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Free Chair Massage Event at Annandale, March 20

March 8, 2024 / Events

Global Massage Makes Me Happy Day is every year on March 20. The organization behind this annual event works to promote the health benefits of regular massage therapy. Did you know that prolonged exposure to stress can weaken your immune system? Or that massage can help get it back on track? It’s true — even … Continued

Leave Sharing Program

March 8, 2024 / HR News/Training

A faculty member at the Annandale Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must be … Continued

Loudoun Student Art Show thru March 22

The Waddell Gallery on NOVA’s Loudoun Campus (21200 Campus Drive | Sterling, VA 20164) is excited to host the Loudoun Student Art Exhibition! The show will be on display through Friday, March 22. View the below flyer for a preview of some of our students’ magnificent artwork. This spring’s student exhibition is a thoughtfully curated … Continued

USJ Professor, Author on Inclusive Instruction Principles & Practices

March 8, 2024 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Are you curious about a book tailored for instructors championing inclusion in higher education? Would you like to explore principles and practices of inclusive instruction across disciplines and modalities? If so, join us for an upcoming webinar presented by the incredible Dr. Derek Dube. The webinar, titled “What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices,” will … Continued

Employee Backpacking Trip in May

March 8, 2024 / Events

Do you love the outdoors? Do you like to hike and camp? Do you already know how to backpack, or are you interested in learning? We want your help! Backpacking is a combination of hiking and camping. Backpackers carry everything they need to survive in nature on their backs — food, water filters, tent, sleeping … Continued

Dual Enrollment Showcase Events, March 21 & April 4

March 8, 2024 / Events

NOVA’s Dual Enrollment (DE) team will once again be hosting its spring DE Showcase events at all five comprehensive campuses! Dual Enrollment is partnering with several departments across the College to showcase why continuing at NOVA after high school is such a great option. While the primary audience for the showcases is current DE juniors and … Continued

Last Day of Open Ed Week: Today, OER Resource Help Session!

March 8, 2024 / Events

Today marks the last day of NOVA Open Ed Week — 5 Days, 5 Activities: Unleashing OER Potential at NOVA. This global celebration is dedicated to sharing and learning about the latest advancements in open education. Our OER programming provides a special opportunity to actively engage in this movement. See more about our last session … Continued

Annandale Lyceum Event: A Brief History of Women’s Education, March 28

March 8, 2024 / Events

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Annandale Campus Lyceum Committee will welcome Dr. Jennifer Winters on Thursday, March 28, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss a brief history of women’s education. The event will be held on NOVA’s Annandale Campus (CA-302).  Today, women make up the majority of students in higher education, … Continued

Period to Request One Day of Telework Closes Next Tuesday, March 12

March 8, 2024 / HR News/Training

NOVA has opened the portal to submit the electronic Standard Telework Agreement (Form 105-109) to request one day of telework for full-time, non-probationary classified staff and administrative/professional faculty. The portal to access the electronic form will remain open through Tuesday, March 12. Please note: The telework process does not apply to teaching faculty.  Employees who already … Continued