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NOVA Faculty Win Excellence in Education Awards

April 3, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA won in three out of the four categories in the VCCS Excellence in Education Awards Wednesday evening at the New Horizons Conference. In the Beyond Ideas in Communication, Dr. Paul Fitzgerald (AN-Biology) and Dr. Cheri Spiegel (AN-English) won for their work as the founding coordinators of the Annandale Center for Contemplative Practice (ACCP). During … Continued

JumpStart2NOVA Application is Now Open

April 3, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA is pleased to announce JumpStart2NOVA for summer 2023!  Our award-winning JumpStart2NOVA program returns this summer with a focus of helping students get started on their NOVA journey. Qualified seniors graduating this spring who are considering coming to NOVA after high school may take one 3- or 4-credit course and our 1-credit College Success Skills … Continued

It’s Multicultural Awareness Week! April 3 through 6

April 3, 2023 / Events

Join us at the Loudoun Campus for an exciting week exploring various cultures, religions, languages and other worldly topics! Hear from our faculty, staff and students about their lives and stories. Learn simple phrases in a new language, watch a short film about an unfamiliar culture, play trivia games, hear an artist’s talk, and so … Continued

Lots and Lots of Important Information Available on NOVAnet!

April 3, 2023 / General NOVA News

Looking for the recording of a meeting you missed or minutes from a recent College Senate meeting? You can find those on NOVAnet, our faculty/staff intranet site. Want to hear the president’s monthly office hour or check out Admin Council’s latest discussions? You can find those on NOVAnet. Lookin’ for a new car or a … Continued

Monday Campaign: Get Ready for NOVA Walk Week (April 17 thru 21)

April 3, 2023 / Get Well

Were you able to make a contribution to the Nighthawk Nest Food Pantry? Do you try some of the tips from the Meatless Monday articles or experiment with a new cuisine? Were you able to take a recipe from the NOVA Collection of Healthy Recipes?  Yes? Great!. Continue to revisit and expand your palate; No? … Continued

Updates from the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

April 3, 2023 / General NOVA News

Updates from the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities The Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) would like to thank college senate and faculty members that shared personal stories regarding campus safety during last week’s senate meeting. OSRR is committed to working collaboratively to address faculty concerns about classroom safety. Over the last month, … Continued

CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote: “Achoo!”  It’s that Time of Year AGAIN! Check Out These Tips for Allergy Sufferers. 

April 3, 2023 / Get Well

Achoo! Bless You.  Ugggh….Itchy eyes. Twitchy nose. Uh oh! Yep, it’s that time of year AGAIN. Check out these tips for allergy sufferers. Seasonal allergies: You’ve got to nip them in the bud. Relieve seasonal allergies with these tried-and-true techniques. Spring means flower buds and blooming trees, and if you’re one of the millions of people … Continued

OMVS Students enjoy Opening Day at Nats Park

April 3, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Thanks to a generous donation from the Washington Nationals, the Office of Military and Veteran Services was able to provide Opening Day tickets to 26 active duty, veteran and military-affiliated students and their guests. After opening ceremonies, which included a fly over by the 121st Fighter Squadron from the D.C. Air National Guard, students were … Continued