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HFC alumnus is No. 1 intern at Northwestern Mutual’s regional office
Giovanni Baiocco aspires to a career in professional sales, getting his start as one of Northwestern Mutual's top interns nationally.
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Get to Know HFC: Cynthia Smith
Smith learned what it means to support student success when she was enrolled at HFC. She brings that spirit to her role in Enrollment Services.
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Get to Know HFC: Jamie Henne
Jamie Henne, who once thought he would become a teacher and coach, has taken on the new position of Testing Manager - Enrollment Services.
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Join us: HFC Music open rehearsals begin in January
Everyone is invited to join open rehearsals for HFC choirs and bands, beginning in January. You may also take classes for credit or personal enrichment.
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Strategic plan presentation and employee meeting
The Strategic Planning Team will present its work and initial plan draft, take questions, and distribute a survey for feedback prior to the final plan draft.
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HFC Theatre holds “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” auditions Dec. 8 and Dec. 11
HFC Theatre Arts is looking to cast its spring production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” Dec. 8 and 11. Everyone is welcome to audition.
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HFC’s Scott Barnett wins Teaching Excellence Award
Math professor/faculty chair's colleagues nominated him for Teaching Excellence Award of the MichMATYC.
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HFC alumni elected or reelected in Dearborn and Metro Detroit
Many local elected officials have ties to HFC.
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President Kavalhuna joins Mayor-Elect Hammoud’s mayoral transition team
President Kavalhuna is one of eight local leaders to join Mayor-elect Hammoud's transition team as he moves toward his inauguration as Dearborn's mayor.
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“Hawk Talk” Nov. 16 features cybersecurity consultant Sakinah Tanzil
Cybersecurity specialist/author/alumna Sakinah Tanzil is the guest speaker at the first "Hawk Talk" Nov. 16.
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Board of Trustees meeting, November 15, 2021
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2021. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Pet Insurance is a new benefit option for 2022
HFC now offers pet insurance through Nationwide, with discounts for HFC employees.
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National Apprenticeship Week: learn more Nov. 16
Join us Nov. 16 to gain the knowledge and tools needed to jumpstart your apprenticeship training.
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Open benefits enrollment runs Nov. 15 through Nov. 29
It's time for benefits enrollment! Recorded and in-person information sessions are available to help you make your selections.
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Aspiring lawyer begins her education at HFC – just like her mother
Finnley Culhane says enrolling at HFC "seemed like destiny." Her mother, Teena, is an alumna and an instructor.
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HawkStrong: HFC alumnus joins 180-year-old law firm in Detroit
HFC gave Amir El-Aswad the foundation he needed for law school and his dream career as a litigator.
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Classes to consider: History with Ken Shepherd
They may not be Defense against the Dark Arts, but HFC History classes will equip you to advance in your career and discern the difference between “fact” and “fake.”
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SNA holds Blood Drive on HFC’s East Campus Nov. 10-11
Save a life! Donate blood this week by going to HFC's East Campus.
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“Stand Up Against Street Harassment” webinar Nov. 16
Learn how to handle yourself when confronted with harassment on the streets at this webinar.
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HFC’s Fifty-One O One Bake Sale: order by Nov. 19
Pre-order your bake sale items for Thanksgiving Dinner by Nov. 19.
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HFC’s Fifty-One O One hosts annual Holiday Buffet Nov. 17
The Holiday Buffet at Fifty-One O One has become a holiday tradition for many at the College.
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Arab American National Museum Film Festival Nov. 1-7
Expand your horizons with the Arab American National Museum Film Festival, available Nov. 1-7.
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Get to Know HFC: Bridget Smith-Botos
Smith-Botos says her background in sociology is valuable in her new role as a research analyst.
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Students chose climate change and health care as most important issues
At the National Student Political Issues convention, students chose their top two goals for national attention by legislators.