Top 2018 equine student is NCTA’s Aggie of the Month Saturday, February 16, 2019
Feb. 16, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Huntra Christensen, a Lincoln Southwest High graduate and current student at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, has been named February’s Aggie of the Month.
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A successful 2018 at NCTA Thursday, January 3, 2019
January 3, 2019
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Welcoming the New Year and reflection at year-end brings many images and memories to the fore of our students and campus activities at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Our NCTA Aggie students, staff and faculty had another highly successful year.
An overview of 2018 includes a few of many highlights:
January –
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Aggie crowning achievement Friday, December 28, 2018
By Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – A lifelong dream for a Sandhills cowgirl is coming true.
Eva Oliver, an NCTA Aggie, receives her crown and official title as Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2019 on January 5 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine.
Oliver graduated in May, 2018 from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis with an associate of science degree in veterinary technology.
While studying at NCTA, Eva was busy with her Vet Tech classes but most enjoyed the ranch horse program and opportunities to ride horses.
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A peaceful holiday campus Thursday, December 27, 2018
Dec. 27, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
This is a quiet time on the NCTA campus with most members of our college community at home with family enjoying the holidays and catching up on family events.
However, responsibilities continue at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in maintaining the Curtis campus and surrounding farm and livestock enterprises.
As a winter storm moves into Frontier County and much of Nebraska, several staff and students are tending to essential activities.
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Six Aggies ride at WinterFest Thursday, December 13, 2018
Dec. 13, 2018
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Aggie students link to Nebraska partners Friday, November 30, 2018
Nov. 29, 2018
By Ron Rosati, NCTA dean
Curtis, Neb. - Agricultural producers and industry leaders throughout our state provide students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with outstanding educational opportunities.
We value the relationships created with farmers, ranchers, feedlots and agribusinesses in southwestern Nebraska. Students have jobs and internships to gain valuable experience in the workforce and to earn funding to assist with college expenses.
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Easy rein, better ride Monday, November 5, 2018
Nov. 5, 2018
By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Ins and outs, turns, patterns and fast feet are part of the lingo herd for horse enthusiasts at a weekend riding clinic in Curtis.
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Aggies shine at Silver Jubilee Monday, October 22, 2018
Oct. 22, 2018
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Re-energized for the Aggie Eight Thursday, October 18, 2018
Oct. 18, 2018
By NCTA Dean Ron Rosati, Ph.D.
Aggie students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were on Fall Break earlier this week.
Students were back on campus with classes resuming Wednesday.
Most were to travel home and recharge their batteries for a four-day weekend starting after classes ended last Friday.
The break for University of Nebraska students at five campuses marked the 8-week or half-way point in the fall semester.
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College students race against cancer Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Oct. 17, 2018
By Jocelyn Kennicutt, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. - The annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month Extravaganza sponsored by the NCTA Collegiate Cattlemen Club is Thursday.
Races featuring horses and riders will begin at 7 p.m. at the indoor arena of the Livestock Teaching Center on the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
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