On Monday, March 16^th the Student Life Office brought Galen Abdur-Razzaq to the Alexandria campus for a lecture on a History of Women in Jazz and a performance of Notes at Noon.  Galen is a talented flutist from Montclair, New Jersey who has performed both domestically and internationally for over thirty years. 

He is also an arranger, composer, director, educator, and writer.  Galen’s interactive lecture highlighted the significant contribution of women in jazz.  Women highlighted included Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Mary Lou Williams and Anita O’Day.

Staff and students were encouraged to participate and were given the opportunity to win jazz CDs for their participation.

After the lecture, staff and students were invited to stay for a performance with local jazz musicians Amy Shook and Frank Russo.  Amy plays the upright bass and plays in a Trio with Frank who plays the drums.  Together with Galan they played a number of jazz classics.

State Senator Adam Ebbin came to the Alexandria campus to talk to Professor David Miller’s Cultural Geography (Geo 210) class on Thursday, March 19. Senator Ebbin represents the 30th district (parts of Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax) as a Democratic member of the Virginia Senate. His district borders the Potomac River from National Airport to Mount Vernon and includes part of NOVA’s Alexandria campus. He spoke to students about gerrymandering, the Virginia Senate, and his bills in the recent legislative session.
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In many countries, the Baobab Tree is called the Listening Tree.  It gathers the News of the Day and provides a gathering place for ALL.

INFORMATION:
Date:                    Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Time:                    3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location:               Bisdorf Building Cafeteria
(Light Refreshments will be served)

CONTACT:
For more information contact Dr. Twyla Jones | twjones@nvcc.edu

Dr. Erin Foley to speak for Women’s History Month.  College students want many things: fun, friends, success, and an opportunity to find their own way toward a fulfilling, happy life. Dr. Foley teaches students how to build a STRONG LIFE.  She delivers messages aimed at helping students go after their opportunities with strength, confidence and an eye toward what’s possible.

Sponsored by the Student life Office, Dr. Foley will be conducting two programs: “The Fearless Female and the Freedom to Be Happy” and “Strong Lives Lead to Happy Lives.”

Event:                 The Fearless Female and the Freedom to be Happy
Date:                  Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Time:                  12:30 p.m
Location:             Bisdorf Building | AA-196
 
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Event:                   Strong Lives Lead to Happy Lives
Date:                    Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Time:                    2:00  p.m.
Location:               Bisdorf Building | AA-196

CONTACT:
For more information please contact Briana Newstrom | Student Life Coordinator | bnewstrom@nvcc.edu

The Music Department of NOVA’s Alexandria Campus is proud to present the 2nd Annual Jazz4Justice concert on Tuesday April 7th, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Schlesinger Center.

Jazz4Justice is a partnership between the Alexandria Bar Association and the Music Department to raise money for Legal Services of Northern Virginia, the Bar Foundation, and music scholarships at NOVA.

Calling all students who are interested in event planning and participating in Student Life activities!! If you want to see more events on campus and help organize those events, Student Life invites you to an interest meeting for a Student Activities Board.