Seeds of success, tree of knowledge Tuesday, September 20, 2022
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Happy Autumn!
The Curtis community and our Aggie students at NCTA are noticing and appreciating the gradual outdoor improvements being made around campus.
Slow but sure may best describe some of the upgrades which require bids and contracts through vendors such as for new lighting and paving of streets.
Summertime projects which have extended into the fifth week of fall semester, include landscaping and plantings for the long term.
Read Seeds of success, tree of knowledgeCollege insights shared at EPPs, Discovery Days Wednesday, September 14, 2022
High school students recognize the familiar moniker of a college fair.
More than likely, however, few know that an Educational Planning Program is the same event, just a different name.
Throughout September and October, high schools or community buildings across Nebraska are sites for college fairs.
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis is among the dozens of universities, trade schools, colleges or post-secondary training programs recruiting prospective students to their school.
Read College insights shared at EPPs, Discovery DaysFall season and NCTA campus events Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Greetings from NCTA Campus and Week #4 for the Aggies!
The past three weeks have flown by as Aggie students (and the faculty and staff) have settled into some semblance of routine here on campus. It’s been a wonderful period of getting acquainted with the new students.
The community of Curtis has opened homes, businesses, and churches to welcome our Aggie students. Thank you, everyone!
Read Fall season and NCTA campus eventsA degree and a heifer for three Aggie graduates Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By NCTA NEWS
In Spring of 2022, a final semester of classes at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture came with an incentive for three Aggie students.
From farms and ranches in western Nebraska, each applied to the NCTA Heifer Link project and received one animal from the campus herd.
Heifer Link was initiated about a decade ago for NCTA students at Curtis to earn a heifer and begin their herd or add to their cattle enterprise.
Michael Comstock of Harrison, Braden Johnson of Gering, and Ryan Liakos of Bayard were three successful applicants in 2022.
Read A degree and a heifer for three Aggie graduatesNCTA application fee waiver begins Friday Monday, September 12, 2022
Nebraska students who apply in the next two weeks for admission to NCTA can request a $45 savings.
Beginning Sept. 16, the fee will be waived for any resident students completing the online, shared application to be an undergraduate next fall (2023-24) at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis or one of the other NU campuses.
First-time freshmen (high school seniors) and transfer students from Nebraska who are applying between Sept. 16 through Sept. 30 are eligible for the “NUforNE” waiver.
Read NCTA application fee waiver begins FridaySmall or large, NCTA projects enhance campus for Aggies Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Two weeks of classes are completed here at NCTA and everyone is settling in after a busy Labor Day weekend.
We are still getting to know our newest Aggie students, as they are becoming more familiar with the campus and community. Thank you, Curtis, for welcoming them with wonderful hospitality.
Read Small or large, NCTA projects enhance campus for AggiesAggie students eligible for Jurgens Scholarships Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Scholarships of $1,000 or more will be awarded for fall semester to two Aggie students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.
The Glenn Jurgens Memorial Scholarship is financial assistance for any NCTA freshmen or sophomore students. Applications are due on or prior to Monday, September 19. The awards honor the longtime teacher at the high school and college level.
Read Aggie students eligible for Jurgens ScholarshipsCurtis teacher earns ag mechanics certification Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dan Stehlik, agriculture mechanics instructor at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, received a professional development certificate after a weeklong institute entitled, “Technical Applications in Agriculture.”
Stehlik was one of 33 educators from 13 states attending the TAA institute held at Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minnesota.
The course is designed for dual enrollment credit at post-secondary institutions.
Read Curtis teacher earns ag mechanics certificationFamily scholarship honors agricultural heritage Thursday, September 1, 2022
By NCTA News
Ellie Jarecke of Culbertson and William Huebner of Hershey exemplify the tradition of individuals and families engaged in Nebraska agriculture.
The two college students were 2021-22 recipients of the Sylvia Clawson English memorial for the Fred and Edna Hecht Scholarship.
Descendants of the Hecht family annually recognize NCTA students in commemoration of their family heritage in southwest Nebraska. They value higher education and students who pursue a career which benefits the state and rural communities.
Read Family scholarship honors agricultural heritageEnriching conversations on, off campus Wednesday, August 31, 2022
By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.
Week #1 of the fall semester is in the books!
By now, the students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are settled into their class schedules and residential accommodations here on campus or in the community.
Throughout the fall semester, one of our many goals is to provide educational experiences and enriching opportunities for students. We can do that on a small campus as we can be flexible in our planning.
Three unique opportunities occurred in week #1, and more are coming up later this week.
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