FALL 2024 EVENTS

Whether you are a new student or a returning student it’s always great to be at NOVA and below are all our events listed for the fall. If you want to make a club to find like minded individuals or join a club where you are interested in what they’re about. Ready to join trivia where this year we will be shaking things up. All is below and be sure to check us out during the semester for different events.

The holiday season is here and so are the finals!

Final season at NOVA is a stressful time, so this semester we hosted a Finals Stress-Relief event where students could grab snacks between exams, as well as make friendship bracelets (+ creatures) and create holiday cards for this winter’s festivities! ❄

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to everyone who still has upcoming finals, Student Life is wishing you the best of luck!

We hope you have a relaxing Winter Break NOVA Annandale! 💚☃

Quilts of Valor on Friday, December 6th, from 11am to 1pm at the CE Forum.

The Annandale Offices of Provost and Student Life invite you to attend to a special ceremony presentation of Quilts of Valor, honoring member of the NOVA community who have served.

RSPV to ANProvost@nvcc.edu by Friday, November 22.

A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”

(12/6) Club Recognition Awards Recap:

We had tons of clubs and our student ambassadors get the certificate and as well get their gifts for their hard work! We are proud of all the students participating in this and doing their absolute best to show their creativity. It was exciting to see their hard work come to life and watch the events unfold!

Students receiving the Student Life Ambassador Leadership Path Certificate are:

Lemar Ali
Oyunbileg Chinbaatar
Evelyn Fontaine
Julio Gagnon
Youssef Hassan
Marvel Igbokwe
Meerab Khalid
Aaron Kobayashi
Levent Yazici

Students receiving the Student Life Ambassador Leadership Path Certificate are:

Tasneem Bakki
Oyunbileg Chinbaatar
Maria Duarte
Evelyn Fontaine
Julio Gagnon
Youssef Hassan
Meerab Khalid
Rhonda Parnell
Levent Yazici

CLUBS

Clay Club: Most Fundraised – Fall Pottery Sale
Dance Club: Best Social Media
Muslim Student Association: Most Collaborative Club – Beginning of the Year Events
Society of Physics Students (SPS) Club: Most Funds Requested
Future Lawyers’ Society Club: Most Controversial Event – Does Pineapple Belong on Pizza?
Personal Finance and Investment Club: Hit the Ground Running – Most Active New Gold Club
Pride Club: Hit the Ground Running -Most Active New Green Club
Media Production Club: Most Competitive Club – Entry into Film Competitions
Table Tennis Club: Most Competitive Club – Most Tournaments
Psi Beta: Student Life Excellence Award

Student Life Presents: Fall 2024 Recognition Awards!

Join us for our semesterly awards event, on December 6th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the CF Student Lounge! We want to give shoutouts and certificates to our wonderful clubs on campus we think have done an outstanding job this semester. We will also be handing out certificates to Club Leaders or Student Life staff who have completed the Leadership Development Series!

Thank you for a wonderful fall semester Nighthawks! Happy Thanksgiving Break !

Dr. Kress Visited Student Life Annandale!

It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Kress on 5th Of December at Annandale Student Life Office, where we had meaningful conversations about student life and SGA activities. Our student ambassadors, coordinators, and SGA members did a fantastic job sharing their experiences and insights about our vibrant community. Grateful for this opportunity to connect and collaborate!

Trivia Thursday Championship!

On Thursday, December 5th we held our final Trivia Thursday showdown! Participants were exclusively picked from past Trivia Thursday winners, meaning this event was invite only! Congratulations to this semester’s winners, we hope to see you all next semester for the next games!

Join Us for Mind States Unlocked!

We’re hosting an important conference on drugs and their impact on mental health, featuring a powerful talk by Dr. Dennis Humphrey, a professor at our college.

Mark your calendars on Tuesday, November 26th at 1:00 PM, CA building, room 302.

There will be Pizza after the presentation and interactive games with awesome prizes!

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, engage, and connect. Let’s unlock some minds.

See you there!

