This year, we are welcoming a unique online experience with the “Just Cause” production. The experience is a “ripped-from-the-headlines” story set in the work-from-home world of the COVID-19 pandemic with backdrops like the death of George Floyd and the #MeToo movement. Participants will engage together within a fully immersive and interactive experience.” Following this will … Continued
On Thursday, Feb. 3, NOVA will welcome Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens, the aunt and cousin of George Floyd, in a discussion about justice in the African-American community. After the passing of his mother, Floyd moved to Minneapolis to be closer to his family and build a new life. An unmarried father of three, he … Continued
Calling all full-time faculty! As full-time faculty, we often have concerns unique to teaching and questions about our roles as faculty. But who should you talk to? The College Senate has commissioned a new group, the Faculty Caucus, to look after the concerns of the full-time faculty, to bring new concerns to the Senate, to help the … Continued
If you’ve ever attended one of my office hours via Zoom or in person, you’ll know that at least once per session I remind everyone that NOVA is part of the VCCS, which is a state agency. In practice, this means that we are bound by and draw our own policy-making authority from the VCCS … Continued
The President’s Office has posted its spring 2022 schedule of President’s Zoom Office Hours. You will find the full list of dates and times for faculty/staff and for students below. There will be reminders in the Daily Flyer in advance of each event; and you will be able to access the Zoom link on the … Continued
You may have heard how very valuable an international study abroad experience is for a college student. You may have even experienced it yourself! Well, study abroad is not just for students at elite four-year schools. NOVA students have a chance to experience these life-changing opportunities as well. The Office of International Education & Sponsored … Continued
Annually, the Office of Student Life hosts the SEAL Awards to honor our soaring Nighthawks for their excellence and resilience spanning the areas of Service, Engagement, Academics and Leadership. The evidence associated with these traits might often be very formal or informal, seen on campus or out in the community, known by many or just … Continued
Reverend Nariaki Hayashi, resident minister of the Ekoji Buddhist Temple (Shin denomination), will provide a brief introduction to the Buddhist New Year followed by a discussion linking it to the Buddhist perspective of equity, and what kind of attitude might be important for us to get closer to equity. This virtual, Food for Thought event … Continued
NOVA’s parenting and pregnant student program, CCAMPIS, has opened its application for the spring 2022 semester. Please share the news with your students! DACA and undocumented students are also encouraged to apply. Current resources include: Childcare Grants Textbook Loans Calculator Loans Laptop Loans All resources can be requested on one application, and any new resources … Continued
As you know, NOVA no longer requires employees to show proof of vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing in accordance with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Directive Number Two and guidance from the VCCS. As a result, the college currently has a limited supply of at-home rapid tests available for employees who want them. Now NOVA employees … Continued
