On February 25 more than 150 students participated in the 2014 Black History Month Celebration in Schlesinger Concert Hall. Written and directed by Dr. Mark Whitmire (AL), the event involved actors, dancers, 100 singers, jazz musicians, plus faculty members Dr. Kate Al-Shamma, Dr. Joe Windham and John Kocur, as well as Liberal Arts Dean Jimmie McClellan.
Time is running out to sign up for 2nd 8-week courses!
* Do you need a 2nd 8-week course? 3-Credits? CST Credit?
* Do you want to learn practical skills for any career?
* Do you need to fulfill CST requirements?
Check out CST-227: Business and Professional Communication! We’ll study resume writing, interview skills, business proposals, and more! This 3-credit hybrid course meets on Tuesdays. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to be more competitive in their field!
Hurry! The class begins March 17th!
SECTIONS:
Every Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. (during the 2nd 8-weeks)
CONTACT:
For more information contact Professor Meredith Aquila | MAQUILA@NVCC.EDU mailto:MAQUILA@NVCC.EDU
Northern Virginia Community College has partnered with Zimride by Enterprise to offer the students, faculty and staff of NVCC a private social ridesharing network. zimride.com/nvcc makes sharing rides for drivers and passengers fun and easy! In seconds you can set up a profile, search for open seats or post a ride of your own.
Have a Car?
If you are heading out of town for the weekend or commuting to campus every day, post a ride and share the costs by driving with friends and colleagues.
Need a Ride?
If you don’t have a car, post a request, find a friendly driver and be on your way.
It’s Easy!
NOVA Students use your @email.vccs.edu, NOVA Faculty and Staff use your @nvcc.edu to create a profile and then post a one-time trip or a daily commute and let Zimride @ NOVA help you find those making similar trips.
Join other NOVA students and colleagues in making a more sustainable, social and fun form of transportation for your community. Go to Zimride today and join today!
Happy Travels!!
Your Zimride by Enterprise Crew and Northern Virginia Community College
Date: Thursday, 06 March 2014
Event: Concert Band Children’s Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Schlesinger Concert Hall
Date: Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Event: Jazz 4 Justice Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Schlesinger Concert Hall
Date: Sunday, 06 April 2014
Event: Chorus Concert with the WMP
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Church of the Epiphany (www.epiphanydc.org )
1317 G St NW | Washington, DC 20005
Date: Sunday, 13 April 2014
Event: Chorus Concert with the WMP
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Road | Alexandria, VA 22301
Date: Saturday, 26 April 2014
Event: Instrumental Recital
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall (AT-130)
Date: Monday, 28 April 2014
Event: Guitar Recital
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall (AT-130)
Date: Saturday, 03 May 2014
Event: Voice Recital
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall (AT-130)
Date: Saturday, 03 May 2014
Event: Chamber Ensembles Recital
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall (AT-130)
Date: Tuesday, 06 May 2014
Event: Piano Recital
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall (AT-130)
Date: Tuesday, 06 May 2014
Event: Chorus/Band/Jazz Combined Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Schlesinger Concert Hall
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2014
Event: onors Recital
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Music Recital Hall (AT-130)
SUMMER 2014 NOVA | Study Abroad Program in CHINA
LANGUAGE STUDIES AND CULTURAL EXPLORATION
May 17 to June 2, 2014
Morning language classes for beginners and those with background
Travel and Excursions in Tianjing, Beijing, Wuyishan, Xiamen, Nanjing and Shanghai
This study abroad program consists of 17-days in China – 6-days in Tianjin where the classroom portion of our intensive language courses will take place and 11-days of cultural exploration in five cities and the continuation of the two intensive language courses with focus on structured practice and application of what our students learned in real life communicative situations with native speakers.
Students will be in intensive language classes 4-hours in the morning in the classrooms and 2.5 hours in the afternoon during cultural classes and cultural excursions as well as one-on-one practice with Chinese college students and the instructor in real life situations and in the evening hours.
The program, open to ALL NOVA students and people from the community, will take place in two stages. Participants may elect to join us for both of the intensive language study and the cultural exploration programs (5/17 to 6/2/2014) or just the cultural exploration programs (5/22 to 6/2/2014).
