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Board of Trustees special meeting July 16, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting in the Rosenau Board room at 2:00 p.m. The purpose is a Board Retreat.
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HFC awarded $200,000 in student success grants from LEO and Kresge

HFC has recently been awarded $200,000 in grants to support students through an innovative success program and textbook funds.
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Changing College guidelines regarding COVID, July 2021

Starting July 7, face coverings are optional on our campuses for those who have been vaccinated. We are asking everyone to do your part to keep our community safe.
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Independence Day 2021: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: The president and Robert Yahrmatter talk about the meaning of the Independence Day holiday.
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Board of Trustees Audit Committee meeting, June 29

The Board of Trustees will hold its Audit Committee meeting via Zoom on June 29, 2021.
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Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee meeting, June 23

The Board of Trustees will hold its Ad Hoc Committee meeting via Zoom on June 23, 2021.
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You are invited: Looking Back & Moving Forward BEA conference

President Kavalhuna extends an invitation to all HFC employees on behalf of the Black Employee Association. The event will focus on reflections from 2020 and a vision for the future.
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Juneteenth 2021: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: Leslie Windless talks about Juneteenth and community events.

Pride Month: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: Eric Rader and Elizabeth Preston talk about what Pride Month means to them.
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Board of Trustees meeting, June 14, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-related seating limitations, the public will participate via Zoom.

Get your vaccine on campus Tuesday, June 8

The Pfizer vaccine for COVID will be available on the HFC campus, free of charge, open to the public on June 8. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will be on site to promote vaccination.
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Memorial Day 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Memorial Day, commemorating service members who gave their lives.
2021 Virtual President's Collage Concert

President’s Collage Concert will premiere June 5

The President's Collage Concert will be held virtually this year. Everyone is invited to attend online.
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Board of Trustees ad hoc committee meeting (via Zoom), May 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold an ad hoc committee meeting via Zoom on May 19, 2021.
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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.
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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.