You are invited to join us in commemorating the outstanding accomplishments of our spring graduates — the Class of 2024! Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 12, at 1 p.m. at EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Faculty and staff participating in commencement ceremonies as marshals are required to wear regalia. If you don’t … Continued
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been exerting a significant influence on higher education, with numerous studies indicating that its impact in academia and the workforce will only continue to grow. To stay ahead of this trend, NOVA is fully committed to harnessing this technology and integrating it into our curriculum, teaching and learning processes, as well … Continued
Faculty and staff are invited to join the 2024 Wellness and Mental Health Summit, an interactive and enriching day full of guest presenters, activities and tips to support wellness for your mind, body and soul. The event will be livestreamed via Zoom throughout the day. The Wellness and Mental Health Summit, Connection Through Hope: Mind, … Continued
In a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred by conflict and hardship, one man’s extraordinary journey stands as a testament to the power of change and the human spirit’s capacity for compassion. Sam Childers, also known as the “Machine Gun Preacher,” has devoted much of his life to saving and sheltering … Continued
Today’s topic is haiku! As an annual reminder, April is both National Poetry and National Community College Month, so as regular readers know, this convergence can only mean one thing: a call for haiku! As a reminder, haiku is a traditional Japanese poetic form with three lines. In English, the haiku convention for these lines … Continued
Please join Steve Lessner, associate professor of English, for his Spring 2024 reading group to discuss National Book Award finalist Life on the Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett by Jennifer Gonnerman. The third Zoom meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pages 186-269 will be discussed. Two print copies of the … Continued
We are pleased to announce the honorees for the 2024 Service Awards. Please take a moment to visit the webpage (2024 Service Awards, SharePoint.com) to view the list of employees being recognized this year for their dedication and commitment to NOVA. If you find your name among the honorees, please review the spelling of your … Continued
The Instructional and Student Services Committee (ISSC) and Personnel Services Committee (PSC) are seeking volunteers for the 2024–25 academic year. If you are interested in serving AND you meet the campus/position requirements listed below, please complete the volunteer form. If you are interested in serving but your campus/position classification is NOT listed, please still complete … Continued
The NOVA Foundation is honored to host the third NOVA Giving Day on April 18. This 24-hour fundraising challenge involves all members of the #boldlyNOVA community. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends, family and the broader community are invited to participate in what is one of the Foundation’s biggest annual days of giving. All funds … Continued
If you have not yet signed up for NOVA Walk Week (April 1- 5), there’s still time. Register here and join your colleagues as we level up our physical and emotional wellness efforts! Join the activities occurring on our campus/ locations during Walk Week. Where to Walk? Here is a link and a QR code to … Continued
