News Archive

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Get to Know HFC: Alisha Burmeister’s heart belongs in higher education

Her nearly 10 years of experience in higher ed at Baker College make Alisha Burmeister a perfect fit for HFC.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you to take advantage of resources to support your health and wellness.
Portrait of Liz Hoffman.

Liz Hoffman: bike riding, kayaking, boating, and “playing in the dirt” lead retirement plans

Liz Hoffman has many plans after she retires from HFC at the end of the Winter 2024 semester.
Portrait of Sue Jabara.

Sue Jabara: retirement is the luxury of having no plans at all

Spending time with the people she loves is top priority for Sue Jabara as she retires from HFC.
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Join us: NASA Hubble Fellow talks about the origins of all matter (for all ages)

NASA Hubble Fellow Dr. Elias Aydi explains the origins of all the matter in our bodies on May 10. Planetarium shows will be before and after his lecture, which is free.
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(It’s happening 5/19): Reimagined HFC website, update #3

The new HFC website will launch on May 19, with a primary focus on student resources, information, and engagement.
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Fiscal Year 2023-24 Year-End Deadlines

Please make note of important deadline dates so you can turn in all the necessary paperwork by the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
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May Course of the Month: “How to Be a Considerate Coworker”

In recognition of National Decency Day, the NEOED course of the month teaches you "How to Be a Considerate Coworker."
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Mirror News wins 29 awards at the MCCPA

HFC's student-run newspaper, “The Mirror News,” won 29 awards at the MCCPA Conference.
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Tracye Y. Davis joins MiLEAP Student Basic Needs Task Force

Tracye Y. Davis offers a unique perspective as one of the 16 statewide leaders on the MiLEAP Student Basic Needs Task Force.
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HFC team named national Community College Innovation Challenge finalist

For the 6th time in 10 years, HFC has been named a finalist in the national Community College Innovation Challenge for an app project called “Stay Vigilant with Source Alert.”
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HFC and SEMCA co-host skilled trades and advanced manufacturing open house

The May 10 “Develop Your Career Pathway Through Apprenticeship" open house will expose you to training opportunities and connect you with companies offering apprenticeships and internships.
The first Learn4ward graduates from Henry Ford College in a grid format: Wedgan Abdulrab, Sharon Moncion, Nicholas Stevens (with his father, Shaun Stevens).

First three graduates earn degrees, transfer through Learn4ward initiative

The Learn4ward guaranteed transfer initiative gives students a seamless path to a 4-year university. The first three Learn4ward students earn their HFC degrees May 4.

HFC nurses cohost “Voices for Nurses” podcast

“Voices for Nurses” podcast discusses current trends in nursing and healthcare. One episode will be released every 6 weeks.
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Sign up for active shooter preparedness training

Learn what to do in the unlikely event of an active shooter. The May 22 training is informational and open to the community.
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HawkStrong: Vanessa Newton’s childbirth experience led her to choose nursing

Vanessa Newton’s experiences at HFC helped her develop skills across the spectrum of what it means to be a nurse.
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A Day in the Life of a Hawk is a fun introduction to HFC academics

HFC welcomed students from several high schools for a fun, immersive academic experience showing what it’s like to be an HFC Hawk.
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HawkStrong: Lauren Miller’s dad is “my reason for nursing”

Miller was motivated to become a nurse as a teenager by helping care for her dying father, and by watching the nurses who helped ease his passing while bringing comfort to the family.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Passover: President’s video

In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
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Join us for “New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” concert April 29

“New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” on April 29 promises an eclectic variety of music. It is free and open to the public.
Portrait of Zynab Al-Timimi.

HawkStrong: HFEC student and Mirror News writer Zynab Al-Timimi aspires to medical career

Zynab Al-Timimi uses skills in writing, media, and art to augment her passion for medicine. This spring, she will complete her high school diploma and her associate degree.
On the left Sue Jabara and on the right Liz Hoffman.

Join us April 22 to celebrate the retirement of Sue Jabara and Liz Hoffman

Come celebrate with Sue Jabara and Liz Hoffman on April 22 as they retire from HFC at the end of the Winter 2024 semester.
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Join us for the Spring Jazz Concert

The HFC Music Department concludes its 2023-24 season on a high note with the Spring Jazz Concert.