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You Know the Holidays Are Coming When…The LO Winter Poinsettia Sale Arrives!

October 28, 2022 / Events

The Horticulture Club and Program are excited to announce the return of the annual Winter Poinsettia Sale! Sixteen exciting varieties of poinsettias are being loved and cultivated by student volunteers in the Loudoun Campus’ one-of-a-kind greenhouse. With a wide range of colors from the sparkling speckles of Red Glitter to the striking variegation of Tapestry … Continued

NOVA’s Vet Tech Month Student Spotlight: Charlotte Butler

October 28, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Charlotte Butler, an equine veterinarian’s assistant who is almost a vet tech, is NOVA’s current student spotlight for “Vet Tech Month.” Here, she talks about her love of horses as well as growing and further exploring this gratifying field. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background: My name is Charlotte Butler, and I am the … Continued

State Health Benefits Program Launches 2022-23 Flu Shot Program

October 28, 2022 / Get Well

It’s the time of year for getting a flu shot to protect yourself and those you love. Flu shots are the best way to help prevent influenza, commonly known as flu. Although flu shots offer no guarantee against getting  sick, you can protect yourself from the risk of flu-related complications by getting a FREE flu … Continued

A Recap of the President’s Activities, Week of Oct. 24

October 28, 2022 / General NOVA News

Here are just a few of the president’s activities for this week. Monday, Oct. 24: George Mason University Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Conference Executive Leadership Panelist on Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence in the Academy: The ARIE Conference will provide a venue for a diverse population of individuals to network, share their research, scholarship, and … Continued

Tech in 20: Stay Connected with Microsoft Teams! Nov. 1

October 28, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and have conversations…all in one place. Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to collaborate and communicate with your division or colleagues at NOVA.  Join us for the Tech in 20: Intro to Microsoft Teams webinar, November 1 from 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. … Continued

Rubrics: The Best Grading Tool in Canvas!

October 27, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Using rubrics not only streamlines your grading, but also ensures that your students know exactly what is being graded. Once you create one rubric, you can reuse it in any course you teach! Learn how to create rubrics, find ones you’ve already created, learn how to use them to grade and see what they look … Continued

eVA Procurement Blackout to Run Oct. 26 thru Nov. 6

October 27, 2022 / General NOVA News

The eVA Procurement System will enter a blackout period from 5 p.m. on October 26 through November 6 (extended date)! The requisition deadline for SSC is 5 p.m. on October 25. Purchase requisitions and change orders cannot be submitted in eVA during the blackout period. During this period, the College’s small purchase charge cards (PCards) … Continued