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Get ready for the Great Southeast ShakeOut, Oct. 21

October 20, 2021 / General NOVA News

If you think the mid-Atlantic region is immune to earthquakes, go check the headlines for August 23, 2011. That was a shake ‘n’ bake extraordinaire–and epicentered in Mineral, Va., just 85 miles south of here (but at the time, it felt like it was right next door). It was definitely a sensation we’re not particularly … Continued

Spring 2022 Course Shells will be available October 26

October 20, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

Great news! Your Synchronous Learning Spring 2022 Canvas courses will be created on Friday, October 22. You will have access to them at that time. Note – this does not apply to NOVA Online courses. You will receive information from NOVA Online when those courses have been created. Please email canvashelp@nvcc.edu with any questions about … Continued

AL Vaccination Clinic Has Pfizer Booster for Eligible People–Work at NOVA? You’re Eligible

October 20, 2021 / Uncategorized

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) and its vaccinating partner Red Sea Homecare agency (RSHA) are currently offering open vaccine scheduling until Dec. 13.  NOVA is strongly encouraging everyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so.  Schedule your appointment today.  Red Sea Homecare agency is now able to administer Pfizer booster shots as well (see information below). Virginia Department of … Continued

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), Oct. 1 thru Dec. 31

October 20, 2021 / HR News/Training

We hope you have had the opportunity to review Governor Northam’s September 24 communication regarding this year’s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. Sonia Aboulhosn on the Benefits Team in Human Resources will again be serving as this year’s campaign coordinator for NOVA and requests your participation and support. The 2021 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) will … Continued

Volunteers Needed for Winter Commencement, Dec. 14

October 20, 2021 / General NOVA News

Faculty and Staff: Please join us in recognizing and celebrating our NOVA graduates at NOVA’s inaugural Winter Commencement. Consider serving as a general volunteer or faculty marshal. Commencement will be Tuesday, December 14 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Center, Alexandria Campus. There will be three ceremonies at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Volunteers … Continued

NOVA, Columbia Grad, Yale Law Fellow to Address PTK Alumni Event, Oct. 22

October 20, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Faculty and Staff, please inform your students about the upcoming PTK Tau Nu Chapter Community College Alumni Speaker Series, featuring Kevin Baisden. Our speaker series features community college alumni who will share their academic and career journeys with us. Kevin Baisden is an alumnus of both Northern Virginia Community College and Columbia University. He is … Continued

It’s FAFSA Week! Encourage Your Students to Participate

October 20, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA’s Financial Aid Office will host multiple financial aid webinars for “FAFSA Week,” Oct. 18 through Oct. 21. Please encourage current and prospective students, along with their parents, to participate in these online sessions to learn more about financial aid and other resources at NOVA. Click on the session titles below to register in advance … Continued

Advanced Search Feature in Navigate

October 20, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

Looking for a specific group or cohort of students?  Access the Advanced Search feature in Navigate Today!  Advanced Search allows staff to look up unique cohorts of students based on the various search parameters (student information, enrollment history, area of study, performance data, etc.).  Staff can use the advanced search feature to filter specific students … Continued