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Course Directives/Subs and Advisement Reports Webinar, Sept, 28

September 24, 2021 / Events

The Course Directives/Subs and Advisement Reports Webinar, hosted by the Office of Academic Affairs in coordination with the College Records Office (CRO) and Computer Information Systems (CIS) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We will go over common issues and questions related to course directives, substitutions and SIS advisement … Continued

An Afternoon with Sphinx Virtuosi (Chamber Orchestra)

September 24, 2021 / Events

Come, music lovers and orchestra enthusiasts, to an afternoon of classical play and student discussion! In collaboration with George Mason University’s Artist-in-Residence Program, Student Life is hosting a virtual afternoon with Sphinx Virtuosi! Sphinx is a Detroit-based chamber orchestra dedicated to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in classical music. The group seeks to transform lives … Continued

Reminder from HR– It’s Time to Complete Your Mandatory Training

September 24, 2021 / HR News/Training

Our 2021 mandatory training period has begun. There are eight online training modules that are mandated for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Code of Virginia, Executive Order, or DHRM policy. Ensuring that you are in compliance with these regulations reduces our risk and improves our working environment.  Please read the mandatory training announcement from … Continued

Virtual Employer Lobby: Part-time Jobs and Paid Internships for Students

September 24, 2021 / Events

Students and alumni are invited to the Part-time Jobs & Paid Internship Virtual Employer Lobby to network with employers and learn about career opportunities. The virtual lobby will be open on Wednesday, Sept. 29 between Noon and 2 p.m. and feature employers offering part-time jobs or paid internships.  The Virtual Employer Lobby connects NOVA students … Continued

Alexandria Vaccination Clinic Extended through Dec. 13

September 24, 2021 / Uncategorized

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare Agency (RSHA) are currently offering open vaccine scheduling until Wednesday, Dec. 13. NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so. Schedule your appointment today. Dates/Times/Location: Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturdays – Scheduled Appointments only: register here. The Vaccination Clinic … Continued

New Accessibility Feature in Canvas – ReadSpeaker

September 24, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

ReadSpeaker is an integration in Canvas that allows for text to speech reading on all native text in Canvas, including the ability to read text on Canvas Quizzes using Respondus Lockdown Browser. ReadSpeaker’s many features include: Online content instantly converted to audio with ReadSpeaker webReader’s lifelike synthetic speech Integrated reading and translation tools  Just one … Continued

Career Connection Events – Week of Sept. 20

September 23, 2021 / Events

Check out some of these upcoming career events and share with your students! IET Speaker Series featuring Mayuko Inoue IET Speaker Series: today, Sept. 23 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Internships Webinar: What, Where, How Internships Webinar: Friday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. FAPAC 2021 Virtual Student Career Fair Virtual Student … Continued

National Hispanic Heritage Month Online Display

September 23, 2021 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

To recognize and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Stacy Arth, a reference librarian at the NOVA Annandale Campus, has put together a number of resources from our collections at NOVA and from local area libraries. This guide is an online companion to the Annandale Campus Library display that is physically showcased right outside the library … Continued

Transfer Tuesday: Virginia Tech, Sept. 28

September 23, 2021 / Events

Transfer Tuesdays are back! On the fourth Tuesday of each month, a different transfer training will be provided to faculty and staff in order to ensure that everyone has access to the information and resources necessary to assist students with navigating the transfer process. Our first Transfer Tuesday event of the academic year will feature … Continued

DEI Innovation Grant Program, Online App. Opens Oct. 1

September 23, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, in partnership with the NOVA Foundation Board of Directors, has allocated resources for a new grant program focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.    NOVA’s DEI InNOVAtion grants program offers faculty and staff an opportunity to apply for funding to allow for the pursuit of imaginative and innovative … Continued