(above: a "burning" book. Most appropriate for Banned Books Week)
All these and more are on display in the Library.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Book Art
We gave our student assistants Exacto knives & glue and let them loose on some old books. Here is some of the art they created:
(above: a "burning" book. Most appropriate for Banned Books Week)
(above: a "burning" book. Most appropriate for Banned Books Week)
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Constitution and Citizenship Week
Constitution Day (September 17th) will be observed at NOVA during the week of September 18 - 22.
September 17th is also designated as Citizenship Day:
In 1952 Congress repealed this joint resolution and passed a new law moving the date to September 17 to commemorate “the formation and signing, on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution of the United States.” The day was still designated as “Citizenship Day” and retained its original purpose of recognizing all those who had attained American citizenship. This law urged civil and educational authorities of states, counties, cities and towns to make plans for the proper observance of the day and “for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.”
Alexandria Campus will observe both commemorations with a series of talks given by faculty, as well as appropriate resources to read or watch available in the Library:
September 17th is also designated as Citizenship Day:
In 1952 Congress repealed this joint resolution and passed a new law moving the date to September 17 to commemorate “the formation and signing, on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution of the United States.” The day was still designated as “Citizenship Day” and retained its original purpose of recognizing all those who had attained American citizenship. This law urged civil and educational authorities of states, counties, cities and towns to make plans for the proper observance of the day and “for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.”
Alexandria Campus will observe both commemorations with a series of talks given by faculty, as well as appropriate resources to read or watch available in the Library:
America's constitution : a biography. KF4541 .A87 2005
The genius of America : how the Constitution saved our country--and why it can again. KF4541 .L334x 2007 |
The Amendments to the Constitution Bill of Rights and beyond. DVD KF4557 .A44x 2008 |
Friday, September 15, 2017
Student Success Conference a SUCCESS
The 2017 Student Success Conference wrapped up with the Grand Prize Drawing on Thursday 14 September in the Library. Amidst popcorn and sodas Interim Dean Matt Todd drew tickets for a chance to win two Chromebooks.
Both lucky winners were present! Congratulations!
This year's conference included sessions on: Blackboard, Healthcare, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Course Scheduling, Leadership, Volunteer opportunities, Google, video-making, campus resources such as Library, Tutoring, TILT, Student Services, Open Computer Lab and more!
Many thanks to the Office of Student Life which funded the conference.
There were over 500 student participants.
(Courtney Boland, Tutoring Coordinator and one of the conference planners)
Both lucky winners were present! Congratulations!
(students enjoying the final Library Open House, popcorn fest and prize drawing)
This year's conference included sessions on: Blackboard, Healthcare, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Course Scheduling, Leadership, Volunteer opportunities, Google, video-making, campus resources such as Library, Tutoring, TILT, Student Services, Open Computer Lab and more!
Many thanks to the Office of Student Life which funded the conference.
There were over 500 student participants.
(Courtney Boland, Tutoring Coordinator and one of the conference planners)
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Student Success Conference 9/11-9/14
The Alexandria Campus Student Success Conference is in full swing!
Find out about campus resources, study skills, student opportunities, networking and MORE in this four day conference to help NOVA students START STRONG.
Partnering with Student Services, TILT, Library, Open Computer Lab, Testing Services, Campus Police, Arlington Public Library, Provost's Office, Academic Success Center and MORE the conference gives a broad overview of resources on campus available to promote student success and learning; also introduction to skills and behaviors like mindfulness, time-management and study skills; and finally many opportunities for students to engage in college life at NOVA.
The Conference lasts from 10am and concludes with POPCORN and prizes at 3.30 in the Library.
And of course, what is success without SNACKS:
Find out about campus resources, study skills, student opportunities, networking and MORE in this four day conference to help NOVA students START STRONG.
Partnering with Student Services, TILT, Library, Open Computer Lab, Testing Services, Campus Police, Arlington Public Library, Provost's Office, Academic Success Center and MORE the conference gives a broad overview of resources on campus available to promote student success and learning; also introduction to skills and behaviors like mindfulness, time-management and study skills; and finally many opportunities for students to engage in college life at NOVA.
The Conference lasts from 10am and concludes with POPCORN and prizes at 3.30 in the Library.
And of course, what is success without SNACKS:
(we have lots of snacks!)
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