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Nighthawks Rugby Heads to Final Four!

November 3, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Your NOVA Nighthawks Women’s Rugby Team has defied the odds, qualifying for the Capital Geographic Union’s Final Four Tournament. A young program, playing with excitement and passion, has forced its way into the conversation amongst well-funded, long-standing teams in the region.  On September 25, Nighthawks Rugby played their first game against American University. A bunch … Continued

HR Webinar on Productivity and Time Management, Nov. 10

November 3, 2022 / HR News/Training

Human Resources offers webinars, facilitated by DHRM’s Office of Employment Dispute Resolution. Click the workshop title below to register. Productivity & Time Management – Escaping The Busyness Trap – Thursday, Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Join this helpful workshop and coaching session to identify priorities and introduce time management and workflow changes … Continued

NOVA Students Take 3rd at 2022 AMATYC Competition

November 3, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

A team of students from Northern Virginia Community College won third place in the nation for the 2022 American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) Student Research League competition. Angel Sanchez-Palomino, Raiyan Ahmad, Rohin Batra along with the team’s mentor, Professor Matthew Westerhoff, represented NOVA in the competition. The challenge problem was to research the … Continued

Research Workshop for Students, Nov. 14

November 3, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Research Workshop for Students, Nov. 14 Research is often the lifeblood of a college education. It is a critical component for professors and others to take your work seriously. To aid students in the pursuit of excellence in their research, the Office of Academic Affairs is hosting a virtual workshop, “Fact or Fiction: Myths, Legends … Continued

Join the History Reading Group for Its December Meeting

November 3, 2022 / Events

Consider joining the History Reading Group for its December meeting! The Group will be discussing Kelly Lytle Hernandez’s, Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire & Revolution in the Borderlands, on December 2, at 11 a.m.  The History Reading Group is dedicated to reading recent works by women of color on topics related to race and slavery, especially … Continued

President’s Sabbatical Application Now Open, Deadline, Nov. 15

November 3, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The President’s Sabbatical application is open until Nov. 15. Teaching, administrative and professional faculty, consider applying for the President’s Sabbatical. For guidelines, eligibility and the application, see below. The President’s Sabbatical Award is designed to foster creative energy by providing faculty with a one-semester sabbatical with full pay. Each academic year, a maximum of three … Continued

Recording for Faculty/Staff Office Hour Now Available

November 3, 2022 / General NOVA News

The recording for the President’s November Office Hour for faculty and staff, which was held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, is now available. Click here to view the recording, using the password: URf0vLc@ In addition, Student Office Hours for November will be Thursday, Nov. 10, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Please direct your students to … Continued

Native American Heritage Month at NOVA

November 3, 2022 / Events

November is traditionally Indigenous or Native American Heritage Month. During this month, we have the opportunity to pay special attention to the history and contributions of Native American people and communities across this country. To help you get started, the Office of DEI recommends checking out Native Land Digital, an incredible resource that maps out … Continued

Canvas in 20: Need Office Hour Appointments?

November 3, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Learn to use the Appointment Scheduler in Canvas to create time slots for your students to sign up for meetings, exams, one-on-ones or office hours. The tool is easy to use, but there are a few options and settings you will want to make sure you get just right. Join us for this quick session … Continued