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Walsh College Virtual Transfer Advising Day April 30

Learn about transferring to Walsh College by speaking to an advisor via Zoom on April 30.
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Drop in! Career Services holds Zoom office hours

Career Services is here to help you!
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The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission needs you!

You can help create Michigan's future. Apply for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission by June 1.
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What Ramadan means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Ramadan, and how we can support our Muslim community.

Earth Day and Arbor Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on two major environmental holidays this week.
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President Kavalhuna’s Board meeting comments about Monica Casarez

HFC instructor Monica Casarez died April 12 from COVID-19. President Kavalhuna paid tribute to her at the April 2020 Board of Trustees meeting (9 minute video).
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Virtual Nursing Recruiting Fair today

Ascension Health System will conduct a virtual nursing recruiting seminar today from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
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HFC alumnus Byron Brooks expands his work to help the homeless

HFC alumnus Byron Brooks continues to champion the homeless and many other social justice causes.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), April 20, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 20, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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President Kavalhuna’s message about Monica Echeverri Casarez

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about the loss of our teammate, Monica Casarez, and what she meant to this community.

HFC’s Ayers named NJCAA All-American

Hawks Guard Leon Ayers, who will graduate and play for UW-Green Bay, was named an NJCAA Men’s Basketball Division II Second Team All-American.

Winter semester: we're in the home stretch!

A few important reminders to students as we bring the Winter 2020 semester to a close.
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Remembering our teammate, Monica Echeverri Casarez

HFC alumna and instructor Monica Casarez, who volunteered to serve patients during the coronavirus pandemic, died April 12, 2020. Her bright spirit and selfless outreach will be well remembered.

HFC alumna Zee Shami (ZeeTheCook) wins Women in Business Success Award

HFC alumna wins Women in Business Success Award for her culinary studio.
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Good news and good deeds: Henry Ford College coronavirus response

Members of the HFC community are doing life-saving, meaningful, and supportive work in many ways during the coronavirus. We share some of those stories with you here.

HFC instructor helps create one-millionth face shield for frontline workers

HFC engineering and math instructor Hassan Taleb assists in construction of the one-millionth face shield. “This is our opportunity as leaders to manage this crisis and build a brighter future.”
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HFC supports extension of Stay Home, Stay Safe order

Governor Whitmer extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order through April 30. President Kavalhuna and the HFC community support this decision and will continue with remote operations.
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HFC instructor volunteers at two coronavirus testing sites

“The greatest thing that we can do for each other in a time of adversity is to demonstrate love," says Carrington.

Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.
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President Kavalhuna’s message to employees, April 2, 2020

President Kavalhuna spoke to employees for 10 minutes during the HFC Board of Trustees online meeting April 2, 2020.

University of Michigan virtual transfer fair

University of Michigan hosts three virtual transfer fairs for HFC students interested in considering a transfer.

SAFE@HFC donates 60 SAFE-Packs to HFC students

HFC team members band together to help students by donating SAFE-Packs.
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What Passover means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.
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HFC School of STEM donates needed supplies to Beaumont Health

HFC donates medical supplies to Beaumont Health, including almost 300 boxes of Nitrile gloves.