Inclusion is one of NOVAs Core Values. Come celebrate Black History Month with a historical reenactment of Frederick Douglass’ life. Nathan Richardson will play the part of Frederick Douglass, providing a historical background of Douglass’ life and a contextualized speech. There will be time for questions and answers following the session. If you would like … Continued
CommonHealth offers diverse wellness programs for Virginia state employees through expert consultants. We ran one yesterday, but click here to view another CommonHealth Wellnote. Check out this week’s highlights below. Join “Eating for a Healthy Heart” webinar, Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 12 – 1 p.m. Learn all about the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) meal … Continued
Navigating college life can be challenging, but Student Life is there to ensure every student’s journey is fulfilling and supported through a variety of services and activities. Here’s a glimpse into just some of the many ways Student Life enhances the college experience, fosters a sense of belonging, meets basic needs, and supports student retention. … Continued
The Photography and Media program is pleased to announce the 2025 Photography and Media Juried Student Show at the Alexandria Campus (AFA Gallery). The exhibition runs from Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 27. Join us as we celebrate student accomplishments and announce award winners and grant recipients at the opening reception on Wednesday, Feb. … Continued
We are hard at work on NOVA’s new podcast, NOVAinContext. This podcast will air twice monthly for the spring semester, beginning in March. We will then work over the summer to create more episodes to release this fall. Why it matters: This initiative is designed primarily for our internal audiences to give our faculty and … Continued
Completion Season is upon us, and we need your support with reminding students that the Spring 2025 Graduation Application Deadline is March 1! Please encourage students you work with to review graduation requirements (for current degrees or stackable credentials) and to keep an eye on the time to apply. Students who are nearing completion of … Continued
This is Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 9–15, 2025)! And Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb. 17, 2025) is approaching fast. The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) encourages you to reflect on how kindness can strengthen our community. In times of global, national and local challenges, simple acts of kindness can serve … Continued
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is pleased to offer pre-retirement counseling sessions to members who are within five years of retirement or less. Remaining appointments for spring will be located on the campuses indicated below. Wednesday, February 19, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. – Annandale Campus, CFH-202C, Register here. Wednesday, March 12, from 9 … Continued
When designing a Canvas course, follow these practices to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience for your students. Focus on these three fundamental principles of effective course design: Dynamic Course Homepage: Create an engaging and informative homepage that serves as the central hub for your course. Include a welcoming message, course objectives, important announcements … Continued
This month, Student Affairs wants to discuss NOVA’s Commitment to Safety and the role of the Violence Prevention Committee, Threat Assessment Team and you! Maintaining a safe and secure campus is fundamental to our mission at NOVA. The college’s Violence Prevention Committee (VPC) and Threat Assessment Team (TAT) play a critical role in fostering a … Continued
