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Classic SharePoint and Legacy NOVAnet Coming to an End!

May 11, 2022 / General NOVA News

With the re-launch of NOVAnet (our employee intranet) last September, the time has come to shut down the old Classic SharePoint and Legacy NOVAnet sites on Wednesday, June 1. What does this mean? When Classic SharePoint and Legacy NOVAnet are shut down on Wednesday, June 1, access to these sites will be unavailable and you … Continued

Design Without Distraction

May 11, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

During this hands-on session, participants will learn how to customize their Canvas course layout and design for an optimum student experience. NOVA’s course designers will share their tips and tricks for designing professional-looking Canvas courses with minimum student distraction. Participants will have time to practice the skills presented. Design Without Distraction, Friday, May 13, 10 … Continued

Canvas & Ed Tech Webinars, May 12

May 11, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Here are two Canvas and Ed Tech Webinars available tomorrow, May 12. There are so many opportunities to hone your Canvas and technology skills at the gosignmeup links below. Outlook O365, May 12, Email (11 a.m.) and Calendar Setup (11:30 a.m.) Set It and Forget it! You’ve Got Mail! — In this O365 Email session, … Continued

Health and Flexible Spending Open Enrollment to Run thru May 16

May 11, 2022 / HR News/Training

During Open Enrollment, May 2 through May 16, changes in health care coverage and flexible spending account (FSA) elections are permitted for the plan year that begins July 1, 2022 and ends June 30, 2023. Employees may submit Open Enrollment election requests beginning May 2 using EmployeeDirect or by using the Enrollment Form for Employees. … Continued

Career Services Grad Guide and Summer Checklist Now Available!

May 11, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Whether students are graduating or will be returning for the fall semester, the NOVA Career Services Team has you covered. Our team has developed a Graduation Guide and Summer Checklist to guide students in the next phase of their career journey, whatever that may be. Remember that Career Connection is always available to NOVA students … Continued

Four Days: NOVA Spring Commencement Is May 15

May 11, 2022 / General NOVA News

In just four days, NOVA will hold its 56th commencement ceremony to recognize our students’ hard work and achievement. The big event will be held Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. Ms. Arfa Syed, an alumna who personifies NOVA’s commencement theme “Go Boldly” … Continued

QEP Summer Institute Applications Due May 15

May 11, 2022 / Events

The Summer Institute, part of NOVA’s QEP, is an in-person professional development learning opportunity open to all part-time/adjunct, dual-enrollment, and full-time ENGLISH 111 instructors at Northern Virginia Community College. This interactive three-day institute will lead English instructors through Transparent Assignment Design, Problem-Based Learning, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. Participants will leave the Institute with several redesigned … Continued

Career Connection Events – Week of May 9

May 11, 2022 / Events

Even though the semester is finishing up, 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. Veteran & Military Spouse Career Fair – In Person Option In Person Career Fair – Wednesday, May … Continued