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CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote: Watch Those Coffee Calories

August 8, 2023 / Get Well

Check below for a clearer idea of how those coffee calories add up. See how many calories these extras can add to your coffee: Sugar: 16 calories for 1 teaspoon (4 grams) Flavored Syrups: 21 calories per pump (average 4 pumps per 12 oz coffee) Heavy whipping cream: 101 calories for 2 tablespoons (1 ounce, … Continued

Canvas Student Enrollment Changes

August 8, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Starting this fall, NOVA will enroll students into their Canvas courses two weeks ahead of the semester start date instead of the week before. This change will enable programs that start early to publish their Canvas courses on schedule. As before, courses will remain invisible to students until published. Instructors should still plan to publish … Continued

An Overview of Academic Integrity

August 3, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

To better familiarize faculty and staff with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, we have been running a series of articles on what it is we do, how and why. This week, we are giving an overview of Academic Integrity, which is defined in NOVA Policy 224 and applies to all students: What does it say?  … Continued

Upcoming Parking & NOVACard Changes for Fall 2023

August 3, 2023 / General NOVA News

Parking & NOVACard Services is going cashless beginning August 1. Data shows that our students and customers overwhelmingly prefer cashless payment methods. Electronic payments are more convenient, streamline the checkout process and reduce costs. In addition, Parking & NOVACard in-person service hours are changing. Beginning Friday, Sept. 1., Parking and NOVACard offices will close at … Continued

ACE Conference Interest Survey- Closes August 4th!

August 3, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

There’s still time!  Classified Staff, please complete the Interest Survey for our ACE Conference by close of business Friday, August 4. This conference is for you, and we want to know what you would like to see, hear or learn at ACE.  The ACE planning committee is looking forward to our annual ACE (Applauding Classified … Continued

Subscribe to the Career Connection Newsletter

August 3, 2023 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Faculty and staff, help your students land that perfect job after graduation by subscribing to the Career Connection Newsletter! Learn more about the many career resources at NOVA. (There are lots.) Get updates from the Business Engagement and Career Services Team. (It’s a great team!) Sign up today to receive the monthly Career Connection Newsletter … Continued

Inaugural DEI Common-Read Launch Event, August 18

August 3, 2023 / Events

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

New Financial Aid Support Center Hours

August 3, 2023 / General NOVA News

The Financial Aid Support Center hours are changing. Effective August 1, live chat and phone support provided by Financial Aid Support Center agents will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Students will still be able to submit a web case or access … Continued