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Want to Learn More About Teaching Hyflex?

February 9, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for in-person training in our hyflex classrooms this Friday! HyFlex courses use a hybrid flexible format that allows students to attend class either live in-person or remotely via Zoom. Classes are recorded to allow for asynchronous viewing. Friday, February 11 at 9:30 a.m. Woodbridge WAS 208 Formal Presentation from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 … Continued

This Week in the Fab Lab

February 9, 2022 / Events

More info on the programs below can be found at www.nvcc.edu/systemic/fablab.html.  Create a Valentine Workshop  NOVA Student Life and the Fab Lab invite you to come out on Thursday Feb 10th to create personalized valentines, eat pizza, and socialize.  Lab staff will be available to assist participants in using laser cutters to create unique valentines.  … Continued

Inform Your Students of Study Abroad, Intl Scholarship Deadlines

February 9, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

There are many, many opportunities for our Nighthawks to study abroad. International study changes the lives of our students and raises the profile of NOVA as a global institution. Here are some outstanding 2022 opportunities with spring deadlines that are approaching quickly. Please talk with your students about the life-long benefits of international study. If … Continued

Compassionate Classrooms Workshop at Annandale! Feb. 18

February 9, 2022 / Events

“Compassionate Classrooms” is the first offering in a three-part workshop series on compassion practices in the educational workspace. Compassion can seem like a finite resource that runs scarce by midterm. We are all navigating complex demands–some joyful and others onerous–throughout the term. Whether those demands are ones taken on by choice, accepted by grace or … Continued

Transfer Tuesday: NOVA/Mason ADVANCE, Feb. 22

February 9, 2022 / Events

Mark your calendar and join us for the next Transfer Tuesday event scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 22, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. During this session, participants will learn about important updates regarding the NOVA/Mason ADVANCE program, including changes to the onboarding process and resources available to NOVA faculty/staff who support prospective … Continued

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Spots Still Available!

February 9, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Office of Wellness and Mental Health is pleased to announce two MHFA training sessions for Spring 2022 for NOVA staff and faculty.  Mental Health First Aid is a certification course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives participants the skills … Continued

Graduation Prep Sessions throughout February

February 8, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Please continue to recommend students attend one of the three remaining Graduation Preparation Zoom sessions happening Monday, Feb. 14, Thurs., Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 23. Please encourage students explore and register here. Remind students that, in order to receive their degree, they must apply to graduate even if they do not plan to attend … Continued

Scholarship Info Session for Faculty and Students, Feb. 11

February 8, 2022 / Events

Faculty, please let your students know it’s not too late to submit their spring scholarship applications–and we can help! The Alexandria Campus LASS Scholarship Committee and ASC Writing Center are offering an information session via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 11 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with expert tips and follow-up appointments. Faculty and students … Continued

Transfer Tuesday: NOVA/Mason ADVANCE, Feb. 22

February 8, 2022 / Events

Mark your calendar and join us for the next Transfer Tuesday event scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. During this session, participants will learn about important updates regarding the NOVA/Mason ADVANCE program, including changes to the on-boarding process and resources available to NOVA faculty and staff who … Continued