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Day 4 NOVA Walk Week Walker Wisdom: Make Your Walk Interesting

September 28, 2023 / Get Well

If you have not yet signed up for NOVA Walk Week, there’s still time. Register here and join your colleagues as we level up our Physical Wellness Efforts! Where to walk? At NOVA: Look here for maps to a selection of trails on our beautiful campuses. Additional Destinations: Northern Virginia Highlights: Best Hikes In Northern Virginia – … Continued

Join Write Now! Faculty/Staff Writing Group, Sept. 28

September 27, 2023 / Events

Join the Write Now! Faculty/Staff Writing Group on Thursday, September 28, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., on the Annandale Campus (CM-332) or via Zoom. This writing group enables faculty and staff to work on writing projects (dissertations, articles, book, grant proposals, etc.) in a cozy, communal, and contemplative environment. Feel free to stop by … Continued

Communicating with Students in Canvas

September 27, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Learn to engage, inform and inspire your students using Canvas’s powerful communication tools. From announcements to messaging, we’ll guide you in creating a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Elevate your teaching and connect with your students like never before. Don’t miss out—register now and enhance your communication skills in Canvas!  Submitted by: Johnna Denny, CETSS, … Continued

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!

September 27, 2023 / General NOVA News

September is National Suicide Prevention month. You can be part of this life saving conversation. Just by having the conversation, you help save lives by showing empathy and support to the individual you tell them that they are not alone in their silent suffering.  Here at NOVA and in the Office of Wellness and Mental … Continued

NOVA Day at Marymount University, Sept. 29

September 27, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Marymount University will host NOVA Day at MU on Friday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This event will take place at Marymount University’s Main Campus, 2807 North Glebe Rd., Arlington, Va. It is planned specifically to ensure NOVA students have the information they need to successfully navigate the transfer process. If you have students … Continued

Legal Resources Open Enrollment, Oct. 1 thru Oct. 31

September 27, 2023 / HR News/Training

The open enrollment period for participation in the Legal Resources Plan begins October 1 and ends October 31, 2023. This plan provides limited legal services to benefits-eligible employees, their spouses and qualifying dependent children at the group rate of $18.00 per month. Plan features include no annual usage limitations, co-pays or deductibles for covered services. … Continued

Honor an ACE Classified Employee of Distinction by Sept. 29

September 27, 2023 / HR News/Training

At this year’s ACE Conference, we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the individuals who are the driving force behind our success. These are the individuals who go above and beyond, making a significant difference while creating a strong sense of belonging within our NOVA community. Recognizing and appreciating their efforts is not just a … Continued

Strengthen Online Discussions with a Human Presence, Begins Oct. 2

September 27, 2023 / Tech Notes & Training

Online discussions offer students a dynamic platform to engage with course materials, interact with instructors and build connections with classmates in online and hybrid courses. Discussion forums foster collaboration among students and encourage participants to approach learning from different perspectives. In the evolving landscape of higher education where the advent of AI-generated tools presents both … Continued