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White House, Presidential Volunteer Opportunity for Students!

July 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

The Office of Presidential Correspondence (OPC) is currently accepting applications for their remote student volunteer program. Remote student volunteers gain professional experience while also getting unique insight into the Executive Office of the President. This is of course an exceptional opportunity for our students. Please share and encourage students within your reach to apply by … Continued

White House, Presidential Volunteer Opportunity for Students!

July 6, 2021 / General NOVA News

The Office of Presidential Correspondence (OPC) is currently accepting applications for their remote student volunteer program. Remote student volunteers gain professional experience while also getting unique insight into the Executive Office of the President. This is of course an exceptional opportunity for our students. Please share and encourage students within your reach to apply by … Continued

Important Note: Use Chrome or Firefox to Access Canvas and Zoom

July 6, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

For the best experience in Canvas, please make sure you are using the most current version of either Google Chrome  or Mozilla Firefox  as your web browser. Using other browsers may result in errors when accessing external tools, such as Zoom, within Canvas. Submitted by: Heidi Redmond, Canvas Training, HRedmond@nvcc.edu

LiveSafe Replaces GoCanvas as Health Screening App

July 6, 2021 / Uncategorized

NOVA’s contract for the GoCanvas health screening app is scheduled to expire in July. RNAG has created an equivalent health screening service in the LiveSafe application. Instructions for downloading and using LiveSafe are provided below. Introduction: What is LiveSafe? LiveSafe is a free personal safety mobile app that empowers students, parents and friends, and the … Continued

Changing Hiring Practices in an Opportunity 2027 World, July 14

July 6, 2021 / Events

Please register for the next VCCA online event – “Changing Hiring Practices in an Opportunity 2027 World,” Wednesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Diversity and Inclusion Commission, Systems Office—Carla Kimbrough, VCCS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Register for the event here.  Submitted by: Felicia Blakeney, fdblakeney@nvcc.edu

Share Enriching Student Opportunities from The Asia Society

July 6, 2021 / General NOVA News

A valued partner in internationalization initiatives, the Asia Society is offering the following opportunities for students for 2021: Virtual Internship Program –Fall 2021 Semester The Global Learning Collective is welcoming students around the world to participate in a virtual team-based internship contributing to a sustainable future for all. The main objective of the Global Internship … Continued

Executive Order 77: Updates from NOVA Sustainability

July 6, 2021 / General NOVA News

As announced in the Daily Flyer on Earth Day, in March 2021, Governor Northam signed Executive Order 77: Virginia Leading by Example to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Solid Waste, which requires all state agencies, including institutions of higher education to cease buying, selling, and distributing single-use plastic and polystyrene food service containers, single-use plastic straws … Continued

ACEPrint Is NOVA’s New, On-Campus Copy and Print Service

July 6, 2021 / General NOVA News

Over the last year, the College has completed the transition from Xerox copiers and printers to all Canon copiers and printers on all campuses. On campus, this service allows a student, faculty, or staff to print from anywhere – to anywhere. This means that you can print from your computer (if you have the ACEPrint … Continued

Don’t Forget Your Return to Campus IT Appointment

July 6, 2021 / Uncategorized

Return to Campus Timeline for All Returning Employees — As the college transitions back from a remote environment to an on-site work environment for most NVCC Faculty/Staff, it is imperative that the IT assets get work done as they return to the college network. This ensues the safety of the NVCC and VCCS networks. To … Continued

G3 Info Sessions Begin July 7

July 6, 2021 / Events

The G3 initiative is underway! This initiative, the “Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back” program, makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Time and money are two major factors when exploring training for a new career. The G3 scholarship makes community college possible (for those … Continued