News Archive

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January HR update: new hires, resignations

News about your HFC colleagues for January 2021
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Westland mayor appoints HFC alumna to ethics board

Deborah Thomas serves on a board that promotes ethical activities and behavior.

ReBUILDetroit presents “Solidarity Over Surveillance” Part 1 on Jan. 28

The "Solidarity Over Surveillance" webinar with Tawana Honeycomb Petty explores the impact of surveillance on civil rights.

HFC launches Campus Tree Fund

Donations have been made to fund the purchasing and planting of five small trees for the Campus Tree Fund.
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HFC welcomes new admissions recruiter Britney Underwood

Underwood's experiences at other institutions, combined with insights from her teammates, will inform and inspire her work at HFC.

92-year-old alumnus owes his career to the Henry Ford Trade School

Alumnus Harold Promo submitted his application just in time to HFTS in the school's final decade. He used the education to launch a successful career.
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Children’s book readings by our community for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Community members read to children as part of an SSA education and inspiration initiative for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2021.
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HFC Climate Survey opens January 18

President Kavalhuna shares information about the upcoming Climate Survey, and encourages everyone to participate.
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Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the year-round meaning of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, and its specific relevance to the HFC community.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), January 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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HFC will host live webinar about Human Trafficking January 26

You are invited to a live webinar to raise awareness about human trafficking.
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Technology Investment Fund (TIF) proposals due Feb. 19

If you have a project that can increase or improve student access to technology, submit a TIF proposal by Feb. 19.
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Instructor with Appalachian roots enjoys his work with HFC students

Dr. Adam R. Hazlett has a unique career story.
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State of the College video and resources, January 2021

President Kavalhuna and colleagues present the January 2021 State of the College event.
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Virtual Winter 2021 Welcome Back Days January 27-28

Get involved with student activities and student clubs during Welcome Back Days!

Smyrski appointed interim dean of HFC’s School of Liberal Arts

Larry Smyrski will serve as the interim dean of Liberal Arts until June.

Hawk success: alumna promoted to Technician Leader within a year of graduation

Not long after becoming a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Kristen Cavazos became a Technician Leader at Henry Ford Ophthalmology.

HFC and Detroit Promise alumnus says, "attend community college first!"

Donovan Green attended HFC on the Detroit Promise scholarship, then transferred to earn his bachelor's degree. He wouldn't have it any other way.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.

Longest-serving Trustee Mary Lane reflects on 20 years as she retires from the Board

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC professor to Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs

HFC's Abdulhakem Alsadah was recently appointed to the statewide commission, which advises the Governor.
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HFC Talent Acquisition Coordinator passes SHRM-CP exam

Terri Hagen took advantage of quiet evenings and weekends during the lockdown studying for the SHRM-CP exam, which she recently passed.
Winter class announcement

All Winter classes except health labs and clinicals will begin in online formats

Due to MDHHS guidelines, nearly all Winter classes at HFC will begin online. Most will stay online all semester. Some will return to campus Jan. 25.
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Harvell accepted into U-M’s Diversity Scholars Network

Harvell plans to enhance scholarship due to recent acceptance into U-M's Diversity Scholars Network.