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

December 13, 2024 / 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, would like 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. Key benefits … Continued

2025-2026 FAFSA Is Now Available!

December 13, 2024 / Our Nighthawks

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all students and contributors to submit. To be considered for the maximum amount of grants, loans and work-study awards for fall 2025, spring 2026 and summer 2026, students should submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA and any “To Do Items” noted in the myNOVA … Continued

Register Now for the Annual CETSS Tech Blitz, Dec. 18-19

December 13, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Canvas and Educational Technology Support Services, also known as CETSS, will host its Tech Blitz on Wednesday and Thursday, December 18 and 19! Explore quick, impactful sessions like “Winterize Your Workflow with Google Docs” and “Everyday AI at NOVA.” From data visualization to collaboration tools, these sessions offer practical insights to enhance your tech skills. Don’t … Continued

Join Us for “Managing Strong Emotions,” Dec. 16 at 9!

December 13, 2024 / HR News/Training

Strong emotions in the workplace are a natural part of human interaction and, when handled with care, can lead to positive outcomes. It’s important to recognize and address emotions in a thoughtful and constructive way. Understanding how to navigate these situations effectively contributes to a productive and harmonious work environment. Join us on Monday, December … Continued

Update: Cafeteria and Bookstore Holiday Hours

December 13, 2024 / General NOVA News

As we go through the holidays, the hours for the bookstores, bookstore cafés and Nighthawk Cafés (cafeterias) are adjusted based on the number of people on campus. Please see below for our holiday hours: December 16 – December 19 Bookstores will be open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and bookstore cafés will close at 2 … Continued

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)

December 13, 2024 / HR News/Training

Time is running out to donate to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC!) This annual charity drive offers employees the opportunity to donate to their favorite causes. You can support these charities through payroll deduction or credit card contributions. You may also choose to donate directly to an approved charity and submit your receipt to … Continued

Join the VITA Program for the 2025 Tax Season!

December 13, 2024 / General NOVA News

Do you have an interest or experience in accounting, math, business law or tax preparation or just a desire to help others? If so, consider being a part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. The VITA Program provides free tax preparation services to low-income families. At NOVA, … Continued

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)

December 12, 2024 / HR News/Training

Time is running out to donate to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC!) This annual charity drive offers employees the opportunity to donate to their favorite causes. You can support these charities through payroll deduction or credit card contributions. You may also choose to donate directly to an approved charity and submit your receipt to … Continued

Spring Clean Your Canvas Course, Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.

December 12, 2024 / Tech Notes & Training

Join us for a hands-on workshop to declutter and optimize your Canvas course. Streamline your course navigation, review your assignment index, organize and create consistent naming conventions in modules, recognize and name unused pages, organize your images and files, discuss announcement storage and review and validate content for broken links and accessibility issues.  Join us … Continued

Pender 4 Conference Rooms Now Available for Booking in Outlook

December 12, 2024 / General NOVA News

Pender 4 public conference rooms 149, 121 and 122 are now available for staff and faculty to book directly through Outlook. These meeting spaces are available for use by all NOVA departments. Instructions for how to book them, in addition to room features and seating capacity, can be found on NOVANet.  Submitted by: Alissa Nonis, … Continued