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Bookstores closed for Spring Break, March 8 through 14

March 3, 2021 / General NOVA News

All campus bookstores will be closed for NOVA’s Spring Break, March 8 through 14. During the closure, the bookstore teams will be conducting annual inventories. You may still place orders online for shipping or in-store pick-up; however in-store pick-up will not be available until March 15th. More bookstore information, including operating hours, is available at … Continued

Seeking Your Involvement as NOVA Plans for Fall 2021

March 3, 2021 / Uncategorized

I know that there is great interest as we plan a return to our campuses and offices in the lead up to fall 2021. Throughout NOVA’s response to the pandemic, our goal has been to be inclusive and transparent at every step of the way, and your input and questions have been encouraged, invited and … Continued

Register for President’s Coffee Chats, March 4 and 19

March 3, 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 March 4 or March 19 chats by emailing PresidentsOffice@nvcc.edu. The coffee chats run 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Spaces are … Continued

Tips to Keep You Safe

March 3, 2021 / General NOVA News

Don’t forget to wear your face covering at all times while on college property–indoors and outside. Visit Here to review our revised face covering policy. Forgot your face covering? All campus Parking offices have free face coverings. Visit https://www.nvcc.edu/parking/index.html to learn more.

NOVA’s Forum Councils Call for Nominations is Open!

March 3, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Elections and Credentials Committee is actively seeking nominations to fill Forum Council vacancies for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Forum Councils, along with the College Senate and the College committees create NOVA’s College Forum. Our Forum Councils share a valuable role in college governance by representing and supporting our diverse campus communities and having … Continued

Members Should Watch for Unsolicited Retirement Counseling Services

March 3, 2021 / HR News/Training

VRS occasionally receives reports from members and employers that various companies or groups have contacted them via email or phone to offer retirement counseling services or insurance products. Please be aware: VRS does not use unsolicited calls to contact members to offer services. VRS does not sell services; all benefit counseling is free to members … Continued

Open Education Week is March 1 through 5

March 3, 2021 / Events

Welcome to NOVA’s Open Education Week, 2021 program. Open Educational Resources (OER) allow faculty to adopt, adapt and create free, openly accessible, culturally-relevant content for courses in all disciplines. OER not only saves students money, but they ensure all students have equal access to valuable teaching and learning materials. NOVA has been an OER pioneer … Continued

Two Days Left to Submit Spring 2021 Graduation Application!

March 3, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Please remind your students that the deadline to submit their Spring 2021 application for graduation is March 5, 2021. Students who will meet all academic program requirements to graduate this May should submit the application for graduation by logging into myNOVA, select Self-Service, then Academic Records, then Apply for Graduation.  Please share broadly across the … Continued

It’s Starting to Look a Little Green! 2021 Green Festival, March 24

March 3, 2021 / Events

NOVA’s 2021 Green Festival is coming! This year’s theme is “RESTORE THE EARTH: A Discussion of the Interconnections and Relationships Between Humans and Natural Processes.” This year’s annual event is scheduled for 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, via Zoom. The purpose of the festival is to increase both the college and … Continued

Get up to Speed with Canvas and Ed. Tech March Webinars

March 2, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

March has in store the promise of spring weather as well as a whole bunch of helpful webinars for Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services. Please register at https://nvcc.gosignmeup.com. Wed., March 3   – Canvas in 20: Qwickly Attendance, Canvas in 20: Qwickly Course Tools Thur., March 4   – Intro to Google Slides Wed., March 10 … Continued