Presidential News Archive

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President Kavalhuna joins Mayor-Elect Hammoud’s mayoral transition team

President Kavalhuna is one of eight local leaders to join Mayor-elect Hammoud's transition team as he moves toward his inauguration as Dearborn's mayor.
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Board of Trustees meeting, November 15, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2021. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Board of Trustees meeting, October 18, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2021. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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LGBT History Month: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and Eric Wilson share their reflections on this month-long holiday commemorating those who have contributed to equal rights for all.
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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known officially as Columbus Day but often commemorated as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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HFC Strategic Planning Process

Strategic Planning Team co-chairs Russ Kavalhuna and Tony Perry provide an update as the 2021 Strategic Planning process gets underway.
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Board of Trustees meeting, September 20, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2021. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Rooms. It will be preceded by a Policy Committee meeting.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and "sweet" meaning of the Jewish High Holy Days.
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Join our President’s Holiday Video Series

President Kavalhuna invites the HFC community to participate in the Holiday Voices video series, commemorating our community's holidays.
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Meeting of Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee, August 10

The Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee will meet August 10 at 5:30.
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Board of Trustees meeting, August 9, 2021: On-campus only

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 9, 2021. This meeting will be held on campus, in the Rosenau Board Rooms.
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Meeting of Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee, July 21, 2021

The Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee will meet July 21 at 5:30.
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Eid al-Adha 2021: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: The president and HFC student Safa Mroue talk about the meaning of Eid al-Adha.
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Board of Trustees special meeting July 16, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the Rosenau Board room at 2:00 p.m. The purpose is a Board Retreat.
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HFC awarded $200,000 in student success grants from LEO and Kresge

HFC has recently been awarded $200,000 in grants to support students through an innovative success program and textbook funds.
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee meeting, June 29

The Board of Trustees will hold its Audit Committee meeting via Zoom on June 29, 2021.
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Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee meeting, June 23

The Board of Trustees will hold its Ad Hoc Committee meeting via Zoom on June 23, 2021.
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You are invited: Looking Back & Moving Forward BEA conference

President Kavalhuna extends an invitation to all HFC employees on behalf of the Black Employee Association. The event will focus on reflections from 2020 and a vision for the future.
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Juneteenth 2021: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: Leslie Windless talks about Juneteenth and community events.

Pride Month: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: Eric Rader and Elizabeth Preston talk about what Pride Month means to them.
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Board of Trustees meeting, June 14, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-related seating limitations, the public will participate via Zoom.
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Memorial Day 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Memorial Day, commemorating service members who gave their lives.
2021 Virtual President's Collage Concert

President’s Collage Concert will premiere June 5

The President's Collage Concert will be held virtually this year. Everyone is invited to attend online.
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Board of Trustees ad hoc committee meeting (via Zoom), May 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold an ad hoc committee meeting via Zoom on May 19, 2021.