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SIS Advisement Report Update: Expired Catalog Alert

March 3, 2025 / General NOVA News

Thanks to the Computer Information Systems office, Student Advisement Reports in SIS have gotten a winter upgrade. Now, students in expired catalogs will see their advisement report is Not Satisfied, signaling the need to update their program of study catalog year. Who is affected? Students in the 2017-18 catalog or earlier will see this note … Continued

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

March 3, 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

Tip for Nutrition Month: Fuel your walk for energy and joint health!

March 3, 2025 / Get Well

March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to consider how the food we eat impacts our walking goals and joint health. As we step into the second week of our Walk with Ease (WWE) challenge, let’s prioritize intentional nutrition that energizes, heals, and sustains. Did you know that certain foods can help … Continued

Guitar Renegades Concert, March 8

March 3, 2025 / Events

NOVA’s Alexandria Campus will host a free concert by the Guitar Renegades is free and open to all NOVA students, faculty, staff and the public. This fun event will take place on Saturday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. on the Alexandria Campus (AFA-118 Recital Hall). The Guitar Renegades is a guitar quintet comprised of NOVA … Continued

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

March 3, 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

Forum council nominations due today!

March 3, 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

Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund

March 3, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund was created by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to support students facing unexpected financial challenges that could disrupt their academic journey. This fund provides up to $2,000 per incident for enrolled students with financial need, helping them stay on track to complete their degree. It’s … Continued