Aggie Rodeo Team to host Team Roping Series Friday, September 3, 2021
Season opens Sept. 10-11 at Wisconsin
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
The NCTA Rodeo Team kicks off its Fall 2021 season Sept. 10-11 at River Falls, Wisconsin in collegiate competition hosted by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture rodeo athletes also launch a new activity at home with the 2021 Round Robin Team Roping Series, to occur each Tuesday from Sept. 7 to Nov. 9.
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Aggies to host Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 6 Thursday, September 2, 2021
By NCTA News
Sporting clay enthusiasts can “break some clays” on Labor Day to show support for an Aggie team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Shotgun Sports athletes are hosting a Sporting Clay Shoot Monday in Curtis to help defray expenses in buying team vests and practice supplies, said NCTA Coach Alan Taylor.
Sports enthusiasts can participate between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Curtis Gun Club, the public range where NCTA team members practice twice weekly.
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Aggies set pace in 2021 Wednesday, September 1, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Thank you, Curtis community, for the warm welcome to Aggies beginning their college careers at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
Students enjoyed the New Student Orientation weekend, becoming familiar with the community, businesses, churches, and the region’s recreational sites.
We are grateful to the Medicine Valley Chamber of Commerce for welcome packets. I appreciate representatives from community groups and the pastors of local churches who met and mingled at the Welcome Picnic last Sunday.
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Aggies back at campus Wednesday, August 25, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
We’ve had a tremendous kickoff weekend and first few days of our fall semester here at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
I’ve appreciated the outstanding preparation by our NCTA faculty and staff to coordinate a smooth and welcoming atmosphere for New Student Orientation on Saturday and Sunday.
The Curtis Community shared in our kickoff, as well, by preparing welcome packets and helping with the community picnic Sunday evening.
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Campus clinic is August 31 Monday, August 23, 2021
By NCTA News
A walk-in clinic for the college community and public to receive a first Covid-19 vaccination will be Tuesday, August 31 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Any individual who has not been vaccinated is welcome. The clinic is free of charge.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered by the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department at the NCTA campus from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Student Union. The second shot will be given September 21, at same times and location.
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Monday is opening day at NCTA Thursday, August 19, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Welcome Aggie students to the new year at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. We are glad you are here!
We begin classes August 23rd and have a great orientation weekend planned for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Saturday is move-in day for our new Aggies residing on campus in one of the three residence halls.
A hearty greeting, as well, to the parents and family members who accompany their students for their move to Curtis.
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New faces, places at NCTA Thursday, August 12, 2021
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
The countdown has begun for our Fall semester to begin on August 23!
By next Monday, the Residence Halls will have their fulltime resident assistants moved in and taking their RA training (which includes CPR) and all faculty will report for duty in their respective units.
The Aggie campus will have a slightly new “look” in some of the buildings and a new face or two to welcome to our staff or faculty.
I look forward to greeting our employees at the Staff and Faculty Inservice on August 18.
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Cattle dog trials to Wild West Arena in North Platte Wednesday, August 11, 2021
By NCTA News
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – Working cattle dogs will take to the Buffalo Bill Wild West Arena this weekend (August 14-15) for the North Platte Summer Shoot Out.
Spectators can watch for free at any time Saturday and Sunday. Dog handlers will meet at 7 a.m. each day with contests in four categories of skill for the handler and their dog: Open, Intermediate, Nursery and Novice.
A Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. Saturday gives opportunity to interact directly with handlers and their dogs. A “Shoot Out” competition limited to 20 entries begins at 7 p.m.
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NCTA Aggie advocates for youth, education Monday, August 9, 2021
Josi Arnold is a listener, friend, mentor, problem-solver, and includer.
Her advocacy on behalf of college students was noteworthy throughout 2020, particularly due to the global pandemic.
Arnold’s appreciative supervisors at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture took note.
They’d worked closely with Arnold, who has been the NCTA Dean’s Office administrative associate since early 2020.
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Aggies at home on the range Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Aggies at home on the range
NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
In this year of limited rainfall and parched conditions among many areas of Nebraska, livestock owners and grasslands managers are keeping a watchful eye on pasture and range conditions.
Measures to consider include early weaning to stretch feed supplies and maintain cattle health. Input costs keep climbing, making every management decision more crucial.
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