The Chinese New Year
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, sometimes called the Lunar New Year.
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.
What Kwanzaa means
As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.
What Hanukkah means
As part of a series about religious, historic, and cultural holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about Hanukkah.
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.
What Veterans Day means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this national holiday that honors all military veterans.
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.
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.
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.
Labor Day recognizes the contributions of Labor to the American workforce
President Kavalhuna writes about Labor Day and what it means to America.
What Eid al-Adha means
President Kavalhuna writes about major cultural and spiritual observances that reflect our diverse community.
What Independence Day means
President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts about the meaning of America's Independence Day.
What LGBTQ Pride Month means
President Kavalhuna explains the history and meaning of Pride Month.
Why Juneteenth matters
June 19, or Juneteenth, is the oldest-known celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States.
What Memorial Day means
Memorial Day has only been an official holiday since 1971, but its legacy belongs to all service members. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.
What Ramadan means, and how we can support our Muslim community
This is part of a new series about major cultural and spiritual observances that reflect our diverse community.