Dr. Greg Evans, chair of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA), will speak on Neuropsychology and Learning and evidence-based practical strategies for tapping into brain components to improve student learning. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Event link: Dr. Greg Evans Meeting ID: 896 … Continued
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, along with the NOVA Police, will be conducting a session for faculty and staff to review how to respond to classroom disruptions. This event will be held on the Alexandria Campus, Bisdorf Building (AA-196) on Feb. 13 and Feb. 27, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Topics covered include but … Continued
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
NOVA’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), Dr. Nathan Carter, will host a spring semester office hour for faculty and staff today, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. The CDEIO will use the most frequently asked questions that were submitted in advance to frame his initial comments. As with most office hours, you can … Continued
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship program for U.S. citizens or nationals of limited financial means to enable them to study or intern abroad. The program provides awards of up to $5,000 for students who are U.S. citizens, Federal Pell Grant recipients and studying at the undergraduate level at a two- … Continued
NOVA’s Student Diversity Institute will offer the “Defamation Experience,” a unique experience that challenges our preconceived notions about race, class, religion, gender and even law. As audience members and then jurors, students learn more about themselves than they will about the plaintiff and defendant in the production. Participants will engage together in a fully immersive and interactive experience. … Continued
It’s the final week to submit all nominations for NOVA’s annual S.E.A.L. Award! This special recognition honors our Nighthawks’ excellence and resilience spanning the areas of Service, Engagement, Academics and Leadership. The actions associated with these areas can be formal or informal, on campus or out in the community, and known by many or just … Continued
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
The College Senate needs your help in assembling the rewards and recognition committees that will select this year’s award recipients. If you are interested in joining a committee to review nomination packets and recognize your fellow Nighthawks, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, February 15. NOVA’s rewards program is a nomination-based program that … Continued
While it might seem too early to start talking about summer, it is now time to begin submissions for summer and fall textbook and course material information through the bookstore adoption portal on NOVA’s website. (Sign in with your VCCS username.) Summer Book Requests are due to your campus bookstore by February 14, and Fall … Continued
