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Academic Technology Services – March Training Workshops

February 28, 2020 / HR News/Training

Academic Technology Services has a full month of useful and fun workshops on a wide variety of topics. In addition to our popular Microsoft, Google and Zoom programs, we have added some new offerings in support of open teaching and learning. We have new workshops on Creative Commons licensing for OER, Copyright & Fair Use, … Continued

Approved Off-Campus Housing for Students

February 28, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Did you know NOVA has approved housing options available with several reputable and experienced housing service providers?  Students can visit the Off-Campus Housing page for more information. Off-campus housing also has proven experience working with international students and providing additional support onsite tailored to students’ specific needs. They can provide or arrange: furnished apartments with the option … Continued

The Northern Virginia Review Launch Celebration – March 26

February 28, 2020 / Events

NOVA faculty and staff are invited to join the launch celebration for Volume 34 of The Northern Virginia Review (TNVR). Editor-in-chief Ruth Stewart (Manassas English professor) will present awards for best poetry and art as well as the second annual Robert Bausch Memorial Prize in fiction, honoring the late NOVA Woodbridge English professor and prolific … Continued

Women’s History Month Programming

February 28, 2020 / General NOVA News

A big thank you to each of the faculty, staff and students who were intentional about developing robust programming to celebrate Black History Month during February.  Now that March is upon us, please submit any events or special activities occurring on your campuses that students will participate in observance of Women’s History Month. The rich … Continued

Parking’s Food For Fines Program

February 28, 2020 / General NOVA News

As faculty and staff, by now you may have heard of the new Food For Fines program that Parking and NOVACard Services will be running the week of March 2nd through 6th. During the promotion, students will be able to bring select non-perishable items as payment for a citation. This is the first time the … Continued

Students Can Purchase Career Wear at a Discount

February 27, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

The Workforce Career Services team has partnered with JCPenney to host its first annual JCPenney Suit-Up Event on March 29, from 6pm-9pm at both the Springfield Towne Center and Fair Oaks Mall location in Fairfax VA. Students will receive an extra 30% off discounted career related items, get a complimentary suit fitting, free mini Sephora … Continued

Information and Engineering Technology Job Fair

February 27, 2020 / Events

NOVA SySTEMic is excited to host an Information and Engineering Technology Job Fair for NOVA students and alumni interested in careers in IT. Companies specializing in Mechatronics, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Data Center Operations, Cloud Computing, Engineering Technology, IT Technical Support, Networking, and more will be there. Attend the IET Job Fair on April … Continued

Coronavirus and Tips to Stay Healthy

February 27, 2020 / General NOVA News

Faculty and Staff, while we do not have any confirmed cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, we wanted to share the steps the college is taking across our campuses to assist in keeping you and our students healthy, and provide reminders of what you can do yourself. What can you do? The best ways to prevent the spread … Continued

Fab Lab: Community Open House

February 27, 2020 / Events

The NOVA Fab Lab is open! Come join us for an Open House! Open to the public with free activities for all age levels. Community members will be able to explore the Fab Lab, watch demos, and participate in hands-on activities involving hand tools, robotics, sewable electronics, and more. DATE: Saturday – March 14th, 2020 … Continued