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Microsoft 365 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Is Here!

October 20, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

A few weeks ago, ITSS began notifying the NOVA community that we are deploying Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to help protect your online identity. Please register your two-step verification method now if you have not already taken a moment to do it. Effective Monday, October 26, 2020, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) will be required to access Microsoft … Continued

Learn How to Help at Domestic Violence Awareness Resource Fair, Oct. 21

October 20, 2020 / Events

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us for an informative session with local community organizations as they provide valuable and possibly life-saving information for our students and staff. The event will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Register here, https://v.ht/DVRF2020, or by using the QR … Continued

Coming This Fall: New and Improved NOVA Applicant Tracking System (NATS)

October 20, 2020 / HR News/Training

In partnership with the Commonwealth’s Recruitment Management System and PeopleSoft, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Shared Services Center (SSC) are rolling out an upgraded and improved version of NOVA’s applicant tracking system (NATS). This improved version will allow us to request and fill full-time and part-time positions more effectively as well as achieve … Continued

Hey, Punkin! DHRM Sponsors Pumpkin Decorating Contest

October 20, 2020 / Events

We are excited to bring another event to your attention created by the Office of Workforce Engagement’s Anywhere Activities Team at DHRM. This time, there is a bit more competition involved. Individuals or groups can decorate a pumpkin (or other gourd) and submit a picture to CommonHealth via wellness@dhrm.virginia.gov. The rules and timeline are available … Continued

Rise Up! Student Speaks on American Dream, Myths of Immigration

October 20, 2020 / Our Nighthawks

Student Life is excited to announce that we are closing out our first season of Rise Up speeches. Student Life has been working to empower student leaders in sharing their stories and messages on leadership. We often hear about people coming to the United States to pursue their dreams. What if people were not immigrating … Continued

President’s Student Zoom Office Hours, Wed., Oct. 28

October 20, 2020 / Events

Faculty and Staff, please let your students know that President Kress will hold Zoom office hours just for students on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to ask questions of Dr. Kress, and to hear from her directly. Please click Here to join the conversation.  Webinar ID: 879 9853 … Continued

Morning Tea with Deans of Students: Diversity Reading Circles Begin Oct. 23

October 20, 2020 / Events

NOVA’s Deans of Students will host three highly-anticipated book discussions aimed at heightening interactive discussion on inter-culturalism and diversity. As part of NOVA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the deans of students have selected books to advance dialogue during meaningful morning chats. Three concurrent sessions will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. … Continued

National Transfer Student Week is Oct. 19-23

October 19, 2020 / Events

This is a reminder that NOVA’s Transfer Working Group (TWG) will be celebrating National Transfer Student Week (Oct. 19 through Oct. 23) by hosting a number of virtual transfer workshops/events. These events allow students (and advisors) opportunities to connect directly with representatives from four-year institutions in order to learn more about the transfer process. You … Continued