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President’s Zoom Office Hours Recording Available

November 23, 2021 / General NOVA News

If you were unable to join for the president’s Zoom office hours on Monday, you may see the recorded version on the President’s SharePoint page. You will find the recording here. Submitted by: Kathy Thompson, Communications, KAThompson@nvcc.edu

Use Chrome or Firefox to Access Canvas and Zoom

November 23, 2021 / Tech Notes & Training

For the best experience in Canvas, please make sure you are using the most current version of either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your web browser. Using other browsers may result in errors when accessing external tools, such as Zoom, within Canvas. Submitted by: Heidi Redmond, CETSS, HRedmond@nvcc.edu      

Three Outstanding NOVA Alumni to Headline Winter Commencement, Dec. 14

November 22, 2021 / Uncategorized

As more NOVA Nighthawks graduate and soar to success each year, Northern Virginia Community College is holding its first-ever Winter Commencement to recognize its Summer and Fall 2021 graduates. The ceremonies will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Alexandria Campus’ Rachel M. Schlesinger Center. The theme, “Go Boldly,” exemplifies the tenacity of our … Continued

More Life Changing Study Abroad Opps for Students! Cyprus, Czech Republic, Scotland 2022

November 22, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

“Community college students are widely underrepresented in the study abroad arena,” says Leeza Fernand, associate director of NOVA’s Office of International Education & Sponsored Programs. “Whereas 11 percent of university students take advantage of opportunities to study abroad, only 2 percent of community college students do.” What a shame! Studying abroad helps college students broaden … Continued

Enjoy This Week’s CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

November 22, 2021 / HR News/Training

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes are a fantastic fall breakfast. They’re light and fluffy with the wonderful essence of pumpkin pie. They feature ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, buttermilk, canned pumpkin, and dark brown sugar for additional sweetness. There’s no fancy equipment required; just fold the wet and dry ingredients together to make the batter, then cook … Continued

Save the Date! Spring Convocation, Jan. 10

November 22, 2021 / Events

The Spring Faculty Convocation will on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Convocation will be held at the Woodbridge Campus and online via Zoom from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The PUP Summit has been extended as a day-long event and will be strictly virtual via Zoom on Jan. 11. The Theme for the Spring 2022 PUP … Continued

Career Connection Events, Week of Nov. 22

November 22, 2021 / Events

November is National Career Development Month, so be sure to check out some of these upcoming events in Career Connection and share with your students! Career Connection Presentation: Monday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. NIH Community College Day: Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Are you interested in receiving … Continued

CLRI Series Offers Students Opportunity to Gain Skills, Network with Professionals

November 22, 2021 / Our Nighthawks

Faculty and Staff, please alert your students to a great opportunity to hone their professional skills and network with industry professionals. Please point them to the Career and Leadership Readiness Institute (CLRI)! CLRI gives NOVA students in any major an opportunity to attend virtual and in-person professional development workshops and activities on a variety of … Continued