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Microsoft MFA fraud alert changes coming Friday, Feb. 28

February 27, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

NOVA’s current multi-factor authentication (MFA) setting for fraud alert is being retired on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with Microsoft transitioning to a replacement using a  conditional access policy. The current fraud alert process will stop on Friday, Feb. 28. When you receive the MFA alert, “Are you trying to sign in?” if  you select “No, … Continued

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

Help students improve note taking skills, Friday, 10:30 a.m.

February 27, 2025 / Events

CATE Captain and Geology Professor Caitlin Chazen and Student Success English Lead D’Layna Blauvelt will offer an important Zoom session to help you help your students take effective class notes, allowing them to get the most out of your class. Why it’s important: Note taking is a foundational skill for academic success, yet many students … 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