In our continuing effort to fight hunger and food insecurity here at NOVA, students will again have the opportunity this semester to apply for the Hot Meals Grant. This grant allows students access to hot, healthy meals while on campus. Affordable access to hot and nutritious meals helps students focus, get better grades and maintain … Continued
If you need to locate any of your past courses in Canvas for future reference, you can do that. Just follow these steps to locate ANY course in Canvas: Select the Courses icon from your Global Navigation Bar. From the pop-out tray, select All Courses at the bottom. All of your active courses appear in … Continued
This is a friendly reminder that our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Common Read is still in full swing this spring! Our inaugural read is the thought-provoking book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. As we dive into the heart of the semester, we want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage with this impactful … Continued
Each year, in honor of the great African American statesman Frederick Douglass (1818–1895), thousands of volunteers across the globe transcribe primary documents and create new, freely available resources for learning about Black history. Douglass Day frequently focuses on important Black women’s archives, such as those of Anna Julia Cooper (2020), Mary Church Terrell (2021) and … Continued
Please join Steve Lessner, associate professor of English, in his Spring 2024 reading group to discuss National Book Award finalist Life on the Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett by Jennifer Gonnerman. This book addresses social justice issues related to prison reform and anti-racism that are also explored in Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy. In … Continued
We are pleased to announce that the nomination period for NOVA’s 2024 Reward Programs for faculty is open and will close on Friday, February 23. Through this program, full‐time administrative and professional faculty, full‐time teaching faculty and adjunct faculty who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments are eligible to receive a monetary award up to $2,000. REWARDS … Continued
CATE will continue its Community of Practice series on ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, as they are now a part of the teaching and learning process. Facilitated by Hector Revollo, this series is held on the third Wednesday of each month, with our first meeting of 2024 scheduled for this evening, January 24, from … Continued
Welcome to another day of National Healthy Weight Week! Today’s tip is to activate an effective physical activity plan. Incorporating physical activity into your daily life doesn’t have to be a grand gesture: All movement is good movement! With easy access to ample resources in our area, you can take steps today to boost your physical activity at work, … Continued
As we navigate the dynamic landscape of education, NOVA employees must stay informed of and equipped with the latest tools and techniques to empower our students. We are excited to share a fantastic opportunity with you — the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) is offering comprehensive training on teaching and learning with artificial … Continued
The Fab Lab has extended the application deadline for its student Product Design Incubator through Sunday, January 28! During this spring and summer program, students will work in interdisciplinary groups to develop and prototype a new product or service. Selected student will receive a $3,000 stipend for participation! Please forward this information to any students … Continued
