NCTA honors Class of 2019 Monday, May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Graduates of the NCTA Class of 2019 were urged to find their passion and be a “problem solver” in their career to achieve success.
Nearly 75 graduates, some as double academic majors at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, received diplomas before a packed gymnasium on May 2 at the Curtis Memorial Community Center.
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NCTA Aggies excel at nationals Monday, May 6, 2019
May 6, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Thirty two Aggie students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis tested their agricultural knowledge recently at a national collegiate competition in Murray, Kentucky.
Students from NCTA, known as the “Curtis ag school” and the sole two-year campus within the University of Nebraska system, competed in 12 of the 15 events for two-year colleges.
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PTK honor society inducts 20 NCTA Aggies Saturday, May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Twenty students were inducted Wednesday as new members into the Alpha Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Curtis.
Initiates gathered with current PTK members for the annual candle-lighting installation ceremony at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The academic honorary recognizes academic achievements of students attending a two-year college. It provides opportunities for growth and development through honors, leadership and service.
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Salute to the Class of 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
NCTA Dean’s Message
By Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
CURTIS, Neb. - Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
This week we celebrate the results of two or more years of hard work by our Aggie students!
I look forward to welcoming guests to Curtis as the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture celebrates with graduating students, their families and friends, and our campus community.
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Judging camp, animal science youth day May 22-23 Monday, April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
By NCTA and Nebraska Extension
CURTIS, Neb. – Youth can triple-dip on science, livestock and fun May 22-23 in Curtis, and stay overnight at a college campus, to boot.
Best to wear the boots, actually, and toss in a bed roll, pillow and overnight supplies.
Youth ages 8 to 18 can attend a livestock camp and animal science field day with hands-on training in evaluating livestock and exploring science.
Activities will be at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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Internships, service and pancakes Wednesday, April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Our Aggie students are in the last week of the academic year at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Enthusiasm is high for year-end programs and graduation events on May 1 and 2.
As we prepare for final exams starting Thursday, our veterinary technology students out on internships are saying goodbye to their employers and animal care settings.
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Women in Ag hosts first egg hunt Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Giddy and wide-eyed, 40 NCTA students tapped into their inner child and anxiously waited for the whistle indicating that they could hunt down Easter eggs, at night, on a darkened football field.
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Plant sale at NCTA greenhouse Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – The NCTA Horticulture Club will hold a 2019 Spring Plant Sale during two offerings this week and next.
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NCTA to host public student speeches Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will host a Student Speech Night on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Nebraska Agriculture Industry Education Center.
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Vet Tech is April’s Aggie of the Month Monday, April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A first-year veterinary technology and agribusiness student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, Ivana Burgos, was recently named April’s Aggie of the Month.
Burgos is from Grand Island.
She was nominated for the student award by Professor Mary Rittenhouse, chair of NCTA’s Agribusiness Management Systems.
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