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NOVA Trailblazers- Let’s Explore the DMV!

November 3, 2022 / Get Well

You are a NOVA Trailblazer if you… have experienced the Northern Virginia/DC/MD trail system; have considered exploring any of the local trails; wondered what all the hype is about; and/or really wanted to explore the local trails but felt unprepared to strike out on your own. Why join the group walks? These walks/hikes/runs have all … Continued

Schedule Publishing a Page in Canvas

November 3, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

Canvas recently released a New Feature that allows Instructors to Schedule a Publish date and time for Pages. Watch this short video to see how you can use this feature.  To read a little bit more about how to manage your Page Publication dates, check out this guide in the Canvas Community. Need more help with Canvas and Ed. … Continued

Get Your Spring Semester Course Setup Now

November 2, 2022 / Tech Notes & Training

It’s not too early to be thinking about the design of your spring courses. Schedule an appointment with a NOVA course designer before winter break to beat the rush.  NOVA’s course designers will work with you to set up a custom home page, improve course navigation and add interactivity to your courses.   Submitted by: Johnna … Continued

Cinema Professor’s Film Wins Best Documentary Award

November 2, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The Arlington International Film Festival has awarded “Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace” its Best Documentary Short Award at this year’s festival. The film is directed by Paul Awad (Cinema professor, Annandale) and Kathryn O’Sullivan (retired Theatre professor, Manassas). “Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace” is about Japan’s gift of 53 priceless bonsai trees to the United … Continued

Come Make Cards for Sick Kiddos, AN Library, Nov. 7 through 11

November 2, 2022 / Events

November is the month for giving! Please stop by the Annandale Campus Library (CFH-300) and brighten a child’s day as we make birthday cards for sick kids through the Confetti Foundation. We are having this activity during the library’s open hours, 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, November 7 through 11. Make your … Continued

Help Students Expand Their Horizons With Study Abroad–Applications Are Now Open!

November 2, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

The Office of International Education & Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the official launch of NOVA’s Summer 2023 Study Abroad recruitment season! Applications are being accepted through January 31, 2023 for students to study International Business or Accounting and Blockchain in Cyprus; Film in the Czech Republic and Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity and Criminology in … Continued

Call for Volunteers: NOVA Search Advocate Program

November 2, 2022 / HR News/Training

NOVA HR is seeking volunteers among our full-time employees across the College to serve as search advocates. Search advocates support NOVA’s commitment to creating a more diverse, fair, inclusive and equitable workplace by eliminating unconscious, unintentional biases and upholding transparent, inclusive search and selection practices. Search advocates will learn principles and strategies to advance NOVA’s … Continued

Join Us for a Professional Development Workshop on Lecture Methods, Nov. 11 and 15

November 2, 2022 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The professional development subcommittee of the AADWG is pleased to present its first workshop focusing on Teaching for Learning: 101 Intentionally Designed Educational Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success (2nd edition). Our first session will focus on the first chapter, entitled “The Lecture Method.” In order to provide multiple opportunities for adjunct … Continued

NOVA Corps Is Recruiting Paid Student Interns

November 2, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA Corps, a paid student internship program through the vice president of enrollment management and student success (VPEMSS) is recruiting current students to help prospective, new and current students start and finish strong at NOVA. The mission of NOVA Corps is to develop NOVA students’ professional job skills while also providing peer-to-peer support.  Student interns … Continued