Presidential News Archive

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Board of Trustees meeting, May 17, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-related seating limitations, the public will participate via Zoom.
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Cinco de Mayo

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
Russell Kavalhuna, President Henry Ford College

Governor Whitmer appoints President Kavalhuna to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services

Russ Kavalhuna, president of HFC, has been appointed to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.
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Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), May 5, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on May 5, 2021. This will be an executive session meeting.

Earth Day and Arbor Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on these two sustainability-related holidays.
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Arab American Heritage Month and local connections

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Arab American Heritage Month and the many local connections interwoven with our community.
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President Kavalhuna congratulates high school graduates on Decision Day

President Kavalhuna congratulates high school students on Decision Day 2021.

The George Floyd verdict

The George Floyd verdict says something about justice in America. It is also an affirmation that Black Lives Matter.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-related seating limitations, the public will participate via Zoom.
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What Ramadan means, and how to support our Muslim community

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Ramadan 2021.
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Special meeting of the Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee (via Zoom), April 7, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting of its ad hoc committee via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 7, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
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HFC is your Reconnect school!

HFC President Russ Kavalhuna spoke at a State of Michigan press conference about the Michigan Reconnect scholarship program, which provides free in-district tuition to residents over age 25.
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Passover 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which begins March 27 this year.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), March 15, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on women's leadership and the history of International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
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What Black History Month means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Black History Month and the legacy of race relations in America.
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Presidents’ Day 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday officially known as George Washington's Birthday.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), February 15, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on February 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

DeLong, Diamond appointed to VP roles

DeLong becomes Vice President of Marketing and Communications; Diamond is Interim Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Chinese New Year 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, celebrated February 12 this year.
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HFC Climate Survey opens January 18

President Kavalhuna shares information about the upcoming Climate Survey, and encourages everyone to participate.
The national Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy Sonder Quest.

Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the year-round meaning of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, and its specific relevance to the HFC community.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), January 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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State of the College video and resources, January 2021

President Kavalhuna and colleagues present the January 2021 State of the College event.