Lynda and Ted Carter visited the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Sunday for a public forum. (Crawford/NCTA News photo)
Carter tabs NCTA ‘relevant place’ Monday, November 4, 2019

Nov. 4, 2019

By NCTA News

Two-year degree programs such as those offered by the University of Nebraska’s campus in Curtis, at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, have strong appeal for students seeking academics in smaller class sizes and learning environments.

That was one of several messages shared Sunday at a public forum in Curtis by University of Nebraska priority presidential candidate Walter “Ted” Carter, Jr.

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Interim Dean Kelly Bruns coordinates future campus projects with Barbara Berg, chair of NCTA Veterinary Technology. (NCTA photo)
A Sunday visit at NCTA Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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NCTA Aggie students can visit with employers at the NCTA Career Fair. (Crouse/NCTA News file photo)
NCTA career fair is Nov. 7 in Curtis Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Agricultural businesses and employers will share workforce openings during a campus event at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture next Thursday (Nov. 7).

NCTA students are encouraged to visit with more than 20 representatives at the 2019 NCTA Career Fair.

The annual event allows employers to visit NCTA this fall, before the spring job search season gets busy, said Kevin Martin, advisor with NCTA Student Services.

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University of Nebraska presidential priority candidate Walter "Ted" Carter will visit NCTA on Sunday.
NCTA Community Forum is Sunday Monday, October 28, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Curtis residents and partners of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are invited Sunday afternoon for a public forum with the intended next president of the University of Nebraska.

The 3 p.m. NCTA Community Forum and reception with Admiral Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.,  retired superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, will be at the auditorium of the Nebraska Agriculture Industry Education Center, near Siminoe Avenue and University Road.

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NCTA’s new assistant recruiting coordinator is Casey Gathje, a 2010 agronomy graduate of NCTA. (Crawford/NCTA News Photo)
Aggie recruiter is NCTA alumna Monday, October 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

By NCTA News and Nicole Wright, student writer

CURTIS, Neb. – A Willie Nelson tune could become the mantra for Omaha native Casey Gathje.

The 2010 graduate of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis is “On the Road Again” – this time to the 92nd annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Last month Gathje was hired by her alma mater to become NCTA’s assistant recruiting coordinator.

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NCTA Aggie students who have earned an American FFA Degree are, top row, from left: John Lauer, Camden Wilke, Ethan Aschenbrenner and Tyler Aschenbrenner. Front, from left, Aurora Urwiler, Emily Kammerer, Kayla Mues and Audrey Heinz. Not available for the photo are Colton Bell, Camryn Evans, Jocelyn Kennicutt, Nina Parry and Brittany Pellatz. (NCTA photo)
Aggies earn American FFA Degrees Monday, October 28, 2019

Oct. 28, 2019

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NCTA is host to a daylong symposium Saturday on the sheep and goat industry.
Sheep, goat meeting at NCTA is November 2 Sunday, October 27, 2019

Oct. 27, 2019

By Nebraska Extension and NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Livestock producers interested in Nebraska’s goat and sheep industry are encouraged to attend a Saturday conference at NCTA.

The Nebraska Sheep & Goat Producers are hosting their 2019 meetings at the campus of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, starting with registration at 9:30 a.m.

NCTA will host the meeting for the NSGP members and general public at the Everett Stencel Livestock Teaching Center, said Kelly Bruns, Ph.D., NCTA interim dean.

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FFA students fill the auditorium during a district FFA contest at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. (NCTA News photo)
NCTA Aggies to National FFA Thursday, October 24, 2019

Oct. 24, 2019

By NCTA News

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will participate at the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.

NCTA’s assistant recruiter Casey Gathje will have an NCTA display in the Expo hall on October 30-31, and November 1. The booth location is #2465, said NCTA associate dean Jennifer McConville.

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Autumn provides a scenic ride near the NCTA Vet Tech complex on campus. (Chandler/NCTA Photo)
A bustling campus in Curtis Thursday, October 24, 2019

Oct. 24, 2019                                                         

NCTA Dean’s Message

By Interim Dean Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.

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Veterinary technology students in a clinical pathology class work in the NCTA laboratory. (NCTA News photo)
46th annual Vet Technology CE starts Friday Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Oct. 23, 2019

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Animal health professionals are gathering in Curtis this week for the 46th consecutive continuing education event at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

Veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and students enrolled in NCTA veterinary technology programs are registered for CE hours, said Ricky Sue Barnes, DVM and NCTA professor of Veterinary Technology.

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