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Fall 2012 Convocation is scheduled for Thursday, August 16 in the Ernst Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast, followed by presentations starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Ernst Center Theater. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Daniel Williamham, renowned cognitive psychologist and esteemed University of [...]

The keynote speaker for the 2012 Fall Convocation is Dr. Daniel Willingham, renowned cognitive psychologist. Willingham earned his doctorate in cognitive psychology from Harvard University in 1990 where he focused on how the brain learns. His current work focuses on applying cognitive research to practical applications in the classroom. He challenges ideas like learning styles, [...]

Dr. Walerian Majewski (AN) felt fortunate to be able to visit the CERN Large Hadron Collider near Geneva this summer. “I witnessed a fascinating moment in the history of physics,” Majewski said. “We have just completed our understanding of ordinary matter, only to realize that it makes barely four percent of the universe. The ultimate [...]

NOVA’s Adult Career Pathways Program (ACP) is pleased to announce the addition of their program to NOVA’s website. The site gives potential students an overview of the program and allows them to register for one of ACP’s College Access Workshops. The ACP program is reaching out to dozens of community-based organizations to refer new adults, [...]

Sergeant Kerry Haynes and Officer Tony Ong led a safety presentation during Countryside Elementary School’s Summer Camp. The children learned about safety tips and sat in the driver’s seat of a police car. They especially enjoyed using the PA System. The officers left the children with NOVA goody bags. “Reaching out to elementary students and [...]

The Medical Education Campus (MEC), in partnership with Virginia Hospital Center, hosted its annual Camp Med in July. The week-long camp for local middle school students was held July 16 to 20 for rising 6th and 7th graders and July 30 to August 3 for rising 8th and 9th graders. Participants spent Monday, Wednesday and [...]

On July 24, the Woodbridge Campus hosted the VERTEX (Virginia Emergency Response Team Exercise) State Transfer Drill for the region. The drill gave officials in the area a chance not only to test the plan but also to see the staging area they would use during an emergency in Washington, D.C. The Campus was set [...]

On July 23, the Manassas Campus hosted 55 high school students from Beijing, China. NOVA was one of several stops for the delegation members who also traveled to Boston, New York and Philadelphia. The students learned about admission to NOVA, applying as an international student and campus life. NOVA presenters included Director of Operations Essala [...]

On July 13, the Woodbridge Campus gathered for the Annual Classified Staff Recognition Day. This year, Business and Social Science Division Office Manager Cindi Heisler won the 2012 Classified Staff Superior Performance award. Heisler was nominated by her colleagues for her increased leadership role on both the campus and college levels. One of the major [...]

On July 26, John Arbogast (AN) was presented a plaque for his winning entry in the Second Annual Facilities Department Safety Award Contest. The award was presented by Associate Director of Operations Derek Hodge at the monthly Building and Grounds (B&G) supervisor’s meeting. This year’s safety slogan topic is personal protective equipment (PPE). The winning [...]

Katherine Stramel (AL) was recently recognized at the Braddock District Council of Community Association’s annual Best of Braddock (BoB) Awards ceremony. On July 11, Stramel was awarded the “Most Can-Do Public Employee, State Level” for the district. She was one of six people and two community organizations to be recognized for volunteer efforts and contributions [...]

An exhibition of works by Marcie Wolf-Hubbard will be in the Margaret W. & Joseph L. Fisher Gallery at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at the Alexandria Campus from Friday, August 24 to Sunday, September 30. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during performances. There [...]

On Monday, August 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm., the Workforce Development Division will host the English as a Second Language Back to School Community Fair. The event will take place at the Annandale Campus location. Activities to take place include: An orientation to NOVA ESL programs Information on services and courses offered at NOVA American [...]

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