Application deadline will be on Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Some scholarships are still available.
CONTACT:
For more information, please contact Dr. Dali Tan | dtan@nvcc.edu | 703-933-5078
2014 CHILDREN’S CONCERT | Thursday, 6 March 2014
NOVA-Alexandria to host Children’s Concert Students to take center stage during performance
The NOVA Alexandria Band and the John Adams Elementary Orff Ensemble will perform a variety of musical selections as part of the Children’s Concert. The concert reflects the Alexandria Campus’s commitment to its community and is also a celebration of music education in the city’s local schools.
Among the selections include “The Elephant and the Flea,” “Saxophobia,” “The Whistler and his Dog,”and “Largo al Factotum,” from the opera “The Barber of Seville.” The evening will include a recognition ceremony for student finalists from the Alexandria City Public Schools in the visual and performing arts categories of the National PTA Reflections Programs.
The Grand Finale will include a combined performance by the NOVA Alexandria Band, the John Adams Elementary Orff Ensemble and area elementary and middle school students. The concert is free and open to the public.
Parking is FREE in the Beauregard Street Garage.
INFORMATION:
Date: Thursday, 6 March 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Schlesinger Center | Alexandria Campus
CONTACT:
For more information please contact Lisa C. Eckstein | 703.845.6252 | leckstein@nvcc.edu
CST-227: Business and Professional Communication
Time is running out to sign up for 2nd 8-week courses!
Do you need a 2nd 8-week course? 3-Credits? CST Credit?
Do you want to learn practical skills for any career?
Do you need to fulfill CST requirements?
Check out CST–227: Business and Professional Communication! We’ll study resume writing, interview skills, business proposals, and more! This 3-credit hybrid course meets on Tuesdays. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to be more competitive in their field!
Hurry! The class begins March 17th!
SECTIONS:
Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. (during the 2nd 8-weeks)
CONTACT:
For more information contact Professor Meredith Aquila | MAQUILA@NVCC.EDU
ALL-HAZARD Procedures Presentation:Friday, 28 February 2014 (NEW TIME!!!)
In an attempt to prepare faculty and staff at NOVA, the Office of Emergency Management and Planning is offering an “All-Hazards” approach to dealing with emergencies that may affect your classroom or campus. The discussion will include situations such as fires, terrorist threats, active shooters, and hazardous materials incidents here at the college.
It is HIGHLY recommended that ALL faculty and staff attend this event.
Date: Friday, 28 February 2014
Time: 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Bisdorf Building | AA-295
CONTACT:
For more information please contact Thomas Mayhew | Office of Emergency Management and Planning
703-878-4641 | tmayhew@nvcc.edu
AL CAMPUS COUNCIL OPEN FORUMS | 02/25/2014
The Alexandria Campus Council hosts Open Forums
Would you like to provide recommendations to Dr. Templin regarding the desired qualifications for the next Provost of the Alexandria Campus?
Are you asking, “What does a Provost do?”
Here is your chance to provide feedback and learn more about the role of the Provost and how their role impacts you and the future of the campus.
The Campus Council looks forward to hearing from you.
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Bisdorf Building | AA-196
CONTACT:
For more information please contact Shannon Ingram | singram@nvcc.edu<mailto:singram@nvcc.edu>
MEC Exchange Workshop | Tuesday, 04 March 2014
Hello!
Medical Education Campus presents…..MEC Exchange Workshop
Do you have questions about applying to the Allied Health or Nursing programs? A representative from the Medical Education campus will be at the Alexandria campus. This workshop is aimed at increasing your knowledge about the admission process and empowering you to prepare for admission into our Allied Health and Nursing fields.
PERTINENT INFORMATION: 
Date: Tuesday, 04 March 2014
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: AL Campus | Bisdorf Building (AA-342)
You must register for the workshop, Please signup: http://www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/medical/exchange/default.aspx
CONTACT:
Please contact Trevor Blair | Transfer Counselor
703-845-6236 | tblair@nvcc.edu<mailto:tblair@nvcc.edu