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Language Learning Opp. for Community College Students. Apply by 8 p.m. Tonight

November 14, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Are your students interested in learning a foreign language to stand out and become more competitive in an increasingly globalized workforce? Inform them of this opportunity! The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers funded language instruction in 13 critical languages. Of the languages with prerequisites to go abroad, we offer virtual, beginning-level instruction in Arabic, … Continued

Nighthawk Nest Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, This Week!

November 14, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

As we look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, NOVA’s Nighthawk Nest campus pantries are accepting donations during the Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, this week, November 13 through November 17. Each campus pantry will collect traditional Thanksgiving food items to help those experiencing food insecurity, especially at this time of year. Students who regularly visit our … Continued

President to Host Student Office Hours via Zoom, Today at 2

November 14, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

President Kress will host her November student office hours today, November 14, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from the president and to ask her questions they have been pondering. Direct your students to the Virtual Student Union for the link and password to join.  The next … Continued

Language Learning Opp. for Community College Students. Apply by 8 p.m. Tuesday

November 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

Are your students interested in learning a foreign language to stand out and become more competitive in an increasingly globalized workforce? Inform them of this opportunity! The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers funded language instruction in 13 critical languages. Of the languages with prerequisites to go abroad, we offer virtual, beginning-level instruction in Arabic, … Continued

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)

November 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

This is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). Here are some fun facts about apprenticeships: The median estimate of an employer’s return on investment in a registered apprenticeship is 44.3%. The average starting salary after completing a registered apprenticeship program is $80,000. About 90% of apprentices maintain their employment after completing an apprenticeship program. Workers who complete … Continued

Nighthawk Nest Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, This Week!

November 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

As we look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, NOVA’s Nighthawk Nest campus pantries are accepting donations during the Thanks “Giving” Food Drive, this week, November 13 through November 17. Each campus pantry will collect traditional Thanksgiving food items to help those experiencing food insecurity, especially at this time of year. Students who regularly visit our … Continued

President to Host Student Office Hours via Zoom, Tomorrow at 2

November 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

President Kress will host her November student office hours tomorrow, November 14, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for students to hear directly from the president and to ask her questions they have been pondering. Direct your students to the Virtual Student Union for the link and password to join.  The next … Continued

Nighthawk Selected to Participate in NASA Virtual Experience 

November 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

NOVA is proud of Nighthawk Willie Brown of the Alexandria Campus, who was selected to attend NASA’s Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program from October 19 through 26! After successfully completing a five-week online NCAS course, Brown earned a spot to participate in the online Mission 2: Exploration Simulation. He is one of hundreds of … Continued

Student Webinars for Career Development Month Continue Today at 2

November 13, 2023 / Our Nighthawks

What better time of year for students to focus on their career than National Career Development Month? During the month of November, students can join NOVA’s Business Engagement and Career Services team for a month of career-related events, presentations and advice to support their career development. Take a look at some of our upcoming events … Continued