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Student Scholarship Application Cycle Closes Feb. 11

February 9, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

The NOVA Foundation and the Financial Aid Office want to inform students that the first scholarship cycle of the 2021-2022 academic year will close this Thursday, Feb. 11! For a list of available scholarships and to apply, students can visit NOVA’s scholarship website, https://nvcc.academicworks.com. Students may submit one application to apply for multiple opportunities. Please … Continued

DHRM Financial Wellness Program Offerings Available

February 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

Your financial wellness in 2021 remains one of the top priorities of the DHRM Employee Financial Wellness Program. Check out this month’s flyer for details of the financial education offerings and resources. Congratulations to January’s “Creative Ways to Save” Winner! Rhonda Vest, Virginia Employment Commission Employee Financial Wellness Program

Transfer School Deadlines are Approaching

February 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

The time is nigh for graduating students with intention of transferring to be sending their applications in advance of college deadlines—often around March 1. We hope that the wide range of transfer events planned in the coming weeks will answer many questions and provide assurances to many. As always, thank you for supporting our students’ … Continued

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Competition Now Open

February 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

The awards competition for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2022-2023 has launched! Recent award recipients have shared that the earlier you start the application process, the more competitive you will be. Here are five things you can do now to prepare yourself for success:  Connect with in your field or region of interest. Learn about … Continued

President’s Zoom Office Hours Begin Feb. 22

February 8, 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

Submit Your Online Feedback to Inform Direction of DEI Strategic Plan

February 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Dr. Nathan Carter, invites you to submit your comments regarding the direction of NOVA’s DEI Strategic Plan utilizing a new tool! Thought Exchange is a new online platform where users can anonymously post comments and interact with other commenters in order to answer important questions. This thought exchange … Continued

Celebrate Black History Month–Events To Be Found Here

February 8, 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

This Week @ NOVA–Week of Feb. 8

February 8, 2021 / Events

This Week @ NOVA is your weekly source for information on NOVA Student Life, including events, student clubs, recreation and much more! Look for news and events listed Here. To find out more about the listed events, check the Virtual Student Union. If you are not currently enrolled, click Here!

NOVA Engage App to Help Students New to NOVA

February 8, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Jack Bidlack, IET director of strategic initiatives, received a $10,000 NOVA Foundation InNOVAtion grant, along with a $20,000 match from Ready Education, to create a new app to assist students in getting their footing in a new college environment. The NOVA Engage App will bring important resources to students through their smart devices. The conversations … Continued