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Bookstores and cafeterias closed for spring break, March 17-21

March 12, 2025 / General NOVA News

All campus bookstores and cafeterias (Nighthawk Cafes) will be closed during spring break, March 17-21. They will re-open with regular hours on March 24. More information is available about the college bookstores or Nighthawk Cafes. Have a great break! —Robert Johnson, director of auxiliary services

Understanding human trafficking with Maureen Moslow-Benway, March 27

March 12, 2025 / Events

NOVA’s Administration of Justice, ADJ-250: Global Security course is pleased to welcome Maureen Moslow-Benway, a distinguished expert in terrorism, counterterrorism, covert action and international development. Join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 27, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for students Interested in global law enforcement and a topic of … Continued

Request for one day of telework open thru March 15

March 12, 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

Immigration: Perspectives of the Social Sciences, March 25, 26

March 12, 2025 / Events

Please join us at the Alexandria Campus (Bisdorf-196) for a panel discussion and presentation on the topic of immigration. Various social science faculty will give brief presentations on the topic from the viewpoint of their respective disciplines. Discussion/Q&A to follow. Tues., March 25, 11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wed., March 26, 9:35 – 10:55 a.m. … Continued

Register now! March 28 OER Summit

March 12, 2025 / Events

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) and OpenStax invites teaching faculty to register for the March 28 OER Summit. Who can participate? From novice practitioners to OER experts, faculty from NOVA and across the VCCS are invited to learn about finding, creating and integrating OERs into their teaching. The summit will feature … Continued

March supervisor trainings

March 12, 2025 / HR News/Training

The Office of Human Resources will be hosting two webinars in March, specifically designed to support supervisors. These sessions were developed based on your feedback to provide guidance, clarify key processes, and equip you with the tools needed to navigate your role more effectively. We encourage you to take a moment to review the offerings … Continued

‘Food For Fines’ through March 14

March 12, 2025 / General NOVA News

Parking Services is continuing our Food for Fines program during the spring 2025 semester! Food for Fines allows you to pay for parking citations while making a positive impact by donating non-perishable food items to Nighthawk Nests, NOVA’s food pantries. Contributions can waive one citation and help individuals with food insecurity. For details and a … Continued

Webinar for Supervisors: Introducing NOVA Brief, today at 2 p.m.

March 11, 2025 / Events

Supervisors, please join us for a Zoom webinar to discuss the new NOVA Brief. This webinar is for supervisors only. Join us today at 2 p.m. for Introducing the NOVA Brief: Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making. Use Meeting ID: 815 7635 9593 and Passcode: 341981 —Kathy Thompson, assoc. director of internal communications  

Join us for Disrupting Negative Thoughts, today at 12 p.m.

March 11, 2025 / HR News/Training

Are negative thoughts normal? Yes! Everyone experiences them from time to time. The challenge isn’t the thoughts themselves; it’s when we believe them and let them dictate our emotions and actions. Join us for an engaging seminar where we’ll explore the nature of negative thoughts, why they arise and how to prevent them from taking … Continued

Dr. Sabrina Ricks on inclusive online teaching strategies, Mar. 27

March 11, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Join this month’s best practice webinar for NOVA faculty to discover research-based and practical strategies for fostering inclusion, engagement and meaningful interaction in hybrid and online courses. Dr. Sabrina Ricks from NOVA’s Manassas Campus will share insights on effective assignment design and real-world examples to help students develop essential skills for academic success and workplace … Continued