The History Reading Group is an informal group of faculty and staff who read and discuss recent books, especially works of history by women of color. The point is twofold: To foreground recent work of women of color, so that we may all learn and benefit from their scholarly insights To discuss how their work … Continued
Join us for a three-part training series on Google’s powerful productivity tools on Monday, September 30. Part 1: Google Docs Join at 1 p.m. on Monday Learn the basics of Google Docs, including the toolbar features and formatting options. Discover how to share and collaborate on documents. Integrate Google Docs into your Canvas courses for … Continued
The call for nominations for faculty and classified staff emeritus status is now open. To be eligible for nomination to emeritus status, an employee must have retired from Northern Virginia Community College on or before November 1, 2024, after a minimum of five years of full-time service to the College and a minimum of 10 … Continued
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is Pioneers for Change: Shaping the Future Together. The theme calls on all of us to recognize and acknowledge the spirit of innovation, resilience and unity that define the Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx experience in America. In honor of Hispanic … Continued
The Campus Listening Sessions begin today. Each session will be held from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Today, Sept. 25 Alexandria Campus (AFA-118) Thursday, Sept. 26 Manassas Campus (MP-133/141) Friday, Sept. 27 Pender 4 (Rm 121) (3922 Pender Dr., Fairfax) Monday, Sept. 30 Woodbridge Campus (WAS-230 K) Tuesday, Oct. 1 (3:30 p.m. … Continued
Don’t forget to register for the 2024 Applauding Classified Employees (ACE) Conference, Registration closes Wednesday, Oct. 9. Continuing with our inspiring theme, “Stop at Nothing,” this all-day professional development event offers a variety of engaging workshops and valuable networking opportunities with colleagues from across the college. Conference Details: Date: Tuesday, October 15, 8 a.m. to 4 … Continued
NOVA has joined the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a nonpartisan effort that encourages our students, and our broader community, to become registered voters by October 15 (the required 21 days before the election). Once you’ve registered, remember to exercise your right to vote on November 5. Campus SGA leaders will be tabling over the … Continued
If you would like to directly support student success — specifically, the five pillars of access, retention, completion, transfer and employability — please consider becoming a mentor. Many of our Nighthawks are seeking personal, academic and professional support in the form of a mentoring relationship. A host of folks across the College are already serving … Continued
As September draws to a close, NOVA’s Office of Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) wants to remind you of another important health awareness month: Healthy Aging Month. This national observance, now in its 32nd year, encourages us all to embrace the positive aspects of growing older and to continue to cultivate healthy habits that will serve … Continued
Completion Season is upon us, and we need your support. Please remind your students that the Fall 2024 Graduation Application Deadline is October 1, 2024. Please encourage the students you work with to review their requirements (for current degrees or stackable credentials) and consider applying to graduate. Students who are near the completion of an … Continued
