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HFC and UM-Dearborn launch innovative guaranteed admission partnership

HFC and the University of Michigan-Dearborn will launch our game-changing Learn4ward partnership at a public event on Oct. 24. Learn4ward will benefit students and the state's economy.
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Board of Trustees meeting, October 17, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known officially as Columbus Day and also commemorated as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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LGBT History Month: President’s Video

Reflections on this month-long holiday commemorating those who have contributed to equal rights for all.
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video

In a reprise of their video from last year, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and "sweet" meaning of the Jewish High Holy Days.
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Board of Trustees meeting, September 19, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.

Labor Day: President’s Video

With gratitude to labor unions and workers, we re-share the 2021 feature in which President Kavalhuna and Lynn Boza describe the meaning of Labor Day -- with a musical assist from Anthony Lai.
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President’s invitation: talk, jog, walk, eat... First Friday, September 9, 2022

President Kavalhuna invites the HFC community to the first First Friday on the Second Friday of September. this 2-minute video describes the fun, flexible options.
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President’s video: How can we help you get ready for fall semester?

President Kavalhuna welcomes all members of the Hawk student family to Fall semester, which starts August 25. If there is anything we can do to help, let us know!
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Board of Trustees meeting, August 8, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 8, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Juneteenth: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Byron Brooks share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Board of Trustees meeting, June 13, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Board of Trustees special meeting, May 26

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to call for a closed session. There will be no public business at this meeting.
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Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Hundreds of HFC graduating students attended the first in-person Commencement ceremony since 2019. Videos and photos are now online.
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Board of Trustees meeting, May 16, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 18, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 18, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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27th annual President’s Collage Concert is April 27

April 27's President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups. This year's event pays homage to co-founder Rick Goward.
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Changes to HFC’s on-campus COVID safety protocols

Face masks will now be required only in classrooms and classroom labs. Please be respectful of others’ choices about wearing masks elsewhere on campus.
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Board of Trustees meeting, March 21, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 21, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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President’s video: supporting our diverse international community in difficult times

President Kavalhuna shares a message about the meaning of an educational community of belonging that upholds supportive civic values. He includes practical information about how to receive and give support.
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Board of Trustees meeting, February 21, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Mask and vax to stay safe: students and President Kavalhuna lead the way

President Kavalhuna and students wear masks and lead the way to safe behaviors. Together we can stay safe!
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Board of Trustees meeting, January 18, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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John McDonald remembrances, by the HFC community

The HFC community reflects on the meaning of John McDonald's life and contributions at the College.