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TimelyCare Spring Break Reminder: Take Some “Me Time”

March 9, 2023 / Get Well

Wellness partner TimelyCare reminds you to prioritize your well-being during Spring Break by taking some “Me Time.” If you have not done so, download the TimelyCare app and log in with your XXX@email.vccs.edu email address to access care whenever and wherever you need it. Even though school takes a break, strategies to maintain/ enhance your health and … Continued

Virtual Healing Circle, March 24

March 9, 2023 / Events

There is one more opportunity to participate in a Healing Circle this month, and it’s virtual! As a designated Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center (TRHT), NOVA is one of over 70 colleges and universities dedicated to pursuing narrative change, racial healing and relationship building. One practical tool that TRHT campus centers utilize is … Continued

NOVA Showcase–Manassas Campus, Sat., March 25

March 9, 2023 / Events

Please join us in spreading the news about a great opportunity for students and their families: the NOVA Showcase series! Our inaugural showcase event will begin at the Manassas Campus on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The NOVA Showcase–Manassas Campus is a free event for high school and home school students … Continued

Prof. Nasser Maksoud to Present Best Practice Webinar, March 24

March 9, 2023 / Events

NOVA Online, in collaboration with amazing faculty across NOVA’s campuses and divisions, offers college-wide webinars to promote best practices in teaching on-line, hybrid and remote courses at NOVA. This on-going program continues to support faculty for teaching online through peer learning and community building after they complete the hybrid certification course and the NOL certification … Continued

Campus Food Services Survey Due Tomorrow

March 9, 2023 / General NOVA News

The College’s Auxiliary Services department is interested in what you want to see for food service on campus–from improved vending options, to cafeteria services, to bookstore cafés. As we evaluate needs and assess options for the future, we want to hear your thoughts, ideas and requests for food service on campus. What do you want … Continued

AL Music Prof. Jonathan Kolm to Perform as Part of Alex. Symphony Orchestra, March 10 and 12

March 9, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Jonathan Kolm, an American composer and  professor of music on the Alexandria Campus will perform his own compositions as part of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra! The ASO will present Brandenburg and Blue on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Under the … Continued

In-Person Healthcare Fair, Today at MEC

March 9, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA’s Employer and Career Services will offer its Spring 2023 Healthcare Fairs, available both virtually and in person. The in-person event is today, March 9 from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Medical Education Campus (MEC). Stress to your students that this is a great opportunity to engage directly with potential employers. Learn more … Continued

Have You Heard About Hypothesis?

March 9, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Hypothesis is a collaborative social annotation tool that encourages student engagement and active reading of course texts and resources. All NOVA faculty have access to Hypothesis as an external tool when setting up an assignment in Canvas. Students can annotate Hypothesis-enabled course readings collaboratively, as a whole class or in smaller groups, having conversations about … Continued