HFC Employee News
(It’s really happening): Reimagined HFC website, update #3: site launch is May 12
The new HFC website will launch on May 12, with a primary focus on student resources, information, and engagement.
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May 10
Join us: NASA Hubble Fellow talks about the origins of all matter (for all ages)
NASA Hubble Fellow Dr. Elias Aydi explains the origins of all the matter in our bodies on May 10. Planetarium shows will be before and after his lecture, which is free.
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May 22
Sign up for active shooter preparedness training
Learn what to do in the unlikely event of an active shooter. The May 22 training is informational and open to the community.
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May Course of the Month: “How to Be a Considerate Coworker”
In recognition of National Decency Day, the NEOED course of the month teaches you "How to Be a Considerate Coworker."
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HFC pre-engineering team named national Community College Innovation Challenge finalist
For the 6th time in 10 years, HFC has been named a finalist in the national Community College Innovation Challenge for an app project called “Stay Vigilant with Source Alert.”
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HFC’s Tracye Y. Davis joins MiLEAP Student Basic Needs Task Force
Tracye Y. Davis offers a unique perspective as one of the 16 statewide leaders on the MiLEAP Student Basic Needs Task Force.
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Mirror News wins 29 awards at the 45th annual MCCPA Conference
HFC's student-run newspaper, “The Mirror News,” won 29 awards at the MCCPA Conference.
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A Day in the Life of a Hawk is a fun introduction to HFC academics
HFC welcomed students from several high schools for a fun, immersive academic experience showing what it’s like to be an HFC Hawk.
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First three graduates earn degrees, transfer through Learn4ward initiative
The Learn4ward guaranteed transfer initiative gives students a seamless path to a 4-year university. The first three Learn4ward students earn their HFC degrees May 4.
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HFC nurses cohost “Voices for Nurses” podcast
“Voices for Nurses” podcast discusses current trends in nursing and healthcare. One episode will be released every 6 weeks.
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HawkStrong: Vanessa Newton’s childbirth experience led her to choose nursing
Vanessa Newton’s many experiences at HFC have pushed her out of her comfort zone and helped her develop skills across the spectrum of what it means to be a nurse.
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HawkPride: “Hunger Games” nets 428 lbs. of food and $517 for Hawks’ Nest
For the second straight year, HFC places second in the amount of food and monetary donations collected during the “Hunger Games.”
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Construction near Welcome Center re-routes traffic and parking
From April 12 until June 3, construction to create a new Early College space will re-route vehicle and pedestrian traffic and parking near the Welcome Center.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Joel Geffen helps students navigate differences
Dr. Joel Geffen helps students think and learn at the college level by building rapport through respectful listening, interaction, and questions about some of life's core challenges and values.
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HawkStrong: Anthony Stone found his passion in journalism
Mirror News sports editor Anthony Stone had a “next-to-perfect” experience at HFC, where he changed majors several times before finding the path he loves.
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Mother honors her son through the Darrington Lovelace Memorial Scholarship and Cancer Benefit
Linda Lovelace started the Darrington Lovelace Memorial Scholarship and Cancer Benefit to honor her son. This year’s scholarship recipient worked through her own struggles to achieve her goal.
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Get to Know HFC: Sara Gonzalez Herrera knows firsthand the challenges international students face
Gonzalez Herrera’s varied life experiences allow her to support and empower international students at HFC.
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May 10
HFC’s Hammond Planetarium will host 14 shows through June
Learn more about space and the skies above us at the Hammond Planetarium, Dearborn's premier location for exploring the universe. Shows are free; registration is recommended.
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Reimagined HFC website, update #2
The HFC web team is working on a reimagined web presence for the College whose working title is "HawkCentral" due to the primary focus on everything students need to succeed. The goal is to launch in spring 2024.
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Reimagined HFC website, update #1
The HFC web team is working on a reimagined web presence for the College whose working title is “HawkCentral” due to the primary focus on everything students need to succeed. The goal is to launch in 2024.
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HFC Print Shop request form and process
Do you need on-campus printing services? Please submit requests via HFC Print Shop Request Form with enough time to meet your needs within our timelines.
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Join us for the semi-annual State of the College events in January and August
The State of the College takes place twice per year. Please check your email in December and August for details. All employees are encouraged to attend.
Campus Events This Week
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May 10
Join us: NASA Hubble Fellow talks about the origins of all matter (for all ages)
NASA Hubble Fellow Dr. Elias Aydi explains the origins of all the matter in our bodies on May 10. Planetarium shows will be before and after his lecture, which is free.
Campus Events Coming Soon
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May 22
Sign up for active shooter preparedness training
Learn what to do in the unlikely event of an active shooter. The May 22 training is informational and open to the community.
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