Hallee McKenna and Tyler Peterson, NCTA sophomores, are Castle Scholarship recipients. (Bassett / NCTA
Castle Scholarships to two Aggies Wednesday, December 9, 2020

By NCTA News

Two Aggies are heading into the final semester of their academic careers at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with scholarships from a Colorado family.

Hallee McKenna of Selden, Kansas and Tyler Peterson of Gothenburg, Nebraska were named in June 2020 as recipients of Chandie Castle Memorial Scholarships.

The two Aggies finish their fall semester this week as NCTA students take a one-month holiday break.  They will resume classes on January 11.

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Kevin Martin, a man of many duties, is the final NCTA Staff Spotlight of the fall semester. (Crawford / NCTA News)
NCTA Staff Spotlight - Kevin Martin Tuesday, December 8, 2020

By Malina Lindstrom, student writer

Meet Kevin Martin, NCTA Staff Spotlight

A cornerstone of the Aggie Campus, Kevin Martin was a fitting choice for the final NCTA Staff Spotlight of the fall semester. Read more to learn about his role on campus and favorite pastimes.  

What are your roles and duties within the Aggie community?

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NCTA Dean Larry Gossen
Dean's Message: Wrapped with opportunities Tuesday, December 1, 2020

NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.

Aggie students are wrapping up their final week of classes for the 2020 fall semester.  They will have a few final exams or semester projects to complete before they adjourn for the year on December 11.

I’m sure we can all agree it has been quite a year, and not just for college students and our campus community here at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

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Noah Lake of Oshkosh will graduate this month with an associate degree in Diversified Agriculture. (Bassett / NCTA News)
Meet Noah Lake, NCTA Student Spotlight Tuesday, December 1, 2020

By Malina Lindstrom, student writer

Hailing from Oshkosh, Nebraska, Noah Lake is graduating in December and is this week’s student spotlight. Learn about his passions and educational experience.

Year in school and major?

I am a Diversified Agriculture major in my third year at NCTA.

What are your plans after college?

After college, I am planning on going back home to help on my family farm.

What organizations, clubs, and teams are you involved with at NCTA?

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Becky Currie, Staff Member of the Month
Meet Becky Currie – NCTA Staff Spotlight Tuesday, December 1, 2020

By Taylor Hendrix for Aggie Student Senate

The NCTA Student Senate has named Custodial Supervisor Becky Currie as the Faculty/Staff Member of the Month for December. She was presented a certificate from Student Senate representative Taylor Hendrix.

What is your role here at NCTA?

  • I supervise 6 fulltime employees and 5 student workers on campus at NCTA.

How many years have you worked here?

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Aggie Livestock Judging Team, (L to R) back row, Dr. Doug Smith, Avery Bermel, Clayton Runkle, and Jose  De La Cruz; Middle row, Olivia Nyberg, Melody MacDonald, Audrey Brawner and Cassidy Frey; Front row, Bailey Johnson, Lexi Rice, and Lauren Nichols. (Bassett / NCTA News photo)
Aggie Team Highlight, NCTA Livestock Judging Tuesday, December 1, 2020

By Malina Lindstrom, student writer

This week’s Aggie Team Highlight comes to us from Lauren Nichols, a Livestock Management major from Scottsbluff who is in her second year on the NCTA Livestock Judging Team.

What is NCTA Livestock Judging, and who are the members? How many students are on the teams?

The Livestock Judging team involves evaluating livestock and placing them in order from best to last. This is done by looking at all of the different characteristics each animal offers.

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An NCTA scholarship honors Glenn Jurgens, who was a math teacher in Curtis for several decades.
Jurgens scholarship forms due Dec. 4 Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Scholarships are available for the second semester of 2020-21 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

Scholarships honoring a former math teacher at NCTA will be awarded to two students who are Nebraska residents, and enrolled fulltime at NCTA.  Applicants will submit a personal essay, an application and school transcripts.

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Larry Gossen shares his gratitude from NCTA.
Counting my blessings Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Nov. 24. 2020

NCTA Dean’s Message by Larry Gossen, Ph.D.

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, partly because it kicks off a month of preparation for Christmas. However, in its own right, Thanksgiving is a special holiday that should be celebrated and honored.

I find this time of year a natural period of reflection on the many blessings we enjoy in our lives. In the past year I have found many reasons to be thankful. I also find myself thankful for the little things that have been taken for granted for a long while.

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Taylor Sayer is a Co-Aggie of the Month for November
Meet Taylor Sayer, Co-Aggie of the Month Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

By Dharian Ahrens, Student Senate writer

The NCTA Student Senate has selected Taylor Sayer as one of two Aggies of the Month for November.

Hometown

Cambridge, Nebraska

Major and graduation date

Agronomy, May 2021

What are your plans after college?

Transfer to UNL to get my master’s degree in agronomy, maybe some minors as well.

What organizations, clubs, and teams are you involved with at NCTA?

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Kat Moyer with her horse, Drifter.
Meet Kat Moyer, Co-Aggie of the Month Monday, November 23, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

By Dharian Ahrens, Student Senate writer

The NCTA Student Senate has selected Kat Moyer as one of two Aggies of the Month for November.

Hometown

Adams, Nebraska

Major and graduation date

Veterinary Technology, May 2022

What are your plans after college?

I plan to definitely own too many animals!

What organizations, clubs, and teams are you involved with at NCTA?

I am on the Ranch Horse Team, and in Student Technicians of Veterinary Medicine Association (STVMA)

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