President's Holiday Messages

  • graphic for Eid Al-Adha

    Eid al-Adha 2020

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.

  • Artwork depicting American flag with Statue of Liberty overlaid; July 4th, Independence Day

    Independence Day 2020

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Independence Day at this time in our nation's history.

  • Juneteenth Freedom Day on a black field with stars and red and green accents.

    What Juneteenth means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.

  • stars and strips stylized with Memorial Day in type

    Memorial Day 2020

    Memorial Day has only been an official holiday since 1971, but its legacy belongs to all service members. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.

  • Cinco de Mayo graphic

    What Cinco de Mayo means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known as Cinco de Mayo.

  • Ramadan lantern on table

    What Ramadan means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Ramadan, and how we can support our Muslim community.

  • Linda Brandt, left, and colleagues planted a tree during last September's Climate Forum. This year's Earth Day activities have been postponed, but will take place when it is safe to hold them.

    Earth Day and Arbor Day

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on two major environmental holidays this week.

  • Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.

  • Candles, wine cup, Haggadah, matzah, other emblems of Passover

    What Passover means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.

  • Mount Rushmore

    What Presidents’ Day means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday).

  • Chinese New Year 2020 art

    The Chinese New Year

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, sometimes called the Lunar New Year.

  • Lighted candle holder, lights, trees evoking a sacred holiday scene

    Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

    As part of a series on religious, cultural, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflects surrounding the Christmas holiday season.

  • Kwanzaa table spread

    What Kwanzaa means

    As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.

  • Menorah

    What Hanukkah means

    As part of a series about religious, historic, and cultural holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about Hanukkah.

  • "Happy Thanksgiving" with squash and leaves on a wood background

    What Thanksgiving means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this festive holiday. Henry Ford College will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 1 in observance of the holiday.

  • Veterans Day graphic

    What Veterans Day means

    President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this national holiday that honors all military veterans.

  • Students with pumpkins

    Halloween, All Saints', All Souls' holidays

    The holidays are distinct, but are deeply intertwined with many traditions through the centuries. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.

  • A 1507 world map showing the new "discoveries" of Columbus and other explorers

    Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day

    President Kavalhuna talks about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, which are commemorated on the second Monday of October.

  • What Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mean

    As part of a series on religious, culture, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish High Holy Days.

  • Graphic of silhouette next to the words National Hispanic Heritage Month

    What Hispanic Heritage Month means

    September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. President Kavalhuna shares some history, and his thoughts about the celebration.

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