Cultural Festival:

The cultural festival was an absolute blast, full of energy, excitement, and vibrant displays from around the world!
Each country showcased its unique traditions through delicious food samples that delighted the senses. The music added to the festive atmosphere, with rhythms from different cultures filling the air, from Latin beats to African drumming and lively European folk tunes, also, the attendees had the chance to win a prize!
It was a fantastic celebration of diversity, bringing together the best of global cultures in one unforgettable day!

VOICES OF THE LAND: A CELEBRATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

POSTER CONTEST

Make a poster of any Native American Tribe and bring it to CF lounge on Nov 18th 11am-2pm

Rules:

Describe one remarkable fact about the tribe
Poster cannot be printed in its entirety.
You can print some sections and glue them to the poster.
Use your crafting skills.
Include pictures, text, textures, anything you can think of.
Size 36 x 48.

3 winners will be selected, and they will be given $25 each, in their NOVA cards!!

This is YOUR chance to be creative.

Enter your poster for the competition here:

https://forms.gle/mvNPw8HAFxPg4udA8

Get a taste of Native American cuisine!

Native American Cooking Books available!

Join us to celebrate the history heritage and culture of Native Americans. It’s important to honor the traditions, languages, and stories!

Mystery Bus Sign Up now open!

The sign-up link for the Mystery Bus will is here! Sign up below:

https://forms.gle/8c3mqj1qz6j21D3J6

Friday, November 15th

10am- 3:30pm.

Location: Top Secret!

Limited spots available

Selected students will be notified via email. Who knows, this bus may just take you on your next adventure!

📣 Annandale Campus Potluck Contest! 🦃🍂

POTLUCK CONTEST

FRIENDSGIVING CELEBRATION

NOV. 21 – 12:00-3:00

CF STUDENT LOUNGE

Represent your club with a food item. Club with the best representation gets a $50 credit with student Life (can be used for club activities or supplies for club meetings).

RAFFLE: A Nintendo Switch will be raffled among participating clubs!!!

Signup here:

https://forms.gle/yswzhxpFMKBA874z8

📣 Annandale Campus Friendsgiving Celebration! 🦃🍂

Join us for a festive Friendsgiving on November 21, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the CF Student Lounge! 🍁

🎉 Potluck Contest Alert! Represent your club with a delicious dish! The club with the best representation wins a $50 credit with Student Life—perfect for future club events or supplies! 🍲🍰

✨ All clubs are invited!

Mental Health Day

Thursday, November 13rd (11AM–2PM) CF Student Lounge

Participate in a day of healthy and fun activities on campus to support your physical and mental health. Everybody is welcome!

Enjoy a chair massage, a tea room, therapy dogs and art breaks!

Fall 2024 Student Conduct and Integrity Workshop

On Wednesday, November 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Dr. Chevella Wilson from the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will be hosting a workshop student conduct and integrity. For more info, check out the flyer posted below:

Vote on the Presidential Elections

Tuesday, November 5th (11am-3pm), CFH, room 224.

Make your voice heard by voting on Tuesday, November 5th.

If you have any questions before the voting date stop by the Student Life Office on Monday November 4th 11am-3pm, at the Annandale Campus, building CFH, room 224.

Find your local polling place using the QR Code in our flyer.

We will have voting information, recourses and snacks!

Mystery Bus Sign Up Coming Soon!

The sign up link for the Mystery Bus will be posted on Friday, November 1st.

The Mystery Bus will take place on Friday, November 15th (10am-3:30pm).

Stay connected with our social media. Don’t miss out!

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Thursday, October 31st (2PM–4PM) CF Student Lounge

Come and help us decorate a remembrance community altar to honor and share memories about our loved ones. Decorate sugar skulls, create paper flowers, and papel picado banners. The altar will stay in place until the next day, November 1st. Snacks and fun will be provided!

Fall 2024 Student Life Mandatory Club Training

Club leaders must attend one session in order to comply with Club Officer mandatory training by Student Life.

