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Help Our Grads Celebrate! Volunteers Still Needed for Winter Commencement

November 1, 2021 / Uncategorized

NOVA’s Commencement Committee, chaired by Dr. Syedur Rahman, interim VP for enrollment management and student success, is busy making plans for the inaugural Winter Commencement to be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Schlesinger Center at the Alexandria Campus! Our theme will be “Go Boldly”! There will be three commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14 at … Continued

Get Involved in DEI: Events for the Week of Nov. 1

November 1, 2021 / Events

Make sure you check out the following DEI-related events this week: Thursday, November 4, 1 p.m. Indigenous Youth Leader and Climate Activist Nina Berglund Loudoun Campus, HEC-203 Description: The Office of DEI, in partnership with the Loudoun Campus, welcomes Nina Berglund to NOVA! Ms. Berglund will discuss the importance of Native American and Indigenous Cultures … Continued

SkillsUSA, NOVA Virtual Interest Meetings, Nov. 3 and 4

November 1, 2021 / Events

SkillsUSA is hosting its first Virtual Interest Meetings on Wednesday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 4, at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. SkillsUSA is a NOVA Club for students taking Career and Technical Education courses. It provides opportunities for students to practice their skills, compete and prepare to enter the skilled workforce. This … Continued

AL Campus Vaccination Clinic to Run Thru Dec. 13–Boosters Available

November 1, 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 booster shots (all manufacturers) as well (see information below). Virginia Department … Continued

It Just Keeps Getting Better: NOVA’s Editorial Calendar

November 1, 2021 / General NOVA News

Since we launched NOVA’s Editorial Calendar earlier this month, many of you have submitted requests or reached out to send feedback or ask a question. To each and every one of you, thank you! With your feedback in mind, we worked with Enterprise Application Services (thank you, Carlo!) to make a few updates. Date/Time Information … Continued

NOVA’s Grants Office, Hanover Research to Offer Essentials in Grant Writing Series, Nov. 19

November 1, 2021 / Events

NOVA’s Grants Office is offering a second workshop in collaboration with Hanover Research, our consulting partner, to provide practical and technical expertise for winning grants. This one-hour workshop, “Essentials of Competitive Proposal Writing,” will be held on Friday, Nov. 19, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. This helpful session will provide an overview of how … Continued

Transfer Virginia: Passport Requirements on Advisement Reports

November 1, 2021 / General NOVA News

Earlier this week, the VCCS added the Passport blocks to student Advisement Reports in SIS. This addition was made in an effort to ensure that students who complete the Passport receive a notation on their VCCS transcript. This is important given that Virginia four-year public institutions have agreed to recognize the Passport for general education … Continued

NOVA Seeks Interim Director of Employer and Career Services–Express Interest by Nov. 3

November 1, 2021 / HR News/Training

NOVA is seeking an interim Director of Employer Engagement and Career Services to serve from approximately Nov. 15, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The interim director must have extensive experience working closely with employers and career services. In addition, the director must have at least five years of progressive administrative responsibility, including program oversight, personnel … Continued

2021 Annandale Campus Pottery Sale, Nov. 3

November 1, 2021 / Events

  This coming Wednesday, November 3rd, the Annandale Campus Ceramics Sale is back! For sale will be an impressive selection of handmade pottery created by students and teachers at very affordable prices. NVCC Annandale Campus Pottery Sale Wednesday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Annandale Campus, CA Building, lower level (outside patio or inside lobby … Continued