuesday, February 20, 2018
February 20, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
This week marks the annual observance by the National FFA Organization in saluting FFA students and families with National FFA Week. The 2018 theme is “I Can. We Will.”
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Animal science, rodeo student is Aggie of Month Monday, February 5, 2018
Feb. 5, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Cash Talamantez of Lisco, Nebraska, is an Aggie of the Month at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
He was named Aggie of the Month for December, 2017, said NCTA Dean Ron Rosati.
Talamantez was selected by NCTA faculty, staff and peers in various leadership positions at the two-year agriculture college.
The 2015 graduate of Bridgeport High School plans a career in a western Nebraska agriculture industry after his graduation in May.
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Stock dogs, student clubs enrich ag campus and academics Thursday, February 1, 2018
Feb. 1, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
When Lacey Johnson first came to college at Curtis in 2007 her sights were set primarily on academics in veterinary technology.
Along the way during three years of studies, she was influenced by Professor Judy Bowmaster-Cole in a dog obedience class. Lacey gained interest in how a well-trained stock dog could help in safe handling of livestock.
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NCTA: Teaching and livestock programs Thursday, December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
This week’s column will feature Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture academic programs in animal science, equine science, and agricultural education. This column is a component of a four-part series on the award-winning programs at NCTA.
The Agriculture Production Systems - Animal Science and Agricultural Education Division draws the great enrollment to campus with over 110 students in courses such as livestock production, feedlot management and equine management.
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Cattle industry leaders mentor Aggies Wednesday, December 13, 2017
December 13, 2017
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Aggie students are joining cattle producers and industry leaders as members of Nebraska’s largest beef industry organization.
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