As an academic institution that values open dialogue and excellence in education, Northern Virginia Community College is committed to the free exchange of ideas by its faculty, staff and students. NOVA welcomes guest speakers from all ideological perspectives to visit campus and to present their ideas. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and not necessarily shared by the College. As an institution, NOVA remains neutral with respect to political speech at the College.
For more information on free speech and expressive activities, please see NOVA’s Speech and Expression policy and procedure.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion proudly presents NOVA's monthly DEI Spotlight Series. Each month NOVA will feature a DEI speaker or performer. The monthly DEI Spotlight Event will rotate between NOVA's different campuses, in addition, each DEI Spotlight Event will be recorded or livestreamed. If you cannot make it to see the DEI Spotlight Event live you will still be able to view the performance or lecture series. Check below for more information about the upcoming DEI Spotlight Events!
Events
April 2022
- April 13: Dr. Alexander Jun
- April 8: Andrew Rich
March 2022
- March 15: Amelia Rose Earhart
February 2022
- February 28: Ambassador Joseph Huggins
- February 24: Hip Hop and the Blues
- February 15: 4 Poets - Tara Campbell, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Dr. Tony Medina, Kim B. Miller
- February 3: Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens, the Aunt and Cousin of George Floyd, to Discuss Justice in the African-American Community
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021