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This Week in the Fab Lab

March 21, 2022 / Events

More info on the programs below can be found at www.nvcc.edu/systemic/fablab.html.  NOVA Makers  This special program allows members to use the Fab Lab to work on personal projects.  Membership is free to NOVA Faculty/Staff/Students and equipment training and safety orientations are provided.   Monday  OPEN LAB, 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday OPEN LAB, 1 p.m. … Continued

Ed. and Public Service Virtual Employer Lobby, March 23

March 21, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Save the date for our next Virtual Employer Lobby (VEL)! The VEL connects NOVA students and alumni with employer representatives to network and learn about career opportunities. Our next lobby is on March 23 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. via Zoom. The virtual lobby is hosted by Employer and Career Services, and each participating … Continued

Compassionate Communication Workshop, March 25

March 21, 2022 / Events

There is still time to register for the “Compassionate Communication” workshop, to be held on Friday, March 25 from 12 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Annandale Campus’ CM-332. This workshop will help answer the question, “How might we re-see our shared spaces through compassionate communication?” How might the ways we communicate predispose what we take … Continued

Career Connection Events – Week of March 21

March 21, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Even though March is halfway over, the Employer and Career Services Team still has a lot of events happening this month! Please share these events with your students and view more of our events on our Website. Healthcare Career Fair Prep Session Prep Session – Tuesday, March 22, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. All … Continued

LO to Host Pop-Up, March 22, in Advance of Inaugural #NOVAGivingDay

March 21, 2022 / General NOVA News

On April 21, the NOVA Foundation will host its first ever Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising challenge for all members of the #oneNOVA community. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends, family and the broader community are invited to participate in what the Foundation hopes will become NOVA’s biggest annual day of giving. To build momentum … Continued

Open Ed Week at NOVA Recap

March 21, 2022 / General NOVA News

Open Education Week is an annual event for sharing and learning about OER (open educational resources) and open education achievements. NOVA’s Office of Faculty Professional Development and CETL sponsored daily events from March 7 through March 11 to promote and support OER and open pedagogy. See the recap of this year’s Open Education Week below. … Continued

Presenting in PowerPoint Coaching Isn’t Just for Sports!

March 18, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Did you know you have your own personal PowerPoint coach in Office365? Brush up on your presenting skills in this session and learn how to use the coaching feature, add animations and transitions to focus attention and how to export a recorded session. Register for this session and others at https://nvcc.gosignmeup.com Submitted by: Heidi Redmond,  … Continued

Nighthawk Café by Pokemoto – Grand Openings

March 18, 2022 / General NOVA News

In fall of 2021, NOVA welcomed Pokemoto (by Muscle Maker Grill) to the on-campus cafeterias at Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas and Woodbridge. In addition, at the coffee bars at Alexandria and Woodbridge they also offer Joe’s Brew Bar (also by Muscle Maker Grill). Each location offers a variety of poké bowls with multiple toppings in addition … Continued

A Recap of the President’s Activities, Week of March 14

March 18, 2022 / General NOVA News

Below are a few of the events and activities that President Kress participated in this week. Week-Long Round of U.S. DoE Negotiated Rulemaking Sessions. As part of her role on the U.S. Department of Education committee, Dr. Kress participated in another week of virtual sessions of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to develop proposed student financial … Continued