On Thursday Nov. 4, Dr. Anne Kress testified on Capitol Hill before the Committee on Small Business’ Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development. The hearing, “The Community College Pipeline to Small Businesses,” addressed how short-term Pell Grants and funding for career and technical education infrastructure would benefit community colleges and address the workforce needs … Continued
The Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Counselors (VACRAO) is offering Virtual College Transfer Fairs for all transfer students throughout Virginia. Participants will gain a wealth of college knowledge and have the opportunity to ask questions of admission counselors in a safe, flexible, online environment. Virtual College Transfer Fairs Thursday, October 21 & Monday, … Continued
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 booster shots (all manufacturers) as well (see information below). Virginia Department … Continued
The NOVA community shares the sense of loss that families feel when a student passes away. In preparation for this year’s Winter Commencement, the Commencement Committee is asking for faculty and staff to share with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities the names of any students who may have passed away during the summer … Continued
We need faculty help! CHORDEILES (kor-die-lees) is NOVA’s new student publication. It is an online peer-reviewed journal of interdisciplinary science writing authored by NOVA’s students. CHORDEILES is also (going to be) run by NOVA student editors. Check out the CHORDEILES publication site and our Mission Statement. CHORDEILES will use faculty volunteers as reviewers for articles … Continued
Take a moment today to watch and reflect on ideas about resiliency and consider how you can apply these concepts to your daily life. Visit www.commonhealth.virginia.gov for more ideas on being resilient! Click below to view a short video on being resilient! Be like water – thoughts on resiliency from CommonHealth – YouTube Stay Well! … Continued
The Adult Learner Transfer Expo is back! This event is for students 24 years of age or older to learn more about bachelor’s degree programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs of adult learners. Faculty and staff are also welcome to join to learn more about these programs. The Expo will be held on Wednesday, … Continued
In order to support faculty participation in NOVA’s Winter Commencement exercises, the fall semester grade submission deadline is being extended to December 17. This includes grades entered into SIS and submission of Withdrawal (W) and Incomplete (I) forms. Please make sure to notify students of this change so they are aware of when to expect … Continued
Annandale’s Green and Beautification Committee and the the Office of Sustainability invite you to a Fall Environmental Film Festival on Nov. 17 and 18 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. via Zoom. On Nov. 17, we will be showing (via Zoom) Wasted! The Story of Food Waste and on Nov. 18, we will show The … Continued
Student Life invites all NOVA Nighthawks to join Dr. Elizabeth Rule, assistant professor of critical race, gender and culture studies at American University to explore the history and legacy of Native Americans in the nation’s capital. Dr. Rule, an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, will lead a virtual presentation that highlights locations with Indigenous … Continued
