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Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship for Community College Students

August 25, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Help NOVA students or alumni discover an incredible opportunity that provides up to $87,000 in academic funding over two years to complete an IT-related bachelor’s degree. The Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State, with a path to a career in the foreign service by … Continued

Email Etiquette–It’s Important

August 24, 2023 / General NOVA News

As our daily communication relies heavily on email, it is essential that we uphold professional email etiquette that aligns with NOVA’s Core Values of Care, Inclusion and Respect. Effective communication is a key component of our success and adhering to the guidelines below will help us cultivate and maintain a positive and productive work environment. … Continued

New Job Posting Guidelines from DHRM

August 24, 2023 / HR News/Training

Supervisors and hiring officers, please be aware of an important revision regarding our job posting guidelines. Effective July 1, 2023, and in accordance with the revised DHRM Policy 2.10 – Hiring, we no longer include educational qualifications, occupational certifications, or licensing requirements in our job postings unless they are specifically required by law, regulation, or accrediting … Continued

Elevate Student Learning

August 24, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Elevate your students’ learning with our expert Canvas Course Design services. Work with a course designer to create engaging homepages, organize your course content with modules and clean up course navigation. Get your classes ready for the 13 week session, next 7 week session, or next semester. Whole Course Setup can include: Homepage Design Page, … Continued

OSRR “Table Talk” Sessions to Begin August 29

August 24, 2023 / Events

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities will offer a series of online sessions called “OSRR Table Talks” during the 2023-24 academic year. These sessions are designed to give members of the college community an opportunity to learn about a variety of topics, ranging from acceptable behavior across online and in-person instructional settings, to best … Continued

SAVE THE DATE: NOVA Walk Week, Sept. 25-29

August 24, 2023 / Get Well

Attention NOVA Nighthawks! It’s time to open your calendar of choice. Go ahead…open it up! Now enter this not to be missed wellness event: NOVA Walk Week- Fall 2023.  It will be held Monday, September 25th through Friday, September 29th. Keep an eye on the Daily Flyer for updates on Walk Week as well as other … Continued

Help a Nighthawk Out! School Supplies Drive Runs thru Sept. 1

August 24, 2023 / Events

A “USA Today” article on August 25, 2022, said, during the 2022-2023 school year, households would spend an estimated $1,199 for college back-to-school supplies. This is a 35.5% increase since 2019. The rise in retail costs can be a real financial challenge; and not just for small kids, but also for our NOVA students’ household … Continued