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Update to Canvas New Quizes

March 24, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

There was a new update to New Quizzes that pushed out over the weekend. Clicking a New Quizzes title will now always open the Assignment Details page for the quiz, so that availability adjustments can be made faster. When you have finished making your details adjustments, you will want to select ‘Save’ to take you … Continued

Engineering & Applied Technology Virtual Employer Table Lobby

March 24, 2021 / Events

The Engineering & Applied Technology Virtual Tables will take place next Wednesday, March 31, between 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. This event is open to students and alumni in all programs but will focus specifically on employers offering opportunities related to engineering and applied technology. Participating employers include: • Amazon Web Services • Architect of … Continued

Conversation on Malawi with Dr. Kathleen Fichtel, March 25

March 24, 2021 / Events

Please join us for a conversation about Malawi with Dr. Kathleen Fichtel, NOVA Professor of History, on Thursday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. Register for the program here.  Special Guests & Contributors An Assistant Professor of World and African History at NOVA, Kathleen Fichtel graduated with her Ph.D. in History from West Virginia University (WVU) … Continued

STEM Week 2021

March 23, 2021 / Events

STEM Week 2021 will feature dynamic industry, government, and academic professionals who will present on STEM research, careers, and student opportunities. Join us for these sessions: Tuesday, March 23: How Animal Communication and Human Language Helps Us Understand Neurodevelopmental Disorders Dr. Michael Bowers, Asst. Prof., Neuroscience, Virginia Tech | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | REGISTER 3D Printing … Continued

Telework Working Group Releases Recommendations

March 23, 2021 / General NOVA News

In November 2020, Dr. Kress asked Vice President Dimkova and Associate Vice President Calobrisi to convene a working group to provide recommendations on positions at the college that might qualify for a designation as being eligible for telework on a more permanent basis. The working group consisted of the following employees: Ina Dimkova (co-chair) Charlotte … Continued

March Mania Trivia Giveaway on the NOVA Engage App

March 23, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

It’s underway! March Mania Trivia Giveaway will be rolling out a new question and prize every day through the end of the month. You can enter daily by posting your answer to the trivia question in the comments on the student wall. It’s that simple. Tell a friend, anyone can play!  Don’t have the NOVA … Continued

Green Tip Tuesday

March 23, 2021 / Events

NOVA’s Green Festival is tomorrow! For more info or to registration, click here. To get an idea of the knowledge baseline of students, faculty, and staff regarding the College’s efforts in the energy, environment, and sustainability space, the Environmental Sustainability and Action Committee has developed a sustainability survey. Please take a few minutes to give … Continued

Spring Training with the Advising Academy, Week of March 22

March 23, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

Spring Training with the Advising Academy is a collection of tips, tricks, best practices workshops and videos to help take your advising “game” to the next level. “Practice” your case management skills, “come off the bench” with best-practices for helping students in Chat, “hit a home-run” with tips on connecting with students in a remote … Continued