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Graduation application countdown – two days to March 1 deadline!

February 27, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Completion Season is upon us, and we need your support with reminding students that the Spring 2025 Graduation Application Deadline is this Saturday, 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 nearing completion of … Continued

NOVA Band Children’s Concert, Tonight at 7:30 p.m.

February 27, 2025 / Events

The NOVA Alexandria Band will perform a free concert, open to all NOVA students, employees and the public at large. This fun event will take place tonight, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Campus Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. A fun concert for the younger set, the NOVA Alexandria Band will perform … Continued

ODU Community College Leadership Program Info Sessions, March 6 and 7

February 27, 2025 / Events

Dr. Mitchell R. Williams, a faculty member from Old Dominion University’s Community College Leadership (CCL) Program, will be at NOVA on Thursday and Friday, March 6 and 7. Faculty, administrators and staff are invited to two “drop-in sessions” to learn more about ODU’s Ph.D. program and graduate certificate in community college leadership. Williams will be … Continued

Accepting forum council nominations thru March 3

February 26, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

We are taking nominations for forum council for organizational and academic year 2025-2026. Please submit your nomination by Monday, March 3. Elections will be held from Friday, March 7, through Friday, March 14 at 5 p.m. Use this form to NOMINATE yourself to run for Forum Council! Note: you may nominate someone else, but please get their … Continued

ASIST suicide prevention two-day training, April 3 and 4

February 26, 2025 / General NOVA News

NOVA, in partnership with the Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia, will host the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). This critically important two-day  training will be held Thursday and Friday, April 3-4, 8:20 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., in Fairfax, Va. Why It Matters: ASIST is the most widely used intervention skills training in the … Continued

Tornado Drill, Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 10-14

February 26, 2025 / Events

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is once again partnering with the National Weather Service to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 10-14.  The week is designed to remind and educate on severe weather threats and how to avoid them. Each day, we will cover a different topic:  Monday, March 10 Watch vs. Warning Tuesday, … Continued

Learn Strategies for Emotionally Intelligent Communication, Today at 12

February 26, 2025 / HR News/Training

Struggling with miscommunication or tough conversations at work? Want to improve how you express yourself and connect with others? Join us today, from 12 – 1 p.m. via Zoom for “Speak, Listen, Connect: Strategies for Emotionally Intelligent Communication” presented by Faith Redd-Walker. Gain practical tools to enhance your communication skills in any professional setting! Register … Continued

Fifty Students Enjoy Skiing at Wintergreen!

February 26, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA’s Outdoor Recreation Program kicked off its inaugural outdoor activity on Friday, Feb. 21, with a trip to Wintergreen Ski Resort. We were thrilled to host 50 students, from all six campuses, who joined this incredible outing marked by joy and camaraderie, community and connection. This trip embodied our Recreation Department’s core priorities: Building community, … Continued

Period to request one day of telework open March 1 thru 15

February 26, 2025 / HR News/Training

NOVA is opening 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 open starting March 1, and will remain open through March 15. Please note: The telework process does not apply to … Continued

NOVA Band Children’s Concert, Feb. 27

February 26, 2025 / Events

The NOVA Alexandria Band will perform a free concert, open to all NOVA students, employees and the public at large. This fun event will take place Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Alexandria Campus Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. A fun concert for the younger set, the NOVA Alexandria Band will perform … Continued