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Cloud Computing at NOVA Promo Video

October 8, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Check out NOVA’s new Cloud Computing promo video starring NOVA students, staff and faculty! Dr. Kress mentioned it in her virtual office hours yesterday and you can watch it here. Our Cloud Computing Specialization A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Technology is the first in the Commonwealth and can be completed in two years. Our Cloud … Continued

OWMH Offers Fall 2021 Virtual Wellness and Mental Health Summit, Oct. 27

October 8, 2021 / Events

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health proudly announces its upcoming Fall 2021 Virtual Wellness and Mental Health Summit: “You Gotta Nourish to Flourish: Replenish and Recharge. We have a variety of presenters who will provide tips, demonstrations and resources for improving personal wellness and mental health. Join us to rejuvenate as we navigate our … Continued

Getting to Know Your Benefits Brochure Updated for 2021

October 8, 2021 / HR News/Training

New and current state employees now have another resource to use for information on the state’s health benefits. The “Getting to Know Your Benefits” brochure has been updated to include all health plan choices and programs currently available to plan members, along with the latest contact information for assistance. Benefits-related questions may be forwarded to … Continued

Full Text Newspapers Available for You at NOVA’s Online Library

October 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

Have you ever started reading a Washington Post or New York Times article and BOOM! you crashed into the paywall? Do you know that the NOVA libraries provide online access to many newspapers through subscription databases at no additional cost to you? Alexandria Campus Librarian Annemarie Anderson created a Guide that gets you quickly into … Continued

Don’t Forget the President’s Two Requests

October 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

Request 1: You may not know that it is the fifth birthday of our wonderful NOVA Nighthawk, Ace. In honor of this milestone, the NOVA Foundation is asking all of us to give Ace a high five—five dollars, that is. All funds raised from this birthday celebration will go to NOVA students facing emergency needs. … Continued

Volunteers Needed for Dec. Commencement: Celebrate Our Grads!

October 8, 2021 / General NOVA News

NOVA Faculty and Staff: Please join us in recognizing and celebrating our NOVA graduates at our Inaugural Winter Commencement by serving as a general volunteer or faculty marshal. Commencement will be held on Tuesday, December 14 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Center, Alexandria Campus. There will be three graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. … Continued

Let Your Students Know About These Int’l Fellowship, Scholarship Opps

October 8, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

FAIT Fellowship – We’re pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 application cycle for the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship program. Applications are being accepted through January 31, 2022 Funded by the State Department, this two-year prestigious fellowship program is a unique opportunity for individuals pursuing an IT-related bachelor’s or … Continued

Register for the CAAD Fall Professional Development Day, Oct. 14

October 8, 2021 / Events

Please join NOVA’s Council of Academic Associate Deans (CAAD) on Thursday, October 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an Adjunct Faculty Professional Development event. It will focus on Authentic Assessment and allow the time for you to discuss strategies and ideas with the colleagues in your discipline. This event will be held virtually … Continued

Zoom Office Hours for Navigate Support

October 8, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

Three virtual office hours hosted by Maureen Lawson, coordinator of advising training, and Karan Srinivas, coordinator of advising technology, will be offered each week to answer your questions about Navigate Features. These sessions will begin Monday, October 10 and continue throughout the fall semester. Registration is not necessary,  so just stop in and let us … Continued