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Looking for an Employee Writing Group?

December 11, 2024 / Events

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) will host a virtual writing group in the spring semester for NOVA employees working on a writing project of any sort. The writing group is an informal space where interested people meet regularly via Zoom to work on independent projects (e.g. research, journal articles, book chapters, … Continued

CommonHealth Wellnote

December 11, 2024 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? CommonHealth’s programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled wellness consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/staff meetings, special events, conferences, benefit … Continued

Update: Cafeteria and Bookstore Holiday Hours

December 11, 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 2 – December 12 Bookstores will be open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and bookstore cafés will close at 2 … Continued

Registration Now Open for WONDER, The Conference, Jan. 7

December 11, 2024 / Events

NOVA’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) will host its winter faculty professional development conference on Tuesday, January 7, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Annandale Campus (CE Building). Formerly known as Power Up Your Pedagogy (PUP), the 2025 conference has been recently renamed WONDER … Continued

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

December 11, 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

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

December 11, 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 through 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

2025-2026 FAFSA Is Now Available!

December 11, 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

Call for Volunteers: NOVA Search Advocate Program

December 11, 2024 / HR News/Training

NOVA HR is seeking volunteers from among our full-time employees across the College to serve as search advocates. Search advocates support NOVA’s commitment to creating a more diverse, fair, inclusive and equitable workplace by eliminating unconscious, unintentional biases and upholding transparent, inclusive search and selection practices. Search advocates learn principles and strategies to advance NOVA’s … Continued