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

February 25, 2025 / General NOVA News

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 refresh, remind and educate on seasonal severe weather threats and how to avoid them. Each day, we will cover a different topic:  Monday, March 10 Watch vs. … Continued

Accepting forum council nominations thru March 3

February 24, 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

Mark Anderson’s Searching opening reception, Feb. 27

February 24, 2025 / Events

NOVA’s Loudoun Campus Waddell Gallery is pleased to announce Mark Anderson’s solo exhibition, Searching. The show will open on Monday, Feb. 24, and will be on display until March 21. Stop in to meet the artist at the opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 3 – 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be available!  About … Continued

Free faculty access to ACUE Learning Lab!

February 24, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

NOVA has renewed its license with ACUE and will continue to provide faculty with free access to self-paced, asynchronous short courses on a variety of excellent topics to  enhance our teaching practices. If you do not have an account, email Dr. Indigo Eriksen for assistance in registering for one.  Why it matters: ACUE’s high-quality asynchronous, … Continued

Graduation Application Countdown – 5 Days to March 1 Deadline!

February 24, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

Completion Season is upon us, and we need your support with reminding students that the Spring 2025 Graduation Application Deadline is 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 an associate … Continued

SIS Advisement Report Update: Expired Catalog Alert

February 24, 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

VIVA Open Course Grants RFP Office Hours, Feb. 27

February 24, 2025 / Events

VIVA has released the Open Course RFP. This grant cycle includes increased funding allocations across all categories. Visit the VIVA website for complete information on the available grants and to download the application and instructions. Faculty must submit grant applications directly to the email provided in the RFP. Questions about all VIVA Open Course Grants … Continued

CATE captain to moderate discussion on what works, Feb. 26

February 24, 2025 / Events

Join CATE Captain Yan He Beal (LO) on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on the Loudoun Campus (LHEC-204). Hear your colleagues’ suggestions on professional development and their stories on their successful experiences integrating new technology, classroom management, student research and more. Share what has worked for you and hear what has … Continued

Join us for the “Couch to 5K, Your Way” wellness event!

February 24, 2025 / Get Well

Ready to move your way? The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) and the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) are teaming up to bring you a fun, flexible, empowering fitness program! What you need to know: When? Starts today, Feb. 24, and wraps up during our Spring 2025 Walk Week (April 7-11) … Continued

NOVA’s Spring 2025 Commencement is May 12!

February 24, 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