Graduates earn more than diploma Thursday, May 30, 2019
May 30, 2019
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Year-round programs at NCTA Thursday, May 30, 2019
May 30, 2019
By Associate Dean Jennifer McConville
CURTIS, Neb. - The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture we can offer educational programming nearly year-round because of partnerships with Nebraska Extension and other educational organizations.
As a two-year college within the University of Nebraska system, NCTA’s academic year matches that of the other four University campuses. We are a two semester system, beginning before Labor Day, and concluding in early May.
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Technology goes to the field Friday, May 24, 2019
May 24, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Agronomy students at NCTA now have “the latest and greatest” of modern field technology.
With the delivery last month of a new no-till planter, applied learning at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis took a giant leap forward, says the NCTA alumnus who built the fully-equipped 6-row planter.
Anson Nielsen, a 1999 graduate of NCTA’s Agricultural Production Systems program, is a Minden-area farmer and owner of Nielsen Ag Equipment.
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Kansas cowboy is NCTA Aggie of the Year Monday, May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – To ranchers and agricultural college students, the 2019 Aggie of the Year in Curtis, Nebraska, would be considered a ‘top hand.’
Damian Wellman of Prairie View, Kansas was named the Aggie of the Year by the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in an awards ceremony in May.
Wellman, a third-year livestock management major, is serving his summer internship at a ranch in Wyoming, the ideal spot for an avid horseman.
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Alumni partners boost NCTA Aggie success Monday, May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
The Aggie Alumni Association of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is gathering for its annual meeting and banquet on Saturday, June 22.
Alumni are encouraged to attend in Broken Bow at the Nebraska One Box Convention Center.
Members and guests will celebrate another successful year for our NCTA students, the campus and the alumni of the 106 years that this institution has been educating Nebraskans and others.
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Tee Bush, Mark Gardner earn NCTA awards Saturday, May 18, 2019
May 18, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. –Excellence and dedication exemplified by the faculty and staff of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are valued traits.
Year-end awards were recently announced at an appreciation luncheon for all campus employees.
An awards selection committee sought individuals who made a difference for the NCTA student body and the entire campus community, said Mary Rittenhouse, agribusiness professor and committee chair.
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NSA-UNSA-UNSTA-NCTA Aggie Alumni banquet is June 22 in Broken Bow Thursday, May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
By NCTA News
BROKEN BOW, Neb. – Aggie alumni are returning to the Nebraska Sandhills for a college reunion weekend in June.
Broken Bow will host graduates, their families and friends of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and its predecessor, the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture, on June 22-23, said Ann Ramm Bruntz, president-elect of the Aggie Alumni Association.
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We are appreciative Aggies! Wednesday, May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
It’s been a whirlwind in Curtis as the end of the semester and graduation arrived on May 1 and 2 for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Thank you to all of the community members who helped welcome families and friends of our Class of 2019 graduates.
Everyone speaks of how tight-knit small communities are in rural areas of Nebraska. It is true!
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Two honored with Castle Memorial Scholarships Monday, May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Two NCTA students entering their sophomore year of college this fall were recognized at the 2019 Awards Night program on May 1 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Randy Castle of Olathe, Colorado presented Darcy Stewart and Clade Anderson with annual memorial scholarships in honor of his daughter, Chandie, who died in a tragic auto accident in January, 2008.
Chandie had completed course credits for an associate degree in agribusiness, and was set to earn a second degree in production agriculture.
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Strong workforce from NCTA Tuesday, May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. – Congratulations to our 75 graduates who participated May 2 in the 2019 NCTA graduation!
Commencement culminates the year with a celebration of student success. Creating successful young adults in agriculture and veterinary technology is our mission at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
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