June 26 is Curtis Aggies Day Monday, June 14, 2021
By NCTA News
All Curtis Aggie high school and college alumni, along with former faculty, staff and administrators and friends are invited to the Curtis Aggies Alumni Day at NCTA on Saturday, June 26.
“The daytime event is open to all to visit campus, tour and see what’s new, and celebrate the Aggies who attended high school or college in Curtis,” said NCTA Dean Larry Gossen. An open house and tour of the Dean’s Residence is from 2-4 p.m.
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Ag Mechanics Bootcamp in July Wednesday, June 2, 2021
By NCTA News
High school instructors of agricultural mechanics programs can sharpen their skills in small engines, hydraulics and electricity July 6-8 in Curtis.
Instructors will receive guided, hands-on training at the Ag Mechanics / Ag Instructor Boot Camp at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The three-day workshop includes curriculum ideas and peer discussions for Career Development Events which high school students develop in FFA and agricultural courses, said Larry Gossen, NCTA Dean.
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Aggies, Alumni, Academics Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
We welcome June, a month for Aggie Alumni and Aggie Academics at NCTA!
Now that we’ve turned the calendar after a busy spring semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, we see the month of June is equally full of opportunities for youth and adult education.
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Aggie Alumni Day is June 26 Tuesday, March 30, 2021
NCTA Dean's Message
By Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
This summer, Aggie graduates and friends will convene Saturday, June 26 for a unique gathering of classmates and friends at the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The “double” reunion of the Aggie Alumni Association features a 50-year recognition for the Classes of 1970 and 1971.
After postponement of 2020 events due to the COVID pandemic, Aggie Alumni decided to highlight honor classes in 5-year increments, beginning in ’70 and ‘71.
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Jurgens scholarship forms due Dec. 4 Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Nov. 24, 2020
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Scholarships are available for the second semester of 2020-21 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Scholarships honoring a former math teacher at NCTA will be awarded to two students who are Nebraska residents, and enrolled fulltime at NCTA. Applicants will submit a personal essay, an application and school transcripts.
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Aggies to receive Jurgens scholarships Wednesday, November 18, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News editor
CURTIS, Neb. – An annual scholarship honoring a former Curtis educator will be available in January to two students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The Glenn Jurgens Memorial Scholarship of $500 per semester recognizes Professor Jurgens, who taught at NCTA and its predecessor institutions of UNSTA and UNSA. He was a significant influence for one of his former students, George Garlick.
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NCTA to honor 2020 graduates Saturday, August 29, 2020
Aug. 29, 2020
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Spring graduates who for the first time in history had a virtual commencement ceremony from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture have been invited to return to campus in September for their Class of 2019-20 Graduation Reception
“We want to honor our NCTA Aggie graduates and host a small reception for these new alumni and their immediate family members,” said Larry Gossen, NCTA dean.
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Why NCTA: Focus is on student success Tuesday, July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
Dean’s Message from Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
This week I ventured off campus to visit some of our agricultural partners and stakeholders of NCTA, including an alumna newer to the ranks of classroom teaching.
Similar to my encounters in the last four weeks, these introductory conversations have been equally energizing and informative to the “new” dean at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Agribusiness graduate offers tips for college Thursday, June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Stepping foot on a college campus for the first time can be exhilarating and unnerving.
However, recent college graduate Paige Twohig of Wilcox says friendly people, common goals and youth programs in junior and senior high helped pave the way.
“When I came on my college visit here at NCTA, I fell in love with the small college and community and knew this is exactly where I wanted to attend college,” says the May graduate.
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NCTA Aggies are educators Thursday, June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020
Dean’s Message from Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Graduates of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are applying skills and knowledge gained through their NCTA experiences in successful careers.
That know-how includes employment in Nebraska high school classrooms and laboratories with agricultural education and FFA programs. And, some are leading 4-H youth through Nebraska Extension, coordinating county programs with local 4-H councils and extension educators.
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