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Save the Dates for Upcoming Coffee Chats, Feb. 24, March 4 and 19

February 9, 2021 / Events

It’s been wonderful to start a couple mornings each month with you over coffee and conversation. If you haven’t yet signed up for a coffee chat or wish to join another, you can register for the February (24) or March (4 and 19) chats by emailing PresidentsOffice@nvcc.edu. The coffee chats run 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Spaces … Continued

REMINDER: State Employee Email Signature Requirement

February 9, 2021 / HR News/Training

In November 2020, the Virginia General Assembly approved new email signature requirements mandating that all employees with state email addresses and state phone numbers include contact information within their email signature. At a minimum, this should include an office phone number and/or state cell phone number. This requirement seeks to improve government accessibility to employees … Continued

Fitness Made Easy–Free Virtual Classes

February 9, 2021 / General NOVA News

You have exclusive access to Wellbeats: a free on-demand fitness platform with 700+ workouts, nutrition and mindfulness classes for all ages, levels and interests. Play on your personal devices at home or on-the-go and find recommended challenges to keep you motivated. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, Wellbeats has a starting place … Continued

HBCU Transfer Showcase, Feb. 16

February 9, 2021 / Events

NOVA will be hosting a HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities) Transfer Showcase on Feb. 16, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Please share with your students. Register Here.

There’s a Guide For That!

February 9, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know that your Canvas and Educational Support Services teams have created over 100 guides and more than 80 videos to assist you with Canvas and other technology tools? Well, we have, and they are all at your fingertips! You have access to both an Educational Technology Support Toolkit Course and a Canvas Toolkit … Continued

President’s Zoom Office Hours Begin Feb. 22

February 9, 2021 / Events

Please mark your calendars for the first President’s Zoom Office Hours of 2021. The chat box will be open for questions during the sessions, as always. Watch your email for the Zoom link. Monday, Feb. 22 9 a.m. — Teaching Faculty Tuesday, Feb. 23 1 p.m. — Classified Staff 3:30 p.m. — Teaching Faculty Wed., … Continued

Please Review Steps to Health Awareness with Students

February 9, 2021 / General NOVA News

With classes coming back on Monday, it is VERY important that each faculty member reinforce the importance of the below items to students. Please share this with your deans, associate deans and anyone else who will be back on campuses for classes. Remember, when we have a COVID exposure it means that we have to … Continued

You’re Invited to “Steamed Planet” with Mont. College, March 5

February 9, 2021 / Events

On Friday, March 5, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., join Montgomery College students and staff for an afternoon of “rich interdisciplinary discussion,” via Zoom. Participants will select from among different breakout sessions to discuss the overlapping science and humanities concepts associated with climate change. NOVA’s Anita Mohan (LO-Chemistry) and Gillian Backus (LO-Biology) will be … Continued

Celebrate Black History Month–Updated List Here!

February 9, 2021 / Events

The events of the past year have brought the continued struggle of Black men and women to the forefront of our minds. This week, we invite members of the NOVA community to participate in an event focused on the acknowledgment of Black lives, the exploration of historical issues of importance to people of African descent … Continued