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Debut of The Syllabus Song

October 13, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Two Annandale Campus professors, Dr. Yuemin He of the English department and Dr. Brian L. Johnson of the Mathematics department, collaborated and produced a syllabus song for our students. Dr. He wrote the lyrics in the spirit of using the learning-focused syllabus to facilitate student success. Dr. Johnson composed the music that is, to borrow … Continued

TODAY! Level-Up with NOVA SySTEMic Interactive Workshop

October 13, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

NOVA SySTEMic is offering a Virtual STEM Careers interactive workshop on Teamwork, Problem Solving and Communication Skills. Participants will learn about the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality inventory to understand their personality type and how understanding personality preferences can assist in better teamwork, communication and problem solving. The workshop will be today, from 11 a.m. … Continued

Hello. IT Calling: Action Required by Oct. 26

October 13, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Effective Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) will be required to access Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Outlook, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online). Register for MFA Here and follow the steps detailed in the MFA Quick Reference Guide.  Complete the registration process using your existing NVCC credentials (username and password) that you use to … Continued

Celebrate Ally Week with Student Life!

October 13, 2020 / Events

An ally is a person of a social identity group who stands up in support of members of another group; typically a member of a dominant group standing beside member(s) of a group being discriminated against or treated unjustly regardless of identity. We all benefit from our collective efforts to create a better educated and … Continued

It’s Here! Today’s the Day! Classified Staff ACE Conference

October 13, 2020 / HR News/Training

It has finally arrived! The annual ACE Conference for NOVA’s Classified Staff is here. This long-awaited conference, just for classified staff, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 9:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event is well worth the time to attend. Don’t forget to register Here to receive a confirmation email with additional information.  

Remind Students to Vote–Today is the Final Day to Register

October 13, 2020 / General NOVA News

Before every past presidential election, NOVA’s campuses were filled with voter registration tables, and they were abuzz with discussions of politics. For many of our students, it is a time to find their voice and participate in our democratic system by voting for the very first time. Unfortunately, this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continued

Today! Virtual STEM Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication

October 13, 2020 / Tech Notes & Training

Northern Virginia Community College’s STEM Outreach Program, NOVA SySTEMic, NOVA’s IET Division and several NOVA and industry partners are offering a series of STEM Careers Virtual Workshops focused on STEM, career & technical education and professional development. Register for sessions throughout the fall Here.  Upcoming Sessions Teamwork, Problem Solving & Communication Skills Interactive Experience, Today, … Continued

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Oct. 14

October 13, 2020 / Events

Please join NOVA students, staff and faculty for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! Linda Campos, law clerk for Ayuda, will join us as our special guest speaker. Bienvenidos! Event: Hispanic Heritage Month ZOOM This free program requires registration. Contact: Mohamed Ali, mmali@nvcc.edu

Manassas Professor Publishes Children’s Book

October 13, 2020 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA-Manassas English Fundamentals Professor Ignatius E. Idio has published a new children’s book, “It is Time to read Aloud: The Earth & Ecosystem and Alike & Different.” Idio was motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic that caused schools to close in spring 2020. He wanted to write a nonfiction children’s book that he felt would provide … Continued