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AAPI Mental Health Event, May 4

April 27, 2023 / Events

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Micron are proud to present NOVA’s AAPI Heritage Month event featuring Sandhya Oaks discussing “Caring for Our Mental Health as Asian Americans.”  Sandhya is a ministry leader, story coach and spiritual director. Born in India and adopted as a transracial adoptee in the Midwest, her story centers … Continued

Gilman Scholarship Program Recognizes One of Our Own!

April 27, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Academic Affairs and EMSS congratulate Leeza Fernand for her service on the recent selection panel for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Cultural Affairs (ECA) commended Leeza for her service and expertise. In this role, Leeza reviews applicant essays and recommends qualified recipients for the prestigious merit-based scholarship. … Continued

Extended: Complete the Faculty/Staff and Student Interaction Survey

April 27, 2023 / General NOVA News

The College Senate has asked the Personnel Services Committee (PSC) and Instructional & Student Services Committee (ISSC) to gather data on student behavior as it relates to NOVA personnel. This survey is anonymous and is for informational purposes only. Your responses will be tallied only by campus designation with no personal identifiers. Your participation is greatly appreciated as … Continued

Celebrate National Park Week (April 22 thru 30)

April 27, 2023 / Get Well

National Park Week is an annual nine-day celebration that provides an opportunity to rejoice in the beauty of America’s national parks, protect the environment and all the public spaces we share and look toward a climate-forward future together. Did you know that there are over 400 national parks? Each is a uniquely special place for … Continued

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

April 27, 2023 / HR News/Training

As a federal contractor, NOVA is required to comply with certain nondiscrimination and affirmative action recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all our employees to update their information every five years. To meet this requirement, we invite employees to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification … Continued

Denim Day: Raise Awareness About Sexual Assault Misconceptions, Today

April 26, 2023 / Events

Denim Day was created in 1999 by Peace Over Violence in Los Angeles to raise awareness about sexual violence, support survivors and educate the public about erroneous ideas associated with sexual violence. Denim Day takes place annually on the last Wednesday in April. Since 2016, Denim Day has been celebrated in over 100 countries, including … Continued

Virginia Community College Experiential Learning Conference Draws Talent from Across the Commonwealth

April 26, 2023 / General NOVA News

NOVA hosted an inaugural Virginia Community College Experiential Conference on Saturday, April 15, at the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Theater, located within the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center. The event featured a keynote address from Dr. Wayne Frederick, president of Howard University, introduced by Dr. Diane Mucci, provost of NOVA’s Annandale Campus. The … Continued

AAPI Mental Health Event, May 4

April 26, 2023 / Events

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Micron are proud to present NOVA’s AAPI Heritage Month event featuring Sandhya Oaks discussing “Caring for Our Mental Health as Asian Americans.”  Sandhya is a ministry leader, story coach and spiritual director. Born in India and adopted as a transracial adoptee in the Midwest, her story centers … Continued

Extended: Please Complete the Faculty/Staff and Student Interaction Survey

April 26, 2023 / General NOVA News

The College Senate has asked the Personnel Services Committee (PSC) and Instructional & Student Services Committee (ISSC) to gather data on student behavior as it relates to NOVA personnel. This survey is anonymous and is for informational purposes only. Your responses will be tallied only by campus designation with no personal identifiers. Your participation is greatly appreciated as … Continued

What’s Next for Nighthawks? Help Us Find Out!

April 26, 2023 / General NOVA News

As the academic year comes to a close, we have the opportunity to gather information about post-NOVA plans of our soon-to-be graduates. Employer Engagement & Career Services has launched a pilot version of the First Destination Survey, which was developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).  This is a new endeavor for … Continued