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Memorial Day holiday
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Fifty-One O One restaurant hosts International Cuisine Thursdays through June 22

Fifty-One O One will host its popular International Cuisine series every Thursday from May 18 to June 22. Reservations recommended!
HFC alumna Sarah Williams and her husband Jay are opening a new indie bookstore in Detroit called "Next Chapter Books".

Alumna opens indie bookstore in Detroit’s East English Village neighborhood

After being a finalist in an entrepreneurship contest, the Williams found the impetus to expand and move their bookstore to East English Village this summer.
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HawkStrong: Detroit Promise student Tamon Howard feels a strong connection to the campus

HFC has allowed Tamon Howard to find himself and expand his horizons.
President Kavalhuna with Kelsey Hudie

HFC alumna’s uplifting story about getting diploma while going into labor makes national news (video)

Determined to walk across the stage to get her diploma, despite going into labor, Kelsey Hudie's inspirational story has made national headlines.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are experiencing stress or other factors that are having an impact on your mental health, these resources might be helpful.
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HFC team named Community College Innovation Challenge finalist for AI-based app

For the fifth time, a student team from HFC is named a Community College Innovation finalist.
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May 6 commencement photos and videos (Congrats, graduates!)

Of the eligible graduates, more than 600 attended our two ceremonies with their families.
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HFC Student Handbook updates needed for the 2023-24 academic year

Please provide student handbook revisions by May 26.
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Sustainable HFC plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day

Members of the HFC community planted seven Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry trees on the main campus.
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Joni Morris elected president of SSA

As of June 1, HFC Financial Aid Associate Joni Morris will become the president of the Support Staff Association.
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Special committee meeting of Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a special committee meeting May 8 in the Frank Franchi board room of the DPSASC.
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Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Jobs and Careers Fair: HFC is seeking great team members!

HFC welcomes great people to join our team in a variety of fields and specialties, across instructional and administrative/staff roles. Registration requested. The virtual event is May 18 and 19.
Jeremy Palmer playing a piano.

Get to Know HFC: Jeremy Palmer finds music creative and educational

Music therapist Jeremy Palmer loves all aspects of music, and enjoys creating and learning alongside students.
Chloe Doherty speaking

HawkStrong: Skilled trades industry is a natural path for Chloe Doherty

HFC alumna Chloe Doherty is transitioning from apprenticeship to a full-time position at ZOLLER, Inc. in Ann Arbor.
HFC alumna Safa Hijazi and faculty Ruth Ann Schmitt.

HFC alumna Safa Hijazi wins U-M’s Keith Taylor Excellence in Poetry Award

HFC alumna enters her first poetry competition and wins for her collection of poetry called “Let Us Get Lost in the Valleys.”
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Nursing instructor Cathy Gangarossa retires from HFC: “Be that difference for someone”

After 18 years of teaching at HFC, Cathy Gangarossa moves on to the next chapter in her life, which will continue to include serving others.
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ITS reduces spam with Harmony by Checkpoint software

The new spam-detection software is interactive, so you get more control over how it works. You can delete or accept messages marked "quarantined."
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Alumnus Sam Baydoun earns Century 21 Dick Loughlin International Hall of Fame Award

After 37 years in real estate, HFC alumnus Sam Baydoun earns International Hall of Fame Award from Century 21.
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HFC Enrollment Days at the Welcome Center

Get an early start scheduling your classes with HFC Enrollment Days. This an on-campus option (you can also get enrollment help online at any time). On-campus Enrollment Days run from June 15 and Aug. 10.
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Art student Malak Cherri wins Best of Show in national Greatest Student Exhibition

Malak Cherri's painting called "Education" wins Best of Show in Greatest Student Exhibition.
Alayna Kondraciuk, Bryant Bagnall, Jay Elias, and President Russ Kavalhuna.

HFC, first community college in national metal-pouring competition, beats university competitors

HFC scores high at Student Cupola Contest in Alabama. HFC was the first community college ever to participate in this competition.
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Grant from Ballmer Group and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a game-changer for student success, elevating Michigan communities and businesses

Henry Ford College leads the way among 7 community colleges receiving funding through a $30 million grant from the Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in collaboration with the Detroit Chamber.