To sign up for any of the five club training sessions go here: https://forms.gle/ooNsd4AR8WNTS8fL8

Training Session Options

- In-person session: Wednesday, Oct 9. 3 pm – 5pm. CA 321

- Online session: Friday, October 11. 3 pm. – 5 pm. Training link: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/89961202318?pwd=jidAGjhaDBMxL7TFC6xhthqFD4uTt0.1

- In-person session: Wednesday, Oct. 16th. 3 pm – 5pm. CA 321

- In-person session: Monday, Oct. 21. 11:00 AM – 1 pm. CA 317

- Online session: Wednesday, Oct 23. 3:00 PM – 5 pm. Training link: https://vccs.zoom.us/j/83528683929?pwd=vfIcGeHUSmWNYnUrxHraxrFrtol4CG.1

Halloween Costume Contest Party!

Thursday, October 24th (11AM–2PM) CF Student Lounge

🎃 Join us for a Spook-tacular Halloween Party! 🎃

Get ready for an exciting time at the Annandale Student Life Halloween Party and Costume Contest on Thursday, October 24, from 11 AM to 2 PM in the CF Building Student Lounge! 🎉

Scariest costume wins a $50 gift card! 👻

Enjoy music, pizza, candy, popcorn, and plenty of prizes and giveaways! 🍕🍬🎶
Don’t miss out on this spooky fun — bring your best costume and come ready to celebrate Halloween with us! 🕸️🎃

Cox Farms Field Trip October 18^th

AN Student Life is thrilled to invite you to our Cox farms fieldtrip, October 18^th. Get ready for some apple cider, corn mazes, petting zoo, attractions, pumpkins, and more!

First 37 students completing the form will go! You must be a currently enrolled student and in good standing with the College to participate.

Signup here: https://forms.gle/N37GnBMhnADM964r8

Emotional Intelligence Workshop 2024

The office of Student Life will be partnering with “Girls on the run” to hold a workshop on Cultivating Emotional Intelligence by Pressing Pause on Wednesday Oct 16th. 1:30-3:00 pm at CA 302.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP

For questions, please contact AN Student Life at:

anstudentlife@gmail.com, 703-323-3147, CFH 224

Annadale Transfer Information Session

Monday, October 7th (12–1PM) CA 302

Ready to take your academic journey to the next level? Join us for our Transfer Information Session and get the inside scoop on becoming a competitive transfer applicant, from Columbia director Matthew Rotstein!

Not only will you gain valuable insights, but we’ll also have FREE PIZZA to fuel your ambitions!

Don’t miss out, bring your questions and appetite, and let’s pave your path to success together!

Annadale Campus 2024 Transfer Fair

Wednesday, October 9th (11AM–12:30PM) CE Gym

Hey NOVA students! Thinking about transferring? Swing by the Ernst Center on October 9th and discover amazing opportunities from over 50 colleges! Don’t miss out on your chance to explore your future!

Voter Registration Event at AN Campus

Wednesday, October 2

10.30-2.00pm, CF Quad

It’s the perfect opportunity to register to vote, update your voter information, or simply learn more about the voting process. The League of Women Voters will also be joining us, so you’ll have access to expert guidance and answers to any of your voting questions.

Don’t miss out on your chance to make your voice heard!

Fall 2024 Annandale Student Club Fair

Wednesday, September 25^rd. 11am – 3pm. CF Quad

Interested in getting more involved on campus? Want to spend more time with the Nighthawk community? Stop by the Fall 2024 Club Fair!

Give yourself the opportunity to strengthen your resume, improve social skills, or just overall have fun with fellow students! Stop by CF Quad to meet Club members, sign up for clubs, find meeting times, events, and more. There is no requirement to sign up if you’re just a student, so show up!

Mini Pride Celebration in September at AN Campus

We have celebrated Pride month, a monthlong observance dedicated to the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. We have celebrated, danced, created, and enjoyed live music and popcorn with Annandale Student Life!

A discussion with Dave Nanney, a 9/11 Pentagon Attack Survivor, and National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Docent

Friday, September 13, the Community College Initiative (CCI) Program, and Annandale Student Life invited guest speaker Dave Nanney, a 9/11 Pentagon Attack Survivor and National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial docent, for an insightful discussion exclusively for NOVA students.

Piñata, Fiesta and Crafts

Wednesday, September 18th 11am – 2 pm CF Quad

We have honored and celebrated the culture of Hispanics and Latino Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month!

