Student leaders at NCTA Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Dec. 18, 2019
By NCTA News
Aggies who participate in student clubs and campus organizations have a voice in leadership at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The NCTA Student Senate is comprised of the representatives of the 20 clubs and teams at the agricultural campus, said KayLee Rasmussen of Burwell, Student Senate president.
“Each of the clubs or teams sends a first-year and second-year student to serve on the senate,” said Rasmussen, an animal science major who is secretary of the Aggies Shotgun Sports Team.
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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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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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NCTA community pitches in for disaster relief Tuesday, April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019
By Jocelyn Kennicutt and Mary Crawford, NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – Disaster relief for Nebraska farmers and ranchers continues to roll onto the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.
Baled hay, livestock feed and fencing supplies are being collected at the NCTA for distribution to livestock operations affected by the March 13-15 blizzard and catastrophic flooding.
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Seasonal signs; Trunk or Treat at NCTA Monday, October 29, 2018
By NCTA News
Fall fever is evident around the agricultural college campus in Curtis.
The scenery at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture features pumpkins, Halloween decor, and festive displays courtesy of Aggie student clubs.
On Friday, judges awarded first prize in the pumpkin decorating contest to a bear and honey pot themed entry created by the Safari Club, a student organization within the Veterinary Technology division.
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Stock dogs, student clubs enrich ag campus and academics Thursday, February 1, 2018
Feb. 1, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
When Lacey Johnson first came to college at Curtis in 2007 her sights were set primarily on academics in veterinary technology.
Along the way during three years of studies, she was influenced by Professor Judy Bowmaster-Cole in a dog obedience class. Lacey gained interest in how a well-trained stock dog could help in safe handling of livestock.
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NCTA vet techs, healthy animals Tuesday, January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Dean’s Column by Ron Rosati, PhD
A profile of our award-winning Veterinary Technology Systems Division at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is the final installment of a 4-part series about the campus.
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NCTA to honor Aggies at awards events Thursday, April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017
By NCTA News
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Wildlife, zoo on veterinary tech tour Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Nov. 1, 2016
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NCTA Vet Tech program re-accredited Thursday, November 19, 2015
Curtis, Neb. – Veterinary technician students at the University of Nebraska’s agriculture college in Curtis know plenty about animal health care. In fact, during year-end exams, each student is tested on 130 skills or tasks.
This in-depth, hands-on education is a hallmark for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, and helps earn national recognition for the 45-year-old program.
The American Veterinary Medical Association recently re-affirmed accreditation for NCTA’s Veterinary Technology Program, said Ron Rosati, dean of NCTA, a two-year-degree institution.
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