Presidential News Archive

Get Out the Vote event brings young voters, officials together

Governor Whitmer, Representative Dingell, Commissioner Baydoun, and Trustee Mosallam described the personal importance of having every voice heard in the 2020 election.
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“What Lansing got right”: President Kavalhuna authors article in Bridge Michigan

President Kavalhuna writes about the bipartisan effort to educate more Michigan citizens to create the workforce of the future.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), October 19, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on October 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Why vote? President Kavalhuna’s story

President Kavalhuna shares some reasons you should vote in November.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: the High Holy Days of the Jewish year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish high holidays at a time when observances are affected by the pandemic.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), September 21, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

HFC partners with the state to provide Futures for Frontliners free-tuition program

Front line workers in our state now have a path to a tuition-free degree at Henry Ford College. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 31.
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September 11: Inclusion and connection after tragedy

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of September 11 during this strange and challenging year in our society.

Celebrating the contributions of Labor to the American workforce

Labor Day is an important holiday for Henry Ford College, as we commemorate and celebrate the many contributions of labor unions to our community and our country.
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President Kavalhuna welcomes students to HFC for Fall 2020

President Kavalhuna welcomes you to Henry Ford College for Fall 2020, and offers 3 tips for success.
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Community holds us together. Your success motivates us.

President Kavalhuna talks about what our community connection means, stronger now than even two years ago when this video was made.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), August 10, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on August 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Eid al-Adha 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.
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A Path Forward in a World of Injustice: next steps

President Kavalhuna shares his ideas about next steps following his community town hall.
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Independence Day 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Independence Day at this time in our nation's history.
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President Kavalhuna’s message about safety on campus this summer

In early July, the College will resume teaching the Winter 2020 classes that had to be postponed because they could not be moved online. President Kavalhuna describes the College's safety measures and emphasizes teamwork to keep everyone safe.

Remembering Bridget Pizzino

President Kavalhuna and colleagues share their remembrances of Bridget Pizzino.
Mike Daher in 2018

Mike Daher remembrances, by the HFC community

Mike Daher spent nearly 40 years teaching generations of HFC students as an English professor and director of the Honors Program. He is warmly remembered by the HFC community.
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Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), June 29, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 29, 2020. This will be an executive session meeting.
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What Juneteenth means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.
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Video of June 11 President’s Town Hall

The President's Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice video is now online. It runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), June 15, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Debbie Dingell to participate in HFC Town Hall on June 11

Dingell to will join HFC students, faculty, and staff during the President's Town Hall on social justice.
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President’s Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice

President Kavalhuna will host a panel discussion on Thursday, June 11, to discuss how our community can respond to racial disparities and injustice.