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March 28, 2024 / Message from the President

I write to address a difficult subject: the sexual assault that that occurred last week on the Annandale Campus. Following an investigation, details about the arrest of a suspect in this heinous crime have now been released by the Fairfax County Police Department, and knowing and understanding the concern that our entire college community has … Continued

Mason to Host Computer Engineering Night for Transfer Students, April 11

March 28, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

GMU’s Computer Engineering department will host a transfer student engagement event on Thursday, April 11 from 3:30 p.m. until 7:10 p.m. This event will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus, 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, Va., 113 Van Metre Hall. Open to any prospective transfer student, this event includes Q&A with a transfer advisor, … Continued

President to Host Student Office Hours, Thurs., April 11

March 28, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

President Kress will host her monthly student office hours on Thursday, April 11, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from the president and to ask her the questions they have been pondering. Direct your students to the Virtual Student Union for the link and password to join.  … Continued

CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

March 28, 2024 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled wellness consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/staff meetings, special events, conferences, … Continued

2024–25 Long Nguyen & Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program: Apply by Friday

March 28, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The Kimmy Duong Foundation’s 2024–25 Long Nguyen & Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program is accepting applications through Friday, March 29. Students should apply today to be considered for this renewable, four-year award. The Long Nguyen & Kimmy Duong Scholarship Program is for undergraduate students enrolled at one of the following seven institutions: George Mason University (GMU)  … Continued

Half-Day ACE Conference, Fri., May 3: Registration Now Open!

March 28, 2024 / HR News/Training

We are thrilled to invite you to the Half-Day Applauding Classified Employees (ACE) Conference! The conference will be held on Friday, May 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus. This professional development event was designed specifically for NOVA’s classified employees, so take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your skills, … Continued

Annandale Lyceum Event: A Brief History of Women’s Education, Today at 1

March 28, 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

Student Workshop: “Mentoring: What’s In It For Me?” April 17

March 27, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA’s Business Engagement Center and Career Services Office as part of the Northern Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership VTOP (Region 7) is happy to present a new opportunity for students to participate in a virtual mentoring training session. We are collaborating with Mentor VA to offer this FREE opportunity for students to learn about about … Continued