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A Gold Standard for Service Friday, January 20, 2023
Jan. 16, 2023
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – At a time when the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employees averaged 4.6 years with their current employer, we are grateful for the longevity of service represented at NCTA. The University of Nebraska recognizes employees across Nebraska for their years of service.
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Innovation and Tradition Thursday, January 12, 2023
Jan. 9, 2023
by Brad Ramsdale, Associate Professor of Agronomy
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Lessons to Learn Monday, January 9, 2023
Jan. 2, 2023
Lessons to Learn
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen
As we enter 2023, as we do each new year, we look forward to a new start, new opportunities, and a new focus. This year is a little different just because the circumstances of the past week have caused me to reflect a little bit differently.
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End of Semester Wrap-up Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Dr. Larry Gossen
We started out this semester in August in the middle of a major heat wave and drought. While we are still in the middle of the drought, I’d take just a few degrees of that heat this week! Single-digit highs and negative lows in the forecast don’t bode well for a comfortable new year.
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Holiday Greetings Thursday, December 22, 2022
12/19/22
Holiday Greetings – Dr. Larry Gossen
I’m not sure about you, but I sit in my office and wonder where these last 4 months have gone! Friday was the last day of the fall semester for NCTA students and Faculty. The mass exodus has begun. It’s going to be very quiet on campus for a few weeks.
I hope you aren’t like me and have been able to really cherish every day leading up to this season. As I mentioned in an earlier column, this year has been a little different since we have added two cats to our household.
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Building Stairs to Success Thursday, December 15, 2022
Dec. 12, 2022
By Associate Professor Mary Rittenhouse
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Equine Program Centers on the Horse Friday, December 9, 2022
Dec. 5, 2022
By Associate Professor Joanna Hergenreder
Tucked away in the hills of southwest Nebraska is an experience unlike any other, one that is challenging yet infinitely rewarding. The experience is offered through the NCTA Equine Industry Management Option which uses a unique teaching model, the horse at its center.
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NCTA Campaign Committee Monday, December 5, 2022
From the beginning, it took determined and visionary citizens to make a school for agricultural excellence in Curtis a reality. This group is the next generation to carry that torch.
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Only in Nebraska Saturday, December 3, 2022
11.28.22
Dr. Larry Gossen
Even before Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music starts to play in our house and vehicles. It’s just one of those traditions that we have had for years. It’s not unique since most people I know do the same thing.
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Esteemed Horsemanship Clinic held at the LTC Monday, November 28, 2022
By NCTA NEWS
CURTIS, Neb. (Nov. 21, 2022)
Students and equine enthusiasts were back in the saddle for the Sherman Tegtmeier Reining and Horsemanship Clinic held November 19-20 at the Livestock Teaching Center (LTC). For the past decade, Tegtmeier, a certified trainer with the National Reining Horse Association, has taught students and various area riders and observers here at NCTA in Curtis.
Attending were 16 NCTA Ranch Horse team members, 4 NCTA equine students, 2 youth riders, and 16 adult participants for a total of 38 clinic spots completed this weekend.
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