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Charity Blackwell Black History Month Poetry, Feb. 10

February 3, 2025 / Events

Charity Blackwell, award-winning local spoken-word artist, poet and educator, will offer a tailored poetry performance in honor of Black History Month. Charity will perform her original work and share her writing inspiration, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. This event will take place on Monday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. View the performance … Continued

UndocuAlly Trainings for Spring 2025

February 3, 2025 / Events

Please join us for one of our UndocuAlly Trainings to learn more about the history of our undocumented communities, past and present legislation and the lived realities and barriers our undocumented communities are fighting through with strength and resilience. Registration is required and lunch is provided for in-person sessions. Spring 2025 Sessions: Friday, Feb. 7, … Continued

Strengthening Security: The Importance of Identity Verification

February 3, 2025 / General NOVA News

In February 2024, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) implemented an identity verification process in response to rising concerns about fraudulent admissions applications and suspicious activity across all VCCS colleges. This new measure is a proactive step to safeguard our institution. Key Types of Fraud Identified Three main types of fraud have been observed: Admissions … Continued

Huron Report Update

February 3, 2025 / General NOVA News

In a November email, Chancellor Doré notified the NOVA community that the VCCS has partnered with Huron Consulting Group to engage with faculty and staff to gain a deeper understanding of perspectives and experiences related to college governance. The Huron team is meeting with several groups in the coming weeks for focus group-style conversations. Following … Continued

Spring 2025 AI Community of Practice

February 3, 2025 / Faculty/Staff Highlights

Join the CATE Team’s virtual AI Community of Practice this spring to explore how AI tools can transform your teaching strategies and enhance learning. Why it matters:  Come ready to experiment, ask questions, and shape the future of AI in NOVA classrooms! Get involved: Register here for our first Zoom session, an introduction to MagicSchool … Continued

Highlighting Skilled Trades – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program Accredited

February 3, 2025 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program (AIR), located at the Woodbridge Campus, is pleased to announce that the AIR program has again been accredited by HVAC Excellence. HVAC Excellence is part of the ESCO Group, and its accreditation recognizes that NOVA’s AIR program strengthens technical skills by preparing both current and future workers to effectively … Continued

Feedback Needed: Converting Parking to Usable Green Space

February 3, 2025 / General NOVA News

Parking Services is seeking feedback regarding the possible conversion of parking lot space into usable green space. We have identified parking lots that are underutilized or in locations that would help expand usable green space, making it available for use by our campus communities. Please take a few minutes to provide feedback for the specific … Continued

Move It Monday Tip: Start Your Week Strong with Endurance

February 3, 2025 / Get Well

Have you ever been winded after a short walk, found yourself catching your breath after climbing the stairs or felt fatigued after carrying groceries? These moments highlight the importance of building endurance.  Endurance exercises, also known as aerobic exercises, improve your body’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to working muscles, making you breathe faster, more … Continued

DEI Resource Fair, Tuesday, Feb. 5

January 31, 2025 / Our Nighthawks

The Annandale Campus DEI Committee is hosting a Resource Fair for all NOVA students on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event will be held on the Annandale Campus in the CA Lobby. This is a great opportunity for NOVA students to talk with faculty and staff in the offices that … Continued

Info Session to Teach Honors Courses, Feb. 6

January 31, 2025 / Events

Did you know that NOVA has an honors program? We do! If you are interested in helping students challenge themselves in their academics, consider attending this information session to learn about teaching honors courses. An honors course provides R.E.A.L. challenges for students—Research, Enrichment, Academics and Leadership. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 2:30 – … Continued