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Special meeting of the Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee (via Zoom), April 7, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting of its ad hoc committee via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 7, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
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HFC is your Reconnect school!

HFC President Russ Kavalhuna spoke at a State of Michigan press conference about the Michigan Reconnect scholarship program, which provides free in-district tuition to residents over age 25.
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Passover 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which begins March 27 this year.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), March 15, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on women's leadership and the history of International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
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What Black History Month means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Black History Month and the legacy of race relations in America.
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Presidents’ Day 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday officially known as George Washington's Birthday.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), February 15, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on February 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

DeLong, Diamond appointed to VP roles

DeLong becomes Vice President of Marketing and Communications; Diamond is Interim Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Chinese New Year 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, celebrated February 12 this year.
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HFC Climate Survey opens January 18

President Kavalhuna shares information about the upcoming Climate Survey, and encourages everyone to participate.
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Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the year-round meaning of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, and its specific relevance to the HFC community.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), January 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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State of the College video and resources, January 2021

President Kavalhuna and colleagues present the January 2021 State of the College event.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.

Longest-serving Trustee Mary Lane reflects on 20 years as she retires from the Board

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.
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A holiday message from President Kavalhuna

In this brief video, President Kavalhuna talks about the year behind us, and reasons for hope and inspiration in 2021.
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Kwanzaa 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday season in 2020.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany, and the New Year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on several of the year-end holidays in 2020, and the beginning of 2021.
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President Kavalhuna encourages students to keep going through Winter semester

President Kavalhuna and everyone at HFC is here to support you! Now is your time.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), December 14, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on December 14, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Hanukkah 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday of Hanukkah, and celebrating the 2020 holiday season.
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HFC and Dearborn Public Schools pilot new state financial literacy program

New financial literacy program empowers high school students to learn how to manage finances. The first cohort begins at HFC during the Winter 2021 semester.
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Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University partner to offer scholarships to frontline workers

Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University create a seamless path for Frontliners to complete both an associate and bachelor's degree.