December is a month where we often think of giving. One of NOVA’s adjunct faculty members had giving on her mind this holiday season as she offered to donate life to a family member. Dr. Sabrina B. Ricks, while juggling small business ownership and teaching classes, donated a kidney to her brother on Dec. 9. … Continued
Today’s topic is commencement. Three times today we will celebrate our remarkable and resilient Nighthawks at NOVA’s first Winter Commencement celebration. The students who will walk the stage have succeeded while facing unprecedented challenges, making these events even more meaningful. Well before the pandemic disrupted almost every aspect of their lives, we knew that almost … Continued
As more NOVA Nighthawks graduate and soar to success each year, NOVA celebrates them today. Each of the three commencement ceremonies will feature remarks by a notable NOVA alumnus or alumna who began their educational journey at NOVA and currently serves on the staff of the college. “Commencement is a momentously joyous day for our … Continued
After months of careful preparation, today NOVA will celebrate its first ever Winter Commencement! We are pleased and grateful that so many faculty and staff stepped forward to help make this celebration happen. We will celebrate our graduates in three commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Schlesinger Center (Alexandria … Continued
You have heard time and again about the daunting obstacles that so many NOVA students face in their quest for the gold—that hard-earned degree that will open doors for them now and into the future. Some will transfer to a four-year college or university and go on to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or even a … Continued
Thank you for participating in the College’s first Winter Commencement at the Schlesinger Center at the Alexandria Campus. This will be our first commencement to be held on a NOVA campus since the early years, when they were held outdoors at the Annandale Campus. This guidance is for our faculty and staff who will be … Continued
The day that we have been waiting for is here! After five months of recruiting, planning and coordinating, over a dozen site visits and more than 70-Zoom and in-person Commencement Committee meetings, it all comes down to NOVA’s Winter Commencement. It’s been a lot of hard work, but we have been committed and determined to … Continued
The first Professional Faculty Caucus meeting was delightful. The group decided we would reach out and make sure everyone felt included in the elections. To that end, we are soliciting nominations for the following positions: Chair Vice-Chair Secretary To be eligible, the nominee must hold a Professional Faculty classification. (Teaching Faculty are a different classification, … Continued
The Loudoun Campus is excited to welcome Sheila Escobedo Zazueta as Campus and Community Relations Coordinator. She will be managing community outreach to target communities, assisting with event planning for internal and external events and coordinating campus communications. Prior to joining the NOVA community, Sheila worked with the Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser in … Continued
The Spring Faculty Convocation will be 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 … Continued
