Introducing CommonHealth’s new campaign, RECHARGE!! Have you noticed that you get enough sleep, but you’re still not feeling rested? Ready for a new concept? Sleep and rest are not the same things, and sleep doesn’t provide all the different kinds of rest we need. Feeling tired may have nothing to do with not getting enough … Continued
The NOVA Fab Lab has extended the application deadline for its spring and summer Design Incubator to January 27! During this program, NOVA students will learn entrepreneurship skills, design and fabricate a new product and pitch their ideas to regional business leaders. Participants will receive a $3,000 stipend for their time! The application can be … Continued
Under the leadership of Dr. Brown-Nevers, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, the Advising Redesign Committee is working diligently to ensure the advising model is comprehensive and student centered. Your voice matters and your feedback and participation are critical to student success. Below, is a list of the areas being addressed, and the … Continued
On Saturday, December 17, 2022, Bruce Neilson, a former member of our College Board, passed peacefully at the age of 70. Bruce served on the board from 2011 to 2019 as one of Fairfax County’s representatives and for several years was the chair of our Finance, Building and Sites Committee. He was an active … Continued
Because Monday is a holiday and the College is closed, we are running our Monday health campaign information today. Monday is for taking a fresh approach to re-imagining your future. Change is within your reach. Setting goals and seeing the outcome you want is a way to reset your personal and professional intentions. This Monday, … Continued
Each February, the legacy of famed orator and activist Frederick Douglass is commemorated with a crowdsourcing transcription project digitizing the papers of significant African Americans. This year’s Douglass Day will focus on the papers of Mary Ann Shadd Cary(1823-1893), a newspaper publisher, lawyer, and educator in Canada and the United States. The Alexandria Campus … Continued
The Massage Therapy students are ready to practice on you! If you would like to volunteer your body (living, please) for their continued learning, please book a spot at one of our upcoming Friday clinics. PLEASE read the full clinic policies BEFORE booking. Here is the booking website to set up your appointment. By booking … Continued
Reminder to instructors: On Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, instructors should publish all Canvas shells for classes starting Jan. 17, 2023. Courses starting later than 1/17/23 should be published 3 calendar days before the start of the session. Students are directed to look for their courses at that time. Only instructors can publish courses. NOVA Canvas … Continued
Meet Amanda Zubricki, a powerful and persistent advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing. A registered dental hygienist, speaker and influencer, Amanda was born profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids. According to the CDC, a person with profound hearing loss like Amanda will not hear any speech and at most only very loud sounds. But … Continued
With students about to return to our campuses, NOVA is actively preparing faculty and staff for another successful semester, and NOVA Police are assisting in these efforts. On January 10, Lt. John Weinstein discussed how to deal with difficult people and de-escalate toxic encounters to a PUP symposium. Weinstein discussed the many factors that may … Continued
