Propelled by our Fall 2023 Convocation, NOVA embraced the theme of this past academic year: “Sense of Belonging.” It was a call to action to find ways to increase the sense of belonging among all NOVA community members. To explore the theme further, colleagues responded with a variety of initiatives throughout the year, making the theme … Continued
NOVA is a community that embraces diversity. The College’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion partners with all of us — all facets of NOVA — to protect and strengthen the power of a community that embraces different ideas, identities, values, beliefs, intersectionalities, ages, abilities and perspectives. Diversity doesn’t merely mean recognizing different cultures and ethnicities; … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth 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, … Continued
Ugggh … itchy eyes. Twitchy nose. Scratchy throat. Uh-oh, it’s that time of year AGAIN — allergy season. If you struggle with allergies, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, seasonal allergies affect nearly 60 million people in the U.S. each year. In the Metro DC area, the Juniper and Elm trees are already blooming, … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth 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, … Continued
There will be a solar eclipse today, Monday, April 8. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light. In the path of totality, the moon completely blocks light from the sun, resulting in a few brief minutes of darkness during which the sun’s outer atmosphere … Continued
“The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you’ll earn.” — Warren Buffet Virginia’s Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) offers various resources to help you plan your future — and your present. See select excerpts from this month’s newsletter below. For additional details on financial … Continued
Today should be another rain-free day, so let’s get out there and move! Moving more is a healthy habit that NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing can get behind. According to the American Heart Association, here are some easy ways to make habit-building a little easier: Get out and walk your dog an extra … Continued
You’ve probably heard that on Monday, April 8, there will be a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light. In the path of totality, the moon completely blocks light from the sun, resulting in a few brief minutes of darkness during which … Continued
Thank goodness, today should be rain-free! If you have not yet signed up for NOVA Walk Week (officially April 1–5), there’s still time. Register here and join your colleagues as we level up our physical and emotional wellness efforts. Join the activities happening across our campuses and locations through Friday and into next week. Note: Some walks … Continued
