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Remembering Bridget Pizzino
President Kavalhuna and colleagues share their remembrances of Bridget Pizzino.
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Mike Daher remembrances, by the HFC community
Mike Daher spent nearly 40 years teaching generations of HFC students as an English professor and director of the Honors Program. He is warmly remembered by the HFC community.
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Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), June 29, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 29, 2020. This will be an executive session meeting.
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What Juneteenth means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.
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Video of June 11 President’s Town Hall
The President's Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice video is now online. It runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), June 15, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Debbie Dingell to participate in HFC Town Hall on June 11
Dingell to will join HFC students, faculty, and staff during the President's Town Hall on social justice.
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President’s Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice
President Kavalhuna will host a panel discussion on Thursday, June 11, to discuss how our community can respond to racial disparities and injustice.
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Finding a path forward in a world of injustice
President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts about the chronic, systemic discrimination in our society, and how the College can give voice to the oppressed and dignity to minority voices.
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Governor Whitmer appoints President Kavalhuna to statewide board to lead workforce development
Governor Whitmer has asked 20 leaders in industry, government, and higher education to lead the state's efforts in workforce development. President Kavalhuna is the only community college president on the board.
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Memorial Day 2020
Memorial Day has only been an official holiday since 1971, but its legacy belongs to all service members. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.
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Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), August 19, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on August 19, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.
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Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), May 21, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on May 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.
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New “Lab Sounds” podcast features many paths to success
New podcast series focuses on people who support student success at HFC.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), May 18, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on May 18, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Remembering Morris Hood III
Former State Senator Morris Hood III was a public servant, a good friend to many, and a supporter of Henry Ford College.
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Congratulations, HFC Class of 2020!
President Kavalhuna congratulates our 2020 HFC graduates, Shai James-Boyd welcomes new members to the HFC Alumni Association, we invite graduates to share their stories.
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What Cinco de Mayo means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known as Cinco de Mayo.
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What Ramadan means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Ramadan, and how we can support our Muslim community.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on two major environmental holidays this week.
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President Kavalhuna’s Board meeting comments about Monica Casarez
HFC instructor Monica Casarez died April 12 from COVID-19. President Kavalhuna paid tribute to her at the April 2020 Board of Trustees meeting (9 minute video).
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), April 20, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 20, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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President Kavalhuna’s message about Monica Echeverri Casarez
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about the loss of our teammate, Monica Casarez, and what she meant to this community.
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Remembering our teammate, Monica Echeverri Casarez
HFC alumna and instructor Monica Casarez, who volunteered to serve patients during the coronavirus pandemic, died April 12, 2020. Her bright spirit and selfless outreach will be well remembered.