Teachers gain tips at boot camp Tuesday, July 13, 2021
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Tips to experienced and newer agriculture teachers could benefit six classrooms or agricultural science labs this fall, in part, due to an Ag Mechanics Boot Camp in Curtis.
Teachers from Nebraska and Kansas schools brushed up on skills, curriculum ideas and some peer-sharing sessions in a three-day camp at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Campus conversations Monday, July 5, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Welcome to July, with a busy kickoff to recruiting and outreach from the NCTA campus.
It’s been a whirlwind of conversations and campus visits at the end of June, several key to NCTA’s academic and administrative progress. I’d like to share notes for readers.
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Aggies span decades of success Tuesday, July 6, 2021
By NCTA News
Aggies convene in Curtis
Loyal graduates and friends of the “Curtis Aggies” high school and college alumni showed up for Aggie Alumni Day on June 26, surpassing attendance goals for organizers.
“We had a terrific turnout to help our alumni celebrate 108 years in Curtis,” said David Fulton of Pleasanton. “Everyone really seemed to enjoy the daytime event, and a chance to get out and socialize again on campus.”
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Reflections from Aggie Alumni Day Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
As I enjoy this period of below normal temperatures, daily chances of rain, and sunny days, I wonder where the month of June has gone. Here we are sitting at the halfway point through 2021 and it causes me to ponder.
Aggie Alumni Day
Last weekend we had the privilege of hosting over 100 NSA, NSTA, UNSTA and NCTA alumni on campus for our Aggie Alumni Day. What a great turnout, and everything went so well.
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Rodeo roots spur career for NCTA coach Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. - Jaden Clark knows well the sport of rodeo across Nebraska, western states and even in the arena of the Calgary Stampede.
The native of Wellfleet has joined the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture here in Curtis as coach of NCTA Aggie Rodeo.
“I’m looking forward to this opportunity to further build Aggie Rodeo, and in education at the collegiate level,” said Clark.
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Ag Mech set for first Boot Camp Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By NCTA News
An agricultural mechanics “boot camp” for high school teachers will be the first of its kind in recent years as a three-day summer camp at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
NCTA’s Ag Mechanics program will offer the mini camp on July 6, 7 and 8 in Curtis.
Instructors will receive guided, hands-on training in small engines, hydraulics, electricity and curriculum ideas for their Career Development Events for FFA programs and agricultural courses.
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Agronomy Youth Field Day is July 7 at NCTA Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Youth can get a new perspective on crops grown in fields around Curtis on July 7 through the eyes of an aerial drone.
That will be just one of the highlights at the 5th annual Agronomy Youth Field Day sponsored by Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Crop science topics at the NCTA campus and farm will also include weed control, planter technology, soil health, plant diseases and disease identification, and more.
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Future Aggies can enroll July 6 Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By NCTA News
Students intending to enroll for the fall semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis will be on campus Tuesday, July 6.
The in-person New Student Enrollment Day will be the second for 2021, said Jennifer McConville, associate dean.
"We had a fabulous NSE on June 8 with more than 70 guests interested in enrolling for the fall semester,” McConville said.
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Welcome Aggie Alumni Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Updated: June 30, 2021
NCTA Dean's Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
It’s welcome week for Summer 2021 and our campus graduates of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
The “Aggie Alumni Day” is Saturday at campus, and I have the honor and pleasure of welcoming nearly 60 alumni to NCTA.
The Aggie Alumni Association will host nearly 80 individuals (with guests and staff) at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon in the “old gymnasium,” Student Activity Center now known by Aggies as “The Barn.”
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Rural history and NCTA renewal Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
One year ago, I arrived in Curtis to become the new dean of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
What a beautiful campus and location for the NCTA Dean’s Residence! My wife, Fay, and I feel so very blessed to serve and live at this college.
Huge trees planted around our home and the original structures put NCTA on the map of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum network.
NCTA and “Curtis Aggies” have quite a history for many alumni and agricultural families in Nebraska.
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