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Heart Health Month: This Week’s Small Steps- Move More and Eat Healthier

February 14, 2023 / Get Well

Congratulations to those who started on the interactive path to increased cardiovascular wellness with Live to the Beat. If you have not yet taken that step, then today is a good time to get moving.  Literally!  Watch this short video for encouragement to begin. This week Live to the Beat focuses on increasing movement and healthy eating. Live … Continued

TimelyCare Valentine’s Day Reminder: Show Yourself Some Love 

February 14, 2023 / Get Well

Wellness partner Timely Care reminds you to prioritize your well-being this Valentine’s Day. Having a good relationship with others starts with a healthy relationship with yourself. Fall back in love with taking care of yourself- you are your longest commitment. TimelyCare is available to support you in your efforts to take better care of your … Continued

HR Note: Please Check your Address in HCM

February 14, 2023 / HR News/Training

All employees should check both their home and mailing addresses in HCM for accuracy.  Please note that the mailing address in HCM is the one that will be used in Cardinal for all communications related to benefits and payroll. To check your address log into myNOVA and click on the HR (HCM) tile.  In HCM … Continued

UPDATE on Summer and Fall 2023 Book Requests (Summer, Due Today, Feb 14!; Fall, Due April 1)

February 14, 2023 / General NOVA News

While it might seem too early to start talking about summer, it is now time for designated department personnel (not “all faculty”) to submit Summer and Fall textbook and course materials’ information through the bookstore adoption portal on NOVA’s website (sign in with your VCCS username).  (this is to clarify that materials’ selection is coordinated … Continued

Career Up Spring Institute, Priority Application Deadline Is Feb. 26

February 14, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Career Up will be hosting its final institute to support first-generation students. The Spring Career Up Institute is available for both new and continuing students and will provide career exploration, career planning and life success skills. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will be awarded a $1,000 stipend on their NOVA account and a … Continued

Join Your Forum Council! 2023-2025 Nominations Due by 11:59 p.m. Tomorrow

February 14, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

On behalf of the Elections and Credentials Committee, we encourage you to participate in our college governance, officially known as the College Forum.   If you are interested in serving on a Forum Council, and possibly on the College Senate, please consider nominating yourself or encouraging colleagues to nominate themselves. The Forum Councils have done important … Continued

ACCP to Host Workshop on Accepting Yourself Where and As You Are, Feb. 17

February 14, 2023 / Events

Parker Palmer’s book The Courage to Teach is, at its core, a volume about acceptance. It is about discovering “who is the self that teaches?” His central message, which he has spread to as many professionals outside the teaching profession as within it, is that exploring one’s inner landscape is the key to transforming one’s … Continued

NOVA Online Teaching Webinar with Dr. Dali Tan, Feb. 17

February 14, 2023 / Events

As part of our on-going support for faculty who are teaching hybrid and online courses, NOVA Online has been offering a series of college-wide webinars shared by amazing faculty colleagues to promote best practices each semester. These webinars are intended to build a community of learning and collaboration, foster a growth mindset and refine teaching … Continued

HBCU Virtual Transfer Showcase, Feb. 16

February 14, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

The HBCU Virtual Transfer Showcase will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.! Please encourage your students to attend! During the event, students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to engage in breakout sessions featuring representatives from the following historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Bowie State University Delaware State University Elizabeth City State University … Continued

Woodbridge Testing Center Moving to New Location

February 13, 2023 / General NOVA News

The Woodbridge Testing Center will be the first office to move out of the Seefeldt (WS) Building in preparation for the upcoming renovation. The Testing Center will close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and will reopen in its new location at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, in its new location: Regional Center … Continued