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NOVA Profs to Screen Film at National Arboretum, May 13

May 10, 2023 / Events

On Saturday, May 13, Cinema Professor Paul Awad and Professor Emerita Kathryn O’Sullivan will screen their award-winning documentary Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. About the film: In 1975, only 30 years after the United States and Japan had been at war, Japan gave 53 priceless bonsai trees to the … Continued

Commencement–The Best Day of the Year!

May 9, 2023 / Tuesday Topics

Today’s topic is commencement. In less than a week, thousands of NOVA Nighthawks will realize their dreams of becoming college graduates. Many will cross the stage on May 15, hearing the cheers of family, friends, faculty and staff filling the EagleBank Arena. I hope you will join us on this—the best day of the year! … Continued

Important Financial Aid Reminders for Summer 2023

May 9, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

As we gear up for the summer term that begins the week of May 16, please take a few minutes to review these important financial aid reminders, and share them with your students. If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office. Apply for Summer Aid: Students may complete the 2022-2023 Free Application … Continued

Important Canvas Course Information

May 9, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Congratulations on another successful semester teaching our eager NOVA Nighthawks! Before you escape for the summer…or into the summer semester, please be aware of these important Canvas notes to end the term right: Spring 2023 Courses The spring 2023 courses will automatically close out for students on May 16. No action is needed by instructors … Continued

NOVA EMSS Seeks Interim Director for OSRR, Express Interest by May 12

May 9, 2023 / HR News/Training

The Enrollment Management and Student Success team is seeking an interim director for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The interim director will provide oversight for Student Conduct & Integrity, the Student Ombuds program and academic standing-related functions including withdrawals for mitigating circumstances. The interim director must hold a master’s degree from a regionally … Continued

NOVA Profs to Screen Film at National Arboretum, May 13

May 9, 2023 / Events

On Saturday, May 13, Cinema Professor Paul Awad and Professor Emerita Kathryn O’Sullivan will screen their award-winning documentary Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. About the film: In 1975, only 30 years after the United States and Japan had been at war, Japan gave 53 priceless bonsai trees to the … Continued

Looking to Incorporate AI in Your Classroom? Register for May 11 Demo

May 9, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Looking to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your classroom? Packback Suite is now free for use college-wide and includes: Packback Deep Dives: AI-powered writing submission platform with rubric-specific, instant feedback to help every student build their writing skills. This real-time, nuanced writing and grammar “tutoring” has been shown to increase student success and confidence in … Continued

Leave Sharing Request

May 9, 2023 / HR News/Training

A staff member has requested to participate in the leave-sharing program. If you would like to donate leave hours, please access the Leave Sharing Program Donor Form here. Please complete the form and submitting it to benefits@nvcc.edu.  Leave must be donated in 8 hour increments and only annual leave may be donated. If you need other assistance … Continued