NOVA Daily Flyer

March 25, 2025

Our Nighthawks

Virtual NOVA All Access Q&A for students, April 1

Please alert your students that we will be offering a special session on NOVA’s All Access program. This session will provide an update and overview for students about the NOVA All Access program. There will be a brief presentation and opportunity for questions and answers.  Join the Zoom meeting: NOVA All Access Overview – Spring … Continued

General NOVA News

ISSC testing center survey

The Instructional and Student Services Committee (ISSC) Testing Center Subcommittee is reaching out to all individuals who teach for your feedback on changes that have occurred over the past year in our campus testing centers. Who we need: We’re specifically interested in instructor feedback and opinions regarding NOVA Online in-person testing. Please take our brief … Continued

College Senate meeting, March 27 (in-person or Zoom)

The College Senate will meet on Thursday, March 27 from 1-3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on amendments to the college constitution. This meeting will be available in person on the Annandale Campus (Brault 321) as well as via Zoom, Meeting ID: 816 8552 1362, Passcode: senate —Elizabeth Lanthier, secretary, … Continued

Faculty & Staff Highlights

Employee Writing Group, Thursdays, 7-9 a.m.

Are you working on a writing project? Do you tend to be more productive when working alongside others engaged in similar work? Need moral support from being in the presence of the creative energy of peers? (Think studying with friends in the library…but online.) Join your NOVA colleagues on Thursday mornings from 7-9 a.m., for … Continued

Nominations for college standing committees due April 4

We are seeking members of the college’s standing committees. Nominate yourself to serve on any of these committees or nominate someone else, but please get their permission first before nominating others. What do standing committees do? College standing committees have been created by college leaders and are run by members of the Administrative Council. In the … Continued

Micro-Credentials in Practice

Teaching faculty are invited to join our ongoing discussion on career readiness and micro-credentials. What’s happening? This month we are joined by Jen Nardacci, technical and professional writing certificate lead, for a session focusing on the importance of technical and professional writing. This demonstration and discussion will focus on professional writing assignments applicable across college disciplines. … Continued

Events

Save the date for Fall 2025 Convocation, Aug. 18

Please mark your calendar! This year’s Fall 2025 Convocation will be held on Monday, August 18, at the Schlesinger Center. Stay tuned—more details are coming soon! —Tykesha Myrick, chief of staff, President’s Office

Getting to the point in a busy world, April 3

Learn how to communicate with clarity. Have you ever wondered how the best speakers learn how to share their ideas in a meaningful way and in a short amount of time? The NOVA Mandel Grant Program and the CST Marketing Committee will host a webinar designed to help career launchers with a key professional communication … Continued

Women’s History Month poetry performance, Tomorrow at 12

Join us at the Alexandria Campus (AA-196) on Wednesday, March 26 from 12-2 p.m. for Listening to the Voices of Women Poets: an In-Person Reading. This event is intended to celebrate Women’s History Month!  This event is being hosted by Alexandria’s Care and Inclusion Committee in collaboration with the Alexandria Office of the Arts and … Continued

Understanding human trafficking with Maureen Moslow-Benway, March 27

NOVA’s Administration of Justice, ADJ-250: Global Security course is pleased to welcome Maureen Moslow-Benway, a distinguished expert in terrorism, counterterrorism, covert action and international development. Join us via Zoom on Thursday, March 27, from 7-9:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for students Interested in global law enforcement and a topic of interest to … Continued

Hit the road with Outreach & Recruitment beginning April 2

We’re launching an exciting new initiative, and we want you to be part of it! The Office of Outreach & Recruitment is hitting the road, and we’re inviting student support and academic departments to join us in the community at select outreach events. This is your chance to help showcase the incredible programs and services … Continued

SPARK event on student success, Loudoun Campus, April 4

Through the generous sponsorship of NOVA Professors Emeriti Reva A. Savkar and Robert C. Loser, we are pleased to invite you to NOVA’s first annual SPARK event. Three faculty and staff finalists will present their innovative ideas to enhance student success. In the spirit of NOVA, we encourage everyone to attend as we celebrate our … Continued

Upcoming NOVA Events