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ADA Anniversary and New Accessibility Committee

July 23, 2020 / General NOVA News

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, who called it “the world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities.” As the nation marks the 30th anniversary of this landmark civil rights legislation, NOVA is advancing its commitment to equal access to … Continued

Canvas Toolkit Course

July 23, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Have you noticed a new course card when you log in to Canvas? The Canvas Toolkit for NOVA faculty and staff is the permanent location for all NOVA Canvas resources provided by Canvas Support Services. This course will continue to improve and experience renovations as the needs of the NOVA Canvas community shift over time.

FAFSA Week, July 27-31

July 23, 2020 / Events

The Financial Aid team is offering a third FAFSA Week for current students, new students and parents, July 27-July 31. Advanced registration is required for each event. Click the links below to register. We had 2,152 participants attend our first two FAFSA week events. Many thanks to the Financial Aid and NOVA team members who … Continued

RETURN TO CAMPUS – Video Series

July 23, 2020 / General NOVA News

Check out this week’s 60-second video to help you get a sense for how we’re preparing campuses, and what we and our students can expect on return this fall. Our teams are working hard to prepare and make campuses ready! This week’s video features Steve Patterson, Director of Facilities Planning and Support Services.

Congratulations to Mohammad Jamal

July 20, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA-Alexandria MSTB has good news to share! Mohammad Jamal, one of our BUS faculty, has won the Adjunct Teacher of Distinction award from George Mason University. Jamal is an exceptional associate professor of business at NOVA, and it is nice to see that he is also highly thought of at GMU. At both GMU and … Continued

Faculty and Staff “Money Talks” Brown Bags

July 20, 2020 / Events

Each Wednesday at noon, grab your lunch and join NOVA’s financial expert for weekly tips, tricks, strategies and encouragement for whatever you are facing financially during this COVID pandemic. It is an excellent opportunity to learn tips and tricks to create healthy financial habits and prepare for your future. Do you have a specific question … Continued

Student Life Highlights Voices of Student Leaders

July 20, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

This summer, Student Life has been working on amplifying the voices of our student leaders. Through this process, we have created a series of speeches with their messages. First up is Makeda Retta, a student ambassador for the Annandale Campus, and content creator in the Virtual Student Union. Makeda brilliantly speaks about conquering the fear of … Continued

FAFSA Week, July 27-31

July 20, 2020 / Events

The Financial Aid team will offer a third FAFSA Week for current students, new students and parents, July 27-July 31. Advanced registration is required for each event. Click the links below to register. We had 2,152 participants attend our first two FAFSA week events. Thank you to the Financial Aid and NOVA team members who … Continued