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Join Joshua Bruce and Steve Lessner for a Hip Hop-Writing Workshop, April 20

April 12, 2023 / Events

Join Joshua Bruce and Steve Lessner for “Drop That Beat” a Hip Hop-writing workshop. This interactive workshop will focus on connections between Hip Hop and writing and invite participants to: explore various rappers’ techniques of writing and invention, analyze various Rap lyrics for literary and writing techniques, and create rap lyrics of their own. This … Continued

2023-2024 NOVA Catalog Now Available

April 12, 2023 / General NOVA News

The 2023-2024 NOVA catalog is now available. For information about the changes to this year’s catalog, please see the “What’s New” page on the catalog or view recent trainings held by the Office of Academic Affairs.  If you have any questions, please email academics@nvcc.edu.  Submitted by: Dr. Casey Lukszo, Assoc. Director of Curriculum & Innovative … Continued

2023 Swank Films Request for Streaming Classroom Films, Open April 1 thru May 15

April 12, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

The annual Swank Films Request Period is now open! Swank Digital Campus offers a collection of streaming films licensed by NOVA Libraries for courses requiring films for educational use. Individual film requests can be made using this survey. The Swank Films Request period is open April 1 through May 15. During this time, instructors may submit requests for films … Continued

NOVA’s Green Festival, April 19 and 20

April 12, 2023 / Events

Join us for NOVA’s 2023 Green Festival, scheduled for Wednesday, , April 19, from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 20, from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Local to Global – Green events, activities, and organizations.” This event will be held via Zoom.  The purpose of the … Continued

2023-2024 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Classified Employees, Apply by April 14

April 12, 2023 / HR News/Training

The VCCS is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2023-2024 Chancellor’s Fellowship for Classified Staff for community college employees. The selected awardees will be named as Chancellor’s Fellows to pursue degree studies that will enhance their ability to contribute to the community college mission. The Chancellor’s Fellowship includes the following: Financial support … Continued

NOVA Student Film Festival, Thursday, April 13

April 12, 2023 / Events

NOVA Filmmaking is hosting its first annual NOVA Student Film Festival at the Loudoun Campus Waddell Theater at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 13. The festival will showcase eight short student films, with concessions and live music during intermission, followed by an awards presentation for Best Picture. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get … Continued

Using SpeedGrader in Canvas Webinar, April 12

April 12, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Use the Canvas SpeedGrader tool to provide feedback on assignments and quizzes. This tool allows you to grade and comment on submissions in one place, which can save time and help students improve. You can create a text comment,  use a comment from a comment bank you created, or you can create a video recorded … Continued

Impacting Lives Thru Campus Recreation

April 12, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA Campus Recreation is all about engaging with students on multiple levels and delivering a product to enhance their overall wellness. The many different activities implemented by the Campus Recreation department across all our campuses are there to not only enrich our students’ social skills and physical activity but also to give them a sense … Continued

Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Seasons, April 14

April 12, 2023 / Events

Do you suffer from spring allergies? Ever wonder why it’s harder to sleep during this time of year? Then come to the AAPI Intercultural Center’s presentation on Chinese medicine, hosted by NOVA’s Contemplative Center, on April 14, from 11 a.m. to noon for faculty and staff. Dr. Mei Lan Frame will offer a TCM (Traditional … Continued