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TimelyCare for Employees: TalkNow, Your Free 24/7 Mental Health Support

March 4, 2025 / Get Well

TalkNow is a confidential, on-demand service available through TimelyCare that provides immediate emotional support whenever you need it. Whether you’re feeling stressed or anxious, need a referral, or just need someone to talk to — a mental health professional is available 24/7 to provide guidance and support. All NOVA employees (full‐time, part‐time/adjunct, p-14) are eligible. … Continued

Leave Sharing Request

March 4, 2025 / HR News/Training

A classified staff member at the Loudoun Campus has requested to participate in the Leave Sharing Program.  Virginia’s Leave Sharing Program permits eligible employees in a Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status due to a qualified Family Medical Leave (FML) event to receive income by using leave hours donated to them by other employees. Leave must … Continued

Day 2 of Open Ed Week – building strong course foundations

March 4, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

It’s Day 2 of Open Education Week (March 3-7), a time to explore how open practices create more inclusive and student-centered learning experiences. Open Educational Resources (OER) provide free, adaptable course materials that support both faculty innovation and student success. Want to learn more about how to find and use OER? Try this OER Starter … Continued

‘Food For Fines’ runs through March 14

March 4, 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

Catch up with in-demand tech news with The Interface

March 4, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Check out in-demand technology news in the latest edition of The Interface, IET’s tech news source. Why it matters:  These stories are centered around news and opportunities at NOVA in technology fields that are critical to our regional workforce. Northern Virginia is a hub of technology and NOVA is a key player in producing tech … Continued

Welcome to Week 2 of NOVA’s Couch to 5K, your way!

March 3, 2025 / Get Well

We had a great time talking with friends across the college last Friday at the six-week wellness program kick-off Zoom! CATE and OEWW look forward to additional opportunities to connect with YOU! Join the conversation and learn more about NOVA’s first Couch to 5K! This six-week program is designed to take you from little to … Continued

NOVA’s Spring 2025 Commencement is May 12!

March 3, 2025 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Spring Commencement will be here before you know it! This flagship event will be Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Join us in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our graduates — the Class of 2025! We will be honoring graduates from summer 2024, fall 2024 and … Continued

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

March 3, 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

Harness the power of Canvas Studio!

March 3, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us on March 5 for two fast, focused sessions designed to help you make the most of Canvas Studio — whether for engaging lecture recordings or interactive student assignments. Wednesday, March 5, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Canvas studio for lectures and presentations (3:30 – 4 p.m.) Learn how to use Canvas Studio to create … Continued

AN Lyceum presents Life of a Diplomat, March 4

March 3, 2025 / Events

NOVA’s Annandale Lyceum Committee is pleased to welcome Annandale LASS Faculty Dr. Susan Ross to discuss her experiences as a foreign diplomat. Join us on Tuesday, March 4 from 1 – 2 p.m. on the Annandale Campus (CA-302). Dr. Ross is a retired foreign service officer who served in nine countries throughout her career in … Continued