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A holiday message from President Kavalhuna
In this brief video, President Kavalhuna talks about the year behind us, and reasons for hope and inspiration in 2021.
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HFC Virtual Chorus performs holiday favorites
The HFC Virtual Chorus, under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey, performs holiday favorites for our community.
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Kwanzaa 2020
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday season in 2020.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany, and the New Year
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on several of the year-end holidays in 2020, and the beginning of 2021.
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Last day to register for Winter 2021 classes
Classes start Jan. 11. You may register until Jan. 17 (though we recommend you register early!)
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Classes begin, Winter 2021 semester
Winter 2021 15-week and 1st 8-week classes begin.
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Independence Day Observed - College Closed
Independence Day observance
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Memorial Day Observance - College Closed
Memorial Day - College Closed
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December HR update: new hires, classifications, resignations, retirements
News about your HFC colleagues for December 2020.
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President Kavalhuna encourages students to keep going through Winter semester
President Kavalhuna and everyone at HFC is here to support you! Now is your time.
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Retirees share their memories of HFC
Retiring HFC faculty and staff talk about their time at the College as they look forward to retirement.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Make a difference during the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service Jan. 18, 2021. This year's event will be virtual.
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Criminal Justice/Social Work advising session
Join the HFC Advising and Enrollment teams for an online event to register for your Winter classes!
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Textbook ordering: important dates for students
The College Store makes ordering textbooks efficient as the Winter 2021 semester approaches.
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Hawk Success: Keirra Scott, from plumber to aspiring attorney
HFC provided alumna Keirra Scott with the support and guidance she needed to excel. Her goal is to become an attorney.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), December 14, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on December 14, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Wayne County Cares offers $500 grant opportunity to eligible workers
Wayne County is providing a $500 grant drawing to assist displaced workers in the food service/hospitality, group fitness, and entertainment industries.
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John McDonald elected to 22nd consecutive term as union president
McDonald discusses his goals as he enters his 42nd year as president of the HFC Federation of Teachers, Local 1650.
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Hanukkah 2020
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday of Hanukkah, and celebrating the 2020 holiday season.
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Students: It's finals week, and You Got This!
You have made it through another incredible semester, with changes no one could have expected. You're almost done! Finals are here, and we know You Got This.
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HFC and Dearborn Public Schools pilot new state financial literacy program
New financial literacy program empowers high school students to learn how to manage finances. The first cohort begins at HFC during the Winter 2021 semester.
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HFC and Baker College Sign Articulation Agreement
HFC and Baker College create formal partnership to aid in seamless transfer process for bachelor’s degree students.
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HFC Welcome Center and SSA Social Committees strive to make the season bright for local families
SSA Social Committee is looking for donations to assist workers and families.
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Give the Gift of Reading this holiday season
The HFC FT Local 1650 Gift of Reading Committee is asking for monetary donations for book drive until Dec. 18.