President's Holiday Messages

President Kavalhuna and Vinita Parekh share their reflections on this five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world.

President Kavalhuna and John Michael Sefel share the background and meaning of the 10 Jewish High Holy Days.

President Kavalhuna and Sara Gonzalez-Herrera talk about the history and meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month.

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: The president and Robert Yahrmatter talk about the meaning of the Independence Day holiday (originally created in 2021).

President Kavalhuna, HFC graduate Kalimah Gardner, and HFC Admissions Recruiter La Mar Harris share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.

Henry Ford College welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to create an inclusive community.

President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day.

President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.

In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the high Holy Days of the Christian year.

In this video made in 2022, President Kavalhuna, HFC Trustee Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.

President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.

President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.

In this 2021 presentation, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.

President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).

President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.

President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.

We celebrate Veterans Day with videos from President Kavalhuna, student veterans, Trustee Roxanne McDonald, and Judge Gene Hunt, who founded the Veterans Court.

President Kavalhuna reflects on the meaning of 9/11. Being our best selves honors the legacy of sacrifice and unity. “This College stands on the promise that every student – at any age, from any background, with any dream – can succeed and have a better life through public education.”

Reflections on the meaning of Independence Day. This is part of the HFC President's Holiday Series.

Reflections on the meaning of the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This video is part of the HFC President’s Holiday Series.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.

President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.