Pamper your pet at NCTA Saturday, November 9, 2019
Nov. 9, 2019
By Nicole Wright, NCTA student writer
The NCTA Animal Care class will host Pet Spa Day on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterinary Technology Clinic of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Students invite the Curtis and campus community to bring dogs and cats for a bath, nail trim, ear clean, and overall grooming. Owners can drop off pets at the clinic for grooming services and pick up a clean and pampered pet, said Vet Tech professor Barb Berg, LVT, and event coordinator.
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Stock dog clinic starts Saturday Friday, November 8, 2019
Nov. 8, 2019
By NCTA News
College students in Curtis with a livestock dog by their side have more than a companion.
Their canine friend often is a partner in handling livestock such as cattle or sheep.
This weekend, two Kansas dog trainers are featured at a hands-on clinic at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Spectators are invited to attend, to pick up a few tips on stock dogs and meet the NCTA students who comprise the NCTA Stock Dog club and competition team.
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Careers and caring communities Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Nov. 5, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.
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Carter tabs NCTA ‘relevant place’ Monday, November 4, 2019
Nov. 4, 2019
By NCTA News
Two-year degree programs such as those offered by the University of Nebraska’s campus in Curtis, at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, have strong appeal for students seeking academics in smaller class sizes and learning environments.
That was one of several messages shared Sunday at a public forum in Curtis by University of Nebraska priority presidential candidate Walter “Ted” Carter, Jr.
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NCTA career fair is Nov. 7 in Curtis Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Oct. 29, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Agricultural businesses and employers will share workforce openings during a campus event at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture next Thursday (Nov. 7).
NCTA students are encouraged to visit with more than 20 representatives at the 2019 NCTA Career Fair.
The annual event allows employers to visit NCTA this fall, before the spring job search season gets busy, said Kevin Martin, advisor with NCTA Student Services.
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NCTA Community Forum is Sunday Monday, October 28, 2019
Oct. 29, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Curtis residents and partners of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are invited Sunday afternoon for a public forum with the intended next president of the University of Nebraska.
The 3 p.m. NCTA Community Forum and reception with Admiral Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., retired superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, will be at the auditorium of the Nebraska Agriculture Industry Education Center, near Siminoe Avenue and University Road.
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Aggie recruiter is NCTA alumna Monday, October 28, 2019
Oct. 28, 2019
By NCTA News and Nicole Wright, student writer
CURTIS, Neb. – A Willie Nelson tune could become the mantra for Omaha native Casey Gathje.
The 2010 graduate of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis is “On the Road Again” – this time to the 92nd annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Last month Gathje was hired by her alma mater to become NCTA’s assistant recruiting coordinator.
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Aggies earn American FFA Degrees Monday, October 28, 2019
Oct. 28, 2019
By NCTA News
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Sheep, goat meeting at NCTA is November 2 Sunday, October 27, 2019
Oct. 27, 2019
By Nebraska Extension and NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Livestock producers interested in Nebraska’s goat and sheep industry are encouraged to attend a Saturday conference at NCTA.
The Nebraska Sheep & Goat Producers are hosting their 2019 meetings at the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, starting with registration at 9:30 a.m.
NCTA will host the meeting for the NSGP members and general public at the Everett Stencel Livestock Teaching Center, said Kelly Bruns, Ph.D., NCTA interim dean.
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