NOVA Daily Flyer

March 28, 2025

Our Nighthawks

NOVA business discipline alumni panel, April 10

The NOVA collegewide business discipline will honor 12 distinguished alumni with a panel discussion and networking event on Thursday, April 10, from 6-8 p.m. on the Loudoun Campus (HEC-203). Pizza will be provided. Faculty, staff, admin, family, friends, and our community are all invited. Our 2025 honorees are: Jonathan Falcone, Madeen Mograbi, Ricardo Arias, Caprelle … Continued

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

Food for Fines a success!

Parking Services continued its ‘Food For Fines’ donation program during the spring 2025 semester. Students, faculty and staff were able to donate non-perishable food items as a way to waive one parking citation. All donated food items were provided to NOVA’s Food Pantries to help ensure they remain stocked for our students. Total number of … Continued

2025-2026 Financial Aid Video Playlist

NOVA’s 2025-2026 financial aid playlist has been updated.   What’s in the playlist? In under 15 minutes, students can watch this playlist of seven short videos to learn about the types of financial aid, how to apply, how to check their status and available resources.  Share it with students: This playlist is included in the … Continued

Faculty & Staff Highlights

Fall 2025 course materials adoptions are due April 1

Course material requests/adoptions for fall 2025 are due April 1. Designated department personnel (not “all faculty”) must submit textbook and course material information through the bookstore adoption portal on NOVA’s website (sign in with your VCCS username) or indicate “no materials required.” (By policy, materials selection is coordinated through deans and associate deans.) Bookstore personnel understand … Continued

Free Fusion 360 CAD Training for NOVA Faculty

Unlock the potential of 3D modeling, 3D printing and digital fabrication in your courses with our three-part Fusion 360 CAD training, designed specifically for NOVA faculty. No previous experience is required. Whether you’re looking to introduce new technologies or enhance your existing curriculum, this hands-on series will equip you with the skills to integrate these … Continued

Events

Join “Reimagining Multicultural Engagement in the Era of Fentanyl,” April 2

Please join us on Wednesday, April 2 from 2-3 p.m. at the Loudoun Campus (HEC Room 203) for “Reimagining Multicultural Engagement in the Era of Fentanyl.” This event will include representatives from NOVA’s Office of Wellness and Mental Health; Loudoun County Government’s Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Development Services; and Song for Charlie. This event … Continued

Training on 2025-2026 NOVA Catalog Updates, April 4

The Office of Academic Affairs will present updates to the 2025-2026 NOVA Catalog and other academic updates, including new and discontinued programs, policy updates and reminders, new credit for prior learning opportunities and updates on NOVA honors and study abroad. The training (graciously hosted by the NOVA Office of Academic Planning and Advising) will be … Continued

“Climate, Chaos and Keats: Poetry in Eras of Uncertainty” with Nicole Tong, April 1

In honor of National Poetry Month, Dean Nicole Tong will discuss how poets are uniquely equipped to wonder in meaningful ways in eras of uncertainty. Her talk, titled “Climate, Chaos and Keats: Poetry in Eras of Uncertainty” will look at poems by Lucille Clifton, John Keats, Ada Limon, Patricia Smith and others that respond to … Continued

ASIST suicide prevention “First Aid Training,” April 3 and 4

Northern Virginia Community College, in partnership with the Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia, will host the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). This important event will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 3 and 4 from 8:20 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. Training will be located in Fairfax, Va.  Just as CPR skills make … 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