8 episodes
#YoNOVA - You Oughta NOVA Various Guests w/ Mike McMillon
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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 - and you oughta know it. Episodes are bi-weekly, with some wiggle room for holidays or special events. Recording and production courtesy of NOVA Sound and Music Recording Technology program (http://www.loudounsound.com) and its students -- in studio at the Loudoun Campus in Sterling, VA. Show music by Sanjay Mishra. Wanna study recording production? Give us a holler and we'll set up a tour and an intro to the right people.
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Episode 8: We Are Back!
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). Wann...
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Virtually Unlimited: What Exactly Is NOVA Online?
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 communi...
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In-Studio Scrum: Meet the Ladies of NOVA Nighthawks Rugby
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.
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Get Active: Athletics, Recreation & Wellness at NOVA
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...
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Happy New Year: Resolve to Recognize Your Value (and Make Your Bed) Daily
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 amazin...
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Get Involved For Growth: Leadership Opportunities are Everywhere
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 friends...