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Produced by and for the Northern Virginia Community College community, this 'cast o' thousands covers happenings at one of the nation's top-five largest colleges. With six campuses and a vast online community that spans a service area of nearly 5 million residents, what happens at NOVA is a big deal…

Various Guests w/ Mike McMillon and Tatyana Schum

  • May 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 8 EPISODES


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Episode 8: We Are Back!

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 3:34


We may not have all of the creature comforts of the Loudoun Recording Studio but You Oughta NOVA is back! We understand that during this uncertain time, we all need our community now more than ever. Host, Mike McMillon wishes you all well and is excited to be back to share stories with and have discussions alongside our fellow Nighthawks as well as the greater Northern Virginia community. Produced by the NOVA Sound and Music Recording Tech Program (http://www.loudounsound.com). Wanna study in the program? Give us a holler -- we'll set up a tour with our program director Sanjay Mishra. Show music copyright Sanjay Mishra/Akar Music.

Virtually Unlimited: What Exactly Is NOVA Online?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 22:36


With hundreds of classes in dozens of disciplines, online learning at NOVA has been around long enough to know what's up - and continues to evolve to meet demand.So, what does it mean to take classes online? Is it right for everyone? Is there a way to assess how compatible or successful a student might be with online learning? How do online students take tests?Join us in studio with two NOVA virtual superstars to break down what "NOVA Online" is, what the student experience and online community is like, and how anyone can take a full course-load online from anywhere in the world (with an internet connection) or supplement on-campus classes with those offered online.NOVA Online's Kristin Hagan, Student Success Coach, and Charlotte Lombardo, Student Life Coordinator, share how today's online learning's neither "old school" nor "new school," but in fact your "what-works-for-you school."Mentioned links:Smarter Measure tool - nvcc.smartermeasure.comVirtual Student Union - https://online.nvcc.edu/studentlife/#vsuThis episode is produced by the NOVA Sound and Music Recording Tech Program, with students and program head Sanjay Mishra.

In-Studio Scrum: Meet the Ladies of NOVA Nighthawks Rugby

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 25:41


Did you know that NOVA has a Rugby Team? If you haven’t heard, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about them! We welcome a handful of the players who make Nighthawks Rugby such an incredible and exciting part of our NOVA Community. Team Captain Bridgette as well as players Karina, Meg and Lindsey tell us more about themselves, the sport and the team that has become their family.

Get Active: Athletics, Recreation & Wellness at NOVA

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 22:17


Did you know that NOVA has a ton of multi-faceted varsity sports, recreation, fitness and wellness opportunities for students, faculty and staff? We get the skinny (pun not intended) on NOVA Athletics, Recreation and Fitness from Assistant Athletic Director, CJ Jackson. With his boundless energy and enthusiasm, CJ oversees recreation and intramurals across all six campuses and maintains an instructor role in fitness at the Annandale campus. CJ discusses all things health and feeling good at NOVA, both inside and out!

Happy New Year: Resolve to Recognize Your Value (and Make Your Bed) Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 15:45


Winter break is over, the New Year is here ...and we're back!If you drove out of town - or really, anywhere - over the break, you probably listened to a podcast or two (or more). We know WE did! We dug 'em all but one episode in particular struck us and we bring an idea from it, to you.It's a simple tool to recognize your value (both to yourself and others) each day! Big shout out to The Marie Forleo Podcast, specifically Ep. 300 (with entrepreneur and author Kate Northrup) for all its amazing info - and helping us resolve to realize and share our value. Happy New Year!

Get Involved For Growth: Leadership Opportunities are Everywhere

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 25:04


Student guest Maria El-Azzi just earned her A.S. in Science at NOVA and is now busy with pre-reqs for Pharmacy School. She's also the President of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) Student Organization at NOVA Community College's Loudoun Campus and joins hosts Mike McMillon and Tatyana Schum in studio.Maria shares how she grew from her first day at NOVA; not knowing anyone. Hear how getting involved has helped her build social skills, learn leadership chops, and form friendships. She also jets to the Circle of Change Conference in Los Angeles, CA for a long weekend. So many valuable things to gain via NOVA - opportunities are everywhere.Produced by the NOVA Sound and Music Recording Tech Program (http://www.loudounsound.com). Wanna study in the program? Give us a holler -- we'll set up a tour with our program director Sanjay Mishra. Show music copyright Sanjay Mishra/Akar Music.

More Than Tuition: How to Meet Unseen Costs on the Path to a College Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 43:10


Special guest Jack Zegeer, a financial aid guru at NOVA Community College, joins hosts Mike McMillon and Tatyana Schum in studio to highlight how NOVA can help students with obstacles that might otherwise derail their paths to success.Topics include Emergency Grants, Campus Food Pantries, NOVA's Financial Stability Program, and the Single Stop program - a single point of access for students to find out if they qualify for specific local, State, and Federal resources outside of NOVA. Zegeer stresses the importance of community resources and encourages students in particular to leave fear or "pride" aside and ask for help.Produced by the NOVA Sound and Music Recording Tech Program (http://www.loudounsound.com). To study in the program, give us a holler. We'll set up a tour and an intro to program director Sanjay Mishra. Show music copyright Sanjay Mishra/Akar Music.

What's NOVA?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 17:26


Hosts Mike McMillon and Tatyana Schum are in studio to answer the question "What is NOVA?"; welcome guest Zohra Naqibullah, a student pursuing studies in the Dental Hygiene program at the Medical Education Campus; and share hopes and dreams about what You Oughta NOVA (#YoNOVA) will be.Produced by the NOVA Sound and Music Recording Tech Program (http://www.loudounsound.com). To study in the program, give us a holler. We'll set up a tour and an intro to the program director, Sanjay Mishra. Show music copyright Sanjay Mishra and Akar Music.

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