After 18 years of dedicated service to the college, Barbara Hopkins will be leaving NOVA in June. While we do plan to celebrate Barbara’s contributions to the college community at a later time, we are currently seeking an interim associate vice president of academic affairs to work with Barbara prior to her departure. The AVP … Continued
According to an article from the University of Maryland Medical System, the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in happiness, improved mental wellbeing and much more. So, consider volunteering to enhance your wellbeing! Did you know that full-time employees receive 16 hours of school assistance/volunteer leave every year? This leave can be used … Continued
Full-time, part-time/adjunct and dual enrollment English-111 faculty have the opportunity to start the summer right by participating in the Writing Ourselves In QEP institutes. Learn from the best and leave with several redesigned assignments for use in your English classes. Please review the asynchronous and in-person summer institutes below and apply for either or both … Continued
Arthur Tamayo provided the keynote address for the 2023 NOVA SEAL Awards. Among the most prestigious student award given by the College, SEAL awards are given to students who exhibit exemplary Service, Engagement, Academics and Leadership. Tamayo addressed the ceremony and told students and attendees about his fond memories at NOVA and how community college … Continued
Undocumented and Refugee Student Success Summit at GMU, Sat., April 29 The First-Gen+ Center at GMU is pleased to invite our NOVA partners to our inaugural Undocumented and Refugee Student Success Summit on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Johnson Center Bistro on George Mason University’s main campus, 4400 University … Continued
If you missed the president’s student office hours on April 11 or the faculty/staff office hours on April 20, you will find the recording links below. You can also check the President’s NOVAnet under Townhall recordings and view office hours for previous months as well! Here are the links to the recordings: Apr 11, 1 p.m. … Continued
National Library Week is April 24-28, but we are celebrating the library for the entire month of April! Get to know MEC campus Instruction and Technology Librarian, Kirsten Mentzer. Check out her National Library Week interview to learn why everyone should love libraries. My name is Kirsten Mentzer, and I’m your friendly neighborhood Instruction & … Continued
Save the Date! The NOVA Police Department will again be participating in the upcoming National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22! Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at any of our NOVA collection sites. (No syringes will be collected) Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. NOVA Alexandria Campus, 5000 Dawes … Continued
Presidential Party Members Still Needed for 3 p.m. Commencement Ceremony NOVA’s 57th Spring Commencement will be here before you know it! This year’s ceremonies will be held at George Mason’s Eagle Bank Arena on Monday, May 15, at 10 a.m. for grads with last names A through K and at 3 p.m. for grads with … Continued
According to an article from the University of Maryland Medical System, the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in happiness, improved mental wellbeing and much more. So, consider volunteering to enhance your wellbeing! Did you know that full-time employees receive 16 hours of school assistance/volunteer leave every year? This leave can be used … Continued
