![Robert Pastor](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/pastor-robert.png)
From nursing to business to medical center CEO
Robert Pastor's wide-ranging career has led him to become CEO of Rainy Lake Medical Center (RLMC) in International Falls, MN.
![Bowling for Columbine poster](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/moore-poster.png)
"HFC magic" leads to a role in making the highest-grossing documentary of all time
Kurt Engfehr believes his entire career in filmmaking is an accident. A happy accident, perhaps, but an accident nonetheless.
![Nora Gimpel](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/gimpel.jpg)
HFC honors alumna creates a career in science, politics
Honors program alumna Nora Gimpel finds joy in a career in science.
![Ashley Smith, HFC's first female automotive faculty member, poses with a pick-up truck](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/ashley-smith-truck.png)
HFC welcomes its first female automotive faculty member
Ashley Smith's interest in cars began at an early age. Her late grandfather, Jay Smith II, owned seven transmission shops in the Metro Detroit area.
![Batool and Zeinab Saad](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/saad-sisters.jpg)
Saad sisters attended HFC, Wayne State, and law school together
Batool and Zeinab Saad are two of six siblings who all enjoy successful careers... and all six graduated from HFC.
![A group of HFC Enrollment Services employees smiling, showing off their HFC spirit](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/super_saturday_4.jpg)
Our team is ready to help YOU on Super Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019
Super Saturday is about YOU. We'll be here to help new and returning students receive advising, register for classes, and take care of finances for the Winter 2019 semester.
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Government financial aid websites shutdown Aug. 3 - 6
Federal government websites relating to student financial aid will be OFFLINE Friday, Aug. 3 through Monday, Aug. 6
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Classes started Aug. 23; you can register until Aug. 29
The Henry Ford College fall term is almost here. Register for classes in 150 programs of study, and get started on your career dreams! You'll find HFC a top-quality, incredibly affordable, welcoming college, where your success is our success.
![A student samples the offerings of HFC's Culinary Arts program at Welcome Back Days.](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/culinary-welcome-back.jpg)
Welcome Back Days at HFC all week!
Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 to 2:00, join us at the Student Center to get connected on campus, pick up swag and food, meet new people, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Saturday is community service day. Join us!
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President Kavalhuna signs on to Governor's resolution supporting civility
President Russell Kavalhuna, along with dozens of other state and civic leaders, has signed a resolution by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to commit to civility in public discourse.
![The quiet reflection room](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/quiet-reflection-room.jpg)
Quiet Reflection Room moves to Eshleman Library
After a year with a Quiet Reflection Room that was too small and unsuitable, HFC moved its Quiet Reflection Room to the second floor of the Eshleman Library.
![photo of Jack Hart and Tori Hart](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/harts.png)
A father-daughter tech tradition takes root at HFC
Tori and Jack Hart followed similar paths in education and their career options.
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Conserve energy during hot summer days
DTE Energy asks HFC to conserve energy on hot summer days.
![Ali Hammoud headshot](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2018/hammoud-ali.png)
An advocate waiting to happen
HFC alumnus Ali Hammoud, who became a lawyer after receiving advice from Congressman John Dingell, has been appointed magistrate of the 19th District Court in Dearborn.