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
The NOVA community really embraced the message of belonging at convocation. The event and watch parties drew more of our colleagues than expected, which was wonderful, but it also meant that some went away without a lunch. I am truly sorry! If you attended convocation at a NOVA location that ran out of boxed lunches … Continued
This coming Monday, NOVA will welcome students back to our campuses! In preparation for the new academic year, the College held its 2023 Fall Convocation on Wednesday, August 16, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on NOVA’s Alexandria Campus. For those who couldn’t make it to the Alexandria Campus, there were watch … Continued
Although I’ve already given out the two copies of Charlotte’s Web to sharp-eyed NOVA proofreaders, you still have a chance to get a free book! If you would like to join a reading circle for Geoffrey Cohen’s Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, please send an email to PresidentsOffice@nvcc.edu by Friday, September … Continued
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
It is almost time to welcome our new and continuing Nighthawks back to campus for fall 2023. NOVA “Super Saturday” will offer one-stop access to student services and class registration at all NOVA campuses, in-person and virtually, tomorrow, August 19, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with one exception: MEC Campus will be closed on … Continued
A co-worker once told Daniel Harwood that he was too smart to waste his time working at a restaurant. Already knowing that was not his calling, Daniel decided it was time to switch careers and went to work at a bank. After working at the bank for a considerable time, Daniel felt unfulfilled in his … Continued
As your new College Senate Chair, I had the opportunity to introduce myself at yesterday’s Convocation. In follow up, I did want to invite members of the NOVA community to express their interest in two very important College committees. There are specific spots open that you might qualify for, and if you do and are … Continued
NOVA is one of the proud sponsors bringing the CAF RISE ABOVE® Traveling Exhibit to the Manassas Regional Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. CAF RISE ABOVE Squadron (formerly known as the CAF Red Tail Squadron) is an educational outreach program that brings to life the history and legacy of the … Continued
The Office of DEI, Student Life and the Library Council are excited to launch a new initiative this year aimed at cultivating a sense of belonging at NOVA. The inaugural DEI Common Read is Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson (published 2014). After consulting with other community colleges and Penguin … Continued
