Ag Mech set for first Boot Camp Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By NCTA News
An agricultural mechanics “boot camp” for high school teachers will be the first of its kind in recent years as a three-day summer camp at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
NCTA’s Ag Mechanics program will offer the mini camp on July 6, 7 and 8 in Curtis.
Instructors will receive guided, hands-on training in small engines, hydraulics, electricity and curriculum ideas for their Career Development Events for FFA programs and agricultural courses.
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Agronomy Youth Field Day is July 7 at NCTA Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Youth can get a new perspective on crops grown in fields around Curtis on July 7 through the eyes of an aerial drone.
That will be just one of the highlights at the 5th annual Agronomy Youth Field Day sponsored by Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
Crop science topics at the NCTA campus and farm will also include weed control, planter technology, soil health, plant diseases and disease identification, and more.
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Future Aggies can enroll July 6 Tuesday, June 29, 2021
By NCTA News
Students intending to enroll for the fall semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis will be on campus Tuesday, July 6.
The in-person New Student Enrollment Day will be the second for 2021, said Jennifer McConville, associate dean.
"We had a fabulous NSE on June 8 with more than 70 guests interested in enrolling for the fall semester,” McConville said.
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Welcome Aggie Alumni Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Updated: June 30, 2021
NCTA Dean's Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
It’s welcome week for Summer 2021 and our campus graduates of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture!
The “Aggie Alumni Day” is Saturday at campus, and I have the honor and pleasure of welcoming nearly 60 alumni to NCTA.
The Aggie Alumni Association will host nearly 80 individuals (with guests and staff) at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon in the “old gymnasium,” Student Activity Center now known by Aggies as “The Barn.”
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Rural history and NCTA renewal Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
One year ago, I arrived in Curtis to become the new dean of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
What a beautiful campus and location for the NCTA Dean’s Residence! My wife, Fay, and I feel so very blessed to serve and live at this college.
Huge trees planted around our home and the original structures put NCTA on the map of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum network.
NCTA and “Curtis Aggies” have quite a history for many alumni and agricultural families in Nebraska.
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Bond sale yields $400 million for building maintenance projects; includes NCTA Tuesday, June 15, 2021
By Melissa Lee, Chief Communication Officer
University of Nebraska, Central Administration
The University of Nebraska system has taken a key step forward in addressing its growing deferred maintenance needs following a successful bond sale that generated $400 million for building renewal and repair projects across the campuses.
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June 26 is Curtis Aggies Day Monday, June 14, 2021
By NCTA News
All Curtis Aggie high school and college alumni, along with former faculty, staff and administrators and friends are invited to the Curtis Aggies Alumni Day at NCTA on Saturday, June 26.
“The daytime event is open to all to visit campus, tour and see what’s new, and celebrate the Aggies who attended high school or college in Curtis,” said NCTA Dean Larry Gossen. An open house and tour of the Dean’s Residence is from 2-4 p.m.
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Rodeo, Range and Recruits Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Dean’s Message by NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Rodeo action for collegiate student athletes takes center stage starting Sunday at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
It’s an exciting time for NCTA Aggie Rodeo as Nathan Burnett of Shelton has qualified in saddle bronc riding. He won the Great Plains Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Burnett is majoring in livestock management and agribusiness at NCTA. He competes three times at Casper before final qualifiers are determined for the short-go on Saturday, June 19.
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Herding Dog Basics workshop June 25 Tuesday, June 8, 2021
By NCTA News
Australian Shepherds and Border Collies are two popular breeds of dogs used for herding sheep or cattle on farms and ranches.
On June 25 in Curtis, Aggie Stock Dog Team coach Leighlynn Obermiller with the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will share basic background and pointers about working stock dogs.
Frontier County Extension is host of “Herding Dog Basics” for adults and youth in 8th grade through 12th grade, said Kathy Burr, extension educator, Nebraska Extension Frontier County.
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Spring 2021 Dean’s List, Honor Roll at NCTA Monday, June 7, 2021
CURTIS, Neb. – Academic honors for 54 Aggie students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis were announced for the spring semester of 2021.
“Aggie students demonstrated grit and determination in their academic efforts this spring,” said NCTA Dean Larry Gossen.
“Students applied themselves with in-person classes and academic programs throughout the year, but particularly in a very busy spring semester which included opportunities for academic team travels and club activities outside of the classrooms, too,” Gossen added.
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