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Get to Know HFC: Joe Zarka sets a high goal for skilled trades
Air Force Veteran and long-time Ford CNC machinist Joe Zarka shares his passion for student success.
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President’s invitation: talk, jog, walk, eat... First Friday, September 9, 2022
President Kavalhuna invites the HFC community to the first First Friday on the Second Friday of September. this 2-minute video describes the fun, flexible options.
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Active Shooter Training session on East Campus Sept. 27
The HFC community is invited to attend the Sept. 27 free Active Shooter Training session on the East Campus. A separate session is available Sept. 21 on the main campus.
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Welcome Back Days for students Sept. 19-21
Get involved! Welcome Back Days offers fun, information, and connections for all students in a series of FREE activities and events.
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Dr. Carolyn Casale presents Faculty Lectureship Award lecture: online education’s impact on students
HFC Pre-Education Director Dr. Carolyn Casale will speak about research into online education and its impact on students Sept. 29.
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HawkStrong: From writer’s block to aspiring lawyer and justice advocate
Unsure of his academic abilities, Brad Gonzalez enrolled at HFC. The experience boosted his confidence and prepared him for bachelor's, master's, and law school study, and an inspiring career.
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness workshop Sept. 13
Learn about alcohol and substance abuse at our free September 13 workshop.
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“The Road Not Taken: a fall planetarium show” Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16
HFC's own Susan McGraw narrates "The Road Not Taken: A Fall Planetarium Show" on Sept. 21, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16.
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“Money Lessons for Every College Student” on Oct. 11 and Nov. 14
What you need to know about money: Learn how to make smart decisions by attending our free financial literacy seminars.
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Academic Integrity and Authentic Assessment conference Sept. 23
HFC Faculty: Develop a pedagogical toolbox to promote academic honesty. The Authentic Assessment and Academic Integrity mini-conference can help.
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Get to Know HFC: Christopher Bremer is reinvigorated by the creativity of Theatre
Christopher Bremer is one of three generations of Bremers involved in HFC Theatre.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Jessica Mahoney’s path started with the Science Olympiad
HFC biology instructor Dr. Jessica Mahoney has a passion for science and student success.
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Students: get involved! Student Activities gives you options
Maximize your experience at HFC by getting involved with various student activities that cater to your needs and interests.
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HFC alumna becomes president of Beaumont Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne
Lifelong Downriver resident and HFC alumna Kristine Donahue now leads three area Beaumont hospitals.
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Learning Lab offers math skills review workshops Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Sign up today! Friendly HFC math instructor Dr. Rama Chidambaram will lead three free math skills review workshops in the coming week. Sign up today.
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After her first run for public office, HFC alumna Lorrie Rutledge is undaunted
HFC alumna Lorrie Rutledge is proud to have run for office, and wants to continue working toward her passion of addressing health care in Wayne County.
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Hawks’ Nest hosts Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 6-16
The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide assistance for HFC students. Please consider making a donation of food, personal items, or money.
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Welcome back, Students! (video)
Everyone at Henry Ford College is excited to welcome our students back for Fall 2022. We made this 2-minute video just for you.
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HFC’s Skylight Café is open for Fall 2022
The Skylight Cafe offers HFC students and employees a variety of affordable food options from morning to early afternoon on weekdays.
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Open auditions for the Hawkster, HFC’s official mascot, Sept. 14-15
HFC is looking for eager, enthusiastic students to be the Hawkster, the College's official mascot, for the 2022-23 academic year. No experience needed. Auditions are Sept. 14-15.
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Closure of Lot 5 on main campus for construction
Lot 5 on the main campus will serve as a construction staging area for the next year. All other lots are expected to remain open for normal use.
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HFC co-hosts Human Trafficking awareness training seminar Nov. 8-9
Learn the latest statistics in the 2-day Human Trafficking training seminar Nov. 8-9, sponsored by local agencies.
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10 HFC student scholars conducted research with UROP over the summer
Ten high-performing HFC student scholars demonstrated what they learned from their research fellowships over the summer.
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Careers to Consider: Graphic Design
HFC's graphic design program promotes skills for production, graphic, visual, web, and other types of design.