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Winter 2021 Honors Day presentations April 30
Twelve HFC honors students will share their research projects at the Winter 2021 Honors Day April 30. The public is invited.
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Faculty lectureship and climate change event, April 22
"Get rid of hope!" English instructor and Faculty Lectureship Award winner says hope is not useful in the climate change conversation.
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HFC alumna and City Councilwoman graduates from Elected Officials Academy
The Elected Officials Academy provided HFC alumna/City Councilwoman a deeper understanding of the financial tools available to help her constituents.
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Coming together session: stress and anxiety
HFC Counseling offers monthly focused on connecting and self expression with your HFC community.
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Nouri leads Meditation Social Event on April 29
Learn to manage stress as well as various meditation techniques at March 17 event.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 19, 2021
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-related seating limitations, the public will participate via Zoom.
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Michigan Reconnect information sessions
Michigan citizens over age 25 who meet eligibility requirements can get free in-state tuition to attend Henry Ford College. Sign up today!
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Futures for Frontliners information sessions
Join our free Futures for Frontliners information sessions. Learn about eligibility, what is covered, and how to use the scholarship to enroll at HFC.
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Candela earns All-Conference honors, reflects on playing during a pandemic
Freshman Madison Candela earns Second Team All-Conference honors for her outstanding performance on the volleyball court this season.
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HFC Alumnus Robert Pastor receives 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award
Robert L. Pastor II, the CEO of Rainy Lake Medical Center in Minnesota and two-time HFC alumnus, will receive the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award at this year’s Commencement ceremony.
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HFC Employee roadshow: everything you want to know about those “free college” programs
HFC's own Stephanie Latzke and Jeremy Guc share information with HFC employees about these two state programs.
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Support WHFR-FM through its annual Radiothon April 18-24
WHFR-FM – the College’s independent radio station – holds its annual pledge drive, Radiothon 2021, from April 18-24.
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Almudhala named Wrestler of the Year; one of 10 heading to nationals
Almudhala grapples his way to the top and is named MCCAA Wrestler of the Year. Nine teammates will join him at nationals next week.
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Hawks win! #14 Hawks defeat #3 South Suburban; advance to final 8
The Hawks' men's basketball team won its first game and will move into the final 8 teams of the National Tournament.
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Hawks win District Championship! Next stop: National Tournament
The Hawks' men's basketball team won the District Championship with a 68-63 victory over Bryant and Stratton of Ohio.
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What Ramadan means, and how to support our Muslim community
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Ramadan 2021.
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Hawks play for a shot at the national tournament
Watch the Hawks' men's basketball team compete live, Saturday, April 10 for a shot at the national tournament.
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Certified Ophthalmic Technician returns to teach at HFC
Eric Smith is a natural fit to teach in HFC's Ophthalmic Technician Program -- the program from which he graduated.
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HFC welcomes new accountant Melissa Kurtz
New HFC team member brings more than 35 years of accounting experience to the College.
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Get to Know HFC: Rachel Ford
Web Accessibly Manager Rachel Ford advocates for connections between accessibility, student success, and universal design.
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MPSERS 3% retiree contribution withholding tax refund 2017-2021
Many HFC employees and retirees who are enrolled in MPSERS are eligible for a rebate on overpaid taxes for the past three years.
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Journalist speaks about covering entertainment as a gay man
Meryl Streep, Cher, and Beyoncé are some of the artists Chris Azzopardi has covered during his years in the entertainment industry.
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“How to navigate conversations with divergent views” panel discussion
Register for the panel discussion, “How to successfully navigate conversations with divergent points of view." Liam Vella, Mark St. Amour, Jonathan Miller, and Loyce Brown.
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Ally Training to learn how to support the LGBTQ+ community
Join HFC for a virtual Ally training session, to learn how to support the LGBTQ+ community, or to freshen up your skills.