CELEBRATING HISPANIC CULTURE

Tuesday, September 10^th. 11am – 2 pm. CF Quad

We have honored and celebrated the culture of Hispanics and Latino Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month!

NOVA Day

September 4th 2024

It was whirlwind of excitement at NOVA day! We had a DJ, carnival games, food, prizes and much more.

Welcome Week

8/26 – 8/30

Annandale Students had a blast during welcome week! The Student Life team helped students to find their destinations and provided general campus information. All our visitors received cool merchandizing and gifts. Many NOVA offices tabled with us on Tuesday such as the office of mental health and wellness, tutoring, college steps, NOVA choir, financial stability and advocacy, Career Connection, Student Success Department, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Financial Aid, thank you so much for sponsoring Welcome Week! On Wednesday and Thursday, we all enjoyed ice cream treats and made colorful tie-dye T-shirts despite the heat and humidity! We enjoyed seeing new and familiar faces. Thank so much for stopping by! To all our Annandale students, welcome to NOVA and we wish you a successful and fun semester!

SPRING 2024

Grad Cap Decorating Event!

Wednesday, May 1st

Are you graduating this Spring and looking to add a little pizzazz to your grad cap? Well Student Life and Workforce Development are giving you the chance to do just that! Join us on Wednesday, May 1st from 11 am – 1pm in the CF Lounge! The first 15 students to join get a free cap!
Contest: Be one of the 17 best decorated caps to win your very own gown as well! 😮🎉

Mystery Bus 2: Escape Room

April 26

We kept the secret until everybody was on the bus! Our final destination?… Molly’s Horror Room, The Joker’s Trap , The Frightful Feast and Fighting for the Future at the Escape Room in Fairfax!

Spring Fling

April 16th

Amazing Spring celebration with outdoor fun, food, carnival games, and karaoke! Students and staff enjoyed Balloon Artist, Photo Booth, Carnival Games and Prizes, Give Aways, Disc Jockey, Sand Art Station, Funnel Cake Fries, Pretzel Food Station, Nacho Food Station, and an Ice Cream Truck!

Arab Heritage Day

April 17th

SGA and Student Life celebrated Arab History Month with food and music, and henna!

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

April 8th

Eyes were to the sky for the event of the year, the solar eclipse! While we did not experience complete totality, it’s safe to say everyone was still just as impressed!

Kings Dominion

April 1st

A day spent with rollercoasters, food, and laughs!

Mystery Bus 1: Go Kart Racing

March 29

We kept the secret until everybody was on the bus! Our final destination?…Go Kart Racing in Manassas, VA

Want to see videos? Click here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TFj2vnq7tta6Cdaa7

Mental Health Week

March 25 – 28

This was a week full of healthy and fun activities on campus to
support physical and mental health.

MONDAY, MARCH 25 WELLNESS RESOURCES AND THERAPY DOGS.

The first day of our mental health week is packed with resources and tips to help you increase your wellness, and of course this could not be accomplished without the help of amazing pooches from Manassas Therapy Dogs!

TUESDAY, MARCH 26. ORIGAMI, MASSAGES, TEA, AND CHAT

Origami: We engaged in creating beautiful designs such as cranes, flowers, crowns, and more.

Chair Massage: Everybody enjoyed a message with a therapist who used a variety of techniques to help reduce stress, improve circulation, and relieve pain

Tea and chat: We also enjoyed a cup of jasmine, chamomile, and green tea along with delicious pastries and sandwiches.

WHM Luncheon and Fun

March 20th 2024

Movie Matinee: Barbie

March 6th 2024

A Celebration of Women in STEM

March 5th 2024

Celebrating Black History

On Wednesday February 21th 2024, we celebrated Black History Month with our students on campus. Participants received a lunch box while enjoying some music and fun!

Valentine’s Day

On Wednesday February 14th 2024, we celebrated love and friendship with our students on campus. Participants received carnations, chocolates and stuffed animals while enjoying some music and fun!

Beerless Pong

Last Monday, February 12th we enjoyed the first Beerless Pong Match in the CF building where we learned about drinking facts, prevention and reduction of alcohol consumption while enjoying fun games and winning prizes.