Campus closed for winter weather Monday, November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019
For immediate release
CURTIS – Classes are cancelled for Tuesday, November 26 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Business offices will be closed also, but essential services will be provided.
Due to the impending winter storm and hazardous driving conditions across the state as forecast on Monday, no classes will be conducted on Tuesday. Wednesday is a student holiday in advance of the Thanksgiving break.
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Our link to students, families Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Nov. 20, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
Aggie students have had some great experiences recently in working with youth in middle school and high school classes, and 4-H and FFA programs.
This month, our Aggie outreach by the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has extended to youth and families in several initiatives:
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Toys, clothing drive at NCTA Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Nov. 19, 2019
By NCTA News
The campus community shares its gratitude each year in Curtis by making donations and collecting clothing and toys for area families.
Aggie students and staff at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture collect for the Toys for Kids and Clothes for Kids drives as part of the Curtis Hometown Christmas observances, said Mary Rittenhouse, associate professor and chair of the NCTA agribusiness management systems division.
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Wagner is co-Aggie of the Month Monday, November 18, 2019
Nov. 18, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
Morgan Wagner isn’t afraid of hard work or getting her hands dirty.
For her summer job, the animal science major at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis fed livestock, milked dairy cows, and did chores with hogs, goats and chickens.
However, since July, she’s spent 10 to 15 hours a week lending a hand as a student worker in the dean’s office, carrying a full semester of courses, and working part-time at an assisted living residence in the community.
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Wright shares Aggie of Month honor Monday, November 18, 2019
Nov. 18, 2019
A young girl’s passion for horses has led her to a collegiate career studying equine management in Curtis.
Lincoln native Emmaly Wright is a third-year student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Nebraska ecosystem is lecture topic Friday, November 15, 2019
The public is invited for a lecture “Nebraska: An Ecosystem in Harmony” on Monday, November 25th at the NCTA campus in Curtis.
The Heuermann Lecture featuring panelists and moderators from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be livestreamed to the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Education Center auditorium at 3:30 p.m. CST.
The lecture is based at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln and livestreamed for students and the public to attend at NCTA, as well, said NCTA interim dean Kelly Bruns. The 90-minute program is free of charge.
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Aggie fall season wrap-up Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 14, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Season travels are winding down this fall for five of the competition teams at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Teams, clubs enhance Aggie academics Thursday, November 14, 2019
Nov. 13, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
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Popular horse trainer returns to NCTA Monday, November 11, 2019
Nov. 11, 2019
By NCTA News
Equine enthusiasts will again fill an indoor arena next weekend to gain riding and reining tips from trainer Sherman Tegtmeier.
The Ranch Horse Team from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis welcomes Tegtmeier back to the Livestock Teaching Center arena on Nov. 16-17 for a clinic on reining and horsemanship.
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New format for NCTA Discovery Day November 18 Monday, November 11, 2019
Nov. 11, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
A parent-student visitation event at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis brings a new format to the Aggie “Discovery Day” on Monday, Nov. 18th.
Sessions begin at 9 a.m., for an overview of four divisions - agribusiness management, agronomy/ag mechanics, animal science/ag education, and veterinary technology.
Then, students and parents will go their separate ways for break-out sessions, said Casey Gathje, assistant recruiting coordinator.
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